$486,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

1290 N Western Ave Unit 301 Lake Forest, IL 60045

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,636 Sq Ft
$608/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Pool House
  • Home Gym
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Den

About This Home

As of July 2025

One of the largest units in the building. Fresh and newly painted. Sunny and quiet end unit. 2 Bedrooms with a Den. Refrigerator 1 yr old, Washer/Dryer 2 years old. Abundance of closets. New doors 2025. Lovely view. Most popular floor plan in the complex. Faces North/East plenty of morning sun in the summer for an abundance of flowers but shade the remainder of the day to sit on the porch and enjoy. New workout room. New common area remodeling of most of the building. 2 parking spaces. Thermopane sliders to enhance inside temperatures. Plantation shutters in both bedrooms. Great location, close to Market Square. Easy living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Brunner-Dasse

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122964 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Franken

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475179133

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,805

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

HOA Fees

  • $608 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,636 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Pool House
  • Balcony

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • 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, snow removal
  • 32 Units
  • Chuck Blatt Association, Phone Number (312) 521-5944
  • Crystal Point Subdivision
  • Property managed by Advantage Management

Amenities

  • Lobby
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,805

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$608 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • 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,Non-Smoking Building
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Electric Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Health Facilities, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1636
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Den, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Other

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 459000
  • OtherStructures: Pool House
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 608
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Advantage Management
  • Management Contact Name: Chuck Blatt
  • Management Phone: 312-521-5944

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan 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 Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: Y

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4805.4
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 32

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Brunner Mary Kay
Bought by
Chase-Seith Alice and Levin Mitch
Seller's Agent
Mary Brunner-Dasse
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beth Franken
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$486,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-7.43%
Views
97

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-27.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2019
Closed on
Sep 10, 2019
Sold by
Hamilton Elizabeth A
Bought by
Brunner Mary Kay
Seller's Agent
Laura Henderson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Brunner-Dasse
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-9.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.15%
Original Mortgage
$218,250
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1995
Sold by
Hamilton Elizabeth A and Hamilton Eugene A
Bought by
Hamilton Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1993
Sold by
Hutchings John A and The Harold E Hutchings Trust
Bought by
Sentry Ltd Partnership
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $486,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $225,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Trustee Deed $143,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $218,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $486,000 +5.9% $297 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $459,000 -2.1% $281 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $469,000 -5.3% $287 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $495,000 -5.7% $303 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $525,000 +133.3% $321 / Sq Ft
09/18/2019 09/18/19 Sold $225,000 -10.0% $138 / Sq Ft
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2019 05/20/19 For Sale $249,900 -- $153 / 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 $4,623 $88,356 $9,659 $78,697
2023 $4,623 $81,449 $8,904 $72,545
2022 $4,279 $76,864 $8,403 $68,461
2021 $4,157 $76,202 $8,331 $67,871
2020 $4,066 $76,623 $8,377 $68,246
2019 $3,586 $75,216 $8,223 $66,993
2018 $3,743 $88,757 $9,909 $78,848
2017 $3,389 $87,273 $9,743 $77,530
2016 $3,654 $75,519 $8,431 $67,088
2015 $3,597 $71,110 $7,939 $63,171
2014 $3,267 $64,180 $11,015 $53,165
2012 $3,183 $64,737 $11,111 $53,626
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12346048

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-108-070