980 Mellody Rd

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Lot Size / Acres

Description

Fantastic opportunity to build your Dream Home on over three quarters of an acre lot in Lake Forest. Value is in the Land-drive by only and no interior showings. Located just minutes away from Downtown Lake Forest. Existing plans are available, text listing agent for additional information. Please don't walk on the property without an appointment.Fantastic opportunity to build your Dream Home on over three quarters of an acre lot in Lake Forest. Value is in the Land-drive by only and no interior showings. Located just minutes away from Downtown Lake Forest. Existing plans are available, text listing agent for additional information. Please don't walk on the property without an appointment.
  1. Listed by Boguslaw Rola • Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group
    P: (773)-716-4900 rolateam@yahoo.com;brola.realtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 980 Mellody Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2026 12:07 AM

Property Details for 980 Mellody Road

StatusActive
MLS #12597620
Days on Market13
Taxes$13,529 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyLake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group
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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: Asphalt, Side Driveway
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Length: 147
  • Frontage Type: City Street
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • Backup Package: No
Utilities / Equipment
  • Water: Municipal Water
  • Utilities: Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Property/Lot Information
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 147x136x122x188
  • Buildings on Land: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 4
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Single Family
  • Land Description: Wooded
  • Location: Corner
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No

Property History for 980 Mellody Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12499720

$1,995,000
Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12597620

$599,900
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
03/20/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12499720

$1,995,000
03/20/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12597620

$599,900
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 nullac of land for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on March 20, 2026 by Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group, it's currently listed at $599,900. It has been on the market for a total of 13 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 0-bed, 0-bath, nullac of land.

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Listing Courtesy of Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group

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