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Off market mar 2019 for $430K

$1,002,666

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,694/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,189

sq ft

985 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

This cozy brick and cedar ranch home has 2,189 SF and is situated on a wooded . 5 acre corner lot in a great location just a few blocks from desirable Cherokee Elementary and Waveland Park. Hardwood floors in most rooms. Step down living room with gas log brick fireplace & sliders to outdoor patio. Dining room off freshly painted front foyer. Kitchen has corion counters, breakfast bar and opens to spacious eating area with beamed ceiling and brick fireplace. Master bedroom has private bath and sliders to outdoor patio. Attached 2 car garage & full unfinished basement provides expansion possibility and plenty of storage. Lots of potential! Wonderful neighborhood near schools, park and downtown shopping district. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$458Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Trace • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Bought with Jessica Hoenes • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10253754

Redfin Estimate

$1,002,666

$573K since sold in March 2019$21K since October

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This home's estimate is 14.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,215,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,936 sq ft
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,355,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,352 sq ft
322 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,060,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,378 sq ft
948 S Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated October 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 985 Waveland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,069 (+6.7%)

$99,799 + $135,422

$235,221

2024

$12,247 (−0.8%)

$99,799 + $135,422

$235,221

2023

$12,344 (+12.3%)

$90,659 + $123,019

$213,678

2022

$10,992 (+5.8%)

$87,005 + $118,060

$205,065

2021

$10,384 (+2.6%)

$89,892 + $98,943

$188,835

2020

$10,117 (+6.4%)

$86,668 + $95,394

$182,062

2019

$9,507 (+3.8%)

$86,703 + $95,433

$182,136

2018

$9,159 (+13.6%)

$91,898 + $92,551

$184,449

2017

$8,064 (−0.8%)

$91,898 + $92,551

$184,449

2016

$8,129 (−4.8%)

$91,605 + $92,256

$183,861

2015

$8,543 (+0.5%)

$88,141 + $88,767

$176,908

2013

$8,504 (+2.7%)

$83,407 + $84,052

$167,459

2012

$8,281 (+4.0%)

$84,531 + $85,185

$169,716

2011

$7,965 (−10.1%)

$88,700 + $89,386

$178,086

2010

$8,862 (+3.0%)

$97,389 + $115,627

$213,016

2008

$8,602 (−1.1%)

$103,188 + $122,512

$225,700

2007

$8,701

$102,695 + $138,501

$241,196

Tax history for 985 Waveland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,069 (+6.7%)

$99,799 + $135,422

$235,221

2024

$12,247 (−0.8%)

$99,799 + $135,422

$235,221

2023

$12,344 (+12.3%)

$90,659 + $123,019

$213,678

2022

$10,992 (+5.8%)

$87,005 + $118,060

$205,065

2021

$10,384 (+2.6%)

$89,892 + $98,943

$188,835

2020

$10,117 (+6.4%)

$86,668 + $95,394

$182,062

2019

$9,507 (+3.8%)

$86,703 + $95,433

$182,136

2018

$9,159 (+13.6%)

$91,898 + $92,551

$184,449

2017

$8,064 (−0.8%)

$91,898 + $92,551

$184,449

2016

$8,129 (−4.8%)

$91,605 + $92,256

$183,861

2015

$8,543 (+0.5%)

$88,141 + $88,767

$176,908

2013

$8,504 (+2.7%)

$83,407 + $84,052

$167,459

2012

$8,281 (+4.0%)

$84,531 + $85,185

$169,716

2011

$7,965 (−10.1%)

$88,700 + $89,386

$178,086

2010

$8,862 (+3.0%)

$97,389 + $115,627

$213,016

2008

$8,602 (−1.1%)

$103,188 + $122,512

$225,700

2007

$8,701

$102,695 + $138,501

$241,196

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

95 ft.

Lot depth

214 ft.

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

2,189

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-09-112-001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 16X20
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 10X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 15X20
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 11X11
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 5X7
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Foyer, Breakfast Room
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 10X6
On Main Level
Slate

Additional Room #2 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 19X11
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Living Room, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Gas Logs, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath

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

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 51-60 Years
Brick Exterior, Cedar Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 90 X 243 X 96 X 216
.50-.99 Acre
Corner

Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Basement Sq. Ft.: 0
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2189
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rural (Y/N): N
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 16091120010000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $8,064.07
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Cherokee 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: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Green Bay Rd. South of Westleigh to Linden. West to Waveland. At corner of Waveland and Linden.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,189
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-112-001

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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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Estimated sale price

$953,000 – $1.15M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
958 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3010 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,896
994 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3542 Sq. Ft.	$1,193,625
1024 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4147 Sq. Ft.	$850,819
964 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3015 Sq. Ft.	$867,431
360 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3827 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,261
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1010 South Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,005,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
995 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,533,190
1046 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$545,563
1012 Waveland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1761 Sq. Ft.	$717,808
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1000 South Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$1,065,601

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374 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2971 Sq. Ft.	$920,325
1030 South Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$665,850
377 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3352 Sq. Ft.	$990,574

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