Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,877 sqft
257 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Adorable one story home with great curb appeal, nice room sizes, lots of natural light, hardwood floors, beautiful back yard with lovely gardens. Garden house in backyard would make a great office or outdoor entertaining space. Full basement. Newer roof and mechanicals. Wonderful opportunity with lots of upside potential!Adorable one story home with great curb appeal, nice room sizes, lots of natural light, hardwood floors, beautiful back yard with lovely gardens. Garden house in backyard would make a great office or outdoor entertaining space. Full basement. Newer roof and mechanicals. Wonderful opportunity with lots of upside potential!
  • Listed by: Kiki 847.804.0969 kclark@koenigrubloff.com; kclark@koenigrubloff.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
  • Listed by: Kelly McInerney 847.295.0700 kmcinerney@atproperties.com • @properties
Listing closed: 07/24/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08932517

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$770,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Lake Forest, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 257 Mellody Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,995 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: SHIELDS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,346 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 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: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm,L-shaped
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Other Equipment: Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 180X202X129X146
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 10
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 06-03-2015
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: None
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Living Room Dimensions: 26X13

Property History for 257 Mellody Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2015

Sold

MRED #08932517

$345,000
Jul 17, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557178849

$345,000
May 30, 2015

Pending

MRED #08932517

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2015

Sold

MRED #08932517

$345,000
07/17/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557178849

$345,000
05/30/2015

Pending

MRED #08932517

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

Public Records for 257 Mellody Road

Taxable ValueLand$79,384Additions$83,910Total$163,294
Tax Record2025$8,930 ($744 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,877 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,877 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,347 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyLAKEAPN12-32-305-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 257 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: 257 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$345,000
3
1,877
20,346
1.5
1,909
23,657
$199,500
1,629
15,969
$990,000
5
3,254
27,181
$190,000
1,629
14,972
3,467
42,253

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