Fantastic opportunity to build your Dream Home on over three quarters of an acre lot in Lake Forest. Value is in the Land-drive by only and no interior showings. Located just minutes away from Downtown Lake Forest. Existing plans are available, text listing agent for additional information. Please don't walk on the property without an appointment.
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$535,000
980 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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$893,400 Zestimate®
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$4,499 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Boguslaw Rola (773)716-4900,
Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group
Bought with:
Louiza Marinis
HomeSmart Connect
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12673677
Facts & features
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Side Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Frontage length: 147
Lot
- Dimensions: 147x136x122x188
Details
- Parcel number: 12314040060000
- Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal Water
- Utilities for property: Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $702,295
- Annual tax amount: $13,529
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Sold | $535,000-6.1% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12673677 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Contingent | $569,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12673677 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $569,900-5% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12673677 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Listing removed | $599,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12597620 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900-69.9% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12597620 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,995,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12499720 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Price change | $1,995,000-9.1% |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+248.5% |
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| 10/18/2025 | Listing removed | $629,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12482046 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,900+43.2% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12482046 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Sold | $440,000-11.8% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11988645 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2024 | Contingent | $499,000 |
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| 8/13/2024 | Price change | $499,000-6.7% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11988645 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $534,900 |
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| 7/29/2024 | Contingent | $534,900 |
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| 5/31/2024 | Price change | $534,900-2.7% |
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| 4/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $549,900-12% |
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| 4/5/2024 | Contingent | $625,000 |
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| 2/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $625,000-36.9% |
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| 2/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812268 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $990,000+120% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812268 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Sold | $450,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2023 | Pending sale | $450,000 |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11784460 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2023 | Contingent | $450,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11784460 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2023 | Price change | $450,000-18.2% |
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| 5/3/2023 | Pending sale | $550,000 |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11730817 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,529 +3.4% | $166,650 -28.8% |
| 2023 | $13,086 +7.4% | $234,075 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $12,187 +2.9% | $215,777 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $11,841 +2.3% | $207,583 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $11,578 +5.2% | $206,930 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $11,009 +16.9% | $203,131 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $9,415 | $189,316 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $9,415 +6% | $186,151 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $8,884 -0.6% | $177,185 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $8,936 +1.1% | $166,841 +1% |
| 2014 | $8,835 +1.9% | $165,143 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $8,671 +2.4% | $166,575 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $8,471 -9.5% | $183,942 -16.1% |
| 2010 | $9,363 -0.3% | $219,129 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $9,390 +1.6% | $239,302 -2% |
| 2008 | $9,243 +1.2% | $244,086 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $9,133 +3.6% | $237,531 |
| 2005 | $8,815 +14.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $7,674 +110.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,638 -53.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $7,803 +4.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $7,464 +1.7% | $163,113 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $7,341 | $154,466 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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.
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 980 Mellody Rd
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