NOT LISTED FOR SALE

399 E Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,017,000 - $1,254,163

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,008 Sq Ft
$277/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 6, 2026

Last sale price $1,025,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near park
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Triangle Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

Located just steps from Lake Forest's Central Business District, this classic three-story home offers architectural character, generous scale, and true walk-to-everything convenience. Market Square, dining, shopping, the library, parks, and Metra access are all within easy reach. With over 4,000 square feet above grade, the home features five bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and multiple flexible living spaces across three levels. Original millwork, tall ceilings, large windows, arched openings, and a welcoming front porch highlight the home's historic charm, complemented by well-proportioned rooms and ample storage throughout. Additional highlights include a detached three-car garage, a full basement, and a deep lot-an exceptional combination for an in-town Lake Forest property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alissa McNicholas

Compass License #475134192 Listed on: 01/29/2026

Compass

Co-Listed By

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Adelman

Compass License #475123518

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 11,761 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x228x203x47
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,946

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 4008
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X228X203X47
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23945.84
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2026
Closed on
Mar 3, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Adelman
Compass
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-14.51%
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
41.61%
Original Mortgage
$815,000
Outstanding Balance
$815,000
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$295,388

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Axel Cohen
Compass
Sold Price
$7,700
Views
23

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2010
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
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2005
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
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1996
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
$150,000
Interest Rate
8.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1995
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
$492,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,025,000 Proper Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$1,025,000 Ct
$1,050,000 St
$610,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$615,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $815,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $480,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $492,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Sold $1,025,000 -14.5% $256 / Sq Ft
02/02/2026 02/02/26 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2026 01/29/26 For Sale $1,199,000 0.0% $299 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Rented $7,700 +2.7% --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Rent $7,500 -- --
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 $23,946 $423,902 $124,868 $299,034
2024 $22,063 $408,422 $120,308 $288,114
2023 $22,063 $358,567 $105,622 $252,945
2022 $19,877 $335,187 $98,735 $236,452
2021 $19,323 $332,296 $97,883 $234,413
2020 $18,891 $334,133 $98,424 $235,709
2019 $18,778 $342,923 $96,617 $246,306
2018 $15,351 $295,579 $128,562 $167,017
2017 $14,840 $290,638 $126,413 $164,225
2016 $16,626 $322,288 $120,325 $201,963
2015 $16,432 $303,472 $113,300 $190,172
2014 $15,055 $279,358 $101,721 $177,637
2012 $14,765 $281,781 $102,603 $179,178
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12547355

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-33-208-001

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