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$912,276$319 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $865,000 on May 15, 2025

261 DOVER CIR

LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
2.5
Baths
2,860 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$912K
$847K low$978K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$865,000 · May 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,119 (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.$258,610 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$243,787
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$775,908

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPatio · 216 ft²Porch · 48 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
Laura B. Sprague School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.5 mi
M
Daniel Wright Junior High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Adlai E Stevenson High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103

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

261 Dover Cir 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 89% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% 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
$432K$4M

This home is worth more than 27% 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$912,276
CheaperTypical $1,172,050Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$319
CheaperTypical $383Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,860 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,203 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 261 Dover Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 60045Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$912,27627% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31919% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,860 ft²39% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac43% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than198058% of homes50% of homes

About 261 Dover Cir

How much is 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL is $912,276 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $846,962 to $977,590. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL last sell?

261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL last sold on May 15, 2025 for $865,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL?

261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,860 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL built?

261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL?

261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL is assigned to Laura B. Sprague School (elementary); Daniel Wright Junior High School (middle), rated A; Adlai E Stevenson High School (high), rated A. All sit in Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL compare to other homes in Lake Forest 60045?

Among the 7,552 homes in Lake Forest 60045, it is worth more than 27% of them ($912,276 against a typical $1,172,050), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($319 against a typical $383), it is bigger than 39% of them (2,860 ft² against a typical 3,203 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1980 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 89% 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 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 Dover Cir, Lake Forest, IL was $21,119. The county assessed it at $258,610.

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