Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,500 sqft
875 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.89 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

SOUTH KING MUIR NEIGHBORHOOD This house has it all, new kitchen, 7000 sq ft of living- new master bath, exercise room, 1st floor bed room with bath, beautiful park-like grounds, sprinkler system, generator (2009.) Windows, roof, HVAC 5 zones, hot water heaters, new in 2003. Superwire data throughout as well as hardwood floors. Cedar siding all new too! Just move in and enjoy!SOUTH KING MUIR NEIGHBORHOOD This house has it all, new kitchen, 7000 sq ft of living- new master bath, exercise room, 1st floor bed room with bath, beautiful park-like grounds, sprinkler system, generator (2009.) Windows, roof, HVAC 5 zones, hot water heaters, new in 2003. Superwire data throughout as well as hardwood floors. Cedar siding all new too! Just move in and enjoy!

Listing Agents

  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847) 274-5566

    M: (847) 274-5566

  2. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    andy.mrowiec@compass.com

    P: (847) 308-2589

    M: (847) 308-2589

Sold By NON MEMBER

Listing closed: 11/16/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08088797

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,063,622

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

Lake Forest, IL

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Property Information for 875 Mellody Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,456 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: SHIELDS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 0.89 AC / 38,960 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: Transmitter(s), Heated
  • 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: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Electric, Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Exercise Room, Game Room, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 5.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storage Shed
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 135X314X48X367
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Photos Count: 16
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 21X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 13X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 24X14
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 25X17
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 18X16
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 20X19
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 24X17

Property History for 875 Mellody Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2012

Sold

MRED #08088797

$1,100,000
Nov 15, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345117642

$1,100,000
Oct 15, 2012

Pending

MRED #08088797

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2012

Sold

MRED #08088797

$1,100,000
11/15/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345117642

$1,100,000
10/15/2012

Pending

MRED #08088797

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

Public Records for 875 Mellody Road

Taxable ValueLand$140,522Additions$330,751Total$471,273
Tax Record2024$24,675 ($2,056 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5Total Finished SqFt8,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,830 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,280 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size38,960 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated1984CountyLAKEAPN12-31-407-004

Schools near 875 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: 875 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,100,000
5
5,500
38,960
$619,000
3
1,953
22,041
$645,000
5
4,442
47,214
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3,731
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$1,220,000
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40,075

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