Walk to everything central location, 2 blocks to Train station, grocery stores, library, next to bike path, 4 blocks S of LFHS, 1 Mile west of Lake Forest beach. This is a great single family 1600 sq ft home with South exposure that gets plenty of light. Detached 2 car garage, fenced yard for privacy, patio for grilling, 2 view porches, island kit w breakfast area, large 1st flr bath w tub+ shower, bay in Dining room, 1st flr den or bdrm, Full bdrm up plus loft area- one used for guests/ reading alcove. Fin rec room plus lower level bedroom w full closet, walk out exit, washer/dryer/laundry sink in workbench/storage area. Short term lease 6months. Immediate possession date.
Owner has enjoyed home for over 30 years- 6 months unfurnished only. Convenient city spot, ideal for enjoying all that living in downtown Lake Forest Illinois offers. Great alternative to a owning a summer home in Michigan or Wisconsin. GR-2 zoning. Owners prefer rent to own or out right purchase. 6 month rent is a fall back position.
Sold for $602,500
$602,500
284 Granby Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2beds
1,335sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$625,500 Zestimate®
$451/sqft
$3,179 Estimated rent
Home value
$625,500
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Fenced yard for privacyBay in dining roomFin rec room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,335 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Guest parking, High-speed Internet Ready, Lawn, Living room
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 1228314010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Deposit fee: $3,500
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $451/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $363,072
- Annual tax amount: $7,237
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Date available: 10/01/2025
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Sold | $602,500+40.1%$451/sqft |
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| 3/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,950+15.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/24/2018 | Listing removed | $2,550$2/sqft |
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| 7/23/2018 | Listing removed | $429,985$322/sqft |
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| 7/17/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,550+4.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/25/2017 | Listing removed | $2,450$2/sqft |
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| 10/24/2017 | Listing removed | $429,985$322/sqft |
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| 10/9/2017 | Price change | $429,985-4.4%$322/sqft |
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| 9/27/2017 | Price change | $2,450-24.6%$2/sqft |
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| 9/14/2017 | Price change | $449,999-2.2%$337/sqft |
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| 9/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $459,900+187.4%$344/sqft |
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| 8/20/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 6/28/1994 | Sold | $160,000$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,237 +3.1% | $125,599 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $7,021 +17.8% | $121,012 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $5,959 +9.6% | $111,552 +13% |
| 2021 | $5,439 +2.3% | $98,692 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $5,319 +5.3% | $98,382 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $5,051 +7.2% | $96,576 -6.3% |
| 2018 | $4,712 | $103,095 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $4,712 +6.8% | $101,372 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $4,411 +5.9% | $96,489 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $4,165 +1.1% | $90,856 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $4,121 +0% | $85,167 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $4,120 +1.7% | $85,906 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $4,049 -16.3% | $94,863 -21% |
| 2010 | $4,840 -3.9% | $120,032 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $5,035 +1.4% | $131,082 -2% |
| 2008 | $4,967 +15.3% | $133,703 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $4,307 +1.3% | $130,112 |
| 2005 | $4,253 +18.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,593 +106.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,740 -42.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,022 -0.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,044 +1.6% | $65,883 +6.5% |
| 2000 | $2,997 | $61,880 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
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