981 Forest Hill Rd is a 2,904 square foot house on a 0.49 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,097,183.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,097,183
$7,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 9.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 4 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,930 (+1.5%)
$118,744 + $191,723
$310,467
2024
$16,672 (+12.0%)
$118,744 + $191,723
$310,467
2023
$14,888 (+9.5%)
$113,262 + $182,872
$296,134
2022
$13,595 (+5.9%)
$97,051 + $156,697
$253,748
2021
$12,837 (+2.7%)
$102,193 + $135,042
$237,235
2020
$12,506 (+3.4%)
$98,528 + $130,199
$228,727
2019
$12,091 (−11.2%)
$98,567 + $130,252
$228,819
2018
$13,624 (+2.0%)
$103,531 + $165,658
$269,189
2017
$13,355 (+3.3%)
$103,531 + $165,658
$269,189
2016
$12,933 (+1.6%)
$103,201 + $165,130
$268,331
2015
$12,735 (−1.1%)
$99,299 + $158,886
$258,185
2013
$12,883 (+3.0%)
$93,968 + $154,210
$248,178
2012
$12,507 (+4.1%)
$95,234 + $156,288
$251,522
2011
$12,015 (+2.9%)
$99,931 + $163,996
$263,927
2010
$11,676 (+3.1%)
$111,288 + $166,257
$277,545
2008
$11,329 (+6.6%)
$117,915 + $176,157
$294,072
2007
$10,625
$117,355 + $175,321
$292,676
Tax history for 981 Forest Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,930 (+1.5%)
$118,744 + $191,723
$310,467
2024
$16,672 (+12.0%)
$118,744 + $191,723
$310,467
2023
$14,888 (+9.5%)
$113,262 + $182,872
$296,134
2022
$13,595 (+5.9%)
$97,051 + $156,697
$253,748
2021
$12,837 (+2.7%)
$102,193 + $135,042
$237,235
2020
$12,506 (+3.4%)
$98,528 + $130,199
$228,727
2019
$12,091 (−11.2%)
$98,567 + $130,252
$228,819
2018
$13,624 (+2.0%)
$103,531 + $165,658
$269,189
2017
$13,355 (+3.3%)
$103,531 + $165,658
$269,189
2016
$12,933 (+1.6%)
$103,201 + $165,130
$268,331
2015
$12,735 (−1.1%)
$99,299 + $158,886
$258,185
2013
$12,883 (+3.0%)
$93,968 + $154,210
$248,178
2012
$12,507 (+4.1%)
$95,234 + $156,288
$251,522
2011
$12,015 (+2.9%)
$99,931 + $163,996
$263,927
2010
$11,676 (+3.1%)
$111,288 + $166,257
$277,545
2008
$11,329 (+6.6%)
$117,915 + $176,157
$294,072
2007
$10,625
$117,355 + $175,321
$292,676
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 15, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Grading
Dec 15, 2023 • Final
Building
Plumbing
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: 1,672
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROBERT WKENDLER SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,904
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,672
Building Sq. Ft: 5,152
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ROBERT W.KENDLER SUB LOT 85
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,275
Legal Lot Number: 85
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.4884
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,904
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-210-001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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