Off Market10878d on market

1161 Melody Rd

Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County

$1,535,500

$301/sqft

5Baths

5,101Sqft

1.8 acLot

1987Built

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10878 days on market

Established listing

$301/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1987

This is a 5101 square foot, 5.0 bathroom, single family home. This home is located at 1161 Melody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$10,015/month

Principal & Interest$7,967

Property Tax$1,536

Insurance$512

Down payment20% ($307,100)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,228,400 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1987

CoolingCentral

Parking1 Parking space

Lot1.84 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1987

Systems

CoolingCentral

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

BasementFinished

Lot1.84 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60045

Annual tax$20,251

Parcel1231408003

Features & details

2 categories of property features

Interior Features

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market10878

Est. value$1,535,500

Est. rent$8,637/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$301

Last sold$1,100,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Lake Forest?

3 schools rated nearby

Deer Path Middle School East

Elementary • Public • 5-6

1.4 mi

Deer Path Middle School West

Middle • Public • 7-8

1.3 mi

Lake Forest High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.4 mi

Location

Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 27, 1996Sold$1,100,000$216Public Record

Sold$1,100,000

Jun 27, 1996•$216/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$20,251$366,041

Apr 10, 2022$19,547$337,427

Apr 10, 2021$19,000$334,351

Apr 10, 2020$18,578$333,300

Apr 10, 2019$19,217$349,965

Apr 10, 2018$21,458$423,707

Apr 10, 2017$21,458$416,625

Apr 10, 2016$22,393$472,602

Apr 10, 2015$21,658$411,387

Apr 10, 2014$21,409$391,711

Apr 10, 2012$20,986$395,109

Apr 10, 2011$20,473$436,302

Apr 10, 2010$21,127$487,072

Apr 10, 2009$21,168$531,912

Apr 10, 2008$20,805$542,546

Apr 10, 2006$24,215$527,974

Apr 10, 2005$23,093—

Apr 10, 2004$20,535—

Apr 10, 2003$20,779—

Apr 10, 2002$21,384—

Apr 10, 2001$20,476$441,652

Apr 10, 2000$20,153$418,237

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Lake Forest, IL • Lake County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$1,535,500

Est. rent$8,637/mo

Affordability$11,109/mo

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