Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Lake Forest, this versatile property sits just across from the Metra station and everything the area has to offer. Currently configured as a two-unit residence, the home is zoned single-family and offers multiple possibilities: convert it into a spacious single-family home or keep it as an income-producing investment property. First floor unit features 2 BR/1 bath. Second floor unit features 1 BR/1 bath. The partially finished basement has one additional bedroom + a full bathroom. Common washer/dryer located in the basement. Yard with patio and a detached one car garage. This is a rare opportunity in an unbeatable location and is sold as-is.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,751 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
1,515
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Lake County
APN
12-28-315-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
GR2
General Residence District
The GR-2 District is a moderate density multiple-family residence district to be used for the purpose of creating transitional residence areas between business and commercial uses and surrounding single-family residences; and providing an incentive for the gradual redevelopment of older areas of the community presently restricted to two-family residence development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Unit Type 1 Information
Floor Number: 1
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave
Security Deposit: 500
Tenant Pays: None
Lease Expiration Date: MTM
Unit Type 2 Information
Floor Number: 2
# of Rooms: 5
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave,Window Air Conditioner
Security Deposit: NA
Tenant Pays: None
Lease Expiration Date: NA
Exterior
Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 2
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 12283150050000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 75 X 50
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,638
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
High School District: 115
High School: Lake Forest High School
Location Information
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Take E Westminster to N McKinley Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,515
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,751 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-315-005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Sheridan Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
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