Sold364d on marketHistoric · 121 yrs

494 Oakwood Ave

Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County

$1,049,000

$575/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

1,824Sqft

0.27 acLot

1905Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1905 · 121 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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364 days on market

Established listing

$575/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1905 · Historic

Special in town location in East Lake Forest. Charming home on beautiful property in wonderful Oakwood/Vine neighborhood. This 2 story home features hardwood floors, 3 bdrms, 2 bths, large LR (could be 2 rooms), separate dining room, bright kitchen w/large eating area overlooking pretty yard. A great offering in a very special location.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$6,669/month

Principal & Interest$5,270

Property Tax$1,049

Insurance$350

Down payment20% ($209,800)

3%50%

Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $839,200 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1905

HeatingBaseboard, Gas

CoolingNone

ParkingGarage - Detached

Lot0.27 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1905

Systems

HeatingBaseboard, Gas

CoolingNone

RoofAsphalt

Water / SewerSewer-Storm

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Detached

BasementPartially finished

Lot0.27 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60045

Annual tax$8,127

Parcel1233122010

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

5 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Hardwood

Linoleum / Vinyl

Heating

Baseboard

Gas

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage - Detached

Room details

1 room detailed

Dining Room

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market364

Est. value$1,095,100

Est. rent$3,549/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$575

Last sold$1,049,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Lake Forest?

3 schools rated nearby

Deer Path Middle School East

Elementary • Public • 5-6

0.4 mi

Deer Path Middle School West

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.5 mi

Lake Forest High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.1 mi

Location

Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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Price history

15 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Apr 10, 2025Sold$1,049,000$575Public Record

Nov 26, 2024Listing Removed$1,049,000$575MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 20, 2024Price Change$1,049,000$575MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 6, 2024Listed For Sale$1,099,000$603MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 12, 2019Sold$360,000$197MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 31, 2019Pending Sale$429,000$235Griffith Grant & Lackie

Oct 3, 2019Price Change$429,000$235Griffith Grant & Lackie

Feb 9, 2019Price Change$499,000$274Griffith Grant & Lackie

Sep 21, 2018Listed For Sale$549,000$301Griffith Grant & Lackie

Jun 19, 2015Sold$2,300$1Agent Provided

May 28, 2015Listing Removed$2,300$1Baird & Warner

Apr 23, 2015Price Change$2,300$1Baird & Warner

Mar 31, 2015Listed For Rent$2,500$1Baird & Warner Lake Forest

Nov 30, 2007Listing Removed$685,000$376Obeo

Nov 14, 2007Listed For Sale$685,000$376Obeo

Sold$1,049,000

Apr 10, 2025•$575/sqft•Public Record

Listing Removed$1,049,000

Nov 26, 2024•$575/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$1,049,000

Nov 20, 2024•$575/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$1,099,000

Oct 6, 2024•$603/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$360,000

Nov 12, 2019•$197/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$429,000

Oct 31, 2019•$235/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie

Price Change$429,000

Oct 3, 2019•$235/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie

Price Change$499,000

Feb 9, 2019•$274/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie

Listed For Sale$549,000

Sep 21, 2018•$301/sqft•Griffith Grant & Lackie

Sold$2,300

Jun 19, 2015•$1/sqft•Agent Provided

Listing Removed$2,300

May 28, 2015•$1/sqft•Baird & Warner

Price Change$2,300

Apr 23, 2015•$1/sqft•Baird & Warner

Listed For Rent$2,500

Mar 31, 2015•$1/sqft•Baird & Warner Lake Forest

Listing Removed$685,000

Nov 30, 2007•$376/sqft•Obeo

Listed For Sale$685,000

Nov 14, 2007•$376/sqft•Obeo

Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$8,127$154,166

Apr 10, 2022$7,268$135,347

Apr 10, 2021$7,066$126,522

Apr 10, 2020$6,908$119,988

Apr 10, 2019$9,851$176,786

Apr 10, 2018$10,147$197,922

Apr 10, 2017$10,147$194,614

Apr 10, 2016$9,635$185,241

Apr 10, 2015$8,874$174,426

Apr 10, 2014$8,771$158,044

Apr 10, 2012$8,591$159,415

Apr 10, 2011$8,372$176,035

Apr 10, 2010$8,449$192,438

Apr 10, 2009$8,459$210,154

Apr 10, 2008$8,304$214,355

Apr 10, 2006$8,185$208,598

Apr 10, 2005$6,833—

Apr 10, 2004$6,798—

Apr 10, 2003$7,595—

Apr 10, 2002$6,599—

Apr 10, 2001$6,322$135,701

Apr 10, 2000$6,225$128,506

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Lake Forest, IL • Lake County

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Est. value$1,095,100

Est. rent$3,549/mo

30yr rate est.6.44%

Affordability$7,649/mo

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