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$4,135,293

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991 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

991 Elm Tree Rd is a 7,278 square foot house on a 1.72 acre lot with 6 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $4,135,293.

Single-familyProperty Type

1903Year Built

1.72 acresLot Size

$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$4,135,293

$316K since October

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This home's estimate is 35.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,810,000
A
7 beds5.5 baths4,919 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$5,375,000
B
5 beds7.5 baths7,280 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,225,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths6,404 sq ft
51 S Mayflower Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$3,900,000
D
7 beds7 baths8,225 sq ft
475 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,400,000
E
7 beds5.5 baths5,500 sq ft
955 E Ringwood Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$2,645,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,700 sq ft
865 Church Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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$3,941,502

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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 991 Elm Tree Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$44,917 (+0.2%)

$519,606 + $296,963

$816,569

2024

$44,808 (+3.1%)

$519,606 + $296,963

$816,569

2023

$43,471 (−11.0%)

$476,792 + $272,494

$749,286

2022

$48,853 (−4.3%)

$439,521 + $401,495

$841,016

2021

$51,025 (−2.1%)

$422,829 + $446,314

$869,143

2020

$52,110 (−18.9%)

$419,182 + $486,961

$906,143

2019

$64,258 (+0.3%)

$413,763 + $745,366

$1,159,129

2018

$64,094 (+3.4%)

$555,639 + $659,419

$1,215,058

2017

$61,978 (+4.2%)

$555,639 + $659,419

$1,215,058

2016

$59,463 (+1.1%)

$546,351 + $648,396

$1,194,747

2015

$58,817 (+4.9%)

$520,037 + $617,167

$1,137,204

2013

$56,096 (+13.8%)

$407,388 + $675,358

$1,082,746

2012

$49,299 (+23.4%)

$346,833 + $608,239

$955,072

2011

$39,949 (+8.3%)

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

2010

$36,879 (+9.1%)

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

2008

$33,803 (+6.4%)

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

2007

$31,758

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

Tax history for 991 Elm Tree Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$44,917 (+0.2%)

$519,606 + $296,963

$816,569

2024

$44,808 (+3.1%)

$519,606 + $296,963

$816,569

2023

$43,471 (−11.0%)

$476,792 + $272,494

$749,286

2022

$48,853 (−4.3%)

$439,521 + $401,495

$841,016

2021

$51,025 (−2.1%)

$422,829 + $446,314

$869,143

2020

$52,110 (−18.9%)

$419,182 + $486,961

$906,143

2019

$64,258 (+0.3%)

$413,763 + $745,366

$1,159,129

2018

$64,094 (+3.4%)

$555,639 + $659,419

$1,215,058

2017

$61,978 (+4.2%)

$555,639 + $659,419

$1,215,058

2016

$59,463 (+1.1%)

$546,351 + $648,396

$1,194,747

2015

$58,817 (+4.9%)

$520,037 + $617,167

$1,137,204

2013

$56,096 (+13.8%)

$407,388 + $675,358

$1,082,746

2012

$49,299 (+23.4%)

$346,833 + $608,239

$955,072

2011

$39,949 (+8.3%)

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

2010

$36,879 (+9.1%)

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

2008

$33,803 (+6.4%)

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

2007

$31,758

$299,218 + $546,597

$845,815

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jul 11, 2024 • Final

Building

Grading

Dec 3, 2012 • Final

Plumbing

Install or repair plumbing fixtures.

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: 3,639

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Luxury

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOWARD WFENTON SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 7,278
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,639
Building Sq. Ft: 11,709
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: HOWARD W.FENTON SUB LOT 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 792
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 74,923
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: SHIELDS TWP
Acres: 1.72
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: SHIELDS TOWNSHIP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,278
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: 1903
County: Lake County
APN: 12-28-409-002

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sheridan Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.9mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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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Historical weather

Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Sun exposure

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

$3.93M – $4.76M

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Home values near 991 Elm Tree Rd

Data from public records.

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901 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7223 Sq. Ft.	$3,386,889
920 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5386 Sq. Ft.	$2,492,016
1051 Meadow Lane, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 12320 Sq. Ft.	$6,296,793
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920 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5458 Sq. Ft.	$3,271,377
987 Hawthorne Place, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4557 Sq. Ft.	$2,480,657

Address	Redfin Estimate
1006 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$2,916,414
909 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6051 Sq. Ft.	$3,129,982
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Tax history for 991 Elm Tree Rd

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