NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1279 Kajer Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,609,000 - $1,731,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,406 Sq Ft
$382/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2022

Last sale price $1,410,000 $320 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,385/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of October 2022

Beautifully updated 4500 sf traditional brick and cedar home situated perfectly in ever so popular Arbor Ridge neighborhood. Every inch of this home has been updated and maintained to the nth degree! Special features of this home include: lovely hardwood floors throughout majority of 1st floor, high ceilings, new kitchen and baths, amazing mud room/laundry area, first floor office plus finished lower level! Upon entering this house you will see the amazing style and quality as your eye takes you immediately to the gorgeous view through to the backyard, the amazing staircase and 2 story foyer. Generously proportioned Living and Dining rooms showcase elegant moldings, flawless wood floors and scenic views to the yard. Newly updated kitchen boasts white cabinetry, rich chocolate brown island, stainless appliances and stone backsplash! Nice sitting room adjoins the kitchen as does the cozy Family room complete with fireplace, hardwood floors and doors to the brick patio and backyard. First floor office tucked nicely off the beaten path to create that quiet space to get your work done and host uninterrupted work calls! Custom mudroom features tons of cubbies, full bath, closet and laundry room area with brand new W&D. Spacious second floor comprised of Primary suite, 4 additional bedrooms and a tandem Bonus area off of one of the bedrooms. All bedrooms feature walk in closets (one cedar lined) and two Jack and Jill baths. Amazing primary suite features gorgeous new bath complete with dual vanities, soaking tub and separate shower area plus two walk-in closets! Newly renovated Lower Level showcases theatre area with 10ft screen, exercise room with natural light, recreation area, game room area, mini bar and full bath. There is also an 18ft attic space ready to be finished if more space is needed! Beautiful1/2 acre lot with backyard complete with lovely landscaping, brick patio and firepit! Three car garage! Situated very near to path to Everett Elementary school and incredible park with baseball fields, soccer fields, two playsets, tennis courts and more! Very short walk to Metra, Starbucks, popular restaurants and grocery store! This is your chance to have it ALL! Showings to begin soon - likely in the next week to ten days.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Wurster

Compass License #475132103 Listed on: 09/10/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Wieneke

Compass License #475127499

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Lenzke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133720

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,605

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 109x223x93x176
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $79 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,406 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

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
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance
  • Arbor Ridge Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,605

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$79 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • 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: 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

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 4406
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Theatre Room, Mud Room, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 4406
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2200
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2200
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1375000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Streetlights
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 950
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, 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: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 109X223X93X176
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19605.44
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Barbara E Kamholz Trust
Bought by
Parmacek Alex and Parmacek Annie
Seller's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Annie Lenzke
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
2.55%
Current Estimated Value
$1,681,152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$271,152
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$1,132,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,084,158
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$609,892

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2013
Sold by
Kamholz Kit A and Kamholz Barbara E
Bought by
Kamholz Barbara E and Barbara E Kamholz Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2003
Sold by
Darraugh Michael P and Darraugh Teresa A
Bought by
Kamholz Kit A and Kamholz Barbara E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$852,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1999
Sold by
Darraugh Teresa Ann
Bought by
Darraugh Michael P and Darraugh Teresa Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1998
Sold by
Darraugh Mike P and Darraugh Teresa A
Bought by
Darraugh Teresa A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1993
Sold by
Darraugh Teresa A and Darraugh Mike P
Bought by
Darraugh Mike P and Darraugh Teresa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,500
Interest Rate
6.95%
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
Parmacek Alex $1,455,000 Chicago Title
Kamholz Barbara E -- None Available
Kamholz Kit A -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Darraugh Michael P -- --
Darraugh Teresa A -- --
Darraugh Mike P -- Greater Illinois Title Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Parmacek Alex $1,132,000
Previous Owner Kamholz Kit A $852,000
Previous Owner Darraugh Michael P $256,500
Previous Owner Darraugh Mike P $276,500
Closed Kamholz Kit A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2022 10/20/22 Sold $1,410,000 +2.5% $320 / Sq Ft
09/14/2022 09/14/22 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2022 09/10/22 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $312 / 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 $28,721 $486,766 $117,168 $369,598
2023 $20,740 $467,146 $112,445 $354,701
2022 $20,740 $351,504 $111,609 $239,895
2021 $19,605 $338,897 $107,606 $231,291
2020 $19,097 $339,610 $107,832 $231,778
2019 $18,464 $339,034 $107,649 $231,385
2018 $11,601 $398,093 $114,100 $283,993
2017 $20,268 $396,823 $113,736 $283,087
2016 $19,648 $381,817 $109,435 $272,382
2015 $19,368 $358,749 $102,823 $255,926
2014 $19,584 $366,997 $103,559 $263,438
2012 $18,911 $363,759 $102,645 $261,114
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11621458

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-303-040