479 E Illinois Road — Lake Forest, IL 60045
Active Under Contract
Lake Forest, IL 60045

479 E Illinois Road

$600,000
0 beds · 0 baths
Listed at $600,000 174 days on market $6,278/yr taxes
01About this home

Build Your Dream Home in Coveted East Lake Forest! Incredible opportunity to own a beautiful piece of .57 acre land in the heart of prestigious East Lake Forest, walking distance to DT Lake Forest. Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street, this generous homesite offers the perfect canvas to create your custom single-family retreat. Enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle just moments from Lake Michigan's sandy beaches, scenic bike trails, charming downtown shops and restaurants, top-rated schools, and the Metra train for easy city access. Surrounded by timeless architecture and natural beauty, this prime location offers both privacy and convenience in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods. Bring your vision-this is a rare chance to build in a truly exceptional setting. Approved R1 zoning for a single family home. We work with Builders who specialize in Lake Forest.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$600,000
List price
Square feet
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Year built
0.57 ac
Lot size
Garage spaces
$6,278
Annual taxes
Land
Style
174
Days on market
04Features
Parking
Shared Driveway
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Sheridan Elementary School
Lake Forest, IL
📍136 mi🚗354 min
M Middle school
Deer Path Middle School
Lake Forest, IL
H High school
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
📍2.2 mi🚗6 min🚶53 min
  • Chiefs Bar and Grill 0.3 mi
  • Egg Harbor Cafe 0.3 mi
  • Francesca's Intimo 0.3 mi
  • The Bar 0.4 mi
  • White Hart Pub 0.4 mi
  • The English Room 0.4 mi
  • BP Shop 0.3 mi
  • The Fresh Market 0.7 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.7 mi
  • Wesylik Field 0.4 mi
  • Veterans Park 0.5 mi
  • Shooting Star Savanna 0.6 mi
  • South Park 0.6 mi
  • West Park 0.8 mi
  • Deerpath Community Park 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.4 mi
  • Cyber Cafe 0.5 mi
  • Starbucks 0.5 mi
  • Hometown Coffee & Juice 0.6 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Nov 4, 2025
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$600,000
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Listed by Compass · Sharon Kay Rizzo · 312-953-4086
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12511057
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