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980 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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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.

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    • Listed by: Boguslaw Rola 773.716.4900 rolateam@yahoo.com;brola.realtor@gmail.com • Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group
    Listing closed: 08/13/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12673677

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    Property Information for 980 Mellody Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $13,529 / year
    • MLS Type: Land
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: Shields
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Parking Spaces: 0.0
    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: 8
    • 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
    Aug 13, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12673677

    $535,000
    Jul 18, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12673677

    Jul 18, 2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12673677

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/13/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12673677

    $535,000
    07/18/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12673677

    07/18/2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12673677

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

    Public Records for 980 Mellody Road

    Taxable ValueLand$122,772Additions$43,878Total$166,650
    Tax Record2024$13,529 ($1,127 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,452 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955CountyLAKEAPN12-31-404-006

    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 980 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $535,000
    3
    2,674
    31,350
    2.5
    2,601
    28,331
    3,697
    16,061
    $1,318,000
    4
    3,226
    39,639
    2
    1,738
    83,200

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