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Property Description
Fabulous in-town, first-floor duplex that has been freshly painted and features new carpet. This light and bright apartment offers an eat-in kitchen, a large dining room, a spacious family room with a gas fireplace, and a private office. Hardwood floors, arched entryways, and newer appliances add to its charm. Enjoy a dedicated storage room and separate laundry located in the basement, which also includes a second full bath available for tenant use. Conveniently walk to town, the train, and the beach. A shared deck is included. Rent includes free lawn care, snow removal, water, sewer, internet, one-car garage parking, and one additional outdoor parking space. Two window A/C units are provided and installed by the landlord. Owner occupies the upper unit. No smoking and no pets. A $75 credit report with background check is required. Move-in ready with immediate occupancy available. One-year lease or longer preferred.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1211 Griffith Rd
General
- Rent: $2,800
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12540187
- Updated: 2/2/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Approvals: Credit Report
- Lease/Rent Term: 12 Months
- Lease Includes: Cable TV, Water, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Internet
- Date Available: 1/5/2026
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Sundeck
- Equipment: Dish Antenna, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Township: Shields
- Driving Directions: Deerpath E to McKinley, N to Woodland, E to Griffith
School Information
- School District: 67
- Elem School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- High School District: 115
- Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Private School: Lake Forest High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Half Duplex
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,450
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: COMMON AREAS
- Lot Features: Common Grounds
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $2,800
- Parking Included: Yes
- Security Deposit: $3200
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
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Schools
Schools serving 1211 Griffith Rd
School Districts:Lake Forest Community High School District 115, Lake Forest School District 67
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sheridan Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL 1360 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 0.3 mi |
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 1.1 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1211 Griffith Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/18/2026
Price Reduced
$2,800
-12.5%
MLS
1/05/2026
Listed
$3,200
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1211 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12540187) is a Duplex property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1211 Griffith Road is currently listed for rent at $2,800 and was received on January 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1211 Griffith Road? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

