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$3,549,941$502 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,790,000 on Sep 1, 1998

487 WALNUT RD

LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
7
Baths
7,067 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.
1.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$3.5M
$3.3M low$3.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,790,000 · Sep 1, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$44,890 (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.$804,132 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$267,088
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$537,044
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$721,274
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,412,637

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Patio · 334 ft²Porch · 988 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Sheridan Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Deer Path Middle School WestA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Lake Forest High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

487 Walnut Rd 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Lake County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Lake County
  • Among the largest homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 98% 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
$431K$3.9M

This home is worth more than 97% 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$3,549,941
CheaperTypical $1,158,864Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$502
CheaperTypical $374Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area7,067 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,202 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 487 Walnut Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 60045Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,549,94197% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50287% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than7,067 ft²95% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.04 ac75% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than19124% of homes2% of homes

About 487 Walnut Rd

How much is 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL is $3,549,941 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $3,284,869 to $3,815,013. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL last sell?

487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL last sold on Sep 1, 1998 for $1,790,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL?

487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL has 7 bathrooms and 7,067 square feet of living space.

When was 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL built?

487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL?

487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL is assigned to Sheridan 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 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL compare to other homes in Lake Forest 60045?

Among the 7,551 homes in Lake Forest 60045, it is worth more than 97% of them ($3,549,941 against a typical $1,158,864), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($502 against a typical $374), it is bigger than 95% of them (7,067 ft² against a typical 3,202 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (1.04 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1912 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than almost all 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 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 487 Walnut Rd, Lake Forest, IL was $44,890. The county assessed it at $804,132.

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