Sold246d on market
25 Barn Swallow Rd
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$849,000
$404/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,102Sqft
0.37 acLot
1985Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1985 · 41 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
Pergola
Pergola
2-Car Garage
Concrete · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
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246 days on market
Established listing
$404/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1985
Welcome to this solid brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch nestled on a beautifully landscaped, fenced lot in the desirable community of The Ponds. Designed for comfort and convenience, this light-filled home features an open floor plan with elegant tray ceilings and numerous recent updates: 2025 - New roof, gutters, shutters, and windows. The bright white kitchen is both functional and inviting, boasting a Whirlpool refrigerator (2022), Bosch dishwasher (2023), and double ovens (2019). It opens seamlessly to the family room, which is finished with stylish low-maintenance white oak Pergo flooring and overlooks the serene patio and garden-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The full unfinished basement provides endless possibilities for storage, a hobby space, or future expansion. Located in a picturesque neighborhood with scenic walking paths and tranquil ponds, this one-level ranch home offers easy, low-maintenance living in a truly peaceful setting. Check out our video of The Ponds community.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights solid brick, fenced lot, and family room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,322/month
Principal & Interest$4,107
Property Tax$849
Insurance$283
HOA$83
Down payment20% ($169,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $679,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
HOA$1,000 annually
Lot0.37 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1985
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Crawl Space,Full
FencingFenced,Wood
Lot0.37 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$13,087
Parcel1604310026
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
HOA$83/mo
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Open Floorplan
Appliances
Double Oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Oven
Flooring
Laminate
Carpet
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
Sink
Windows
Screens
Drapes
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Lighting
Parking
Concrete
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Common Grounds
Wooded
Garden
Community
Lake
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Sprinkler-Lawn
Other Structures
Pergola
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main19×13 ft247 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)Window Treatments (Blinds)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main12×14 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom3
Main10×20 ft200 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market246
Est. value$1,079,000
Est. rent$4,418/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$404
On marketJun 23, 2025
PostedJun 23, 2025
Last sold$849,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 8, 2025
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 6, 2025Sold$849,000$404MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 16, 2025Pending Sale$849,000$404MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 25, 2025Contingent$849,000$404MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 23, 2025Listed For Sale$849,000$404MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$849,000
Aug 6, 2025•$404/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$849,000
Jul 16, 2025•$404/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$849,000
Jun 25, 2025•$404/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$849,000
Jun 23, 2025•$404/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$13,202$236,163
Apr 10, 2022$10,617$226,644
Apr 10, 2021$10,022$187,458
Apr 10, 2020$9,762$181,115
Apr 10, 2019$9,441$180,807
Apr 10, 2018$10,568$215,064
Apr 10, 2017$10,568$214,378
Apr 10, 2016$10,037$206,272
Apr 10, 2015$10,162$193,810
Apr 10, 2014$9,872$193,045
Apr 10, 2012$9,601$191,343
Apr 10, 2011$11,261$248,368
Apr 10, 2010$10,337$251,755
Apr 10, 2009$10,239$266,746
Apr 10, 2008$10,098$272,885
Apr 10, 2006$9,609$265,478
Apr 10, 2005$8,938—
Apr 10, 2004$8,432—
Apr 10, 2003$8,173—
Apr 10, 2002$7,981—
Apr 10, 2001$7,563$167,479
Apr 10, 2000$7,382$157,416
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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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