Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds6,744 sqft$189/sqft
1077 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.84 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This private Lake Forest home is Nearly 7,000 square feet and sits on 2 acres of tranquil paradise complete with an in ground pool, pavilion and a writer/artist cabin. Indoors features 3 levels of living with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, Chef's Kitchen with dual oven, island and under-mount lighting. Soaring ceilings with skylights, sunroom, basement with rec room, butlers pantry and upstairs that can be converted to a grand master suite with massive walk in closet. Be sure to check out the 3D Matterport...This private Lake Forest home is Nearly 7,000 square feet and sits on 2 acres of tranquil paradise complete with an in ground pool, pavilion and a writer/artist cabin. Indoors features 3 levels of living with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, Chef's Kitchen with dual oven, island and under-mount lighting. Soaring ceilings with skylights, sunroom, basement with rec room, butlers pantry and upstairs that can be converted to a grand master suite with massive walk in closet. Be sure to check out the 3D Matterport Tour and Drone Video to appreciate all the intricate details of this beautiful home and outdoor oasis.

    Sold By Compass

    • Listed by: Syed Hashmi 312.841.0000 hashmi.syed@live.com; syed.hashmi@guidancerealty.com • Guidance Realty
    • Listed by: Bradley Magnant 312.529.0989 bmagnant@leobradfordgroup.com • Guidance Realty
    Listing closed: 10/11/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11493444

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,950,000

    Avg days on market

    41

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.5%

    Lake Forest, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Sold 01/15/25

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    Bedrooms
    6,279
    Square Feet
    1.26
    Acres
    $1,425,000 | 455 Hunter Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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    2

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    Sold 09/01/26

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    3,384
    Square Feet
    1.34
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
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    3

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    Sold 02/12/25

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    Bedrooms
    5,690
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
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    Square Feet
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    6

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    $1,625,000 | 600 Hunter Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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    7

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    Bedrooms
    7,325
    Square Feet
    1.40
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden
    1/42
    8

    $1,449,000

    Sold 06/16/25

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    5,455
    Square Feet
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    $3,080,000 | 450 Hunter Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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    9

    $3,080,000

    Sold 09/22/25

    6
    Bedrooms
    5,734
    Square Feet
    1.32
    Acres

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    Property Information for 1077 Mellody Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $26,592 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: Shields
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1987
    • Lot Size: 1.84 AC / 80,019 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 67
    • Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
    • High School District: 115
    • High School: Lake Forest High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 14
    • Bedrooms Total: 6
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 6
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1706
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: Sitting Room, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 5.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
    • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Pool In-Ground
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 5038
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5038
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 6744
    • Main Sq Ft: 5038
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 200 X 400
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 5038
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2022-08-16T22:07:34
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: Video
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 30X24
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 21X15
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 19X16
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 29X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X12
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 27X17
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 39X19
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 20X15
    Exercise Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Exercise Room
    • Dimensions: 16X15
    Sitting Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Sitting Room
    • Dimensions: 34X25
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 20X20

    Property History for 1077 Mellody Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 11, 2022

    Sold

    MRED #11493444

    $1,275,000
    Oct 5, 2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1499984775

    $1,275,000
    Sep 23, 2022

    Pending

    MRED #11493444

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/11/2022

    Sold

    MRED #11493444

    $1,275,000
    10/05/2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1499984775

    $1,275,000
    09/23/2022

    Pending

    MRED #11493444

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1077 Mellody Road

    Taxable ValueLand$176,034Additions$381,574Total$557,608
    Tax Record2025$29,548 ($2,462 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,038 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,038 SqFtStories1Lot Size80,020 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987CountyLAKEAPN12-31-408-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1077 Mellody Road

    This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 4
    Public - 5 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Everett Elementary School
    PublicK to 4

    Deer Path Middle School East
    Public5 to 6

    Deer Path Middle School West
    Public7 to 8

    Lake Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1077 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $1,275,000
    6
    6,744
    80,019
    4,497
    80,412
    $850,000
    6
    6,843
    79,997
    5,562
    84,376
    5,101
    80,194
    $1,775,000
    5
    7,519
    80,324

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