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Off Market Jul 2023 for $1.2M

$1,623,417

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,921/mo

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3,818

sq ft

880 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

This fresh and pristine Colonial home situated on nearly an acre in centrally located Lake Forest offers remarkable living space and is in move-in condition. Freshly painted and beautifully appointed, this home has a terrific flow for family and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is inviting and offers gorgeous cabinetry, granite counters, a large island with seating for 4 people, Thermador appliances, and an eating area that overlooks the lush backyard and patio. Hardwood floors throughout the home and new Andersen windows. The adjacent family room is a great gathering place as it offers ample seating, a wood burning fireplace, a game table area and large custom bar. First floor bedroom with en suite bathroom currently used as the home office. First floor also includes large laundry room, mudroom with custom cabinetry, living room with fireplace and dining room. Primary bedroom is located on second level and is complete with a walk-in closet and primary bath. Three additional generous sized bedrooms share the hall bath. The basement was finished in 2017 and offers much more living space. A large recreation room, a 6th bedroom and full bath, lots of storage, a space for the yoga enthusiast and a 1400 bottle wine cellar! Large fenced-in yard with mature trees, lots of patio space and a 3 car garage. Enjoy the nearby Open Lands, convenient access to downtown Lake Forest, park and beaches, Metra and major highways.

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

0.92 acresLot Size

$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Sondra Douglass • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Jennifer Karstens • john greene, Realtor

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11793061

Redfin Estimate

$1,623,417

$403K since sold in July 2023$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,350,000
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B
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C
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D
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E
4 beds2.5 baths3,693 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
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F
5 beds5.5 baths3,845 sq ft
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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

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Sale history for 880 Mellody Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11793061

Jul 17, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$1,220,000

$320/sq ft

Jul 7, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 1, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

May 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

$1,199,000

$314/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10012698

Jan 2, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 2018

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09957093

Jun 22, 2018

Contingent

—

Jun 21, 2018

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2018

Listed (New)

Public Records

Apr 10, 2003

Sold

$890,000

$233/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 11, 2002

Sold

$890,000

$233/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 13, 2002

Sold

$860,000

$225/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 5, 1999

Sold

$823,000

$216/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1994

Sold

$800,000

$210/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1989

Sold

$580,000

$152/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,675 (+8.5%)

$167,903 + $318,640

$486,543

2024

$25,515 (+13.8%)

$167,903 + $318,640

$486,543

2023

$22,425 (+4.6%)

$149,789 + $284,264

$434,053

2022

$21,437 (+2.8%)

$125,527 + $238,221

$363,748

2021

$20,844 (+2.3%)

$124,383 + $236,049

$360,432

2020

$20,376 (+5.2%)

$123,310 + $234,013

$357,323

2019

$19,359 (+6.7%)

$121,716 + $230,988

$352,704

2018

$18,140 (+3.4%)

$149,514 + $197,981

$347,495

2017

$17,538 (+4.3%)

$149,514 + $197,981

$347,495

2016

$16,817 (+1.2%)

$147,015 + $194,672

$341,687

2015

$16,621 (+2.5%)

$139,934 + $185,296

$325,230

2013

$16,220 (+2.0%)

$118,298 + $179,279

$297,577

2012

$15,906 (+2.5%)

$123,806 + $187,626

$311,432

2011

$15,523 (−4.2%)

$131,765 + $199,687

$331,452

2010

$16,210 (−0.2%)

$162,069 + $213,016

$375,085

2008

$16,246 (+7.1%)

$176,989 + $232,626

$409,615

2007

$15,168

$175,678 + $230,904

$406,582

Tax history for 880 Mellody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,675 (+8.5%)

$167,903 + $318,640

$486,543

2024

$25,515 (+13.8%)

$167,903 + $318,640

$486,543

2023

$22,425 (+4.6%)

$149,789 + $284,264

$434,053

2022

$21,437 (+2.8%)

$125,527 + $238,221

$363,748

2021

$20,844 (+2.3%)

$124,383 + $236,049

$360,432

2020

$20,376 (+5.2%)

$123,310 + $234,013

$357,323

2019

$19,359 (+6.7%)

$121,716 + $230,988

$352,704

2018

$18,140 (+3.4%)

$149,514 + $197,981

$347,495

2017

$17,538 (+4.3%)

$149,514 + $197,981

$347,495

2016

$16,817 (+1.2%)

$147,015 + $194,672

$341,687

2015

$16,621 (+2.5%)

$139,934 + $185,296

$325,230

2013

$16,220 (+2.0%)

$118,298 + $179,279

$297,577

2012

$15,906 (+2.5%)

$123,806 + $187,626

$311,432

2011

$15,523 (−4.2%)

$131,765 + $199,687

$331,452

2010

$16,210 (−0.2%)

$162,069 + $213,016

$375,085

2008

$16,246 (+7.1%)

$176,989 + $232,626

$409,615

2007

$15,168

$175,678 + $230,904

$406,582

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.92 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

5,418

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-31-403-024

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Flooring: Stone

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 10

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Model: COLONIAL
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 12314030240000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 158X201X232X213
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Common Grounds, Fenced Yard

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,437.18
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Everett 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
Subdivision Name: Deerpath Farm
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Deerpath East of Waukegan Road to King Muir. South on King Muir to Mellody. East on Mellody to #.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,418
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-403-024

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° 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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Estimated sale price

$1.54M – $1.87M

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Home values near 880 Mellody Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
861 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5008 Sq. Ft.	$1,657,197
955 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3697 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,952

Address	Redfin Estimate
875 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$1,946,436
950 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2674 Sq. Ft.	$1,015,664

Address	Redfin Estimate
841 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5129 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,725
850 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5018 Sq. Ft.	$1,587,251

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