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Off Market Jul 2024 for $775K

$977,460

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,835/mo

•

2,753

sq ft

970 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Unwind in the comfort of this expansive 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath ranch home boasting 2,753 square feet of single-level living. Bathed in natural light, the open floor plan provides a wonderful flow from the gourmet kitchen - with stainless steel appliances, and granite counters - to the cozy family room. Enjoy gatherings in the spacious living room with a fireplace and built-ins, and entertain in the dining area with wall-to-wall sliding French doors and windows overlooking the patio and yard. Gleaming hardwood floors grace most rooms, while the serene primary suite boasts an updated bath with heated floors. Two additional bedrooms with a shared bath offer are perfect for family or guests, while the versatile office or fourth bedroom adds flexibility to suit your needs. The finished lower level provides ample space for work, play, and storage. Highlights of some of the recent updates include a new roof, gutters, downspouts, and garage door in 2023, and a renovated kitchen in 2018. Nestled on a 0.37-acre corner lot in the sought-after H.O. Stone neighborhood, this quiet location is just a leisurely stroll to Waveland Park or nearby Cherokee School.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lori Baker • Compass

Listed by Alissa McNicholas • Compass

Bought with Carolyn Cerf • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12037028

Redfin Estimate

$977,460

$202K since sold in July 2024$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($934K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$979,500
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,724 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$925,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,700 sq ft
161 E Stone Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$736,908
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,528 sq ft
3373 Brook Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,060,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,378 sq ft
948 S Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$850,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,340 sq ft
1010 S Green Bay Rd, 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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NEW
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8 beds9.5 baths11,000 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,049,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,546 sq ft
1319 Burr Oak Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
NEW
$745,000
3 beds2 baths1,576 sq ft
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Redfin agents who toured

Early 60's Ranch. Good condition & finishes. Not your standard floorplan - large sunken LR and big kitchen with breakfast area. Good sized lot with marure trees.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Ken Snedegar
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 970 Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12037028

Jul 11, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$775,000

$282/sq ft

May 18, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

May 14, 2024

Price Changed

$825,000

$300/sq ft

Apr 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

$865,000

$314/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08817871

Apr 28, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$585,000

$212/sq ft

Feb 14, 2015

Contingent

—

Feb 10, 2015

Price Changed

$619,000

$225/sq ft

Jan 23, 2015

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jan 21, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Jan 16, 2015

Price Changed

$629,900

$229/sq ft

Jan 16, 2015

Listed (New)

$629,000

$228/sq ft

+20

Beautifully updated ranch offers comfortable living w/light filled, open floor plan. Completely renovated w/high end finishes incl gourmet kitch w/center island, granite counters & stainless appl. that opens to family rm. Stunning step down living rm. w/FP that opens to spacious dining rm overlooking yard. Gleaming HW flrs. Luxurious baths w/ radiant flooring. Finished LL. Great location. Walk to park & school!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08591605

Apr 30, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2014

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Apr 30, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2014

Price Changed (Price Change)

Apr 21, 2014

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07658514

Nov 30, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Oct 18, 2010

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07658418

Oct 18, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Oct 18, 2010

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07376796

Mar 24, 2010

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$350,000

$127/sq ft

Feb 11, 2010

Contingent

—

Jan 27, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$367,900

$134/sq ft

Dec 10, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$448,900

$163/sq ft

Nov 10, 2009

Listed (New)

$470,900

$171/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06762891

Nov 25, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 29, 2008

Price Changed

Sep 26, 2008

Price Changed

Jan 4, 2008

Listed

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06703759

Dec 31, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2007

Listed

Public Records

Sep 13, 1994

Sold

$309,000

$112/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1986

Sold

$225,000

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,868 (+11.6%)

$92,434 + $156,791

$249,225

2024

$12,428 (−0.8%)

$92,434 + $156,791

$249,225

2023

$12,528 (−4.2%)

$88,167 + $128,655

$216,822

2022

$13,079 (+5.8%)

$84,613 + $123,469

$208,082

2021

$12,358 (+2.6%)

$79,706 + $143,993

$223,699

2020

$12,039 (+3.5%)

$76,847 + $138,829

$215,676

2019

$11,637 (+52.4%)

$76,878 + $138,885

$215,763

2018

$7,636 (+2.0%)

$80,743 + $69,894

$150,637

2017

$7,485 (+3.3%)

$80,743 + $69,894

$150,637

2016

$7,249 (+1.5%)

$80,485 + $69,671

$150,156

2015

$7,139 (−20.3%)

$77,442 + $67,036

$144,478

2013

$8,955 (+3.5%)

$73,283 + $97,538

$170,821

2012

$8,655 (+4.1%)

$74,271 + $98,853

$173,124

2011

$8,312 (+72.1%)

$77,934 + $103,728

$181,662

2010

$4,831 (−37.0%)

$85,596 + $101,542

$187,138

2008

$7,668 (−2.1%)

$90,693 + $107,588

$198,281

2007

$7,835

$90,262 + $129,030

$219,292

Tax history for 970 Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,868 (+11.6%)

$92,434 + $156,791

$249,225

2024

$12,428 (−0.8%)

$92,434 + $156,791

$249,225

2023

$12,528 (−4.2%)

$88,167 + $128,655

$216,822

2022

$13,079 (+5.8%)

$84,613 + $123,469

$208,082

2021

$12,358 (+2.6%)

$79,706 + $143,993

$223,699

2020

$12,039 (+3.5%)

$76,847 + $138,829

$215,676

2019

$11,637 (+52.4%)

$76,878 + $138,885

$215,763

2018

$7,636 (+2.0%)

$80,743 + $69,894

$150,637

2017

$7,485 (+3.3%)

$80,743 + $69,894

$150,637

2016

$7,249 (+1.5%)

$80,485 + $69,671

$150,156

2015

$7,139 (−20.3%)

$77,442 + $67,036

$144,478

2013

$8,955 (+3.5%)

$73,283 + $97,538

$170,821

2012

$8,655 (+4.1%)

$74,271 + $98,853

$173,124

2011

$8,312 (+72.1%)

$77,934 + $103,728

$181,662

2010

$4,831 (−37.0%)

$85,596 + $101,542

$187,138

2008

$7,668 (−2.1%)

$90,693 + $107,588

$198,281

2007

$7,835

$90,262 + $129,030

$219,292

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

85 ft.

Lot depth

189 ft.

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

1981

Sq. Ft.

3,401

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-09-111-009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 35 x 19
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 10
Flooring: Stone

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 9
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 10

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Humidifier, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2018
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 16091110090000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 85X105X190X149
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,078.60
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Middle Or Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
High School District: 115
High School: Lake Forest High School

Location Information
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: OLD ELM EAST TO VALLEY NOTH TO ADDRESS

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,401
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-111-009

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

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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

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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Estimated sale price

$929,000 – $1.13M

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Home values near 970 Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
914 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$699,736
988 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$755,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
949 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$958,512
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
926 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	—

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