NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1061 Prairie Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $863,000 - $1,027,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2022

Last sale price $752,000 $251 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,428/month

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Double Oven
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of April 2022

Impressive, airy & updated 3000 sf. brick Ranch home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac street in a charming Lake Forest neighborhood. This 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath home is captivating. Enter thru the gallery foyer w/overhead skylight drawing in all the natural light. Large newly expanded open concept Kitchen with new appliances; gas range with lower double oven, built-in refrigerator & microwave & more. The kitchen is open to the dining and front living space allowing for easy site-lines and great for entertaining. Front room has sliders allowing great natural light, airflow and overlooks the serene front. Large Great room in rear of house w/vaulted ceilings, great natural light/sliders, floor to ceiling brick fireplace, brand new wet bar & wine fridge over-looks a fenced in backyard w/paver patio. Primary suite: your own sanctuary adorned w/12 ft. ceilings & opens to your own private courtyard w/new Trex decking. Walk-in-closet plus additional closet space, newer master Bath w/custom steam shower, Kohler whirlpool tub & heated marble floors completes this retreat! 2 generous additional Bedrooms & Bath. 1st floor Laundry with cabinet space. 1500 + sf. basement, volume ceilings, partially finished with exit to the outdoors. 2.5 car attached garage. Neutral paint, hardwood, French doors, LED recessed lighting, great closet space & more! Top rated schools (Cherokee elementary), train stations, parks & walking/bike trails surround this slice of heaven! Floor Plan updates- Kitchen wall leading to Dining rm removed. Basement wall added.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bridget Fritz

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122288 Listed on: 02/09/2022

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Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Scully

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,102

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x133x100x133

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Satellite Dish

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,102

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 3000
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Foyer, Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 699000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X133X100X133
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10102
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2019
Closed on
Jun 3, 2019
Sold by
Weisbart Howard S and Weisbart Lynne
Bought by
Williams Tracey A and Thompson Jeffrey C
Seller's Agent
Joshua Weisbart
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Buyer's Agent
Bridget Fritz
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List Price
$590,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.24%
Current Estimated Value
$955,337

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$390,337
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.83%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$190,195
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$765,142

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2014
Sold by
Weisbart Howard and Weisbart Lynne
Bought by
Howard S Weisbart Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2007
Sold by
Smith Suzanne C and Schock Karen Ann
Bought by
Weisbart Howard and Weisbart Lynne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
Smith Kendall L and Smith Suzanne C
Bought by
Smith Kendall L and The Kendall Smith Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1995
Sold by
Smith Kendall L and Smith Suzanne C
Bought by
Smith Kendall L and Smith Suzanne C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1994
Sold by
Giles Gregory P and Giles Lisa M
Bought by
Smith Kendall L and Smith Suzanne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,600
Interest Rate
7.88%
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
Williams Tracey A $565,000 First American Title
Howard S Weisbart Revocable Trust -- None Available
Weisbart Howard $690,000 St
Smith Kendall L -- --
Smith Kendall L -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Smith Kendall L $422,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Tracy A $105,000
Open Williams Tracey A $215,000
Previous Owner Weisbart Howard $414,000
Previous Owner Weisbart Howard $417,000
Previous Owner Weisbart Howard $113,000
Previous Owner Weisbart Howard $552,000
Previous Owner Smith Kendall L $195,000
Previous Owner Smith Kendall L $150,000
Previous Owner Smith Kendall L $337,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $752,000 +7.6% $251 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2022 04/29/22 For Sale $699,000 +23.7% $233 / Sq Ft
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Sold $565,000 -4.2% $188 / Sq Ft
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2019 03/18/19 For Sale $590,000 -- $197 / 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 $14,679 $261,169 $89,581 $171,588
2023 $11,361 $250,642 $85,970 $164,672
2022 $11,361 $195,242 $80,985 $114,257
2021 $10,733 $188,239 $78,080 $110,159
2020 $10,455 $188,635 $78,244 $110,391
2019 $10,111 $188,315 $78,111 $110,204
2018 $11,290 $222,259 $82,791 $139,468
2017 $11,180 $221,550 $82,527 $139,023
2016 $10,833 $217,166 $79,406 $137,760
2015 $10,874 $214,738 $74,609 $140,129
2014 $10,201 $194,074 $75,143 $118,931
2012 $9,857 $192,362 $74,480 $117,882
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11321612

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-08-103-004