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$262,465$268 / 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 92How 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

301 FOREST DR

ISLAND LAKE, IL 60042
3
Beds
1
Baths
978 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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

$262K
$241K low$284K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,656 (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.$63,787 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,354
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,433
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,005
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$191,380

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.Ranch
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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
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.Deck · 114 ft²Patio · 242 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Matthews Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Cotton Creek Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Wauconda High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Wauconda Community Unit School District 118

Neighborhood · ZIP 60042These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,834
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,553 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,658
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,769
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

301 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Island Lake 60042
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Island Lake 60042
  • Older than 93% of homes in Island Lake 60042

What homes are worth in Island Lake 60042

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

This home
$184K$593K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Island Lake 60042.

How it measures up in Island Lake 60042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Island Lake 60042.

Estimated value$262,465
CheaperTypical $298,834Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area978 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,313 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 301 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIsland Lake 60042Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$262,46532% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26889% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than978 ft²11% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac33% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19397% of homes9% of homes

About 301 Forest Dr

How much is 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL is $262,465 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $240,600 to $284,330. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL last sell?

301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL last sold on Oct 14, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL?

301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 978 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL built?

301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL?

301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL is assigned to Matthews Middle School (middle), rated C+; Cotton Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Wauconda High School (high), rated B. All sit in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL compare to other homes in Island Lake 60042?

Among the 3,347 homes in Island Lake 60042, it is worth more than 32% of them ($262,465 against a typical $298,834), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($268 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 11% of them (978 ft² against a typical 1,313 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1939 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 22% 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 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 301 Forest Dr, Island Lake, IL was $4,656. The county assessed it at $63,787.

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