OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2020 for $1.3M

$2,291,637

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,667/mo

•

5.5 ba

•

4,460

sq ft

896 Church Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

This enchanting stucco home with its eclectic decor will delight any buyer who is looking for character & charm with todays modern amenities. Gracious rooms & lovely bay windows offer tons of natural light throughout this historic 6 bed/5.5 bath home in heart of town. Fabulous family friendly living, breakfast room and family room right off kitchen; grand living room, bright sunroom & dining room overlooking bluestone patio and large backyard with perennial accents. Special features include 9' ceilings, front & back stairs, 3 fireplaces, 3rd floor guest suite & 2 car garage. Ideally located just minutes from town, train, schools, the lake & beach!

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$514Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Nanette Jenkins • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Nancy Adelman • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10820939

Redfin Estimate

$2,291,637

$982K since sold in October 2020$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.95M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$2,645,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths3,700 sq ft
865 Church Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,090,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths3,761 sq ft
110 E Sheridan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,810,000
C
7 beds5.5 baths4,919 sq ft
490 College Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$2,475,000
D
6 beds4.5 baths4,036 sq ft
375 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,600,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths2,854 sq ft
158 Atteridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,100,000
F
5 beds5 baths4,775 sq ft
30 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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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%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

2 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 896 Church Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10820939

Oct 13, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,310,000

$294/sq ft

Aug 27, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Aug 17, 2020

Listed (New)

$1,475,000

$331/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09840173

Jun 30, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Mar 20, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08935561

Jun 30, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Dec 10, 2003

Sold

$1,600,000

$359/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 23, 2003

Sold

$1,362,500

$305/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 4, 2002

Sold

$1,362,500

$305/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1991

Sold

$703,000

$158/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1985

Sold

$445,000

$100/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,708 (+0.3%)

$212,079 + $344,910

$556,989

2024

$31,614 (+8.5%)

$212,079 + $344,910

$556,989

2023

$29,148 (+11.1%)

$204,335 + $332,315

$536,650

2022

$26,231 (+2.9%)

$179,392 + $291,750

$471,142

2021

$25,501 (−9.2%)

$167,695 + $272,726

$440,421

2020

$28,099 (+5.3%)

$166,249 + $325,111

$491,360

2019

$26,695 (+2.0%)

$164,099 + $320,908

$485,007

2018

$26,165 (+2.7%)

$218,988 + $280,585

$499,573

2017

$25,488 (+5.0%)

$218,988 + $280,585

$499,573

2016

$24,263 (+1.1%)

$215,327 + $275,895

$491,222

2015

$23,987 (+5.9%)

$204,956 + $262,607

$467,563

2013

$22,646 (+2.0%)

$173,267 + $240,747

$414,014

2012

$22,198 (−0.4%)

$181,334 + $264,576

$445,910

2011

$22,293 (+3.6%)

$192,991 + $281,584

$474,575

2010

$21,517 (−0.2%)

$207,640 + $288,294

$495,934

2008

$21,558 (+7.2%)

$226,756 + $314,835

$541,591

2007

$20,116

$225,077 + $312,504

$537,581

Tax history for 896 Church Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,708 (+0.3%)

$212,079 + $344,910

$556,989

2024

$31,614 (+8.5%)

$212,079 + $344,910

$556,989

2023

$29,148 (+11.1%)

$204,335 + $332,315

$536,650

2022

$26,231 (+2.9%)

$179,392 + $291,750

$471,142

2021

$25,501 (−9.2%)

$167,695 + $272,726

$440,421

2020

$28,099 (+5.3%)

$166,249 + $325,111

$491,360

2019

$26,695 (+2.0%)

$164,099 + $320,908

$485,007

2018

$26,165 (+2.7%)

$218,988 + $280,585

$499,573

2017

$25,488 (+5.0%)

$218,988 + $280,585

$499,573

2016

$24,263 (+1.1%)

$215,327 + $275,895

$491,222

2015

$23,987 (+5.9%)

$204,956 + $262,607

$467,563

2013

$22,646 (+2.0%)

$173,267 + $240,747

$414,014

2012

$22,198 (−0.4%)

$181,334 + $264,576

$445,910

2011

$22,293 (+3.6%)

$192,991 + $281,584

$474,575

2010

$21,517 (−0.2%)

$207,640 + $288,294

$495,934

2008

$21,558 (+7.2%)

$226,756 + $314,835

$541,591

2007

$20,116

$225,077 + $312,504

$537,581

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

5.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.62 Acres

Year renovated

1915

Sq. Ft.

4,305

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-411-003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 6

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 15X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 11X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 24X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Family Room Information
Size: 17X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 15X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 12X12
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 8X8
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Play Room, Breakfast Room, Office, Sun/Florida Room (Heated), Foyer, Other
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 15X10
On 3rd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #2 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 18X9
On 3rd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #3 Information
Playroom
Size: 18X16
On 3rd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 15X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Office
Size: 10X9
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Foyer
Size: 10X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Other
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
In Family Room, In Living Room, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
SpacePak Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Stucco Exterior

Lot Information
Dimensions: 179X217X160X132
.50-.99 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 14
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 12284110030000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $26,695
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Township: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: East Westminster to Church Rd - North to House

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,305
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-411-003

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 12500

Around this home

Schools

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

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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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

$2.18M – $2.64M

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Home values near 896 Church Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
921 Church Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5246 Sq. Ft.	$2,595,498
901 Church Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5257 Sq. Ft.	$2,099,394

Address	Redfin Estimate
920 Church Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3552 Sq. Ft.	$1,940,758
865 Church Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$2,761,639

Address	Redfin Estimate
882 Church Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$1,514,725
881 Church Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 6090 Sq. Ft.	$2,096,889

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