Off market jun 2020 for $1.3M

$2,786,712

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,567/mo

•

4,251

sq ft

963 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Beautiful & perfect are your first impressions. Old World walnut paneling, marble fireplaces. impressive hand crafted crown and mill-work, in addition to 8 foot tall doors, and an open and sunny floor plan make this a home to be enjoyed. The gourmet kitchen features Viking, Traulsen, and every conceivable amenity. The master suite provides both his and hers separate baths and walk in closets, additional bedrooms are all en-suite. There is a first floor guest suite with full bath. Laundry facilities on both the first and second level. Nothing has been overlooked. Howard Van Doren Shaw designed the A. A. Sprague Woodlands residence in 1907 at 991 Elm Tree. This property, is the original carriage house that was a part of that estate, and was also designed by Shaw in 1907. This Carriage House was separated from the original estate and became a single family residence, on the estate property after World War II. The home has experienced numerous expansions and renovations and today is a significantly respected Historical Home in the East Lake Forest Historical District. The Formal English Gardens feature a Gazebo, stone paths and plantings meticulously designed and maintained by The Mariani Company.

Single-familyProperty Type

1907Year Built

0.74 acresLot Size

$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Arlen Peterson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Non Member • NON MEMBER

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10669088

Redfin Estimate

$2,786,712

$1.5M since sold in June 2020$8,000 since October

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$2,645,000
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C
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D
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$2,625,000
E
4 beds6 baths5,185 sq ft
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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated October 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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Sale history for 963 Elm Tree Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10669088

Jun 25, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,300,000

$306/sq ft

May 26, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Mar 16, 2020

Listed (New)

$1,595,000

$375/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10515451

Feb 21, 2020

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10111667

Sep 12, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jan 25, 1994

Sold

$872,500

$205/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1988

Sold

$800,000

$188/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,287 (+0.3%)

$268,730 + $280,968

$549,698

2024

$31,194 (+8.5%)

$268,730 + $280,968

$549,698

2023

$28,760 (+11.1%)

$258,917 + $270,708

$529,625

2022

$25,883 (+2.9%)

$227,311 + $237,663

$464,974

2021

$25,162 (+2.3%)

$212,490 + $222,166

$434,656

2020

$24,599 (−26.9%)

$210,657 + $220,250

$430,907

2019

$33,657 (+18.0%)

$207,934 + $402,018

$609,952

2018

$28,524 (+3.4%)

$278,745 + $265,332

$544,077

2017

$27,580 (+4.3%)

$278,745 + $265,332

$544,077

2016

$26,452 (−8.9%)

$274,086 + $260,897

$534,983

2015

$29,038 (+10.9%)

$260,885 + $303,786

$564,671

2013

$26,181 (+2.0%)

$220,547 + $257,160

$477,707

2012

$25,661 (−4.1%)

$230,816 + $303,052

$533,868

2011

$26,745 (+8.6%)

$245,654 + $322,533

$568,187

2010

$24,625 (−0.2%)

$232,454 + $334,279

$566,733

2008

$24,670 (+25.5%)

$253,854 + $365,053

$618,907

2007

$19,659

$226,529 + $298,952

$525,481

Tax history for 963 Elm Tree Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,287 (+0.3%)

$268,730 + $280,968

$549,698

2024

$31,194 (+8.5%)

$268,730 + $280,968

$549,698

2023

$28,760 (+11.1%)

$258,917 + $270,708

$529,625

2022

$25,883 (+2.9%)

$227,311 + $237,663

$464,974

2021

$25,162 (+2.3%)

$212,490 + $222,166

$434,656

2020

$24,599 (−26.9%)

$210,657 + $220,250

$430,907

2019

$33,657 (+18.0%)

$207,934 + $402,018

$609,952

2018

$28,524 (+3.4%)

$278,745 + $265,332

$544,077

2017

$27,580 (+4.3%)

$278,745 + $265,332

$544,077

2016

$26,452 (−8.9%)

$274,086 + $260,897

$534,983

2015

$29,038 (+10.9%)

$260,885 + $303,786

$564,671

2013

$26,181 (+2.0%)

$220,547 + $257,160

$477,707

2012

$25,661 (−4.1%)

$230,816 + $303,052

$533,868

2011

$26,745 (+8.6%)

$245,654 + $322,533

$568,187

2010

$24,625 (−0.2%)

$232,454 + $334,279

$566,733

2008

$24,670 (+25.5%)

$253,854 + $365,053

$618,907

2007

$19,659

$226,529 + $298,952

$525,481

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.74 Acres

Year renovated

1921

Sq. Ft.

4,251

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-28-409-003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

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

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 23X16
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 15X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 17X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 27X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 17X17
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 16X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 18X16
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Island, Pantry (Butler)
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 15X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Great Room, Office, Foyer, Den, Breakfast Room
Partial Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Great Room
Size: 20X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Office
Size: 12X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Foyer
Size: 18X8
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Den
Size: 16X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 18X16
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Gas Logs, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Skylight(s), Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

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

Property Features
Patio
Currently Leased

Lot Information
Dimensions: 0.7404
.50-.99 Acre
Professionally Landscaped, Mature Trees
Zero Lot Line: No

Property Information
# of Rooms: 12
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parcel Identification Number: 12284090030000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $28,524.26
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public), Sewer (Storm)
200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, 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: From Downtown; Westminster Road East to Elm tree then North to 963 Elm Tree on corner

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,251
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-409-003

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.9mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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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

$2.65M – $3.21M

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Home values near 963 Elm Tree Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1006 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$2,916,414
991 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7278 Sq. Ft.	$4,135,293
946 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$5,014,799
901 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4926 Sq. Ft.	$2,828,305
890 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3590 Sq. Ft.	$2,034,330
1001 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3589 Sq. Ft.	$2,372,310
994 Meadow Lane, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 8 Baths \| 7951 Sq. Ft.	$3,351,450

Address	Redfin Estimate
901 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7223 Sq. Ft.	$3,386,889
880 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7354 Sq. Ft.	$3,539,790
951 N Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4989 Sq. Ft.	$2,236,926
921 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$3,379,829
920 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5458 Sq. Ft.	$3,271,377
1000 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4033 Sq. Ft.	$2,253,735

Address	Redfin Estimate
909 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6051 Sq. Ft.	$3,129,982
920 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5386 Sq. Ft.	$2,492,016
1051 Meadow Lane, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 12320 Sq. Ft.	$6,296,793
971 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4701 Sq. Ft.	$2,302,170
1050 Meadow Lane, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5044 Sq. Ft.	$3,231,198
1020 Meadow Lane, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2528 Sq. Ft.	$1,821,312

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