For Sale20d on market
980 Mellody Rd
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$599,900
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About this home
Lot
Fantastic opportunity to build your Dream Home on over three quarters of an acre lot in Lake Forest. Value is in the Land-drive by only and no interior showings. Located just minutes away from Downtown Lake Forest. Existing plans are available, text listing agent for additional information. Please don't walk on the property without an appointment.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,691/month
Principal & Interest$2,891
Property Tax$600
Insurance$200
Down payment20% ($119,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $479,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
Property
Home typeLot
Sub-typeUnimproved Land
Systems
Water / SewerMunicipal Water
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Side Driveway
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$13,529
Parcel1231404006
Features & details
2 categories of property features
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Side Driveway
Utilities
Electric to Site
Natural Gas Available
Sewer Connected
Water Available
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market20
Est. value$915,700
Est. rent$4,499/mo
Tax rate2.60%
On marketMar 20, 2026
PostedMar 20, 2026
Last sold$440,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 25, 2026
Tour days6
Views833
Favorites19
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
25 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 20, 2026Listed For Sale$599,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 20, 2026Listing Removed$1,995,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 5, 2025Price Change$1,995,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 20, 2025Listed For Sale$2,195,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 18, 2025Listing Removed$629,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 26, 2025Listed For Sale$629,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 25, 2024Sold$440,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 15, 2024Contingent$499,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 13, 2024Price Change$499,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 3, 2024Listed For Sale$534,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 29, 2024Contingent$534,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 31, 2024Price Change$534,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 24, 2024Listed For Sale$549,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 5, 2024Contingent$625,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 23, 2024Listed For Sale$625,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 23, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 22, 2023Listed For Sale$990,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 5, 2023Sold$450,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 22, 2023Pending Sale$450,000—Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
May 22, 2023Contingent$450,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 16, 2023Price Change$450,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 3, 2023Pending Sale$550,000—Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
May 3, 2023Contingent$550,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 5, 2023Price Change$550,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 4, 2023Listed For Sale$599,900—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$599,900
Mar 20, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,995,000
Mar 20, 2026•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,995,000
Dec 5, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,195,000
Oct 20, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$629,900
Oct 18, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$629,900
Sep 26, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$440,000
Sep 25, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$499,000
Aug 15, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$499,000
Aug 13, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$534,900
Aug 3, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$534,900
Jul 29, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$534,900
May 31, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$549,900
Apr 24, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$625,000
Apr 5, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$625,000
Feb 23, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Feb 23, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$990,000
Jun 22, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$450,000
Jun 5, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$450,000
May 22, 2023•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Contingent$450,000
May 22, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$450,000
May 16, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$550,000
May 3, 2023•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Contingent$550,000
May 3, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$550,000
Apr 5, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$599,900
Mar 4, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$13,086$234,075
Apr 9, 2022$12,187$215,777
Apr 9, 2021$11,841$207,583
Apr 9, 2020$11,578$206,930
Apr 9, 2019$11,009$203,131
Apr 9, 2018$9,415$189,316
Apr 9, 2017$9,415$186,151
Apr 9, 2016$8,884$177,185
Apr 9, 2015$8,936$166,841
Apr 9, 2014$8,835$165,143
Apr 9, 2012$8,671$166,575
Apr 9, 2011$8,471$183,942
Apr 9, 2010$9,363$219,129
Apr 9, 2009$9,390$239,302
Apr 9, 2008$9,243$244,086
Apr 9, 2006$9,133$237,531
Apr 9, 2005$8,815—
Apr 9, 2004$7,674—
Apr 9, 2003$3,638—
Apr 9, 2002$7,803—
Apr 9, 2001$7,464$163,113
Apr 9, 2000$7,341$154,466
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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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