Sprawling 50's ranch in prime location to schools and downtown Lake Forest. 33 x 14 Sunroom with slate floor, wet bar, vaulted ceiling, skylights and sliding doors to fenced backyard. Sunroom is back-to-back with living room and has 2 entries from the living room. Paneled den with vaulted and beamed ceiling can also serve as office or another bedroom as it has a closet. Kitchen with island, plenty of cabinets with pull out drawers, newer refrigerator, stove, ovens, stone floor and breakfast nook that accommodates table. Hall bath remodeled with Kohler cast iron tub, new tile, toilet, and granite countertop. 3rd bedroom and full bath are in the basement. Garage has epoxy floor and built-in cabinets. 2,866 sq ft AS IS sale.
Contingent
$850,000
731 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
2,866sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.54 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced backyardKitchen with islandWet barStone floorVaulted ceilingNewer refrigerator stove ovensGranite countertop
- 49 days |
- 89 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 12, 2026 at 02:40pm
Listing courtesy of:
Suzie Hempstead 847-234-2500,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12553044
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X15
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 462 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,866 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Dimensions: 202X83X180X180
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 12323080010000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Paved
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $741,080
- Annual tax amount: $15,090
- Date on market: 2/3/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Contingent | $850,000$297/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12553044 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+61.9%$297/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12553044 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2016 | Sold | $525,000-10.6%$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09021046 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2015 | Pending sale | $587,000$205/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest #09021046 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2015 | Price change | $587,000-7.8%$205/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest #09021046 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $637,000+27.4%$222/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest #09021046 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/1999 | Sold | $500,000$174/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,561 +3.9% | $267,948 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $14,008 +2% | $247,002 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $13,737 +3.2% | $237,621 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $13,314 +5.3% | $236,875 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $12,650 +36.1% | $232,527 +24.4% |
| 2018 | $9,295 | $186,962 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $9,295 -12.7% | $183,837 -12.9% |
| 2016 | $10,644 -1.5% | $211,006 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $10,801 +1.2% | $198,687 +0.2% |
| 2014 | $10,678 +1.9% | $198,353 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $10,476 +2.4% | $200,074 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $10,230 -5.4% | $220,933 -12.4% |
| 2010 | $10,812 -0.3% | $252,130 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $10,841 +1.6% | $275,341 -2% |
| 2008 | $10,667 +5.2% | $280,845 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $10,141 +4% | $273,302 |
| 2005 | $9,752 +15.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $8,471 +7.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $7,899 +1.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $7,768 +109.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,715 -49.2% | $162,769 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $7,306 | $154,139 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,148/mo
Principal & interest
$4306
Property taxes
$1842
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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