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$469,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,412 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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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**

Full Property Details for 1551 N McKinley Rd

General

  • Sold For: $469,000
  • Taxes: $8,437 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12449696
  • Added to Site: 148 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, No Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Dish Antenna, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Driving Directions: North of Deerpath on McKinley Rd to address.

School Information

  • School District: 67
  • Midd School District: 67
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Private School: Lake Forest High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,412
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: Ranch

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.179
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 7804

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1951
  • Tax Amount: $8,437.04
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 12281040020000

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Schools serving 1551 N McKinley Rd

School Districts:Lake Forest Community High School District 115, Lake Forest School District 67
NameGradesDistance
Sheridan Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL
1360 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
K-40.5 mi
Deer Path Middle School East
95 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5-61.4 mi
Deer Path Middle School West
155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7-81.4 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-120.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1551 N McKinley Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2025
Sold
$469,000
—
MLS
8/22/2025
Listed
$469,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Sold by Non Member

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