NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1025 Forest Hill Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,035,000 - $1,140,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,166 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 05, 2020

Last sale price $750,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,109/month

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2020

SOLD DURING PROCESSING. Great opportunity to have the ranch of your dreams in dynamite location in Whispering Oaks. Sitting proudly and perfectly on beautiful Forest Hill Rd, this spacious ranch has almost 3200sf, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, first floor laundry/mud room, 2 fireplaces, wet bar, large bright garden room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, built-ins in family room, large formal living room with beautiful large window and vaulted ceiling, huge partially finished basement with full bath, and an oversized 2.5 car garage. Home has lovely hardscaping, a private and level fantastic yard, and a huge raised planting bed for any gardener. Steps from Cherokee School and conveniently located in east Lake Forest. Kitchen has Sub Zero fridge, skylights, and beautiful natural cherry cabinets. The home has all newer mechanicals including 2 furnaces, 2 A/C units, water heater, SS chimney liner, and a SS no-clean gutter system. Only thing left to do is add your cosmetic touches. Truly an amazing opportunity in highly sought after neighborhood. Low taxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Fowler

Compass License #475166939 Listed on: 04/23/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,449

Year Built

  • 1977

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,145 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,449

Year Built

1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Special Service Area: T
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1977
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1977

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Cooktop
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 19X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Terracotta
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 24X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Terracotta
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3166
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.498

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: Y

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 199X 117X199X100
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16092100040000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12103.66

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2020
Closed on
Jul 3, 2020
Sold by
Bodell Emerson R and The Bodell Family Trust
Bought by
Shaw Mark E and Shaw Elizabeth T
Seller's Agent
Heather Fowler
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.13%
Total Days on Market
69
Current Estimated Value
$1,097,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$347,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2018
Sold by
Bodell Ellen E
Bought by
Bodell Emerson R and The Bodell Familly Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shaw Mark E $750,000 Chicago Title
Bodell Emerson R -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shaw Mark E $600,000
Previous Owner Bodell Ellen E $125,000
Previous Owner Bodell Ellen E $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2020 08/05/20 Sold $750,000 -6.1% $237 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2020 04/23/20 For Sale $799,000 -- $252 / 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 $15,449 $265,372 $104,020 $161,352
2023 $15,962 $254,675 $99,827 $154,848
2022 $15,962 $271,626 $103,139 $168,487
2021 $15,084 $261,884 $99,440 $162,444
2020 $14,410 $262,435 $99,649 $162,786
2019 $13,931 $261,990 $99,480 $162,510
2018 $11,984 $240,288 $105,440 $134,848
2017 $11,865 $239,522 $105,104 $134,418
2016 $11,487 $230,465 $101,130 $129,335
2015 $11,285 $216,541 $95,020 $121,521
2014 $11,223 $217,948 $95,700 $122,248
2012 $10,905 $216,026 $94,856 $121,170
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10808839

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-210-004