Google street view image for 975 Lake Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Off market aug 1997 for $300K

$5,083,431

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,060/mo

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10,831

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975 Lake Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

975 Lake Rd is a 10,831 square foot house on a 3.03 acre lot with 6 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 11, 1997 for $300,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $5,083,431.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

3.03 acresLot Size

$469Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$5,083,431

$4.8M since sold in August 1997$31K since September

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This home's estimate is 70.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,810,000
A
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SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$3,900,000
B
7 beds7 baths8,225 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,225,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths6,404 sq ft
51 S Mayflower Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$5,375,000
D
5 beds7.5 baths7,280 sq ft
788 E Woodland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$2,100,000
E
6 beds5.5 baths5,974 sq ft
331 E Witchwood Ln, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$2,500,000
F
6 beds5 baths6,200 sq ft
1284 N Sheridan Rd, 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 975 Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$102,052 (+5.3%)

$1,271,080 + $495,832

$1,766,912

2024

$96,958 (+8.2%)

$1,271,080 + $495,832

$1,766,912

2023

$89,584 (+6.2%)

$1,166,348 + $454,977

$1,621,325

2022

$84,320 (+3.3%)

$1,023,974 + $399,439

$1,423,413

2021

$81,627 (+2.3%)

$1,004,593 + $391,879

$1,396,472

2020

$79,798 (+5.3%)

$995,928 + $388,499

$1,384,427

2019

$75,815 (−19.4%)

$983,053 + $565,926

$1,548,979

2018

$94,074 (+3.4%)

$1,449,578 + $331,011

$1,780,589

2017

$90,970 (−17.4%)

$1,449,578 + $331,011

$1,780,589

2016

$110,128 (−3.5%)

$1,425,347 + $781,996

$2,207,343

2015

$114,098 (+21.3%)

$1,356,698 + $843,333

$2,200,031

2013

$94,090 (−4.1%)

$1,245,908 + $455,443

$1,701,351

2012

$98,119 (−8.0%)

$1,303,918 + $809,031

$2,112,949

2011

$106,674 (+10.9%)

$1,387,737 + $1,161,208

$2,548,945

2010

$96,225 (−0.1%)

$1,053,417 + $1,144,044

$2,197,461

2008

$96,349 (−1.6%)

$1,150,395 + $1,467,037

$2,617,432

2007

$97,940

$1,141,878 + $1,456,176

$2,598,054

Tax history for 975 Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$102,052 (+5.3%)

$1,271,080 + $495,832

$1,766,912

2024

$96,958 (+8.2%)

$1,271,080 + $495,832

$1,766,912

2023

$89,584 (+6.2%)

$1,166,348 + $454,977

$1,621,325

2022

$84,320 (+3.3%)

$1,023,974 + $399,439

$1,423,413

2021

$81,627 (+2.3%)

$1,004,593 + $391,879

$1,396,472

2020

$79,798 (+5.3%)

$995,928 + $388,499

$1,384,427

2019

$75,815 (−19.4%)

$983,053 + $565,926

$1,548,979

2018

$94,074 (+3.4%)

$1,449,578 + $331,011

$1,780,589

2017

$90,970 (−17.4%)

$1,449,578 + $331,011

$1,780,589

2016

$110,128 (−3.5%)

$1,425,347 + $781,996

$2,207,343

2015

$114,098 (+21.3%)

$1,356,698 + $843,333

$2,200,031

2013

$94,090 (−4.1%)

$1,245,908 + $455,443

$1,701,351

2012

$98,119 (−8.0%)

$1,303,918 + $809,031

$2,112,949

2011

$106,674 (+10.9%)

$1,387,737 + $1,161,208

$2,548,945

2010

$96,225 (−0.1%)

$1,053,417 + $1,144,044

$2,197,461

2008

$96,349 (−1.6%)

$1,150,395 + $1,467,037

$2,617,432

2007

$97,940

$1,141,878 + $1,456,176

$2,598,054

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

Permits

Nov 1, 2010 • Final

Plumbing

Dec 1, 1999 • 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: 1,785
Basement Finish: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 4

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Luxury

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAKE FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 10,831
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 5,264
Building Sq. Ft: 11,942
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: CITY OF LAKE FOREST ALL LOT 88 & PT LYG ELY SD LTS & WLY OF WATERS EDGE

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 954
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 132,157
Legal Lot Number: 88
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 3.0339
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 10,831
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Lake County
APN: 12-27-302-007

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.2mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 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

$4.83M – $5.85M

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Home values near 975 Lake Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
999 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 10.5 Baths \| 22082 Sq. Ft.	$9,085,101
930 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5932 Sq. Ft.	$6,977,704

Address	Redfin Estimate
1101 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 9419 Sq. Ft.	$4,175,517
964 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5600 Sq. Ft.	$4,190,528

Address	Redfin Estimate
1020 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6081 Sq. Ft.	$2,748,215
1086 Lake Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 8080 Sq. Ft.	$3,666,335

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