Dan Timm
Baird & Warner
(224) 412-4167
143 Total Sales
5 in Lake Forest
$405K - $1.6M Price Range
1211 Griffith Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest AreaEstimated Value: $1,064,141
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,450
Sq Ft
$734/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Home Office
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- Sundeck
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
About This Home
As of February 2026Fabulous 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
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633 Listed on: 01/05/2026
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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
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$497,319
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$566,822
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 Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lake Forest, IL
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Dan Timm
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
390 Total Sales
2 in Lake Forest
$540K - $630K Price Range
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Lisa Wolf
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
(224) 332-2538
1,083 Total Sales
8 in Lake Forest
$275K - $4.5M Price Range
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Anne Jacobs
Anne Jacobs
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(224) 419-6315
112 Total Sales
8 in Lake Forest
$265K - $2.4M Price Range
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Chris Foss
Chris Foss
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 458-2637
38 Total Sales
13 in Lake Forest
$630K - $1.8M Price Range
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Valorie Schmidt
Valorie Schmidt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 931-2639
50 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$1,700,000 Price
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $500,000 | ||
| Closed | $495,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $101,062 | ||
| Previous Owner | $490,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $496,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $320,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $308,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $77,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $304,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $38,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $71,125 |
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Lisa Trace
Landlord's Agent in 2026
Lisa Trace
@ Properties
(708) 710-4104
171 Total Sales
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Samantha Trace
Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Samantha Trace
@ Properties
(847) 295-0700
144 Total Sales
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Katherine Hudson
Tenant's Agent in 2026
Katherine Hudson
Compass
(847) 987-4309
74 Total Sales
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Jean Anderson
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 254-1850
112 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12540187
APN: 12-28-110-037
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