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$976,942

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3.5 ba

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3,128

sq ft

970 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

970 E Old Elm Rd is a 3,128 square foot house on a 0.49 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $976,942.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$312Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$976,942

$21K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.15M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,535,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,200 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$975,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,900 sq ft
3320 Krenn Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$850,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,391 sq ft
476 Briar Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,221 sq ft
912 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,215,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,936 sq ft
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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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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6 MoM

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Sale history for 970 E Old Elm Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,713 (+2.6%)

$85,925 + $211,187

$297,112

2024

$16,288 (+6.3%)

$85,925 + $211,187

$297,112

2023

$15,326 (−0.3%)

$81,008 + $199,102

$280,110

2022

$15,368 (+5.5%)

$73,020 + $179,468

$252,488

2021

$14,570 (+2.9%)

$80,217 + $181,171

$261,388

2020

$14,165 (+3.7%)

$77,542 + $175,129

$252,671

2019

$13,653 (−9.7%)

$77,179 + $174,310

$251,489

2018

$15,127 (+2.3%)

$84,953 + $207,052

$292,005

2017

$14,790 (+4.3%)

$84,953 + $207,052

$292,005

2016

$14,184 (+2.5%)

$84,463 + $205,858

$290,321

2015

$13,834 (+0.9%)

$80,410 + $195,981

$276,391

2013

$13,716 (+3.8%)

$82,781 + $170,990

$253,771

2012

$13,219 (+7.7%)

$84,929 + $175,426

$260,355

2011

$12,269 (−8.6%)

$86,240 + $178,134

$264,374

2010

$13,430 (+3.2%)

$85,302 + $227,158

$312,460

2008

$13,018 (+10.3%)

$90,401 + $240,735

$331,136

2007

$11,802

$135,002 + $184,311

$319,313

Tax history for 970 E Old Elm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,713 (+2.6%)

$85,925 + $211,187

$297,112

2024

$16,288 (+6.3%)

$85,925 + $211,187

$297,112

2023

$15,326 (−0.3%)

$81,008 + $199,102

$280,110

2022

$15,368 (+5.5%)

$73,020 + $179,468

$252,488

2021

$14,570 (+2.9%)

$80,217 + $181,171

$261,388

2020

$14,165 (+3.7%)

$77,542 + $175,129

$252,671

2019

$13,653 (−9.7%)

$77,179 + $174,310

$251,489

2018

$15,127 (+2.3%)

$84,953 + $207,052

$292,005

2017

$14,790 (+4.3%)

$84,953 + $207,052

$292,005

2016

$14,184 (+2.5%)

$84,463 + $205,858

$290,321

2015

$13,834 (+0.9%)

$80,410 + $195,981

$276,391

2013

$13,716 (+3.8%)

$82,781 + $170,990

$253,771

2012

$13,219 (+7.7%)

$84,929 + $175,426

$260,355

2011

$12,269 (−8.6%)

$86,240 + $178,134

$264,374

2010

$13,430 (+3.2%)

$85,302 + $227,158

$312,460

2008

$13,018 (+10.3%)

$90,401 + $240,735

$331,136

2007

$11,802

$135,002 + $184,311

$319,313

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

Permits

Aug 5, 2024 • Final

Roof

Roofing

Dec 1, 2004 • Final

Electrical

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,155

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

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUNSET HILLS ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 3,128
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,695
Building Sq. Ft: 5,111
# of Stories: 1.75
Legal Description: SUNSET HILLS ESTATES LOT 26 BLOCK 7

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 828
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,366
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: MORAINE TWP
Acres: 0.4905
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,128
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Lake County
APN: 16-10-105-025

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 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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Historical weather

Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Sun exposure

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

$929,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 970 E Old Elm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
538 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1809 Sq. Ft.	$617,349
602 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$639,555
580 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$517,912
930 East Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$922,090
597 Hyacinth Pl, Highland Park, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2862 Sq. Ft.	$915,461
3562 Krenn Ave, Highland Park, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$548,032
954 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3197 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,445

Address	Redfin Estimate
550 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2702 Sq. Ft.	$709,641
910 East Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2134 Sq. Ft.	$786,404
590 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2913 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,713
3550 Summit Ave, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$521,682
3550 Krenn Ave, Highland Park, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2807 Sq. Ft.	$786,326
3565 Summit Ave, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1290 Sq. Ft.	$503,151
3586 Summit Ave, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1905 Sq. Ft.	$719,873

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Old Elm Rd, Highland Park, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3294 Sq. Ft.	$968,388
890 East Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2169 Sq. Ft.	$812,520
940 East Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2129 Sq. Ft.	$902,262
3565 Krenn Ave, Highland Park, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3216 Sq. Ft.	$953,344
3555 Summit Ave, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1885 Sq. Ft.	$594,651
905 Morningside Dr, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4426 Sq. Ft.	$1,180,575
1180 South Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2388 Sq. Ft.	$842,631

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