NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1295 W Whitmore Ct Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,152,472 - $3,700,000

6 Beds
9 Baths
7,352 Sq Ft
$434/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2019

Last sale price $2,170,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,123/month

612 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • In Ground Pool
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • Pond

About This Home

As of July 2019

Custom built for current owner, this home has it all! Stately brick exterior w/slate roof on 1.38 acre incredible home site bordering the Middlefork Savanna. You will feel as if you are walking through the Botanic Gardens as you enjoy the pond w/bridges, gardens & waterfall. Winner of the coveted Gold Key Award for Architecture. Custom millwork, details & built-ins throughout. Handsome library w/fireplace & bay window. Sunroom surrounded by windows looks over the spectacular property. The master bedroom is a welcome retreat w/coffee bar, luxurious bath w/steam shower & deck overlooking the pool. 3rd floor bonus room & Lower Level w/exercise room, full bar area, kitchenette, rec room, game room & bedroom suite. Outside an oasis awaits w/pool & hot tub, expansive blue stone patio & cabana featuring kitchen & bath w/MacKenzie Childs finishes. Desirable 4 car heated garage. Enjoy the views & amenities of Middlefork Farm in close proximity, including Summer Farmer's Market & walking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean Anderson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475124065 Listed on: 10/16/2017

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Donna Mancuso

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475138758

Last Buyer's Agent

Todd Trawinski

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475130582

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,143

Year Built

  • 1993

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $83 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Water Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Double Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $7,430 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,143

Year Built

1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 7.2
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1993
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1993

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 16
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Cleaner, Air Exchanger, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Double Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 33X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Exercise Room, Foyer, Game Room, Library, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 26X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 22X20, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Library, Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 38X15, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 33X17, On Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 25X16, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7352
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 26X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Slate
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Hot Tub, Pool In-Ground, Outdoor Grill
  • Acreage: 1.38

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Driveway: Circular
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Assessment Includes: Common Insurance
  • Assessment Association Fees: 1000

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: 429X188X304X132X221
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Pond, Water View, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12303020040000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 46067.21

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2017
Closed on
Jul 26, 2019
Sold by
Mitter Mary C and Mary C Mitter Trust
Bought by
Nicholas Jill L and Jill L Nicholas Trust
Seller's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Todd Trawinski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$2,849,000
Sold Price
$2,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$679,000
-23.83%
Current Estimated Value
$3,098,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$928,740
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,736,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2011
Sold by
Mitter Mary Kay and Mitter Mary C
Bought by
Mitter Mary C and Mary C Mitter Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2004
Sold by
Mitter Mary Kay
Bought by
Mitter Mark T and Mitter Mary Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1996
Sold by
Mitter Mark T and Mitter Mary Kay
Bought by
Mitter Mary Kay
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
Nicholas Jill L $2,170,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Mitter Mary C -- None Available
Mitter Mark T -- Stewart Title Company
Mitter Mary Kay -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nkholion Jill I $1,709,006
Closed Nicholson Jill L $1,709,300
Closed Nicholas Jill L $1,736,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $954,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $959,500
Previous Owner Mitter Mary Kay $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $999,950
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark T $100,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mark $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mitter Mary Kay $857,563
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Sold $2,170,000 -13.1% $295 / Sq Ft
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Price Changed $2,498,000 -10.6% $340 / Sq Ft
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Price Changed $2,795,000 -1.9% $380 / Sq Ft
10/16/2017 10/16/17 For Sale $2,849,000 -- $388 / 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 $43,143 $743,355 $138,732 $604,623
2023 $43,982 $685,246 $127,887 $557,359
2022 $43,982 $739,109 $129,832 $609,277
2021 $42,757 $732,734 $128,712 $604,022
2020 $39,971 $736,786 $129,424 $607,362
2019 $40,007 $723,261 $127,048 $596,213
2018 $46,843 $903,945 $156,562 $747,383
2017 $46,067 $888,835 $153,945 $734,890
2016 $44,196 $846,027 $146,531 $699,496
2015 $43,673 $796,635 $137,976 $658,659
2014 $42,789 $776,967 $123,874 $653,093
2012 $41,927 $783,707 $124,949 $658,758
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09778578

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-30-302-019