$2,600,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

1006 Elm Tree Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

3 Beds
4 Baths
4,100 Sq Ft
0.99 Acres

Recently Sold

$634 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Community Lake
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Wonderful Jerome Cerny East Lake Forest home. Sprawling main level with high end finishes to please any buyer. A primary "wing" with a sitting area, oversized stunning bath, and French doors to access expansive backyard. Large bedrooms and bath on the second level. Huge space in unfinished attics off both bedrooms good for multiple purposes or expansion. Upgrades last several years include: Exterior: extensive landscape and hardscape; fenced backyard; irrigation system; roof; copper gutters; expanded 3 car garage; stone work; driveway; paint and more. Interior: windows throughout; eat in breakfast area and back door entrance way with soaring ceiling; newer stunning bathrooms, marble flooring in front foyer; wood flooring and carpets; all wall paper; lighting fixtures; window treatments; HVAC systems; and SO MUCH MORE! Approx 4,000 sq ft and one acre of perfection. Perfect time to come enjoy that gardens of this luxurious home. Location can't be beat!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Jordan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144813 Listed on: 05/01/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,970

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • 0.99 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 412x293x379
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,970

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Center Hall Plan
  • LivingArea: 4100
  • Other Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Foyer, Office, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Bedroom,Kitchen
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 2850000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Radiant Floor
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.99
  • Lot Dimensions: 412X293X379
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 30970
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2024
Sold by
Goshgarian Robert N
Bought by
Robert N Goshgarian Trust and Goshgarian

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2017
Closed on
Sep 17, 2018
Sold by
Turnbull Charles E and Turnbull Patricia W
Bought by
Goshgarian Robert N
Seller's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,899,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-15.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,060,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2016
Sold by
Turnbull Patricia W and Turnbull Charles E
Bought by
Turnbull Patricia W and Patricia W Turnbull Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1998
Sold by
Greenwood Daniel B and Greenwood Barbara D
Bought by
Turnbull Charles E and Turnbull Patricia W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,600,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $999,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,060,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $765,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $765,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $805,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,140,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,140,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $890,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $886,000 VA
Previous Owner $874,470 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $900,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $2,600,000 -8.8% $634 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $2,850,000 +78.1% $695 / Sq Ft
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Sold $1,600,000 -10.9% $407 / Sq Ft
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Price Changed $1,795,000 -1.6% $457 / Sq Ft
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Price Changed $1,825,000 -3.9% $465 / Sq Ft
10/16/2017 10/16/17 For Sale $1,899,000 -- $483 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $30,970 $650,973 $286,706 $364,267
2023 $29,263 $500,096 $264,294 $235,802
2022 $29,263 $490,631 $259,292 $231,339
2021 $28,448 $486,400 $257,056 $229,344
2020 $27,812 $489,090 $258,478 $230,612
2019 $26,423 $480,112 $253,733 $226,379
2018 $28,618 $554,935 $340,146 $214,789
2017 $28,136 $545,659 $334,460 $211,199
2016 $26,986 $519,378 $318,351 $201,027
2015 $26,683 $489,057 $299,766 $189,291
2014 $31,271 $562,897 $269,129 $293,768
2012 $30,291 $567,780 $271,464 $296,316
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12351187

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-408-004