OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2018 for $825K

$1,999,240

•

3,894

sq ft

949 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

A hidden gem tucked into the woods behind the quaint pillars just across from the Winter Club! This almost 4000sf Gardner's Cottage, originally part of the Woodleigh Estate, designed by Alfred Granger, sits on a beautiful, landscaped .63 acre lot! Old meets new in this quaint home with 2002 addition encompassing Family room, 1st floor Office, and finished Lower Level with extra BR and bath. Darling white kitchen offers cozy space to cook, relax and enjoy and is adjacent to the awesome Family room! French window eating space is the perfect place for a cup of coffee or breakfast with the entire family! Living room and Dining room are expansive and perfect place for large group gatherings. Master suite with fireplace plus 3 additional family bedrooms on second floor (one en suite and the other 2 with Jack & Jill bath.) Gorgeous yard with 2 private patios, mature landscaping as well as "The Little House" create an unforgettable setting! Location is second to none! Priced to sell!

Single-familyProperty Type

0.63 acresLot Size

$513Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tracy Adams • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listed by Sally Wood

Bought with Arlen Peterson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09660683

Redfin Estimate

$1,999,240

$1.2M since sold in February 2018$100K since September

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This home's estimate is 32% higher than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,600,000
A
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,400,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,293 sq ft
177 Washington Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,090,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths3,761 sq ft
110 E Sheridan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,500,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,073 sq ft
274 Vine Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$1,025,000
E
5 beds4 baths4,008 sq ft
399 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$2,475,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,036 sq ft
375 Washington Rd, 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%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 949 N Sheridan Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09660683

Feb 8, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$825,000

$212/sq ft

Nov 16, 2017

Pending

—

Oct 17, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 25, 2017

Price Changed

$925,000

$238/sq ft

Jun 15, 2017

Listed (New)

$975,000

$250/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09334523

May 27, 2017

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09204032

Sep 8, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Apr 28, 2003

Sold

$1,042,000

$268/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 21, 2002

Sold

$1,042,000

$268/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,202 (+0.3%)

$233,082 + $245,883

$478,965

2024

$27,118 (+8.5%)

$233,082 + $245,883

$478,965

2023

$24,995 (+11.1%)

$224,571 + $236,904

$461,475

2022

$22,506 (+2.9%)

$197,158 + $207,986

$405,144

2021

$21,879 (+2.3%)

$184,303 + $194,425

$378,728

2020

$21,390 (−16.4%)

$182,713 + $192,748

$375,461

2019

$25,576 (+25.7%)

$180,350 + $284,564

$464,914

2018

$20,346 (+2.7%)

$243,808 + $146,003

$389,811

2017

$19,819 (−20.5%)

$243,808 + $146,003

$389,811

2016

$24,940 (+1.1%)

$239,733 + $265,038

$504,771

2015

$24,658 (+11.4%)

$228,187 + $252,273

$480,460

2013

$22,134 (−5.2%)

$192,905 + $211,877

$404,782

2012

$23,354 (+2.5%)

$201,886 + $253,643

$455,529

2011

$22,780 (+4.1%)

$214,864 + $269,948

$484,812

2010

$21,883 (−0.2%)

$200,238 + $304,041

$504,279

2008

$21,924 (+12.4%)

$218,672 + $332,031

$550,703

2007

$19,513

$217,053 + $329,573

$546,626

Tax history for 949 N Sheridan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,202 (+0.3%)

$233,082 + $245,883

$478,965

2024

$27,118 (+8.5%)

$233,082 + $245,883

$478,965

2023

$24,995 (+11.1%)

$224,571 + $236,904

$461,475

2022

$22,506 (+2.9%)

$197,158 + $207,986

$405,144

2021

$21,879 (+2.3%)

$184,303 + $194,425

$378,728

2020

$21,390 (−16.4%)

$182,713 + $192,748

$375,461

2019

$25,576 (+25.7%)

$180,350 + $284,564

$464,914

2018

$20,346 (+2.7%)

$243,808 + $146,003

$389,811

2017

$19,819 (−20.5%)

$243,808 + $146,003

$389,811

2016

$24,940 (+1.1%)

$239,733 + $265,038

$504,771

2015

$24,658 (+11.4%)

$228,187 + $252,273

$480,460

2013

$22,134 (−5.2%)

$192,905 + $211,877

$404,782

2012

$23,354 (+2.5%)

$201,886 + $253,643

$455,529

2011

$22,780 (+4.1%)

$214,864 + $269,948

$484,812

2010

$21,883 (−0.2%)

$200,238 + $304,041

$504,279

2008

$21,924 (+12.4%)

$218,672 + $332,031

$550,703

2007

$19,513

$217,053 + $329,573

$546,626

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.58 Acres

Year renovated

1937

Sq. Ft.

4,354

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-407-045

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
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 8

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 6

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Terracotta

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 20
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 14
Flooring: Terracotta

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 27 x 23
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 24 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 12

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Master Bedroom

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Stucco
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Tile
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 12284070090000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 151X175X150X158
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,643.51
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac

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: North Sheridan Rd between Wisconsin and Woodland. Right across street from Winter Club.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,354
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-407-045

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

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

1% 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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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Estimated sale price

$1.90M – $2.30M

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Home values near 949 N Sheridan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
990 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6506 Sq. Ft.	$2,462,727
936 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,867

Address	Redfin Estimate
951 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4989 Sq. Ft.	$2,331,153
944 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4325 Sq. Ft.	$1,899,866

Address	Redfin Estimate
890 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3034 Sq. Ft.	$2,325,555
910 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7581 Sq. Ft.	$2,293,160

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