479 E Illinois Rd

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$650,000
Price
24,829 / 0.57
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Build Your Dream Home in Coveted East Lake Forest! Incredible opportunity to own a beautiful piece of .57 acre land in the heart of prestigious East Lake Forest. Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street, this generous homesite offers the perfect canvas to create your custom single-family retreat. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just moments from Lake Michigan's sandy beaches, scenic bike trails, charming downtown shops and restaurants, top-rated schools, and the Metra train for easy city access....Build Your Dream Home in Coveted East Lake Forest! Incredible opportunity to own a beautiful piece of .57 acre land in the heart of prestigious East Lake Forest. Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street, this generous homesite offers the perfect canvas to create your custom single-family retreat. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just moments from Lake Michigan's sandy beaches, scenic bike trails, charming downtown shops and restaurants, top-rated schools, and the Metra train for easy city access. Surrounded by timeless architecture and natural beauty, this prime location offers both privacy and convenience in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods. Bring your vision-this is a rare chance to build in a truly exceptional setting. Approved R1 zoning for a single family home.

Listing Agents

  1. Sharon Rizzo

    Sharon Rizzo

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    sharon.rizzo@compass.com

    P: (312)-953-4086

  2. Rick Panlilio

    Rick Panlilio

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    rick.panlilio@compass.com

    P: (312)-371-6946

Property Details for 479 East Illinois Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
Shields
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Zoning
SINGL
LISTING UPDATED: 04/28/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 479 East Illinois Road

StatusActive
MLS #12343988
Days on Market26
Taxes$6,278 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size0.57 AC
CountyLake County

Building Information for 479 East Illinois Road

Lot Size0.57 AC

Property Information for 479 East Illinois Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Sheridan 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: Shared Driveway
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Length: 123
  • Frontage Type: Public Road
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • Backup Package: No
Utilities / Equipment
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Available
Property/Lot Information
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 123 X 185 X 151 X 175 X 28
  • Buildings on Land: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 2
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Single Family
  • Land Description: Cleared,Flag Lot,Wooded
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No

Property History for 479 East Illinois Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 479 East Illinois Road

Taxable ValueLand$113,628Additions-Total$113,628
Tax Record2024$6,382 ($532 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size25,134 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyLAKEAPN12-33-401-035

Schools near 479 East Illinois Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sheridan Elementary School
PublicPK 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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479 East Illinois Road is a 0.57 ac of land for sale in Lake Forest, IL 60045. This property was listed for sale on April 21, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 26 days and was last sold on August 8, 2023. This listing's school districts are Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District. Nearby schools include Sheridan Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East and Deer Path Middle School West. 479 East Illinois Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.57 ac of land on a 24,829 sq. ft. / 0.57 acres lot.

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