1551 Mckinley Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$469,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,412
Cost/Sqft: $332
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1951
Property Taxes: $8,437
Days On Market: 213
Lot Size: 0,18
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Description

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**

Property Specifics

Single Family
1951
Ranch
No
0.18
Lake
— / Not Applicable
12449696
12281040020000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
High School
Lake Forest High School
115 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
3 Oct, 2025 Sold $469,000 MRED MLS
24 Aug, 2025 Under contract $469,000 MRED MLS
22 Aug, 2025 Listed for sale $469,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,No Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
7804
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $8,437

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