NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1290 N Western Ave Unit 205 Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $515,000 - $576,097

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,766 Sq Ft
$648/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 19, 2024

Last sale price $525,000 $297 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,296/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • In Ground Pool
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2024

This renovated, bright and spacious two bedroom, two bath condo offers a superb floorplan that lives like a single-family home. The beautifully designed space showcases a white kitchen with stone counters, top-of-the-line appliances (new Sub-Zero refrigerator) and tons of storage which opens to a fabulous family room with fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry. Two oversized sliding glass doors open to a wonderful balcony perfect for dining or relaxing. The family room could be converted back to a third bedroom if desired. The living room and dining room with built-in buffet or bar provides ample room for entertaining or cozy evenings reading by the fire. The gracious primary suite has two walk-in closets with organizational systems and an updated bathroom with natural stone and custom cabinetry. The large second bedroom is currently used as an office with custom cabinetry. The updated second bath provides added luxury and comfort with stone floors and counter. In addition to a laundry room, additional features include crown molding, plantation shutters, hardwood flooring, and custom organized closets. With two parking spaces included and an additional storage locker, this condo has everything you need for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to live in an elevator building with a pool and close to town, restaurants, shopping and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Amory Weninger

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475145156 Listed on: 02/22/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1,786

HOA Fees

  • $648 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,766 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 35 Units
  • Chuck Blatt Association, Phone Number (312) 521-5944
  • Crystal Point Subdivision
  • Property managed by Advantage Management

Amenities

  • Party Room
  • Lobby
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,183

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$648 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Crystal Point
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Lobby
  • LivingArea: 1766
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 499000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Association Fee: 648
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Advantage Management
  • Management Contact Name: Chuck Blatt
  • Management Phone: 312-521-5944
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7183.4
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 35

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2024
Closed on
Apr 13, 2024
Sold by
Declaration Of Trust Of Jean M Brown and Twichell Sophia B
Bought by
Robert J Dempsey Trust and Dempsey
Seller's Agent
Susan Amory Weninger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
5.21%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$554,024

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,024
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2009
Sold by
Brown Cameron and Brown Jean
Bought by
The Declaration Of Trust Of Jean M Brown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2004
Sold by
The Northern Trust Co
Bought by
Brown Cameron and Brown Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2003
Sold by
The Northern Trust Co
Bought by
Puszczewicz Raymond W and Puszczewicz Dagmar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
5.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1997
Sold by
Puszczewicz Raymond W and Puszczewicz Dagmar
Bought by
The Northern Trust Company and Northern Trust Bank/Lake Forest Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1993
Sold by
Walsh James A and Walsh Barbara M
Bought by
Puszczewicz Raymond W and Puszczewicz Dagmar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
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
Robert J Dempsey Trust $525,000 Proper Title
The Declaration Of Trust Of Jean M Brown -- None Available
Brown Cameron $385,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Puszczewicz Raymond W -- Lakeshore Title Agency
The Northern Trust Company -- --
Puszczewicz Raymond W $126,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Puszczewicz Raymond W $185,000
Previous Owner The Northern Trust Company $25,000
Previous Owner The Northern Trust Company $170,000
Previous Owner Puszczewicz Raymond W $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2024 04/19/24 Sold $525,000 +5.2% $297 / Sq Ft
02/23/2024 02/23/24 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 For Sale $499,000 -- $283 / 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 $7,831 $143,653 $10,743 $132,910
2023 $7,183 $132,423 $9,903 $122,520
2022 $7,183 $124,968 $9,346 $115,622
2021 $6,981 $123,890 $9,265 $114,625
2020 $6,826 $124,575 $9,316 $115,259
2019 $6,484 $122,288 $9,145 $113,143
2018 $5,215 $104,373 $11,020 $93,353
2017 $5,038 $102,629 $10,836 $91,793
2016 $4,353 $88,805 $9,376 $79,429
2015 $4,288 $83,621 $8,829 $74,792
2014 $4,050 $78,930 $13,546 $65,384
2012 $3,984 $79,615 $13,664 $65,951
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11983479

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-108-062