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Off market feb 2020 for $987K

$1,659,983

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,630/mo

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4.5 ba

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3,372

sq ft

979 Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Best value in town!! Premier location east of Sheridan Road on a quiet lane. Picture perfect and beautifully appointed Nantucket Style home built in 2005 by Lynch Construction. This home exudes sophistication & character with all the special features today's buyer desires. High quality materials and finishes throughout, hardwood floors, 10 foot ceilings, beautiful woodwork, chef's kitchen, library, first floor laundry, luxurious master suite, two additional full baths on the second floor and bonus room over heated garage. Deep-pour finished basement with rec room, game room, fifth bedroom and full bath. French doors lead to a gorgeous blue stone patio with fully equipped outdoor kitchen and lush private yard.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kiki Clark • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listed by Polly Richardson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Marsha Nusslock • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10118806

Redfin Estimate

$1,659,983

$673K since sold in February 2020$60K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
4 beds3.5 baths3,000 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,020,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,072 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
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D
5 beds5 baths4,775 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,300,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,142 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$850,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,391 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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6 MoM

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Sale history for 979 Maplewood Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10118806

Feb 28, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$987,000

$293/sq ft

Jan 31, 2020

Pending

—

Dec 26, 2019

Contingent

—

Oct 8, 2019

Price Changed

$990,000

$294/sq ft

Aug 14, 2019

Price Changed

$1,050,000

$311/sq ft

Jul 26, 2019

Price Changed

$1,174,000

$348/sq ft

May 10, 2019

Price Changed

$1,199,000

$356/sq ft

Mar 1, 2019

Price Changed

$1,399,000

$415/sq ft

Oct 22, 2018

Listed (New)

$1,500,000

$445/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07867202

Jun 12, 2012

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07695434

Apr 7, 2011

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07641422

Dec 1, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Mar 12, 2002

Sold

$567,000

$168/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 1993

Sold

$251,000

$74/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,733 (+5.4%)

$146,545 + $255,055

$401,600

2024

$21,559 (+5.4%)

$146,545 + $255,055

$401,600

2023

$20,457 (+4.6%)

$134,470 + $234,039

$368,509

2022

$19,564 (+2.9%)

$121,527 + $211,514

$333,041

2021

$19,018 (+2.3%)

$120,419 + $209,586

$330,005

2020

$18,593 (−32.3%)

$119,380 + $207,778

$327,158

2019

$27,454 (+21.0%)

$122,055 + $376,565

$498,620

2018

$22,687 (+1.7%)

$164,178 + $277,169

$441,347

2017

$22,313 (−0.8%)

$164,178 + $277,169

$441,347

2016

$22,497 (+1.2%)

$161,434 + $294,495

$455,929

2015

$22,240 (+6.7%)

$153,659 + $280,311

$433,970

2013

$20,843 (+2.0%)

$129,901 + $251,626

$381,527

2012

$20,433 (+2.5%)

$135,949 + $263,342

$399,291

2011

$19,933 (+20.3%)

$144,688 + $316,199

$460,887

2010

$16,571 (−12.1%)

$133,806 + $300,762

$434,568

2008

$18,860 (+7.1%)

$146,124 + $328,450

$474,574

2007

$17,603

$145,042 + $326,018

$471,060

Tax history for 979 Maplewood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,733 (+5.4%)

$146,545 + $255,055

$401,600

2024

$21,559 (+5.4%)

$146,545 + $255,055

$401,600

2023

$20,457 (+4.6%)

$134,470 + $234,039

$368,509

2022

$19,564 (+2.9%)

$121,527 + $211,514

$333,041

2021

$19,018 (+2.3%)

$120,419 + $209,586

$330,005

2020

$18,593 (−32.3%)

$119,380 + $207,778

$327,158

2019

$27,454 (+21.0%)

$122,055 + $376,565

$498,620

2018

$22,687 (+1.7%)

$164,178 + $277,169

$441,347

2017

$22,313 (−0.8%)

$164,178 + $277,169

$441,347

2016

$22,497 (+1.2%)

$161,434 + $294,495

$455,929

2015

$22,240 (+6.7%)

$153,659 + $280,311

$433,970

2013

$20,843 (+2.0%)

$129,901 + $251,626

$381,527

2012

$20,433 (+2.5%)

$135,949 + $263,342

$399,291

2011

$19,933 (+20.3%)

$144,688 + $316,199

$460,887

2010

$16,571 (−12.1%)

$133,806 + $300,762

$434,568

2008

$18,860 (+7.1%)

$146,124 + $328,450

$474,574

2007

$17,603

$145,042 + $326,018

$471,060

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

4,572

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-34-305-016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X18
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 15X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Family Room Information
Size: 15X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 13X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 13X14
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Walk-in)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 9X7
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Study, Eating Area, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Game Room, 5th Bedroom
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Pull Down Stair to Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Study
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Eating Area
Size: 9X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 16X23
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 14X16
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Game Room
Size: 12X16
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 12X33
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, In Basement
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry

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

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
Age: 11-15 Years
Cedar Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Patio, Outdoor Grill

Lot Information
Dimensions: 13591
.25-.49 Acre
Professionally Landscaped

Property Information
# of Rooms: 13
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 1601
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1172
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 170
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 1002
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 1771
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4374
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4544
Model: ENGLISH
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 12343050160000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $22,313
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
200+ Amp Service

Location

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: Sheridan Road South of Deerpath to Maplewood East to 979.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,572
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Lake County
APN: 12-34-305-016

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Listing Agent Must Accompany, Short Sale
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Short Sale
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.8mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

0% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.58M – $1.91M

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Home values near 979 Maplewood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
900 Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6292 Sq. Ft.	$3,273,688
987 Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2856 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,109

Address	Redfin Estimate
969 Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 6034 Sq. Ft.	$1,948,528
993 Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$928,754

Address	Redfin Estimate
959 Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5998 Sq. Ft.	$2,590,576
985 Maplewood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$802,544

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