1551 N Mckinley Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated payment $3,258/month
Total Views
1,359
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,412
Sq Ft
$332
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Deck
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Ranch Style House
- Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Mud Room
About This Home
This classic ranch offers a rare opportunity to create your ideal home just moments to restaurants, shops, schools, train and all that charming Lake Forest has to offer. The main level of the home features a light-filled living room with a fireplace and views of the front yard, a separate kitchen, three well-sized bedrooms, and a full bath. A dining room with an additional sitting room sits off the back hall. Hardwood flooring lies beneath the majority of the carpeted areas on this level, waiting to be revealed and restored. A partially finished basement has a paneled rec room, and a second full bath requiring renovation. A long driveway along the north side of the home provides access to the side entrance, and detached, two-car garage. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or simply enjoy the home's solid bones and unbeatable location, this property is full of potential. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to invest in location, lifestyle, and value. **HOME IS BEING SOLD AS-IS**
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 08/22/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,437
Year Built
- Built in 1951
Lot Details
- 7,797 Sq Ft Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,412 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Sitting Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- No Tub in Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Fireplace in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Satellite Dish
Community Details
- Ranch
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,146 | $149,084 | $91,046 | $58,038 |
| 2023 | $6,979 | $137,430 | $83,929 | $53,501 |
| 2022 | $6,979 | $121,587 | $74,254 | $47,333 |
| 2021 | $6,783 | $120,539 | $73,614 | $46,925 |
| 2020 | $6,633 | $121,206 | $74,021 | $47,185 |
| 2019 | $6,300 | $118,981 | $72,662 | $46,319 |
| 2018 | $5,588 | $118,259 | $73,786 | $44,473 |
| 2017 | $5,530 | $116,283 | $72,553 | $43,730 |
| 2016 | $5,240 | $110,683 | $69,059 | $41,624 |
| 2015 | $5,149 | $104,221 | $65,027 | $39,194 |
| 2014 | $4,855 | $98,388 | $58,381 | $40,007 |
| 2012 | $4,838 | $99,241 | $58,887 | $40,354 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 08/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | For Sale | $469,000 | -- | $332 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12449696
APN: 12-28-104-002
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