ClosedPrice Reduced

$499,000

$625,000
980 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 Beds3 Baths3,631 sqft175 days
980 Mellody Road·Lake Forest, IL 60045
3Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
3,631Sq Ft
1956Year Built
About This Home

EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN LAKE FOREST ON OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF AN ACRE LOT. THIS RANCH HOME IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS AND PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DISCERNING BUYERS CRAVING A CUSTOMIZABLE DREAM HOME. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE A QUALIFIED & METICULOUS DESIGNER. YOU CAN EXPECT SOPHISTICATED STYLES & MODERN DETAILS, HIGH-END FINISHES & INCREDIBLE ATTENTION TO DETAILS. BRING YOUR IDEAS OR CHOOSE FROM DESIGNS. OPTIONS TO EXPAND THE FLOOR PLAN ARE AVAILABLE. PERMITTING WITH THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST IS UNDERWAY YET THERE IS STILL TIME TO MAKE YOUR VERY OWN CUSTOM DESIGN CHOICES. PRICE LISTED IS BASE PRICE. FINAL PRICE IS DEPENDENT ON BUYER'S SELECTIONS. ALSO AN OPTION TO BUY AS-IS WITH ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. CONTACT LISTING AGENT FOR DRAWINGS AND FLOOR PLANS.

MLS# 11988645Listed February 23, 2024ResidentialRanch
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Total Rooms8

Size & Structure

Living Area3,631 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.791 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipShields
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$499,000
Original Price$625,000
Price / Sq Ft$137
Annual Taxes (2022)$12,182
Monthly Tax Est.$1,015
Parcel #12314040060000
Interior Features

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickStone

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

Street Paved
Schools
Elementary
Everett Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$12,182
Tax Year 2022
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,015
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$137
per square foot
Price Reduced by $126,000
Original list price: $625,000
Property Location

980 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County

$499,000
$137 / sqft
980 Mellody Road
3 bd3 ba3,631 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
175 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.791 acres
$12,182/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
Price reduced $126,000
$3,638
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,622/mo
Property Tax
$1,015/mo
$499,000
20% — $99,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$399,200
Down Payment
$99,800

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
EXIT Strategy Realty
Agent: Kelly Ipjian
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