Off Market Feb 2020 for $535K

$958,512

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,974/mo

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3 ba

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2,200

sq ft

949 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

MUST SEE!! Fully remodeled mid-century modern in highly desirable east Lake Forest location with fast access to both Metra lines and the 41 highway. Highly flexible main floor master floor plan with walk-out lower level gives you tons of beautifully finished, naturally lit living space (4000+ total finished square feet). Modern chef's kitchen offers a full complement of stainless appliances with excellent counter space and efficient work triangle. Kitchen, dining, living, and family rooms all boast floor to ceiling windows to usher in beautiful views of the fully private and professionally landscaped half-acre surroundings. The close connection from the kitchen/dining area to the large, private deck makes this home a summer entertainer's dream. Extra-long 2-car garage with additional RV/Boat parking area gives you plenty of room for all the toys. A private hot tub patio, gazebo, children's play set complete the easy, resort style living at this move-in ready gem. Roof, skylights, A/C, and furnace all new in last 3 years.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$436Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Michelle Parnell • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Bought with Joe Gupta • Joginder Gupta

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10561146

Redfin Estimate

$958,512

$424K since sold in February 2020$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($945K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$787,500
B
4 beds3 baths2,184 sq ft
385 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$850,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,340 sq ft
1010 S Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,060,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,378 sq ft
948 S Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$979,500
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,724 sq ft
196 E Louis Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$117K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

108

22 MoM

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Sale history for 949 Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10561146

Feb 21, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$535,000

$243/sq ft

Jan 1, 2020

Contingent

—

Nov 21, 2019

Price Changed

$549,000

$250/sq ft

Oct 29, 2019

Listed (New)

$599,000

$272/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07249882

Oct 7, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$434,000

$197/sq ft

Aug 10, 2009

Contingent

—

Jun 19, 2009

Listed

$499,000

$227/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07242437

Jun 19, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jun 11, 2009

Listed

Public Records

Jan 1, 1991

Sold

$300,000

$136/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1985

Sold

$214,500

$98/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,832 (−3.7%)

$107,658 + $123,451

$231,109

2024

$13,326 (−0.8%)

$107,658 + $123,451

$231,109

2023

$13,434 (+17.3%)

$114,098 + $117,752

$231,850

2022

$11,451 (+5.8%)

$109,499 + $113,006

$222,505

2021

$10,821 (+2.7%)

$103,147 + $93,358

$196,505

2020

$10,540 (+3.4%)

$99,448 + $90,010

$189,458

2019

$10,189 (+20.6%)

$99,488 + $90,046

$189,534

2018

$8,447 (+2.0%)

$104,491 + $61,458

$165,949

2017

$8,281 (+3.2%)

$104,491 + $61,458

$165,949

2016

$8,021 (+1.5%)

$104,158 + $61,262

$165,420

2015

$7,901 (−16.1%)

$100,219 + $58,945

$159,164

2013

$9,418 (+3.5%)

$94,837 + $84,445

$179,282

2012

$9,102 (+4.1%)

$96,115 + $85,583

$181,698

2011

$8,741 (+4.0%)

$100,855 + $89,804

$190,659

2010

$8,408 (+3.1%)

$110,772 + $87,904

$198,676

2008

$8,156 (−2.2%)

$117,368 + $93,138

$210,506

2007

$8,336

$116,809 + $111,127

$227,936

Tax history for 949 Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,832 (−3.7%)

$107,658 + $123,451

$231,109

2024

$13,326 (−0.8%)

$107,658 + $123,451

$231,109

2023

$13,434 (+17.3%)

$114,098 + $117,752

$231,850

2022

$11,451 (+5.8%)

$109,499 + $113,006

$222,505

2021

$10,821 (+2.7%)

$103,147 + $93,358

$196,505

2020

$10,540 (+3.4%)

$99,448 + $90,010

$189,458

2019

$10,189 (+20.6%)

$99,488 + $90,046

$189,534

2018

$8,447 (+2.0%)

$104,491 + $61,458

$165,949

2017

$8,281 (+3.2%)

$104,491 + $61,458

$165,949

2016

$8,021 (+1.5%)

$104,158 + $61,262

$165,420

2015

$7,901 (−16.1%)

$100,219 + $58,945

$159,164

2013

$9,418 (+3.5%)

$94,837 + $84,445

$179,282

2012

$9,102 (+4.1%)

$96,115 + $85,583

$181,698

2011

$8,741 (+4.0%)

$100,855 + $89,804

$190,659

2010

$8,408 (+3.1%)

$110,772 + $87,904

$198,676

2008

$8,156 (−2.2%)

$117,368 + $93,138

$210,506

2007

$8,336

$116,809 + $111,127

$227,936

*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

110 ft.

Lot depth

188 ft.

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

3,670

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-09-102-011

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
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 19X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 17X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 15X12
In Walk-out Basement
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 15X9
In Walk-out Basement
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 17X13
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 29X17
In Walk-out Basement
Carpet Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 17X13
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 29X17
Eating Area (Table Space), Galley, Island
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level

Additional Rooms Information
Foyer, Deck, Office, Storage Room
Full Basement, Walkout
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 16X11
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Deck
Size: 21X16
On Main Level

Additional Room #3 Information
Office
Size: 15X12
In Walk-out Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Storage
Size: 12X11
In Walk-out Basement

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room, In Living Room
See-Through/Multi-Sided

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 51-60 Years
Cedar Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Lot Information
Dimensions: 120X190X99X186
.50-.99 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2162
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 16091020110000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $8,280.92
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
200+ Amp Service

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Subdivision: H.O. Stone
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: 41 South, Old Elm East, South to Valley

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,670
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-102-011

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 3300.00

Information for Agents
Agent Owned/Interest

Around this home

Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 41-55% chance 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 98° 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

$911,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 949 Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
914 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$699,736
976 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2613 Sq. Ft.	$898,225

Address	Redfin Estimate
941 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1681 Sq. Ft.	$659,163
970 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2753 Sq. Ft.	$977,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
988 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$755,460
926 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	—

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