NOT LISTED FOR SALE

125 W Blackthorn Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,384,328 - $1,541,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,917 Sq Ft
$369/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2020

Last sale price $850,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,415/month

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of February 2020

Welcome home to one of the most prestigious subdivisions in beautiful Lake forest, Onwentsia Gardens. This stately Hemphill Home features a rare first floor master suite with generous closet space and a dressing room with custom built-ins. The main floor has a large eat-in kitchen with a huge island and high-end appliances. The home is ideal for entertaining with both formal living and dining rooms. You will love the bright family room with a fireplace and wet bar which opens to the gorgeous rear stone patio. Upstairs are two large bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level features a fourth en suite bedroom, a charming additional family room, a custom cedar closet, and a tremendous amount of storage space. You will love the convenience of the laundry room on the first floor and the attached over sized 2.5 car garage. With 3 HVAC zones, a custom security system, and a dual sump pump flood control system this beautifully maintained property will impress the most discerning buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Johnson

Be Realty, LLC Listed on: 02/07/2020

Be Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Jordan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144813

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,224

Year Built

  • 1979

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $125 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

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

$19,224

Year Built

1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1979
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 29X25, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 28X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 36X22, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 28X24, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3917
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • Acreage: 0.4493

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Assessment Association Fees: 375

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: 175X121X172X105
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16052021330000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 17079.98

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2020
Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Sommers Julianne
Bought by
Ehrhardt Philip M and Ehrhardt Beverly M
Seller's Agent
Stephen Johnson
Be Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Megan Jordan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$949,900
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,900
-10.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,444,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$594,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.84%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,269
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,274,063

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2012
Closed on
Oct 29, 2012
Sold by
Walker Frank M and Frank M Walker Trust
Bought by
Sommers Carl T and Sommers Julianne
Seller's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Johnson
List Price
$1,025,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-11.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.93%
Original Mortgage
$710,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2010
Sold by
Walker Frank M and Walker Nancy L
Bought by
Walker Frank M and Frank M Walker Declaration Of

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1994
Sold by
Peters Kevin M and Peters Gay L
Bought by
Walker Frank M and Walker Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$414,000
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
Ehrhardt Philip M $850,000 Old Republic National Title
Sommers Carl T $910,000 Sterling Title Services Llc
Walker Frank M -- None Available
Walker Frank M $580,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ehrhardt Philip M $250,000
Previous Owner Sommers Carl T $710,000
Previous Owner Walker Frank M $414,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Sold $850,000 -10.5% $217 / Sq Ft
02/07/2020 02/07/20 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2020 02/07/20 For Sale $949,900 +4.4% $243 / Sq Ft
10/30/2012 10/30/12 Sold $910,000 -8.5% $232 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/28/2012 08/28/12 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Price Changed $995,000 -2.9% $254 / Sq Ft
06/04/2012 06/04/12 For Sale $1,025,000 -- $262 / 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 $19,224 $363,468 $109,351 $254,117
2023 $16,962 $322,978 $97,169 $225,809
2022 $16,962 $293,227 $104,697 $188,530
2021 $16,033 $282,710 $100,942 $181,768
2020 $15,608 $283,305 $101,154 $182,151
2019 $19,706 $361,250 $100,982 $260,268
2018 $9,054 $329,657 $107,032 $222,625
2017 $16,744 $328,606 $106,691 $221,915
2016 $16,230 $316,181 $102,657 $213,524
2015 $15,982 $297,079 $96,455 $200,624
2014 $15,178 $285,801 $97,145 $188,656
2012 $14,457 $283,280 $96,288 $186,992
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10630766

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-05-202-133