1225 Sir William Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated payment $11,689/month
Highlights
- Home Theater
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Everett Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
Located in the heart of the Arbor Ridge neighborhood, this fantastic Country French-style home has it all...beautiful updates, handsome finishes, high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two staircases to all levels, a 3 car garage & a new roof. The dramatic two story foyer sets the tone opening to the impressive cathedral ceiling living room, the lovely dining room as well as the family room. The family room has a beautifully redone fireplace w/quartzite surround & leads to the breakfast room & kitchen. The first floor primary is at once private & well located w/vaulted ceiling, access to the back terrace & renovated bathroom w/heated floors, steam shower & 2 closets. Additionally the first floor has 2 1/2 baths, a mud room & a separate laundry room. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms & 2 baths as well as a beautifully appointed home office located off the back staircase. The unbelievable lower level is a house in itself with a huge recreation room w/complete bar, a media room w/fireplace, an exercise room, a wine room, a bedroom/full bath as well as a sitting room w/newly added Murphy bed. Situated on a beautifully landscaped & hardscaped lot w/easy access to Everett School and Park.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $27,357
Year Built
- Built in 1989
Lot Details
- 0.52 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 120 x 188 x 105 x 106
- Sprinkler System
HOA Fees
- $100 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Circular Driveway
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shake Roof
Interior Spaces
- 4,820 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Theater
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Game Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Home Security System
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Steam Shower
Basement
- Sump Pump
- Fireplace in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Everett Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Multiple Water Heaters
Additional Features
- Handicap Shower
- Patio
Community Details
- Association fees include insurance
- Arbor Ridge Subdivision, Custom Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $25,116 | $468,100 | $127,830 | $340,270 |
| 2023 | $21,036 | $409,493 | $122,678 | $286,815 |
| 2022 | $21,036 | $356,438 | $121,765 | $234,673 |
| 2021 | $19,886 | $343,654 | $117,398 | $226,256 |
| 2020 | $19,370 | $344,377 | $117,645 | $226,732 |
| 2019 | $18,727 | $343,792 | $117,445 | $226,347 |
| 2018 | $18,169 | $431,014 | $123,351 | $307,663 |
| 2017 | $21,969 | $429,640 | $122,958 | $306,682 |
| 2016 | $21,298 | $413,393 | $118,308 | $295,085 |
| 2015 | $20,997 | $388,417 | $111,160 | $277,257 |
| 2014 | $21,233 | $397,401 | $111,955 | $285,446 |
| 2012 | $20,503 | $393,895 | $110,967 | $282,928 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 10/06/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/05/2025 10/05/25 | For Sale | $1,749,000 | -- | $363 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,287,500 | St | |
| Deed | $1,185,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $860,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,000,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $291,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12486249
APN: 16-07-410-001
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