1201 Melody Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$1,209,503
|  Sold | |
| Status: | Closed | 
| Sqft: | 5,297 | 
| Cost/Sqft: | $264 | 
| Beds: | 5 | 
| Baths: | 5 | 
| Year Built: | 1987 | 
| Property Taxes: | $21,757 | 
| Days On Market: | 3559 | 
| Lot Size: | 1,84 | 
Description
Move right into this light-filled home with generously sized rooms, high ceilings and fabulous floor plan! Set on 1.84 acres across from Lake Forest Open Lands, the attention to detail is evident throughout this home. The neutral palette is perfect for any decor and a first floor ensuite bedroom is wonderful for guests. The master bedroom suite features a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, walk-in closets and exquisitely renovated bath. The first floor sunroom is surrounded by windows on three sides and the office has great built-ins and storage. A wonderful gazebo off the deck is the perfect place to watch the sunset and enjoy sweeping views of the yard. Finished basement with recreation room and plenty of storage.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Traditional | |
| 1987 | |
| Partial | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 1.84 | 
| Lake | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm | |
| 09128041 | |
| 12314080010000 | 
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade School Everett Elementary School | 67 | — | |
| Middle School Deer Path Middle School | 67 | Not in DB | |
| High School Lake Forest High School | 115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep, 2016 | Sold | $1,209,503 | MRED MLS | 
| 18 Jul, 2016 | Under contract | $1,399,000 | MRED MLS | 
| — | Last price change | $1,499,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 1 Feb, 2016 | Listed for sale | $1,569,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 2 Jun, 2021 | Sold | $1,335,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 15 Feb, 2021 | Under contract | $1,395,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 29 Jan, 2021 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 14 Aug, 2024 | Sold | $1,795,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 30 May, 2024 | Under contract | $1,795,000 | MRED MLS | 
| 30 May, 2024 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000 | MRED MLS | 
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
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Floor Type: Carpet
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Floor Type: Carpet
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Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Garden Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Office,Recreation Room,Screened Porch,Sitting Room,Heated Sun Room
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl
Other Specifics
| 3 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Asphalt | |
| Deck, Porch Screened | |
| — | |
| 200.5X375X175.5X400 | |
| Unfinished | |
| Full | |
| Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath | |
| Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator | |
| Not in DB | |
| Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter | 
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes | 
|---|---|
| 2016 | $21,757 | 
| 2021 | $26,591 | 
| 2024 | $29,120 | 
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