689 E Illinois Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated payment $3,770/month
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Deck
- Ranch Style House
- Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Cathedral Ceiling
About This Home
This charming and thoughtfully updated cottage lives larger than it appears and offers generous living space in a prime East Lake Forest location. Just minutes from vibrant downtown, shops, restaurants and beach, this move-in ready home combines comfort and convenience. The open-concept main level creates an inviting flow, featuring a generous family room and a recently remodeled kitchen with an island and abundant cabinet space. Perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The sun filled dining room showcases a picture window and seamless access to the expansive, south facing deck which overlooks the landscaped yard. Plus, a two-car garage. Two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and an updated bathroom complete the main level, highlighted by gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. The finished lower level provides exceptional additional living space, including a recreation room, a large bedroom with tons of storage, a laundry room, full bathroom, and another versatile bedroom ideal for home office or exercise room. An incredible opportunity to enjoy a meticulously improved home in a sought after location!
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475145156 Listed on: 02/13/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,250
Year Built
- Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2004
Lot Details
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 52.9x147x52.8x156.9
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,623 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Sheridan Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
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 | $7,954 | $147,950 | $87,582 | $60,368 |
| 2023 | $6,923 | $136,385 | $80,736 | $55,649 |
| 2022 | $6,923 | $120,663 | $71,429 | $49,234 |
| 2021 | $6,728 | $119,622 | $70,813 | $48,809 |
| 2020 | $6,579 | $120,284 | $71,205 | $49,079 |
| 2019 | $6,249 | $118,076 | $69,898 | $48,178 |
| 2018 | $6,556 | $129,668 | $93,122 | $36,546 |
| 2017 | $6,647 | $127,500 | $91,565 | $35,935 |
| 2016 | $6,379 | $121,359 | $87,155 | $34,204 |
| 2015 | $5,981 | $114,274 | $82,067 | $32,207 |
| 2014 | $3,988 | $77,802 | $73,680 | $4,122 |
| 2012 | $3,923 | $78,477 | $74,319 | $4,158 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 03/06/26 | For Rent | $5,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 02/14/2026 02/14/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/13/2026 02/13/26 | For Sale | $599,000 | +33.1% | $369 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/31/2022 10/31/22 | Sold | $450,000 | 0.0% | $365 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/25/2022 09/25/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/19/2022 09/19/22 | For Sale | $450,000 | -- | $365 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $450,000 | Baird & Warner Title Services | |
| Warranty Deed | $375,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $260,000 | Multiple | |
| Legal Action Court Order | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $610,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $404,500 | First American Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $300,500 | First American Title | |
| Commissioners Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $410,000 | Stewart Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $195,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $427,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $208,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $579,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $263,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $369,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $156,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $100,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12566895
APN: 12-33-409-099
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