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Last sold for $1,812,500 on Jan 11, 2019

1494 WEDGEWOOD DR

LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
4
Beds
6 / 2
Baths
4,989 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,812,500 · Jan 11, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$35,043 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$626,432 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,407
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$475,025
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$597,512
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,879,484

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 679 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Everett Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
M
Deer Path Middle School WestA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Lake Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Lake Forest School District 67

Neighborhood · ZIP 60045These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,049
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.934 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$182,935
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$257,314
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1494 Wedgewood Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Lake County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Lake Forest 60045

How it measures up in Lake Forest 60045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Forest 60045.

Living area4,989 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,270 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size1.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 1494 Wedgewood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 60045Lake County
Living areabigger than4,989 ft²81% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.42 ac87% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than200594% of homes94% of homes

About 1494 Wedgewood Dr

When did 1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL last sell?

1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL last sold on Jan 11, 2019 for $1,812,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL?

1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4,989 square feet of living space and a 1.42-acre lot.

When was 1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL built?

1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL?

1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL is assigned to Everett Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Deer Path Middle School West (middle), rated A+; Lake Forest High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Lake Forest School District 67. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL compare to other homes in Lake Forest 60045?

Among the 7,568 homes in Lake Forest 60045, it is bigger than 81% of them (4,989 ft² against a typical 3,270 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (1.42 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2005 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1494 Wedgewood Dr, Lake Forest, IL was $35,043. The county assessed it at $626,432.

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