Sold100d on market
535 N Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$575,000
$268/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,146Sqft
0.34 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Living Room
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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100 days on market
Established listing
$268/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Enjoy the ease of one-story living in this adorable 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home featuring a circular driveway and fantastic curb appeal. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout most rooms and a cozy living room with a fireplace that opens seamlessly to the formal dining room. A spacious family room leads to an outdoor deck and a fully fenced 0.3-acre lot, offering ample space for relaxation, pets, or play. The eat-in kitchen is both functional and inviting, while the bedroom wing includes three bedrooms, including a generous Primary Suite with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled en-suite bath. Additional highlights include a large mudroom/laundry room conveniently located off the attached two-car garage. Recent updates include: new Andersen Renewal windows in most rooms (2025); new furnace and A/C (2023); and a tear-off shingle roof (2016). Don't miss this well-maintained home that combines comfort, style, and thoughtful updates-all in a central location just minutes from highways, Lake Forest Hospital, and shopping and restaurants in downtown Lake Forest!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights outdoor deck, generous primary suite, and spacious family room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,548/month
Principal & Interest$2,782
Property Tax$575
Insurance$192
Down payment20% ($115,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $460,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.34 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1953
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
Fireplaces1
Lot0.34 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$7,755
Parcel1231214002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
Fireplace
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Vinyl Siding
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main19×16 ft304 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market100
Est. value$581,700
Est. rent$4,432/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$268
On marketNov 12, 2025
PostedNov 12, 2025
Last sold$575,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 30, 2025
Tour days6
Views30
Favorites2
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 30, 2025Sold$575,000$268MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 23, 2025Pending Sale$659,900$308MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 15, 2025Contingent$659,900$308MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 12, 2025Listed For Sale$659,900$308MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 30, 2025Contingent$659,900$308MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 12, 2025Listed For Sale$659,900$308MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 1, 1998Sold$333,000$155Public Record
Sold$575,000
Dec 30, 2025•$268/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$659,900
Dec 23, 2025•$308/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$659,900
Dec 15, 2025•$308/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$659,900
Dec 12, 2025•$308/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$659,900
Nov 30, 2025•$308/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$659,900
Nov 12, 2025•$308/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$333,000
Jul 1, 1998•$155/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$7,445$145,438
Apr 10, 2022$7,138$134,069
Apr 10, 2021$6,937$128,978
Apr 10, 2020$6,783$128,573
Apr 10, 2019$6,443$126,213
Apr 10, 2018$5,359$115,430
Apr 10, 2017$5,359$113,501
Apr 10, 2016$5,012$108,034
Apr 10, 2015$5,179$101,727
Apr 10, 2014$5,123$103,224
Apr 10, 2012$5,101$104,119
Apr 10, 2011$5,191$114,974
Apr 10, 2010$5,485$130,800
Apr 10, 2009$5,508$142,842
Apr 10, 2008$5,431$145,697
Apr 10, 2006$6,192$141,784
Apr 10, 2005$5,931—
Apr 10, 2004$5,406—
Apr 10, 2003——
Apr 10, 2002$4,611—
Apr 10, 2001—$97,929
Apr 10, 2000$4,329$92,737
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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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