NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1301 N Western Ave Unit 104 Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $230,000 - $290,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$279/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 05, 2023

Last sale price $229,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,946/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of April 2023

Very Rare LARGE, REHABBED Downtown East Lake Forest one bedroom condo! Walking distance to East Train Station, Beach, award winning Restaurants, shops and schools! This stunning rehabbed one bedroom spacious open concept condo, features dark hardwood floors throughout! White kitchen with cooktop in the island, double oven, stainless steel newer appliances & Granite counters. Kitchen also features 2 pantry cabinets for tons of storage! New furnace A/c system in 2021 and new water heater! White Carrera Marble bathroom with Kohler fixtures and tons of lighting as well as a wall of mirrors and ample closet space! 1040 Sq. ft.! Balcony for grilling on! Prime parking spot right outside of close entrance! This condo is on the first floor with no stairs to the unit from the parking space! Very Rare and lowest cost of living in Lake Forest! Walk to Beach, Library, Train, shops and restaurants! This won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Schmid

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122264 Listed on: 02/20/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Yau

LITS Realty LLC License #475194152

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,685

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • 1,002

HOA Fees

  • $279 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • No Interior Steps
  • Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, snow removal
  • 122 Units
  • Judy Howells Association, Phone Number (877) 999-6491
  • Property managed by First Service REsidential

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,685

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$279 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: Entry Slope less than 1 foot, Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 1040
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1040
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Very Large One Bedroom!
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 229900
  • Lot Features: Outdoor Lighting, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Association Fee: 279
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Laundry, Covered Porch
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service REsidential
  • Management Contact Name: Judy Howells
  • Management Phone: 877-999-6491
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2684.52
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 122

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2023
Closed on
Apr 5, 2023
Sold by
Karen G Schmid Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Liu Zhengyang
Seller's Agent
Karen Schmid
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Yau
LITS Realty LLC
List Price
$234,900
Sold Price
$229,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-2.51%
Views
139
Current Estimated Value
$260,704

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,704
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Schmid Karen G
Bought by
Schmid Karen G and Karen G Schmid Declaration Of

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2015
Sold by
Schmid Gloria D and Schmid Karen
Bought by
Schmid Karen

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2014
Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Clavey Louvern and Clavey Joanne
Bought by
Schmid Gloria D and Schmid Karen
Seller's Agent
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Karen Schmid
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$99,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2010
Sold by
Pel Investment Llc
Bought by
Clavey Louvern

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2009
Sold by
Peterson Suzana and Thomas Suzana
Bought by
Pel Investment Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2000
Sold by
Ferguson Jim G and Ferguson Sally J
Bought by
Thomas Suzana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,600
Interest Rate
7.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1993
Sold by
Patterson Elizabeth P
Bought by
Ferguson Jim G and Ferguson Sally J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
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
Liu Zhengyang $229,000 None Listed On Document
Schmid Karen G -- None Available
Schmid Karen -- Attorney
Schmid Gloria D $99,900 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Clavey Louvern $122,000 Lake County Title & Abstract
Pel Investment Llc $144,000 None Available
Thomas Suzana $104,000 Lawyers Title Pick Up
Ferguson Jim G $53,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thomas Suzana $95,000
Previous Owner Thomas Suzana $93,000
Previous Owner Thomas Suzana $93,600
Previous Owner Ferguson Jim G $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/05/2023 04/05/23 Sold $229,000 -0.4% $220 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2023 03/04/23 Price Changed $229,900 -2.1% $221 / Sq Ft
02/20/2023 02/20/23 For Sale $234,900 +135.1% $226 / Sq Ft
10/27/2014 10/27/14 Sold $99,900 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2014 09/19/14 For Sale $99,900 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
09/11/2014 09/11/14 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2014 09/11/14 Price Changed $99,900 -13.1% $96 / Sq Ft
08/03/2014 08/03/14 Price Changed $114,900 -8.0% $110 / Sq Ft
07/16/2014 07/16/14 For Sale $124,900 -- $120 / 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 $3,340 $57,570 $6,723 $50,847
2023 $3,340 $53,069 $6,197 $46,872
2022 $2,761 $45,727 $5,340 $40,387
2021 $2,685 $45,333 $5,294 $40,039
2020 $2,624 $45,583 $5,323 $40,260
2019 $2,667 $47,857 $5,225 $42,632
2018 $2,082 $39,934 $6,010 $33,924
2017 $2,047 $39,267 $5,910 $33,357
2016 $1,871 $35,595 $5,357 $30,238
2015 $1,851 $33,517 $5,044 $28,473
2014 $1,944 $40,971 $8,294 $32,677
2012 $1,921 $41,326 $8,366 $32,960
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11722034

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-102-021