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$1,251,612$394 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

657 VALLEY RD

LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
3,180 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.
1985
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

$1.3M
$1.1M low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,190 (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.$302,485 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,263
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,222
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$276,468
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$907,545

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
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.Wood 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.Patio · 672 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
Cherokee Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Deer Path Middle School WestA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Lake Forest High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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

657 Valley 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Lake County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Lake Forest 60045

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
$445K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 54% 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$1,251,612
CheaperTypical $1,191,052Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$394
CheaperTypical $383Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 657 Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Forest 60045Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,251,61254% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39456% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than3,180 ft²49% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198565% of homes54% of homes

About 657 Valley Rd

How much is 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL is $1,251,612 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,132,067 to $1,371,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL?

657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,180 square feet of living space.

When was 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL built?

657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL?

657 Valley Rd, 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 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL compare to other homes in Lake Forest 60045?

Among the 7,556 homes in Lake Forest 60045, it is worth more than 54% of them ($1,251,612 against a typical $1,191,052), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($394 against a typical $383), it is bigger than 49% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 3,220 ft²) and it is newer than 65% of them (1985 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 95% 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 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 657 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL was $15,190. The county assessed it at $302,485.

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