889 N Mckinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market jan 2025 for $471K

$469,090

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,884/mo

•

1,144

sq ft

889 N Mckinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Highest and Best due by: 12/23/2024 at 6:00 p.m. Charming Ranch in the Heart of Downtown Lake Forest! You cannot get a better price or location!! Located on a corner lot directly across from the Metra station, this delightful home offers timeless charm and unbeatable convenience. Relax on the inviting sun porch - perfect spot for watching the world go by. Inside, a spacious living room and formal dining room provide ample space for hosting dinner parties and gatherings. The kitchen features plenty of maple cabinetry and white appliances, offering so much functionality. Freshly painted interiors and newer windows throughout bring in natural light, enhancing the home's cozy feel. The partially finished basement includes a versatile rec space complete with a bar and game area, ideal for entertaining or casual fun. There is also a full attic that could be built out to add an upstairs primary suite. This home is an estate sale and is being sold "as is!" Don't miss the opportunity to make this super cute property your own while enjoying all "small town" charm Lake Forest has to offer: award-winning schools, shopping, Starbuck, Dunkin, Market Square with plenty of village activities just beyond your door! Act quickly-this gem won't last long!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

1,000 sq ftLot Size

$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Jacqueline Koukol • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Zachary Criswell • NextHome Oak Street Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12223602

Redfin Estimate

$469,090

$1,910 since sold in January 2025$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 33.6% lower than the average sale price ($706K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$835,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,944 sq ft
565 Ryan Pl, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$560,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,407 sq ft
1206 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$650,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
916 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$725,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,418 sq ft
130 E North Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$701,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,342 sq ft
1438 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$765,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,584 sq ft
300 E Sheridan Pl, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 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 889 N Mckinley Rd

Tax history for 889 N Mckinley Rd

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,666 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1900

Sq. Ft.

1,144

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-315-035

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 Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway, Alley Access
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: N/A
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 6
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 19 x 13
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 5 x 4

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 8
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 8
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,899

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: None
Lower Sq Ft: 755
Main Sq Ft: 1144
Model: RANCH
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,899
Total Sq Ft: 1,899
General Information: Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 12283150350000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X20
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Streetlights

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,234
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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: Deerpath to E to McKinley N to # (at the corner of McKinley & Grandby)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,666 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-315-035

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$446,000 – $540,000

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Home values near 889 N Mckinley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
863 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1394 Sq. Ft.	$495,535
855 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$736,978

Address	Redfin Estimate
869 North McKinley Rd Apartment 1, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$635,191
883 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$529,417

Address	Redfin Estimate
877 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$746,371
931 North McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,780

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