Welcome to this completely remodeled ranch-style home situated on a stunning 0.35-acre professionally landscaped lot. This home boasts numerous high-end updates and thoughtful improvements throughout. The spectacular kitchen (2022) features soft-close white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, and new stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace framed by limestone-washed brick, as well as to a spacious dining room-perfect for entertaining. A newly added mudroom offers custom cubbies and ample storage, leading to an oversized 2.5-car garage. The main floor includes two bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a fully renovated en-suite bath (2022) featuring a marble shower. The completely finished lower level adds versatile living space with a third bedroom, a new full bath, a large recreation room with fireplace and bar, and a fully remodeled laundry room. Step outside to enjoy the private patio overlooking a fenced yard with new shrubs and beautifully planted gardens. Additional highlights include: radiant heat in all floors and ceilings; new exterior lightings with spot lights; refinished hardwood floors (2019); new Cedar Perfections roof and copper gutters (2015); many new storm windows (2015); new driveway (2020); new copper chimney caps and flashings (2025); and split-unit air conditioning added (2025). This home is a wonderful condo alternative and ideally located close to parks, schools, and shopping.
Active
Price cut: $28K (11/25)
$749,000
124 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
2,462sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceProfessionally landscaped lotCompletely finished lower levelFenced yardHigh-end updatesFully renovated en-suite bathLuxurious primary suite
- 57 days |
- 3,560 |
- 205 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 30, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Lisa Trace 708-710-4104,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Samantha Trace,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12514903
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,462
- Total interior livable area: 2,462 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 X 150
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 16082170130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $513,756
- Annual tax amount: $10,131
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $749,000-3.6%$304/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12514903 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $777,000-2.8%$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12514903 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Listing removed | $799,000$325/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12510632 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $799,000-4.8%$325/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491182 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $839,000-4.1%$341/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491182 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,313 +29.8% | $178,427 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $7,943 +6% | $171,235 +23.8% |
| 2021 | $7,496 -13.4% | $138,279 -12% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,478/mo
Principal & interest
$3593
Property taxes
$1623
Home insurance
$262
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Everett Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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