NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1055 E Westleigh Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,665,000 - $3,266,000

6 Beds
8 Baths
7,700 Sq Ft
$317/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 21, 2020

Last sale price $975,000 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,842/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2020

WOW!!!Luxury & elegance grace this stunning 6 bed home nestled on a 1 acre lot, just blocks from Lake Michigan! Dramatic 2-story foyer greets you w/ a grand dual bridal staircase, chandelier & open concept views. Host guests in LR presenting fireplace & DR w/ serene patio views. Top-of-the-line kitchen boasts granite counters, white cabinetry, island, walk-in pantry & spacious eating area accessing Blue Stone patio. Cozy FR is the perfect space to relax w/ fireplace, wet-bar & ample sunlight. 1st floor ensuite! Master suite is exquisite highlighting sitting area, fireplace, crown molding, 2 spa-like baths, balcony, WIC & laundry!! 3 addtl beds, each spacious in size & a private in-law suite/office w/ ceiling beams & full bath adorn the 2nd level. Finished bsmt is complete w/ exercise room & rec room boasting wet-bar & exterior access! Outdoor oasis including expansive patio, lower level grotto, firepit, deck, wooded views & 3-car garage! Successful Tax Appeal!!! Per assessor, taxes will decrease to approx. $21,000 based on $1,125,000.00 Market Value.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Lee

RE/MAX Top Performers License #471004433 Listed on: 01/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Parnell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475182183

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,018

Year Built

  • 1980

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,018

Year Built

1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 6.2
  • Total Sq Ft: 7700
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 10304
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1980

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 15
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 28X28, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Security System, Intercom, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 29X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Library, 6th Bedroom, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Play Room, Sitting Room, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 28X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library, Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 31X27, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 28X28, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 33X16, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Playroom, Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 33X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Other, Dimensions: 11X5, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7700
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 10304
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2604
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 2604
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 7700
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 33X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Acreage: 0.9937

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Circular
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned

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: 296X148X286X128X19
  • Lot Description: Corner, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16033030010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 30513.80

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2020
Closed on
Feb 21, 2020
Sold by
Stroh Mark S and Stroh Lori A
Bought by
Debe Derek and Mucci Kathy Shevokas
Seller's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Parnell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-13.33%
Current Estimated Value
$2,437,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,462,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.78%
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Outstanding Balance
$620,922
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,816,820

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2006
Sold by
Lussen John F and Lussen Kathleen E
Bought by
The Goldfinger Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Debe Derek $975,000 Heritage Title Company
The Goldfinger Trust $1,587,500 St
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Debe Derek $780,000
Previous Owner The Goldfinger Trust $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Sold $975,000 -13.3% $127 / Sq Ft
01/03/2020 01/03/20 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2020 01/02/20 For Sale $1,125,000 -- $146 / 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 $35,018 $628,597 $150,752 $477,845
2023 $19,868 $566,610 $135,886 $430,724
2022 $19,868 $336,179 $149,278 $186,901
2021 $18,840 $324,968 $144,300 $180,668
2020 $18,316 $324,968 $144,300 $180,668
2019 $20,518 $374,963 $143,625 $231,338
2018 $30,175 $582,925 $158,425 $424,500
2017 $29,836 $579,563 $157,511 $422,052
2016 $28,629 $593,852 $149,953 $443,899
2015 $30,106 $551,754 $139,323 $412,431
2014 $31,953 $583,249 $149,349 $433,900
2012 $33,793 $586,651 $150,220 $436,431
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10599985

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-03-303-001