RENTED FEB 23, 2026

1211 Griffith Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $725,000 - $1,287,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,450 Sq Ft
$734/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sundeck
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2026

Fabulous in-town, first-floor duplex that has been freshly painted and features new carpet. This light and bright apartment offers an eat-in kitchen, a large dining room, a spacious family room with a gas fireplace, and a private office. Hardwood floors, arched entryways, and newer appliances add to its charm. Enjoy a dedicated storage room and separate laundry located in the basement, which also includes a second full bath available for tenant use. Conveniently walk to town, the train, and the beach. A shared deck is included. Rent includes free lawn care, snow removal, water, sewer, internet, one-car garage parking, and one additional outdoor parking space. Two window A/C units are provided and installed by the landlord. Owner occupies the upper unit. No smoking and no pets. A $75 credit report with background check is required. Move-in ready with immediate occupancy available. One-year lease or longer preferred.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lisa Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633 Listed on: 01/05/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Samantha Trace

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475187264

Last Renter's Agent

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,200
  • Property Available on 1/5/26
  • Rent includes cable TV, water, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, internet
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Sundeck
  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2026-01-05
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Approval: No
  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 2800
  • Security Deposit: $3200
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Fees/Approvals: Credit Report

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 1450
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Office
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Sundeck
  • Rent Includes: Cable TV, Water, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Internet
  • Management: Manager On-site

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON AREAS

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Notarus Charles I
Bought by
Charles I Notarus Trust and Notarus
Current Estimated Value
$1,064,502

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Charles I Notarus Land Trust and Notarus Charles I
Bought by
Notarus Charles I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2008
Sold by
Notarus Charles I
Bought by
Notarus Charles I and Charles I Notarus Land Trust Agreement

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Burns Robert T and Burns Betty Ann
Bought by
Notarus Charles I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Charles I Notarus Trust -- None Listed On Document
Notarus Charles I -- Wheatland Title
Notarus Charles I -- None Available
Notarus Charles I $295,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Notarus Charles I $495,000
Previous Owner Notarus Charles I $236,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/23/2026 02/23/26 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
01/18/2026 01/18/26 Price Changed $2,800 -12.5% $2 / Sq Ft
01/05/2026 01/05/26 For Rent $3,200 +45.5% --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
06/27/2017 06/27/17 Under Contract -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Rent $2,200 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,257 $235,270 $109,611 $125,659
2023 $10,822 $216,879 $101,043 $115,836
2022 $10,822 $196,302 $83,435 $112,867
2021 $10,516 $194,609 $82,715 $111,894
2020 $10,284 $195,685 $83,172 $112,513
2019 $9,912 $188,737 $81,645 $107,092
2018 $9,006 $183,833 $109,309 $74,524
2017 $8,851 $180,760 $107,482 $73,278
2016 $8,466 $172,054 $102,305 $69,749
2015 $8,341 $162,009 $96,332 $65,677
2014 $7,900 $153,253 $86,487 $66,766
2012 $7,820 $154,582 $87,237 $67,345
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12540187

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-110-037

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