Off market nov 2016 for $495K

$908,716

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,366/mo

•

2,613

sq ft

976 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Hands down, here is one of the best values for this much land and square footage in Lake Forest! This one-owner brick contemporary features cool architectural design on .39 acres. The bright 2-story foyer and vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness with numerous tall windows to bring in gorgeous views of greenery! Sunny kitchen has breakfast area by the windows and door opening to yard for convenient outdoor grilling! Walk-out lower level has family room with fun retro wet bar and newer Pella sliding doors, 4th bedroom with adjacent full bath that could also be guest, play room or office, laundry room! Huge backyard with circular patio and perfect place for a fire pit; like having your very own park! Sub-basement for storage, over-sized garage plus tons of extra parking on driveway for family and friends. Great bones! Great space! Great Neighborhood! Enjoy all Lake Forest has to offer, our beach, Cherokee Elementary School and Waveland Park all in close proximity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

$348Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jill Okun • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with James Luxem • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09276028

Redfin Estimate

$908,716

$414K since sold in November 2016$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 19.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$1,535,000
A
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B
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
C
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
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D
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$720,000
E
4 beds3 baths1,980 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 976 Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09276028

Nov 18, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$495,000

$189/sq ft

Nov 8, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 12, 2016

Contingent

—

Jul 5, 2016

Listed (New)

$525,000

$201/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09237879

Jun 28, 2016

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09177517

May 25, 2016

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09137656

Mar 28, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Feb 20, 2016

Contingent

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,542 (+1.5%)

$94,114 + $131,972

$226,086

2024

$12,361 (−0.8%)

$94,114 + $131,972

$226,086

2023

$12,460 (+12.6%)

$89,769 + $125,879

$215,648

2022

$11,068 (+5.9%)

$86,151 + $120,805

$206,956

2021

$10,455 (+2.6%)

$81,154 + $108,993

$190,147

2020

$10,187 (+3.4%)

$78,243 + $105,084

$183,327

2019

$9,848 (−8.9%)

$78,275 + $105,126

$183,401

2018

$10,807 (+2.0%)

$82,224 + $128,531

$210,755

2017

$10,594 (+5.9%)

$82,224 + $128,531

$210,755

2016

$10,003 (+1.6%)

$81,962 + $128,121

$210,083

2015

$9,842 (+2.6%)

$78,863 + $123,276

$202,139

2013

$9,591 (+2.8%)

$74,628 + $112,911

$187,539

2012

$9,330 (+4.0%)

$75,634 + $114,433

$190,067

2011

$8,971 (−2.2%)

$79,364 + $120,077

$199,441

2010

$9,177 (+3.0%)

$87,135 + $133,092

$220,227

2008

$8,907 (+6.5%)

$92,324 + $141,017

$233,341

2007

$8,365

$91,885 + $140,347

$232,232

Tax history for 976 Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,542 (+1.5%)

$94,114 + $131,972

$226,086

2024

$12,361 (−0.8%)

$94,114 + $131,972

$226,086

2023

$12,460 (+12.6%)

$89,769 + $125,879

$215,648

2022

$11,068 (+5.9%)

$86,151 + $120,805

$206,956

2021

$10,455 (+2.6%)

$81,154 + $108,993

$190,147

2020

$10,187 (+3.4%)

$78,243 + $105,084

$183,327

2019

$9,848 (−8.9%)

$78,275 + $105,126

$183,401

2018

$10,807 (+2.0%)

$82,224 + $128,531

$210,755

2017

$10,594 (+5.9%)

$82,224 + $128,531

$210,755

2016

$10,003 (+1.6%)

$81,962 + $128,121

$210,083

2015

$9,842 (+2.6%)

$78,863 + $123,276

$202,139

2013

$9,591 (+2.8%)

$74,628 + $112,911

$187,539

2012

$9,330 (+4.0%)

$75,634 + $114,433

$190,067

2011

$8,971 (−2.2%)

$79,364 + $120,077

$199,441

2010

$9,177 (+3.0%)

$87,135 + $133,092

$220,227

2008

$8,907 (+6.5%)

$92,324 + $141,017

$233,341

2007

$8,365

$91,885 + $140,347

$232,232

*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

Stories

Lot width

85 ft.

Lot depth

216 ft.

Lot size

16,988

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

2,613

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-09-111-010

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bath Amenities: Double Sink

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

Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: Shades
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 14 x 23
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 7 x 10
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 19
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Sub-Basement

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
# of Rooms: 9

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal
Humidifier, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Split Level w/ Sub
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16091110100000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 92 X 223 X 85 X 199
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,842
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Sewer-Storm
Electric: 100 Amp Service

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

Location

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: Westleigh Rd E of Rt 41 to Valley Rd then S to home or Old Elm E of Rt 41 to Valley Rd then N.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,613
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-111-010
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on May 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing, Immediate

Around this home

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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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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$864,000 – $1.05M

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Home values near 976 Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1030 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2209 Sq. Ft.	$875,534
941 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1681 Sq. Ft.	$657,037

Address	Redfin Estimate
914 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$730,850
988 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$783,405

Address	Redfin Estimate
949 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$995,462
970 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2753 Sq. Ft.	$998,751

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