970 Valley Road
Description
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$850,000
Avg days on market
24
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Lake Forest, IL
9 comparable properties found
$875,000
Sold 08/18/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,848
- Square Feet
- 0.57
- Acres
$770,825
Sold 04/30/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,396
- Square Feet
- 0.3
- Acres
$800,000
Sold 05/14/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,400
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$830,000
Sold 04/22/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,406
- Square Feet
- 0.56
- Acres
$850,000
Sold 11/20/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,340
- Square Feet
- 0.47
- Acres
$979,500
Sold 06/22/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,724
- Square Feet
- 0.32
- Acres
$850,000
Sold 08/29/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,041
- Square Feet
- 0.45
- Acres
$875,000
Sold 07/30/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,433
- Square Feet
- 1.04
- Acres
$874,500
Sold 04/15/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,532
- Square Feet
- 0.31
- Acres
Location
$5,227 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$4,137
$1,090
$0
1Property Information for 970 Valley Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $13,079 / year
- MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
- County: Lake County
- Area: Lake Forest
- Township: West Deerfield
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Parking Included in Price: Yes
- Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
- Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
- Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
- Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
- Year Built: 1962
- Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
General Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Elementary School: Cherokee 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
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
- Garage On Site: true
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Type: Attached
- Parking: Garage
- Parking Ownership: Owned
- Front Exposure: East
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Association Fee Includes: None
- Master Association Fee: No
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
- Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
- Num Of Rooms: 10
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Community Features: Park, Curbs, Street Paved
- Attic: Unfinished
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Basement Type: Partial
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Basement Description: Partially Finished
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement Bathrooms: No
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Room Type: Recreation Room, Breakfast Room
- Num of Baths: 2.1
- Type: 1 Story
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Public
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
- Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
- Exterior Property Features: Patio
- New Construction YN: No
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: Yes
- Rehab Year: 2018
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 61-70 Years
- Type Detached: 1 Story
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
- Lot Description: Corner Lot
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 85X105X190X149
- Other Structures: None
- Zero Lot Line: No
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Driveway: Asphalt
- Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame
- Roof Type: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
- North Coordinate: 25
- South Coordinate: 0
- East Coordinate: 0
- West Coordinate: 10
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Source: County Records
- Buyer Financing: Conventional
- Public Document Count: 3
- Document Date: 2024-05-01T13:48:26
- Photos Count: 30
- Rural: N
- OpenHouse Count: 1
- Virtual Tour: None
- Virtual Tour YN: None
Room Information
- Master Bedroom Level: Main
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: Full
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X16
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X13
- 4th Bedroom Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
- Dining Room Level: Main
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 20X10
- Family Room Level: Main
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Family Room Dimensions: 19X15
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 24X14
- Laundry Level: Main
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 16X9
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 22X17
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Dimensions: 35X19
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Dimensions: 14X14
Property History for 970 Valley Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1537827380 | $775,000 | +3.1% / yr |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Sold MRED #12037028 | $775,000 | — |
| May 17, 2024 | Pending MRED #12037028 | — | |
| May 17, 2024 | Contingent MRED #12037028 | — | |
| May 14, 2024 | Price Change MRED #12037028 | $825,000 | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #12037028 | $865,000 | — |
| Apr 28, 2015 | Sold MRED #08817871 | $585,000 | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #547527329 | $585,000 | +10.4% / yr |
| Feb 14, 2015 | Pending MRED #08817871 | — | |
| Jan 23, 2015 | Listed (Active) MRED #08817871 | $629,000 | — |
| May 28, 2014 | Cancelled MRED #08591605 | $639,900 | — |
| May 22, 2014 | Listed (Active) MRED #08591605 | $649,900 | — |
| Dec 9, 2010 | Cancelled MRED #07658514 | $529,900 | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | Cancelled MRED #07658418 | $499,900 | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | Listed (Active) MRED #07658514 | $529,900 | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | Listed (Active) MRED #07658418 | $499,900 | — |
| Mar 24, 2010 | Sold MRED #07376796 | $350,000 | — |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #286048680 | $350,000 | — |
| Feb 11, 2010 | Pending MRED #07376796 | — | |
| Nov 9, 2009 | Listed (Active) MRED #07376796 | $470,900 | — |
| Dec 27, 2008 | Expired MRED #06762891 | $649,900 | — |
| Jan 4, 2008 | Listed (Active) MRED #06762891 | $749,900 | — |
| Dec 31, 2007 | Cancelled MRED #06703759 | $799,000 | — |
| Nov 29, 2007 | Listed (Active) MRED #06703759 | $799,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1537827380 | $775,000 +3.1% / yr |
| 07/11/2024 | Sold MRED #12037028 | $775,000 |
| 05/17/2024 | Pending MRED #12037028 | — |
| 05/17/2024 | Contingent MRED #12037028 | — |
| 05/14/2024 | Price Change MRED #12037028 | $825,000 |
| 04/29/2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #12037028 | $865,000 |
| 04/28/2015 | Sold MRED #08817871 | $585,000 |
| 04/25/2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #547527329 | $585,000 +10.4% / yr |
| 02/14/2015 | Pending MRED #08817871 | — |
| 01/23/2015 | Listed (Active) MRED #08817871 | $629,000 |
| 05/28/2014 | Cancelled MRED #08591605 | $639,900 |
| 05/22/2014 | Listed (Active) MRED #08591605 | $649,900 |
| 12/09/2010 | Cancelled MRED #07658514 | $529,900 |
| 10/18/2010 | Cancelled MRED #07658418 | $499,900 |
| 10/18/2010 | Listed (Active) MRED #07658514 | $529,900 |
| 10/18/2010 | Listed (Active) MRED #07658418 | $499,900 |
| 03/24/2010 | Sold MRED #07376796 | $350,000 |
| 02/16/2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #286048680 | $350,000 |
| 02/11/2010 | Pending MRED #07376796 | — |
| 11/09/2009 | Listed (Active) MRED #07376796 | $470,900 |
| 12/27/2008 | Expired MRED #06762891 | $649,900 |
| 01/04/2008 | Listed (Active) MRED #06762891 | $749,900 |
| 12/31/2007 | Cancelled MRED #06703759 | $799,000 |
| 11/29/2007 | Listed (Active) MRED #06703759 | $799,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 970 Valley Road
Taxable Value
Land
$92,434Additions
$156,791Tax Record
2025
$12,517 ($1,043 / month)Home Facts
Beds
3Baths
2.5Total Finished SqFt
2,753 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,753 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
16,065 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1962Year Renovated
1981County
LAKEAPN
16-09-111-009Fireplace Type
Has FireplaceSchools near 970 Valley Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cherokee 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 970 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | $775,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,753 | 16,117 |
$495,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,613 | 16,988 | |
$639,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,610 | 16,117 | |
$540,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,660 | 12,632 | |
$750,000 | 5 | 3 | 3,022 | 12,750 | |
$535,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,200 | 22,799 | |
$635,000 | 5 | 3 | – | 12,632 | |
$599,500 | 4 | 3 | 2,760 | 14,374 | |
$605,235 | 4 | 3 | 2,613 | 19,602 | |
$642,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,259 | 13,285 | |
$850,000 | 5 | 4 | 4,780 | 20,473 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,093 | 12,750 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 1,681 | 21,558 | |
$567,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,934 | 19,815 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,480 | 12,750 | |
$485,000 | 3 | 2 | – | 11,582 |
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