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For sale by owner
    • $725,000

    166 Park Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    4beds
    1,500sqft
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    $5,544/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1953
    8,999 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $483/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tree lined streetsDeep wooded lotMonitored alarm systemRecent windowsRecent kohler baths
    Desirable EAST Lake Forest location! Convenient to downtown Lake Forest, Metra station, schools and beach! DEEP WOODED LOT! Low taxes! New/newer appliances (Bosch, Thermador), recent windows and mechanicals. Recent Kohler baths. Tankless hot water heater included. Recent A/C and boiler. Hardwood floors thoughout. Custom 40 year roof total tearoff done house, garage and shed. Brick/sided exterior is maintenance free. Monitored alarm system. Paver driveway, patio and walkway. Neighborhood is one of the most desireable on the North Shore, Chicago's crown jewel! Tree lined streets, top-rated schools, safe, great family environment. Sheridan School district. History and charm abounds. It just doesn't get any better in the Chicagoland area! Includes expansion blueprint: also potential for large expansion up to 3850sf. New rules coming will allow for up to 6-8 unit condos, apartments or multi-unit housing on lot. Desirable Walk To Town Location. Hardwood Floors In Bedrooms & Living Area. Walk to Train, Market Square & Lake Forest Beach. North Shore Bike Path Across The Street. Minutes To Rt 41 & 294. Basement Has Great Storage & Laundry. Sold AS-IS.
    What the owner loves about this home
    **Single-family home in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT under $700k!**. Walk to top-notch schools, town and train. Cool Lake Michigan breezes in summer. Low property taxes! Private beach for local residents only. Many parks and nature preserves. Excellent town amenities. Easy commute to Chicago and its world-class cultural attractions.
    260 days
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    Property Owner (312) 440-1010

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced air, Radiant, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Park
      Lot
      • Size: 8,999 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1228103005

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1953

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Lake Forest

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $483/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $462,148
      • Annual tax amount: $8,733
      • Date on market: 1/21/2026

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $5,126/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/16/2026Price change$725,000+4.3%$483/sqft
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        2/10/2026Price change$695,000+3%$463/sqft
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        1/21/2026Listed for sale$675,000-60.3%$450/sqft
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        1/20/2026Listing removed$1,699,000$1,133/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12478686 Report a problem
        8/8/2025Listed for sale$1,699,000+161.8%$1,133/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440695 Report a problem
        5/22/2025Listing removed--
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        3/15/2025Price change$649,000+3.8%$433/sqft
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        8/5/2024Price change$625,000+6.1%$417/sqft
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        5/6/2024Price change$589,000+1.7%$393/sqft
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        2/6/2024Price change$579,000-1%$386/sqft
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        11/5/2023Price change$585,000+6.6%$390/sqft
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        9/19/2023Price change$549,000+4.6%$366/sqft
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        9/22/2022Listed for sale$525,000$350/sqft
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        9/12/2022Listing removed--
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        1/11/2022Listed for sale$525,000$350/sqft
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        12/23/2021Listing removed--
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        9/24/2021Listed for sale$525,000$350/sqft
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        9/8/2021Listing removed--
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        6/10/2021Listed for sale$525,000$350/sqft
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        5/30/2021Listing removed--
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        3/1/2021Listed for sale$525,000$350/sqft
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        2/20/2021Listing removed--
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        8/17/2020Price change$525,000+6.1%$350/sqft
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        1/30/2020Price change$495,000-5.7%$330/sqft
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        10/2/2019Listed for sale$525,000$350/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$8,733 +3.6%$159,872 +3.8%
        2023$8,433 +16.8%$154,034 +8.5%
        2022$7,223 +2.7%$141,993 +13%
        2021$7,035 +2.5%$125,623 +0.3%
        2020$6,864 +5.3%$125,227 +1.9%
        2019$6,520 +7.3%$122,929 -1.4%
        2018$6,077 $124,642 +1.7%
        2017$6,077 +5.9%$122,559 +5.1%
        2016$5,736 +4.9%$116,656 +6.2%
        2015$5,466 +1.1%$109,845 +6.3%
        2014$5,405 +1.8%$103,347 -0.9%
        2012$5,312 +2.2%$104,243 -9.4%
        2011$5,197 -15.8%$115,112 -21.4%
        2010$6,171 -0.4%$146,435 -8.4%
        2009$6,195 +1.5%$159,916 -2%
        2008$6,106 +29.8%$163,113 +2.8%
        2006$4,704 -3.8%$158,732
        2005$4,890 +4%--
        2004$4,703 -1.8%--
        2003$4,789 +8.6%--
        2002$4,411 +109.4%--
        2001$2,107 -49.1%$93,929 +5.6%
        2000$4,139 $88,949
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60045

        Getting around

        34 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        57 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Sheridan
        • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
        • High: LFHS
        • District: 67

        Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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