980 Mellody Rd

$1,995,000
Price
5
Beds
6,312 Sq. Ft.
$316 / Sq. Ft.
6,312
Sq. Ft.
$316
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on an expansive, nearly 1-acre wooded lot, this stunning classic stone-clad home offers the perfect blend of luxury and comfort. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including an expansive first-floor primary suite, this home promises ample space and privacy for your family. The main floor boasts an open-concept design, featuring a gourmet kitchen with an eat-at island and a large walk-in pantry that seamlessly flows into the family room, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Large sliding...Nestled on an expansive, nearly 1-acre wooded lot, this stunning classic stone-clad home offers the perfect blend of luxury and comfort. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including an expansive first-floor primary suite, this home promises ample space and privacy for your family. The main floor boasts an open-concept design, featuring a gourmet kitchen with an eat-at island and a large walk-in pantry that seamlessly flows into the family room, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Large sliding doors lead directly from the family room to a covered rear porch, making it an ideal space for indoor-outdoor living. Also off of the kitchen is a large private dining room. Practicality meets style with a spacious first-floor laundry room, conveniently located off the mudroom and attached 3-car garage. The first floor also includes a dedicated office space, while the second floor offers a versatile office area that could easily double as a recreation space. The expansive finished basement features a bedroom, full bathroom, recreation area, and abundant storage, offering flexibility and functionality. There's plenty of room to add a pool, making this home a haven for both relaxation and entertainment. The property is conveniently located close to shopping and transportation, ensuring easy access to all your daily needs, and located within the award winning Lake Forest school district. The home is still customizable to suit the specific needs and preferences of its future owner. Don't miss the opportunity to make this dream home your own. PLEASE NOTE, THIS HOME IS NOT YET BUILT. THESE ARE DESIGN RENDERINGS TO SHOW POTENTIAL BUYERS WHAT THE INTENDED END PRODUCT WILL LOOK LIKE. THE DELIVERY TIMEFRAME IS APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS FROM CONTRACT SIGNING.

Property Details for 980 Mellody Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 06:23 PM

Property Details for 980 Mellody Road

StatusPrice Change
MLS #12499720
Days on Market47
Taxes$13,529 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / None
Year Built2025
Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,451 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 980 Mellody Road

Stories-Year Built2025Building Size-Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,451 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,985 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,858

Property Taxes

$1,127

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 980 Mellody Road

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
  • Parking Details: Yes, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1500
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Foyer, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: None
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: Yes
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: NEW Proposed Construction
  • Type Detached: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 4000
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5500
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5500
  • Main Sq Ft: 2300
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1700
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 147X136X122X188
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Other
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1500.0
  • Living Area Source: Builder
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-10-20T20:08:58
  • Photos Count: 13
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X20
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 26X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 21X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X18
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X19
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 11X19
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 7X11

Property History for 980 Mellody Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12499720

$1,995,000
Oct 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499720

$2,195,000
Oct 17, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12482046

$629,900
Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12482046

$629,900
Sep 25, 2024

Sold

MRED #11988645

$440,000
Sep 17, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541774118

$440,000

-1.7% / yr

Aug 15, 2024

Price Change

MRED #11988645

$499,000
Aug 15, 2024

Pending

MRED #11988645

Aug 15, 2024

Contingent

MRED #11988645

May 31, 2024

Price Change

MRED #11988645

$534,900
Apr 24, 2024

Price Change

MRED #11988645

$549,900
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11988645

$625,000
Apr 1, 2024

Contingent

MRED #11988645

Feb 23, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11812268

$990,000
Feb 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11988645

$625,000
Jun 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11812268

$990,000
Jun 5, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513103058

$450,000
Jun 5, 2023

Sold

MRED #11784460

$450,000
May 20, 2023

Pending

MRED #11784460

May 20, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11784460

May 16, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11730817

$550,000
May 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11784460

$450,000
May 1, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11730817

Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11730817

$599,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Price Change

MRED #12499720

$1,995,000
10/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499720

$2,195,000
10/17/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12482046

$629,900
09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12482046

$629,900
09/25/2024

Sold

MRED #11988645

$440,000
09/17/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541774118

$440,000

-1.7% / yr

08/15/2024

Price Change

MRED #11988645

$499,000
08/15/2024

Pending

MRED #11988645

08/15/2024

Contingent

MRED #11988645

05/31/2024

Price Change

MRED #11988645

$534,900
04/24/2024

Price Change

MRED #11988645

$549,900
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11988645

$625,000
04/01/2024

Contingent

MRED #11988645

02/23/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11812268

$990,000
02/23/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11988645

$625,000
06/22/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11812268

$990,000
06/05/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513103058

$450,000
06/05/2023

Sold

MRED #11784460

$450,000
05/20/2023

Pending

MRED #11784460

05/20/2023

Contingent

MRED #11784460

05/16/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11730817

$550,000
05/16/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11784460

$450,000
05/01/2023

Contingent

MRED #11730817

03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11730817

$599,900

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

Public Records for 980 Mellody Road

Taxable ValueLand$118,289Additions$115,786Total$234,075
Tax Record2024$13,077 ($1,090 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,452 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyLAKEAPN12-31-404-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 980 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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980 Mellody Road is a single family home for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on October 20, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 47 days and was last sold on September 25, 2024. This listing's school districts are Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District, Lake Forest School District 67. Nearby schools include Everett Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East and Deer Path Middle School West. 980 Mellody Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 6,312 sqft single family home built in 2025.

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