SOLD AUG 13, 2026

Sold on Aug 2026

$535,000

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980 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Vacant landProperty Type

Listed by Boguslaw Rola • Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group

Bought with Louiza Marinis • HomeSmart Connect

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12673677

Redfin Estimate

$640,016

$105K since sold in August 2026$81K since August

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This home's estimate is 31.9% lower than the average sale price ($940K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$775,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,969 sq ft
156 High Holborn, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$625,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,300 sq ft
985 W Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$880,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,866 sq ft
731 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,400,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,989 sq ft
1225 W Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$1,022,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,072 sq ft
206 Warwick Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

3 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale and tax history for 980 Mellody Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12673677

Aug 13, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$535,000

Jul 20, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12597620

Jun 9, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12499720

Mar 20, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 2025

Price Changed

Oct 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12482046

Oct 17, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

Public Records

Oct 1, 2024

Sold

$293,333

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11988645

Sep 25, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$440,000

Aug 15, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Aug 13, 2024

Price Changed

$499,000

Aug 3, 2024

Relisted (Active)

—

Jul 29, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

May 31, 2024

Price Changed

$534,900

Apr 24, 2024

Relisted (Active)

—

Apr 24, 2024

Price Changed

$549,900

Apr 5, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Feb 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

$625,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11812268

Feb 23, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jun 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11784460

Jun 5, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$450,000

May 22, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

May 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

$450,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11730817

May 3, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

May 1, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Apr 5, 2023

Price Changed

Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

Public Records

Mar 1, 1986

Sold

$186,600

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,635 (−28.8%)

$122,772 + $120,174

$242,946

2024

$13,529 (+3.4%)

$122,772 + $120,174

$242,946

2023

$13,086 (+7.4%)

$118,289 + $115,786

$234,075

2022

$12,182 (+2.9%)

$109,042 + $106,735

$215,777

2021

$11,841 (+2.3%)

$104,901 + $102,682

$207,583

2020

$11,578 (+5.2%)

$103,996 + $101,796

$205,792

2019

$11,009 (+13.2%)

$102,651 + $100,480

$203,131

2018

$9,728 (+3.3%)

$113,221 + $76,095

$189,316

2017

$9,415 (+4.4%)

$113,221 + $76,095

$189,316

2016

$9,021 (+1.3%)

$111,328 + $74,823

$186,151

2015

$8,905 (+0.7%)

$105,966 + $71,219

$177,185

2013

$8,845 (+1.9%)

$89,582 + $75,561

$165,143

2012

$8,682 (+2.4%)

$93,753 + $79,079

$172,832

2011

$8,482 (−9.4%)

$99,780 + $84,162

$183,942

2010

$9,363 (−0.3%)

$130,404 + $88,725

$219,129

2008

$9,390 (+6.9%)

$142,409 + $96,893

$239,302

2007

$8,783

$141,355 + $96,176

$237,531

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.79 Acres

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

2,136

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

12-31-404-006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway

Exterior

Property Information
Property Type: Land
Ownership: Fee Simple
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 12314040060000

Land Information
Building(s) on Land: Yes
Land Description: Wooded

Lot Information
Dimensions: 147x136x122x188
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Frontage Type: City Street
Frontage Length: 147
Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,529
Tax Year: 2024

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Municipal Water
Utilities: Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: Everett 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: Shields
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Waukegan to Mellody and go east

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,136
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Lake County
APN: 12-31-404-006

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

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

Around this home

Schools

Everett Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

87/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.8 hrs

5.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$609,000 – $737,000

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Home values near 980 Mellody Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
955 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3697 Sq. Ft.	$1,313,707
1033 Melody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8568 Sq. Ft.	$1,916,589

Address	Redfin Estimate
985 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2601 Sq. Ft.	$789,132
265 King Muir Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2999 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,901

Address	Redfin Estimate
950 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2674 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,797
1051 Melody Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7305 Sq. Ft.	$1,466,694

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