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$1,431,952$356 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

205 MARION AVE

LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
4,024 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.2M low$1.6M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,147 (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.$335,694 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,946
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,748
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$322,163
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,007,182

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 385 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Cherokee Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Deer Path Middle School WestA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Lake Forest High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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

205 Marion Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Lake Forest 60045

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$417K$4M

This home is worth more than 65% 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.

Estimated value$1,431,952
CheaperTypical $1,179,933Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$356
CheaperTypical $381Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area4,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,286 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 205 Marion Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 60045Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,431,95265% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35639% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than4,024 ft²66% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac41% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than196740% of homes32% of homes

About 205 Marion Ave

How much is 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL is $1,431,952 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,224,409 to $1,639,495. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL?

205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,024 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL built?

205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL?

205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL is assigned to Cherokee 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 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL compare to other homes in Lake Forest 60045?

Among the 7,571 homes in Lake Forest 60045, it is worth more than 65% of them ($1,431,952 against a typical $1,179,933), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($356 against a typical $381), it is bigger than 66% of them (4,024 ft² against a typical 3,286 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1967 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 97% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 205 Marion Ave, Lake Forest, IL was $19,147. The county assessed it at $335,694.

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