Google street view image for 950 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off Market Oct 1989 for $390K

$1,031,797

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,824/mo

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950 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

950 Mellody Rd is a 2,674 square foot house on a 0.72 acre lot with 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 01, 1989 for $390,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,031,797.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.72 acresLot Size

$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,031,797

$642K since sold in October 1989$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 9, 2026
$880,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,866 sq ft
731 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,400,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,989 sq ft
1225 W Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$845,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,693 sq ft
21 N Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,521,500
D
3 beds3.5 baths4,052 sq ft
550 King Muir Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$775,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,969 sq ft
156 High Holborn, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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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

101.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

3 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 950 Mellody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,674 (+0.5%)

$132,814 + $154,416

$287,230

2024

$15,601 (+3.6%)

$132,814 + $154,416

$287,230

2023

$15,057 (+6.3%)

$127,964 + $148,777

$276,741

2022

$14,163 (+2.9%)

$117,961 + $137,147

$255,108

2021

$13,765 (+2.3%)

$113,482 + $131,939

$245,421

2020

$13,460 (+5.2%)

$112,503 + $130,801

$243,304

2019

$12,795 (+10.6%)

$111,048 + $129,110

$240,158

2018

$11,565 (+3.4%)

$137,131 + $91,855

$228,986

2017

$11,185 (+4.5%)

$137,131 + $91,855

$228,986

2016

$10,707 (+1.4%)

$134,839 + $90,320

$225,159

2015

$10,558 (+0.7%)

$128,345 + $85,970

$214,315

2013

$10,485 (+1.3%)

$108,501 + $91,163

$199,664

2012

$10,353 (+0.4%)

$113,553 + $95,408

$208,961

2011

$10,309 (−6.0%)

$120,852 + $101,541

$222,393

2010

$10,966 (−0.3%)

$148,653 + $106,981

$255,634

2008

$10,995 (+7.0%)

$162,338 + $116,830

$279,168

2007

$10,277

$161,136 + $115,965

$277,101

Tax history for 950 Mellody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,674 (+0.5%)

$132,814 + $154,416

$287,230

2024

$15,601 (+3.6%)

$132,814 + $154,416

$287,230

2023

$15,057 (+6.3%)

$127,964 + $148,777

$276,741

2022

$14,163 (+2.9%)

$117,961 + $137,147

$255,108

2021

$13,765 (+2.3%)

$113,482 + $131,939

$245,421

2020

$13,460 (+5.2%)

$112,503 + $130,801

$243,304

2019

$12,795 (+10.6%)

$111,048 + $129,110

$240,158

2018

$11,565 (+3.4%)

$137,131 + $91,855

$228,986

2017

$11,185 (+4.5%)

$137,131 + $91,855

$228,986

2016

$10,707 (+1.4%)

$134,839 + $90,320

$225,159

2015

$10,558 (+0.7%)

$128,345 + $85,970

$214,315

2013

$10,485 (+1.3%)

$108,501 + $91,163

$199,664

2012

$10,353 (+0.4%)

$113,553 + $95,408

$208,961

2011

$10,309 (−6.0%)

$120,852 + $101,541

$222,393

2010

$10,966 (−0.3%)

$148,653 + $106,981

$255,634

2008

$10,995 (+7.0%)

$162,338 + $116,830

$279,168

2007

$10,277

$161,136 + $115,965

$277,101

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,070

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Above Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DEERPATH HILL ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,674
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,674
Building Sq. Ft: 4,228
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: DEERPATH HILL ESTATES LOT 20

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,350
Legal Lot Number: 20
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.7197
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,674
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-404-015

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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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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

$981,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 950 Mellody Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
875 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$1,839,902
880 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3818 Sq. Ft.	$1,615,063

Address	Redfin Estimate
955 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3697 Sq. Ft.	$1,313,707
1033 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8568 Sq. Ft.	$1,916,589

Address	Redfin Estimate
985 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2601 Sq. Ft.	$789,132
265 King Muir Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2999 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,901

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