NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1245 Gavin Ct Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,942,000 - $2,310,000

7 Beds
8 Baths
7,273 Sq Ft
$297/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2020

Last sale price $1,170,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,054/month

222 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2020

This sensational 2001 home will make a grand first impression with 12 foot ceilings on the main level, an impressive staircase, & a spectacular chandelier. The fabulous kitchen was just completed & features gorgeous white cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances, and a walk-in pantry. The handsome cherry library features a box beam ceiling & an inlaid wood floor. The second level enjoys five bedrooms & a bonus room with 12 foot ceilings. A spacious third level could serve as a private guest suite. The lower level features a home theater, a wine cellar, an antique bar, a game room, & an extensive play house! The 1.38 acres of lush property has a fenced rear yard, lit walking paths, fire pit, & a two-story log cabin playhouse with electricity! This home has been meticulously maintained, and was recently updated with refinished wood floors, fresh paint and carpet, and many new light fixtures. Enjoy over 10,000 square feet of beautifully finished space. This solid, brick home is close to the train station, high school football field and athletic campus, Starbucks, & restaurants. There are no homeowners' assessments for this neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Myers

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475134171 Listed on: 07/29/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dayle Lively

Baird & Warner License #475126289

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,599

Year Built | Renovated

  • 2001 | 2019

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Library
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air 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

$27,599

Year Built | Renovated

2001 | 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Square Footage Comments: 7,273 on three finished levels plus 2,852 of finished basement, 268 of unfinished basement, and 871 of attached garage.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 7.1
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 268
  • Style Of House: Georgian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2001
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 3121
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 7
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 7
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Library, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 24X16, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library, Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 7th Bdrm, Dimensions: 25X25, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7273
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2853
  • Basement Sq Ft: 3121
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 2853
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 1.38

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 6682

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60113
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16063010050000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 22296.64

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Hernandez Roger and Hernandez Veronica T
Bought by
Roger Hernandez Declaration Of Trust and Veronica Hernandez Declaration Of Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,157,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2019
Closed on
Apr 13, 2020
Sold by
Schuster Maura S and The Maura S Schuster Revocable
Bought by
Hemandez Roger and Hemandez Veronica T
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Myers
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dayle Lively
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$429,000
-26.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.35%
Original Mortgage
$117,450
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2001
Sold by
Schuster Fred and Schuster Maura
Bought by
Schuster Maura S and The Maura S Schuster Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2000
Sold by
Criswell Wayne and Criswell Theresa
Bought by
Wintrust Asset Management Company Na and Trust #Lft1442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$753,750
Interest Rate
9.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2000
Sold by
Mueller Wolfgang
Bought by
Criswell Wayne and Criswell Theresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$753,750
Interest Rate
9.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2000
Sold by
Wintrust Asset Management Company Na
Bought by
Sikora Marek

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$753,750
Interest Rate
9.25%
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
Roger Hernandez Declaration Of Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hemandez Roger $1,174,500 Chicago Title
Schuster Maura S -- --
Wintrust Asset Management Company Na -- --
Criswell Wayne $310,000 --
Sikora Marek $335,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hernandez Roger $591,835
Previous Owner Hernandez Roger $300,000
Previous Owner Hemandez Roger $117,450
Previous Owner Hemandez Roger $939,600
Previous Owner Schuster Maura S $1,000,000
Previous Owner Sikora Marek $2,953,050
Previous Owner Sikora Marek $753,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Sold $1,170,000 -16.4% $161 / Sq Ft
03/07/2020 03/07/20 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Price Changed $1,399,000 -12.5% $192 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $220 / 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 $27,599 $467,890 $113,751 $354,139
2023 $27,599 $449,031 $109,166 $339,865
2022 $24,663 $416,708 $128,727 $287,981
2021 $23,671 $401,762 $124,110 $277,652
2020 $23,056 $402,607 $124,371 $278,236
2019 $22,297 $401,924 $124,160 $277,764
2018 $26,437 $506,175 $131,600 $374,575
2017 $26,186 $504,560 $131,180 $373,380
2016 $25,401 $485,481 $126,220 $359,261
2015 $25,045 $456,150 $118,594 $337,556
2014 $27,579 $508,296 $119,443 $388,853
2012 $26,614 $503,812 $118,389 $385,423
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10466464

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-301-005