
980 Mellody Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake County
Key Facts
Description
Fantastic opportunity to build your Dream Home on over three quarters of an acre lot in Lake Forest. Value is in the Land-drive by only and no interior showings. Located just minutes away from Downtown Lake Forest. Existing plans are available, text listing agent for additional information. Please don't walk on the property without an appointment.
Property Information
Property Type
Land
Lot Dimensions
147x136x122x188
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on Market
41
MLS® Listing#
12673677
Property Features
Parking
Lot Features
Utilities
Schools
- Elementary:
- Everett Elementary School
- Middle:
- Deer Path Middle School
- High:
- Lake Forest High School
- District:
- Lake Forest High School
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$13,529
Tax year 2024
Parcel Number
12314040060000
Directions
Waukegan to Mellody and go east
Affordability Calculator
$113,980
Estimated monthly payment
$3,033/mo
Principal $455,920 · Est. interest $636,049 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Lake Forest, IL
- $360,000
- Median Listing Price
- 32
- Median Days on Market
- 1,796
- Median Sq Ft
- $201
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 610
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 58% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Lake Forest, IL.
Location
Points of Interest in Lake Forest, IL
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Nearby Schools
Lake Forest Schools
School · 0.7 mi away
Lake Forest Academy
School · 1.1 mi away
Community High School
Secondary · 1.1 mi away
Deer Path Middle School
Secondary · 1.1 mi away
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
School · 1.1 mi away
Dearhaven Child Care and Learning Center
School · 1.1 mi away
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
School · 1.3 mi away
St Mary School-Primary Grade Center
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
St Mary's Church
School · 1.5 mi away
St Mary's Religious Education Ctr
School · 1.5 mi away
Everett Elementary School
Elementary · 2.0 mi away
Champions at Everett Elementary
Elementary · 2.0 mi away
Lake Forest High School
Secondary · 2.1 mi away
Woodlands Acad of the Sacred Heart
School · 2.2 mi away
Champions at Cherokee Elementary
Elementary · 2.2 mi away
Montessori School of Lake Forest
Elementary · 2.3 mi away
Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary · 2.3 mi away
East Lake Academy
School · 2.4 mi away
Lake Bluff Middle School
Secondary · 2.6 mi away
Lake Bluff School District
School · 2.6 mi away
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EXIT Agents in Lake Forest
Listing Courtesy: Arc Red Inc Arc Realty Group - (773) 716-4900
Last Updated: 2026-06-10

















