Google street view image for 955 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market mar 1998 for $620K

$1,317,864

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,196/mo

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955 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

955 Mellody Rd is a 3,697 square foot house on a 0.37 acre lot with 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 17, 1998 for $620,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,317,864.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$356Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,317,864

$698K since sold in March 1998$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,600,000
A
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,350,000
B
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SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,521,500
C
3 beds3.5 baths4,052 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
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D
3 beds3.5 baths4,015 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,220,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,702 sq ft
1045 Oak Grove Ln, 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 955 Mellody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,882 (+8.6%)

$103,254 + $231,587

$334,841

2024

$17,390 (+14.0%)

$103,254 + $231,587

$334,841

2023

$15,256 (+4.3%)

$92,115 + $206,602

$298,717

2022

$14,621 (+2.9%)

$77,195 + $173,138

$250,333

2021

$14,212 (+2.3%)

$76,491 + $171,560

$248,051

2020

$13,895 (+5.2%)

$75,831 + $170,080

$245,911

2019

$13,206 (−19.8%)

$74,850 + $167,882

$242,732

2018

$16,465 (+3.4%)

$91,108 + $225,384

$316,492

2017

$15,924 (−2.0%)

$91,108 + $225,384

$316,492

2016

$16,254 (+1.2%)

$89,585 + $241,345

$330,930

2015

$16,063 (+10.6%)

$85,270 + $229,721

$314,991

2013

$14,522 (+2.0%)

$72,086 + $195,434

$267,520

2012

$14,241 (+2.5%)

$75,442 + $204,533

$279,975

2011

$13,900

$80,292 + $217,681

$297,973

2010

$13,901 (−0.2%)

$98,763 + $223,715

$322,478

2008

$13,933 (+1.6%)

$107,855 + $263,088

$370,943

2007

$13,718

$107,056 + $261,141

$368,197

Tax history for 955 Mellody Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,882 (+8.6%)

$103,254 + $231,587

$334,841

2024

$17,390 (+14.0%)

$103,254 + $231,587

$334,841

2023

$15,256 (+4.3%)

$92,115 + $206,602

$298,717

2022

$14,621 (+2.9%)

$77,195 + $173,138

$250,333

2021

$14,212 (+2.3%)

$76,491 + $171,560

$248,051

2020

$13,895 (+5.2%)

$75,831 + $170,080

$245,911

2019

$13,206 (−19.8%)

$74,850 + $167,882

$242,732

2018

$16,465 (+3.4%)

$91,108 + $225,384

$316,492

2017

$15,924 (−2.0%)

$91,108 + $225,384

$316,492

2016

$16,254 (+1.2%)

$89,585 + $241,345

$330,930

2015

$16,063 (+10.6%)

$85,270 + $229,721

$314,991

2013

$14,522 (+2.0%)

$72,086 + $195,434

$267,520

2012

$14,241 (+2.5%)

$75,442 + $204,533

$279,975

2011

$13,900

$80,292 + $217,681

$297,973

2010

$13,901 (−0.2%)

$98,763 + $223,715

$322,478

2008

$13,933 (+1.6%)

$107,855 + $263,088

$370,943

2007

$13,718

$107,056 + $261,141

$368,197

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

Permits

Feb 1, 2011 • Final

Plumbing

Install new fixtures.

Plumbing

Feb 1, 2011 • Final

Electrical

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,498

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent

Property Information
Subdivision Name: DEERPATH HILL ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 3,697
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,026
Building Sq. Ft: 5,760
# of Stories: 1.75
Legal Description: DEERPATH HILL ESTATES LOT 28

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 565
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,061
Legal Lot Number: 28
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 0.3687
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,697
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-406-001

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 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

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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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

$1.25M – $1.52M

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Home values near 955 Mellody Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
861 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5008 Sq. Ft.	$1,665,407
950 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2674 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,143

Address	Redfin Estimate
875 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$1,964,583
860 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3142 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,965

Address	Redfin Estimate
985 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2601 Sq. Ft.	$813,612
880 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3818 Sq. Ft.	$1,622,893

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