
1006 Elm Tree Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
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 2025Wonderful 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
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144813 Listed on: 05/01/2025

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
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Lake Forest, IL
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | -- |
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 |
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 |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Megan Jordan
@ Properties
(847) 533-2852
40 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Marina Carney
Compass
(847) 274-5566
174 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2018
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 254-1850
135 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Donna Mancuso
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 347-8245
100 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2018
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12351187

APN: 12-28-408-004
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