RENTED FEB 23, 2026

1211 Griffith Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $743,000 - $1,292,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,450 Sq Ft
$741/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

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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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,074,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

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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Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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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

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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
2025 $13,113 $244,186 $113,765 $130,421
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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