Sold192d on market
1539 Greenleaf Ave
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$700,800
$303/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
2,315Sqft
0.21 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Beach Access
Cottage,Ranch Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Gas Starter · Family Room
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
1.5-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 192 days ago · 18 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
18 views
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192 days on market
Established listing
$303/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
A beautiful ranch styled cottage in a great location with a white picket fence on a cul de sac. This home has hardwood floors throughout the entire first floor consisting of 2 bedrooms and 1& 1/2 baths. Formal living room upon entering the home. Newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances is open to a large dining room and family room. There is a small office/work station. The lower level has a Full Bath (radiant heated floor) and Laundry room and a nice sized bedroom. Location is convenient to schools, train, town and beach.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights white picket fence, laundry room, and hardwood floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,325/month
Principal & Interest$3,390
Property Tax$701
Insurance$234
Down payment20% ($140,160)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $560,640 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot9,016 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCottage,Ranch
Year built1953
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding, Frame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1.5 spaces
BasementFinished,Partial
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot9,016 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$10,408
Parcel1228104025
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Gas Starter
Family Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Frame
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Mature Trees
Community
Curbs
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Basement16×13 ft208 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market192
Est. value$717,600
Est. rent$5,187/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$303
On marketAug 7, 2025
PostedAug 7, 2025
Last sold$700,800
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedSep 29, 2025
Tour days6
Views18
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 29, 2025Sold$700,800$303MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 22, 2025Pending Sale$679,000$293MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 13, 2025Contingent$679,000$293MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 7, 2025Listed For Sale$679,000$293MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 24, 2020Sold$399,000$172MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 31, 2013Sold$430,000$186Public Record
Jun 28, 2013Pending Sale$474,500$205CENTURY 21 Kreuser & Seiler, Ltd.
Apr 18, 2013Listed For Sale$474,500$205CENTURY 21 Kreuser & Seiler, Ltd.
Aug 26, 2003Sold$322,000$139Public Record
Sep 6, 2002Sold$310,000$134Public Record
Sep 23, 1999Sold$269,000$116Public Record
Oct 19, 1998Sold$238,000$103Public Record
May 27, 1997Sold$200,500$87Public Record
Sold$700,800
Sep 29, 2025•$303/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$679,000
Aug 22, 2025•$293/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$679,000
Aug 13, 2025•$293/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$679,000
Aug 7, 2025•$293/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$399,000
Jul 24, 2020•$172/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$430,000
Jul 31, 2013•$186/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$474,500
Jun 28, 2013•$205/sqft•CENTURY 21 Kreuser & Seiler, Ltd.
Listed For Sale$474,500
Apr 18, 2013•$205/sqft•CENTURY 21 Kreuser & Seiler, Ltd.
Sold$322,000
Aug 26, 2003•$139/sqft•Public Record
Sold$310,000
Sep 6, 2002•$134/sqft•Public Record
Sold$269,000
Sep 23, 1999•$116/sqft•Public Record
Sold$238,000
Oct 19, 1998•$103/sqft•Public Record
Sold$200,500
May 27, 1997•$87/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$10,408$188,077
Apr 10, 2022$8,899$173,375
Apr 10, 2021$8,650$153,387
Apr 10, 2020$8,524$154,062
Apr 10, 2019$8,102$151,234
Apr 10, 2018$7,255$147,624
Apr 10, 2017$7,255$145,157
Apr 10, 2016$6,855$138,166
Apr 10, 2015$6,359$130,099
Apr 10, 2014$6,288$119,253
Apr 10, 2012$6,176$120,287
Apr 10, 2011$6,040$132,828
Apr 10, 2010$7,014$165,633
Apr 10, 2009$6,066$180,882
Apr 10, 2008$5,979$184,498
Apr 10, 2006$4,345$179,542
Apr 10, 2005$4,080—
Apr 10, 2004$4,062—
Apr 10, 2003$3,994—
Apr 10, 2002$3,967—
Apr 10, 2001$3,788$84,805
Apr 10, 2000$3,721$80,308
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Lake Forest, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
6003760045
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