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479 East Illinois Road

Lake Forest IL 60045

0.57 ac.
Land
Last sold for $542,500
Sharon Kay RizzoSharon Kay Rizzo, last sold this property on 21 May 2026 after 393 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

0.57 ac. lot size
Land

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar land plots sold in Lake Forest over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 479 East Illinois Road is $580k.

Median value
$580k
Estimated value range
$400k - $1.5m
Median days on market
31
Estimated value trend
23%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Lake Forest. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 479 East Illinois Road

2026
Sold
$542,500
21 May 2026 by Sharon Kay Rizzo, of Compass
2023
Sold
$450,000
08 Aug 2023 by Marsha Nusslock, of Coldwell Banker Realty

Happy sellers in Lake Forest

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We have insufficient information to provide an overview of customer satisfaction for Lake Forest. Viewing the agent profiles, reviews and sales for Lake Forest can provide insights for this location.

Local market activity for land plots in Lake Forest

In the last 12 months, 27 land plots similar to 479 East Illinois Road, have been sold.

This represents a 33% decrease in land plots sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Nearby agents

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Marina Carney

Sellers who recommend Marina Carney have praised them for being local expert, supportive, reliable, great negotiation, stress-free process, responsive, and clear communication

  •   5   (39 reviews)
  •  3 Reviews in Lake Forest
  •  8 Sales in Lake Forest
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Andy Mrowiec

Andy Mrowiec is a recommended agent for Lake Forest.  They have 3 local sales and collected 1 local review across the last 12 months.

  •   5   (7 reviews)
  •  1 Review in Lake Forest
  •  3 Sales in Lake Forest
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Hunza Anwar

Hunza Anwar is a recommended agent for Lake Forest.  They have 1 local sale and collected 1 local review across the last 12 months.

  •   5   (1 review)
  •  1 Review in Lake Forest
  •  1 Sale in Lake Forest
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Ann Lyon

Ann Lyon is a recommended agent for Lake Forest.  They have 16 local sales across the last 12 months.

  •   5   (3 reviews)
  •  16 Sales in Lake Forest
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