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491 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

$1,299,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
3,636 SqFt
$357/SqFt
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491 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest$1,299,000

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$10,000*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Attached Garage3 spaces
Year Built1987
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas Starter
MLS #12203694
Lot Size0.80 Acres
StatusActive

About 491 E Illinois Rd

Fabulous home in East Lake Forest. Formal and informal living areas. Hardwood floor thru out first and second floors. Beautifully appointed entrance, 9' ceilings, 3 fireplaces, laundry/mudroom w/lockers. Spacious bedrooms. Extra large 3 car attached garage, terrific newly finished basement w/rec rm plus 5th bedroom & full bath. Relax and enjoy in this Private setting. Truly a rare find in this great East location! New Roof, New exterior front windows on first floor. Easy access to the bike path and a quick ride into town, beach and train. Private Drive. Home being sold "as-is" **Please NO Drive By's**

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Living Area: 3,636 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 295-0700
  • Listing Agent: Kristen Esplin

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Special Millwork
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.80 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Illinois just south of Rosemary. Private Driveway

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,299,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $357/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Lake Forest, IL.

Med. Sold Price

$1.0M

Med. Price/SqFt

$340

Avg. Days On Market

60

# of Sold Homes

16

491 E Illinois Rd vs Lake Forest

36 DAYS ON ROCKET

-24 Days

$1,299,000

+$250K More

$357/SqFt

+$16 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $250K more than the Median Sold Price and $16/SqFt more than other homes in Lake Forest, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12203694

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 295-0700
  • Listing Agent: Kristen Esplin

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 01, 2015Home Sold
$1,215,000
Sep 01, 2015Home Sold
$1,215,000
Oct 30, 2007Home Sold
$1,250,000
Oct 30, 2007Home Sold
$1,250,000
Oct 12, 2006Home Sold
$1,250,000
Oct 12, 2006Home Sold
$1,250,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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  • Sheridan Elementary School

  • 1360 N Sheridan Rd

  • 1.30 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

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8
/10
  • Cherokee Elementary School

  • 475 Cherokee Rd

  • 1.38 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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9
/10
  • Everett Elementary School

  • 1111 Everett School Rd

  • 2.80 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $195,192. Residents of Lake Forest, IL typically earn $200k+ each year. Most families are married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 491 E Illinois Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 491 E Illinois Rd property is $1,299,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 491 E Illinois Rd is a house located in Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 491 E Illinois Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 1, 2015 for $1,215,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 491 E Illinois Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 491 E Illinois Rd is 3,636 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 491 E Illinois Rd is 1987.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Lake County›Lake Forest›60045›491 E Illinois Rd

This home is located at 491 E Illinois Rd in Lake Forest, IL and zip code 60045. This 3,636 square foot home, which was built in 1987, sits on a 0.80 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,299,000.

While more than 6 listings in Lake Forest, IL in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 10 were sold below. Between October 2024 and November 2024, Lake Forest, IL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 9.3%. In November 2024, listings were on the market for 60 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,049,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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