OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2019 for $3.3M

$5,284,558

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $20,077/mo

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7 ba

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5,930

sq ft

980 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

One of the only new custom homes in East Lake Forest available now. French chateau inspired design evokes timeless elegance while offering every imaginable modern finish and amenity. This full-stone home with limestone detail features a stately slate roof and copper finishes. Exquisite architectural nuances include intricate millwork, custom cabinetry, six fireplaces, two convenient laundry facilities, hardwood flooring throughout and an expansive lower level including wine cellar. Outdoor living extensions include covered loggia, three season porch with fireplace and entertainment area, two exterior terraces and balcony off the master suite. Immaculate finishes inside and out that speak to the property's East Illinois Road location. Classic appeal meets modern convenience just one block from Lake Michigan on private and secluded one-plus acre lot. 8700 SF including the lower level.

Single-familyProperty Type

2017Year Built

1.1 acresLot Size

$891Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Andra O'Neill • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Mary Baubonis • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10101499

Redfin Estimate

$5,284,558

$1.9M since sold in August 2019$48K since September

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This home's estimate is 135.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,495,000
A
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B
5 beds3.5 baths5,211 sq ft
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$2,850,000
C
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D
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,100,000
E
5 beds5 baths4,775 sq ft
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$1,775,000
F
5 beds4 baths4,166 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

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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Sale history for 980 E Illinois Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 10, 2019

Sold

$3,350,000

$565/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10101499

Aug 16, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$3,350,000

$565/sq ft

Jul 31, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 4, 2019

Contingent

—

Jan 24, 2019

Price Changed

$3,999,000

$674/sq ft

Oct 15, 2018

Price Changed

$4,399,000

$742/sq ft

Oct 3, 2018

Listed (New)

$4,599,000

$776/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09627907

Sep 30, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09241729

May 1, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Feb 19, 2001

Sold

$3,700,000

$624/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 26, 2000

Sold

$3,750,000

$632/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 8, 1999

Sold

$1,466,666

$247/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$73,591 (−3.4%)

$357,286 + $1,057,725

$1,415,011

2024

$76,196 (+5.1%)

$357,286 + $1,057,725

$1,415,011

2023

$72,472 (+5.2%)

$321,719 + $952,431

$1,274,150

2022

$68,896 (+2.9%)

$290,755 + $860,763

$1,151,518

2021

$66,986 (+2.3%)

$288,104 + $852,916

$1,141,020

2020

$65,483 (+5.3%)

$285,619 + $845,560

$1,131,179

2019

$62,216 (−8.1%)

$281,927 + $958,064

$1,239,991

2018

$67,734 (+42.6%)

$374,890 + $902,830

$1,277,720

2017

$47,510 (+157.6%)

$374,890 + $902,830

$1,277,720

2016

$18,444 (+1.1%)

$368,623 + $542,625

$911,248

2015

$18,249 (+10.9%)

$350,869

2013

$16,461 (+2.1%)

$296,618

2012

$16,123 (+2.6%)

$310,429

2011

$15,713 (−22.3%)

$330,384

2010

$20,230 (−0.1%)

$460,746

2008

$20,252 (+7.4%)

$503,163

2007

$18,864

$499,438

Tax history for 980 E Illinois Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$73,591 (−3.4%)

$357,286 + $1,057,725

$1,415,011

2024

$76,196 (+5.1%)

$357,286 + $1,057,725

$1,415,011

2023

$72,472 (+5.2%)

$321,719 + $952,431

$1,274,150

2022

$68,896 (+2.9%)

$290,755 + $860,763

$1,151,518

2021

$66,986 (+2.3%)

$288,104 + $852,916

$1,141,020

2020

$65,483 (+5.3%)

$285,619 + $845,560

$1,131,179

2019

$62,216 (−8.1%)

$281,927 + $958,064

$1,239,991

2018

$67,734 (+42.6%)

$374,890 + $902,830

$1,277,720

2017

$47,510 (+157.6%)

$374,890 + $902,830

$1,277,720

2016

$18,444 (+1.1%)

$368,623 + $542,625

$911,248

2015

$18,249 (+10.9%)

$350,869

2013

$16,461 (+2.1%)

$296,618

2012

$16,123 (+2.6%)

$310,429

2011

$15,713 (−22.3%)

$330,384

2010

$20,230 (−0.1%)

$460,746

2008

$20,252 (+7.4%)

$503,163

2007

$18,864

$499,438

*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

1.75

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.1 Acres

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

8,128

Year built

2017

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-34-305-053

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 25X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 19X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 22X16
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 20X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 21X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 20X17
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Walk-in)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 11X8
On 2nd Level
Stone

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Library, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Pull Down Stair to Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 15X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 15X12
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Library
Size: 23X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 21X14
In Basement
Stone

Additional Room #6 Information
Mud Room
Size: 18X10
On Main Level

Additional Room #7 Information
Sitting Room
Size: 18X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 13X12
In Basement
Other Flooring

Additional Room #9 Information
Foyer
Size: 10X10
On Main Level

Additional Room #10 Information
Screened Porch
Size: 14X14
On Main Level

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Humidifier, Security System, Sump Pump, Power Generator

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
In Family Room, In Master Bedroom, In Basement, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

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

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
New Construction
Age: New (Ready for Occupancy)
Stone Exterior, Limestone Exterior
Slate Roof

Property Features
Balcony, Patio, Screened Porch, Outdoor Fireplace

Lot Information
Dimensions: 239.78 X 205.07 X 214.87 X 206.67
1.0-1.99 Acres
Professionally Landscaped, Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 15
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 8357
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
School Bus Service, Historical District
Parcel Identification Number: 12343050530000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $47,509.78
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

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

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Paved Street

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 RD. TO ILLINOIS RD. EAST TO ADDRESS

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,128
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Lake County
APN: 12-34-305-053

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Estimated Occupancy Date: Friday, May 26, 2017 5:00 AM
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
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 • 1.8mi

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 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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Historical weather

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

$5.02M – $6.08M

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Home values near 980 E Illinois Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1019 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4823 Sq. Ft.	$4,076,429
1000 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6268 Sq. Ft.	$3,871,877

Address	Redfin Estimate
905 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5597 Sq. Ft.	$3,181,821
950 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5333 Sq. Ft.	$2,315,482

Address	Redfin Estimate
1030 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7892 Sq. Ft.	$3,756,279
1057 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7 Baths \| 10250 Sq. Ft.	$4,095,677

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