NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1296 N Green Bay Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,526,000 - $3,231,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,200 Sq Ft
$537/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2024

Last sale price $2,675,000 $514 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,731/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • English Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2024

Howard Van Doren Shaw's "Broad Lea" renovations in 2018,19 & 20 and then decorated to perfection! Entirely new gourmet kitchen and family room, new designer baths with Waterworks, glass conservatory, new screen porches spectacular private setting on nearly an acre of mature trees, bluestone patios. New home office with Marvin windows, heated floor & custom cabinetry. 2nd floor includes primary bedroom with 2 bathrooms and 2 walk in closets, 2 additional bedrooms and bathrooms, 2nd floor laundry and office with sleeping porch. 3rd floor completely re- developed into workout room, guest suite, sitting room, 2nd office and kitchenette. New roof 2020. The master suite has been transformed, light and bright, his and hers baths and closets. A beautiful sleeping porch await the summer nights and sounds of the prairie. Step out your door it's a short hop to Ragdale Meadow to enjoy all that Open Lands has to offer. Room for a pool. This house is a 10!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100 Listed on: 04/18/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Andrew Mrowiec

Compass License #471004617

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 0.88 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 112x25x137x127x20x293x129
  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • English

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,280

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: English
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Rebuilt Year: 2020
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet
  • LivingArea: 5200
  • Other Equipment: Security System
  • Room Type: Study, Breakfast Room, Sun Room, Screened Porch, Recreation Room, Storage, Media Room, Exercise Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch Screened, Dog Run
  • List Price: 2749000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

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 Description: 12292040030000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.88
  • Lot Dimensions: 112X25X137X127X20X293X129
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 36280.1
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
May 7, 2024
Sold by
Somers Benjamin P and Somers Sarah E
Bought by
Trust No 9002345773 and Chicago Title Land Trust
Seller's Agent
Marina Carney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,749,000
Sold Price
$2,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-2.69%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$2,792,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$117,858
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,315,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,303,512
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,489,346

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2017
Sold by
Belcher Jesse C and Belcher Katie D
Bought by
Somers Benjamin P and Somers Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,956,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2010
Sold by
Jakubowski Thomas P and Goodman Barry A
Bought by
Belcher Jesse C and Belcher Katherine D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,557,500
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2005
Sold by
Basler Audrey H and Hanley William B
Bought by
Jakubowski Thomas P and Goodman Barry

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
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1998
Sold by
Hanley William B and Hanley Audrey N
Bought by
Hanley William B and Hanley Audrey N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1998
Sold by
First Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Hanley William B and Hanley Audrey N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
8.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1994
Sold by
Schuster Harald W and Schuster Anna M
Bought by
First Bank & Trust Company Of Illinois

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$866,100
Interest Rate
7.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1994
Sold by
Northern Trust Bank Lake Forest
Bought by
Schuster Harald W and Schuster Anna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$866,100
Interest Rate
7.17%
Source: Public Records

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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
Trust No 9002345773 $2,675,000 Chicago Title
Somers Benjamin P $2,450,000 Chicago Title
Belcher Jesse C $2,225,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Jakubowski Thomas P $2,220,000 First American Title
Hanley William B -- --
Hanley William B $1,242,000 --
First Bank & Trust Company Of Illinois -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Schuster Harald W $578,666 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trust Number 9002345773 $1,315,000
Previous Owner Somers Benjamin P $1,800,000
Previous Owner Somers Benjamin P $1,956,000
Previous Owner Belcher Jesse C $1,557,500
Previous Owner Belcher Jesse C $1,557,500
Previous Owner Goodman Barry A $1,000,000
Previous Owner Goodman Barry A $450,000
Previous Owner Jakubowski Thomas P $1,000,000
Previous Owner Hanley William B $229,000
Previous Owner Hanley William B $250,000
Previous Owner First Bank & Trust Company Of Illinois $866,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Sold $2,675,000 -2.7% $514 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 For Sale $2,749,000 -- $529 / 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 $36,630 $688,606 $229,290 $459,316
2023 $34,940 $604,550 $201,301 $403,249
2022 $34,940 $599,039 $199,466 $399,573
2021 $34,038 $579,117 $197,746 $381,371
2020 $33,210 $582,320 $198,840 $383,480
2019 $31,553 $571,631 $195,190 $376,441
2018 $24,447 $474,338 $237,515 $236,823
2017 $24,035 $466,409 $233,545 $232,864
2016 $23,052 $443,946 $222,297 $221,649
2015 $22,759 $418,028 $209,319 $208,709
2014 $25,113 $447,854 $187,926 $259,928
2012 $24,614 $462,428 $189,556 $272,872
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12033299

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-29-200-013