Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,180 sqft

470 College Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.95 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$225/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming cedar-shake home on nearly a full acre located in East Lake Forest within walking distance of Market Square, the commuter train, the library, Gorton Community Center and the beach. Master suite with fireplace and sitting room. Additional fireplaces in living room and family room. Main floor sun room and screened porch. Enclosed heated sun porch on 2nd story. Potting shed and small cottage at rear of propertyCharming cedar-shake home on nearly a full acre located in East Lake Forest within walking distance of Market Square, the commuter train, the library, Gorton Community Center and the beach. Master suite with fireplace and sitting room. Additional fireplaces in living room and family room. Main floor sun room and screened porch. Enclosed heated sun porch on 2nd story. Potting shed and small cottage at rear of property
  • Listed by: William 312.316.5380 bcastle@koenigrubloff.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Listing closed: 02/25/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08872732
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,025,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

Lake Forest, IL

9 comparable properties found

1

$1,025,000

Sold 03/17/26

5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
4,008
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$1,025,000 | 399 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
2

$1,025,000

Sold 03/06/26

5
Bedrooms
4,008
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/19
3

$975,000

Sold 10/18/24

5
Bedrooms
3,715
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
$1,164,100 | 825 Highview Terrace, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/32
4

$1,164,100

Sold 07/18/25

5
Bedrooms
3,755
Square Feet
0.4
Acres
5

$1,180,000

Sold 11/21/24

5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
4,620
Square Feet
2.25
Acres
$850,000 | 973 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/26
6

$850,000

Sold 01/23/25

5
Bedrooms
4,780
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/45
7

$937,500

Sold 08/18/25

5
Bedrooms
3,545
Square Feet
1.23
Acres
a front view of a residential apartment building with a yard
1/31
8

$1,219,000

Sold 06/27/25

5
Bedrooms
4,364
Square Feet
0.55
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/75
9

$1,155,000

Sold 10/06/25

5
Bedrooms
4,038
Square Feet
0.5
Acres

Location

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Property Information for 470 College Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $25,452 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: SHIELDS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.95 AC / 41,382 SF

General Information

School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: SHERIDAN 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
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Enclosed Porch Heated, Foyer, Mud Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Screened Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 121X344X117X375
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Shakes
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 26
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 25
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 03-28-2015

Room Information

Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X16
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 28X16
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 12X11
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 8X5
Enclosed Porch Heated Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Dimensions: 16X11
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 16X15
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 14X11
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 16X15

Property History for 470 College Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2016

Sold

MRED #08872732

$940,000—
Feb 19, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566560005

$940,000

-9.8% / yr

Aug 13, 2015

Pending

MRED #08872732

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2016

Sold

MRED #08872732

$940,000
02/19/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566560005

$940,000

-9.8% / yr

08/13/2015

Pending

MRED #08872732

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

Public Records for 470 College Road

Taxable Value

Land

$268,576

Additions

$238,804
Total$507,380

Tax Record

2024

$28,704 ($2,392 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,180 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,180 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

41,382 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1924

Year Renovated

1924

County

LAKE

APN

12-33-208-016

Schools near 470 College Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sheridan Elementary School
PublicPK 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: 470 College Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$940,000
5
4,180
41,382
$1,345,500
6
4,626
33,105
–
–
4,146
41,818
$881,250
5
3,438
17,859
$754,000
4
2.5
3,337
15,952
$2,315,000
5
5,600
53,143

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