$1,700,000
PENDING

1227 Kajer Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Arbor Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated payment $11,783/month

Total Views 1,652
5 Beds
7 Baths
4,824 Sq Ft
$352 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Spa
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • Community Lake

About This Home

Beautifully updated home in Arbor Ridge! This 5 bedroom, 5.2 bathroom house has 4,824 sq. ft. above grade and sits on .58 acres at the end of a large cul-de-sac overlooking Everett Park. Features include: hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor; high ceilings; lovely millwork; 2 fireplaces; a large, light-filled updated kitchen w/ island that opens into the breakfast area and family room that overlooks the back yard; a huge Primary suite with two walk-in closets, and a large Primary bathroom w/ a jetted tub and double vanities; 4 additional bedrooms each w/ a wonderfully updated en-suite bathroom; a private office or library w/ built-in shelving/storage & radiant heat flooring; a 1st floor laundry; a spacious finished lower level w/ large recreation room, newer theater room, abundant storage & 1/2 bath; and an over-sized 3-car garage. Outside, there is a large deck w/ a hot tub that overlooks the expansive backyard with invisible dog fence, as well as a circular driveway w/ 3 additional, individual parking spaces. Newer theater room, furnace, hot water heater, sump pump, beautiful custom built-in millwork, finishes and more! This wonderful home is close to Everett School, Everett Park (which features a pond, tennis courts, a playground, and a baseball diamond), the West Lake Forest station, Costco, Sunset Foods, Starbucks, restaurants and many other amenities. Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!

Listing Agent

Ann Lyon

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,101

Year Built

  • Built in 1989 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x175.43x246.46x221.63
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,824 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Storm Screens

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Arbor Ridge Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,101

Year Built

Built in 1989 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Arbor Ridge
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 4824
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Library, Recreation Room, Foyer, Theatre Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Hot Tub, Storms/Screens, Invisible Fence
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1700000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Side Apron, Driveway, Circular Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 9

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 16073030550000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Dimensions: 55X175.43X246.46X221.63
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27101.34
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2023 $20,422 $379,318 $61,931 $317,387
2022 $20,422 $346,274 $56,289 $289,985
2021 $19,305 $333,854 $54,270 $279,584
2020 $18,804 $334,556 $54,384 $280,172
2019 $18,176 $333,989 $54,292 $279,697
2018 $18,242 $355,575 $57,545 $298,030
2017 $18,063 $354,440 $57,361 $297,079
2016 $17,509 $341,037 $55,192 $285,845
2015 $17,264 $320,434 $51,858 $268,576
2014 -- $328,735 $52,228 $276,507
2012 $16,908 $325,835 $51,767 $274,068
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $1,700,000 +33.2% $352 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $1,276,000 -8.9% $265 / Sq Ft
03/19/2015 03/19/15 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2014 10/01/14 For Sale $1,399,900 +12.0% $290 / Sq Ft
08/08/2012 08/08/12 Sold $1,250,000 0.0% $259 / Sq Ft
08/08/2012 08/08/12 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $259 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,276,000 Ct
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 None Available
Trustee Deed $990,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $768,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $700,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12328397

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-303-054