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Fantastic opportunity to build your Dream Home on over three quarters of an acre lot in Lake Forest. Value is in the Land-drive by only and no interior showings. Located just minutes away from Downtown Lake Forest. Existing plans are available, text listing agent for additional information. Please don't walk on the property without an appointment.

Full Property Details for 980 Mellody Rd

General

  • Price: $599,900
  • Taxes: $13,529 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Lots/Land
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12597620
  • Updated: 3/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Shields
  • Driving Directions: Waukegan to Mellody and go east
  • Location Details: Corner

School Information

  • School District: 67
  • Elem School District: 67
  • Midd School District: 67
  • High School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Private School: Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Water: Municipal Water
  • Onsite: Electricity to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Current Bldg. Use: Single Family

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 147 x 136 x 122 x 188
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Frontage Feet: 147
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Lot Description: Wooded

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $13,529
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 12314040060000

Listed by Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group

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Schools serving 980 Mellody Rd

School Districts:Lake Forest Community High School District 115, Lake Forest School District 67
NameGradesDistance
Everett Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL
1111 Everett School Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
K-41.9 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
9-122.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 980 Mellody Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$599,900
36.34%
MLS
9/17/2024
Sold
$440,000
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Tax History for 980 Mellody Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$13,077
7%
$234,075
8%
2023
$12,177
3%
$215,777
4%
2022
$11,831
2%
$207,583
1%
2021
$11,568
5%
$205,792
-1%
2020
$10,989
—
$206,930
2%
2019
$11,009
13%
$203,131
7%
2018
$9,728
3%
$189,316
2%
2017
$9,415
4%
$186,151
5%
2016
$9,021
1%
$177,185
6%
2015
$8,906
-1%
$166,841
—
2014
$8,959
1%
$166,841
1%
2013
$8,846
2%
$165,143
-4%
2012
$8,682
—
$172,832
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