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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,623 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 hours ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 689 E Illinois Rd

General

  • Price: $599,000
  • Taxes: $8,249 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12566895
  • Updated: Today (2/13/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, Open Floorplan
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Shields
  • Driving Directions: East on Deerpath to Green Bay, North on Green Bay to Illinois. Turn left onto Illinois and proceed to property- on your right.

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

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch, Traditional
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,623
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2004

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 52.9 x 147 x 52.8 x 156.9

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $8,249.6
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 12334090990000

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Schools serving 689 E Illinois Rd

School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
NameGradesDistance
Sheridan Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL
1360 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
K-41.5 mi
Deer Path Middle School West
155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7-81.1 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-121.5 mi
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Details
Price
Change
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2/13/2026
Listed
$599,000
33.11%
MLS
10/28/2022
Sold
$450,000
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Tax History for 689 E Illinois Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,954
15%
$147,950
8%
2023
$6,923
3%
$136,385
13%
2022
$6,728
2%
$120,663
1%
2021
$6,579
5%
$119,622
-1%
2020
$6,249
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$120,284
2%
2019
$6,249
-5%
$118,076
-9%
2018
$6,556
-1%
$129,668
2%
2017
$6,647
4%
$127,500
5%
2016
$6,379
7%
$121,359
6%
2015
$5,981
48%
$114,274
—
2014
$4,032
1%
$114,274
47%
2013
$3,988
2%
$77,802
-28%
2012
$3,923
—
$108,636
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689 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12566895) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 689 E Illinois Road is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on February 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 689 E Illinois Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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