Welcome to this stately home that was custom built and lovingly maintained by the same family. Located in historic Deerpath Hill Estates, it sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and is surrounded by lush woods and mature trees. From the moment you step through the front door into the foyer, it will capture your heart and impress with its warm and inviting interiors. The large family room boasts hand-crafted wood paneling, a gas fireplace, and a dutch door leading to a screened in porch. The inviting dining room features original corner built-ins, and sits across the hall from the gracious living room. The heart of the home is its sunny, fully renovated eat-in kitchen with island and family sized table. This newer kitchen has all custom built amish-inset cabinets, cambria quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large sink looking out over the beautiful back yard, a dutch side door, and new slider doors to the private back patio with gas grill. The thoughtfully designed floor plan also boasts a first-floor primary bedroom with en-suite bath and a large double closet. Second floor has 3 additional bedrooms and a spacious entertaining great room with built-in bookcases. Hardwood floors through most of home. There is a 3 car garage with ample storage space above.
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$950,000
979 Verda Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
2,981sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.58 Acres Lot
$983,300 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$6,596 Estimated rent
Home value
$983,300
$885,000 - $1.09M
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Gas fireplaceWarm and inviting interiorsOriginal corner built-insInviting dining roomCambria quartz countertopsDutch doorDutch side door
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Listing courtesy of:
Leslie Dhamer (847)254-0800,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Elizabeth Wieneke
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12429824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X21
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Great room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 817 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X43
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X19
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,981 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 147X175X144X176
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 12314040030000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
- Subdivision: Deerpath Hill Estates
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Sold | $950,000$319/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12429824 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Pending sale | $950,000$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12429824 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Contingent | $950,000$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12429824 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000+74.3%$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12429824 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/1997 | Sold | $545,000$183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,139 +2.8% | $268,069 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $12,784 +0.5% | $224,649 +0.9% |
| 2021 | $12,721 +2.3% | $222,601 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $12,437 +5.2% | $221,901 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $11,823 +17% | $217,828 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $10,109 | $202,970 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $10,109 +5.9% | $199,577 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $9,549 +0.1% | $189,965 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $9,540 +1.1% | $178,874 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $9,432 +1.9% | $175,902 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $9,256 +2.4% | $177,428 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $9,041 -5.5% | $195,926 -12.5% |
| 2010 | $9,569 -0.3% | $223,830 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $9,597 +1.6% | $244,436 -2% |
| 2008 | $9,446 +5.5% | $249,322 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $8,952 +6.7% | $242,626 |
| 2005 | $8,393 +12.5% | -- |
| 2004 | $7,462 -1.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $7,551 +1.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $7,417 +4.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $7,094 +1.7% | $155,309 +5.6% |
| 2000 | $6,976 | $147,075 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Everett Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 979 Verda Ln
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