$303,500
SOLD NOV 15, 2024

1301 N Western Ave Unit 231B Lake Forest, IL 60045

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,166 Sq Ft
$446/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$260 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Central Air
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to this incomparable, completely rehabbed 2br/2Ba unit at 1301 N Western ave in downtown Lake Forest. This well cared for, east facing unit has had galvanized plumbing upgraded to copper, popcorn ceiling removed, porcelain tile flooring along with high quality carpeting installed, remodel of both bathrooms with new LED lighting and bluetooth mirrors including primary bath vanity. New interior windows/door offer increased energy efficiency on cold winter days and sound dampening. All kitchen appliances, including water heater, have been installed in 2024 in addition to quartz countertops. Two parking spots accompany this unit ( 1 assigned ). No upgrades left to be done in this unit.....simply move right in. Walk to town, grocery stores, train station, restaurants and so much more that beautiful Lake Forest has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Ratty

Baird & Warner License #475178230 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475094236

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2023

HOA Fees

  • $446 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,166 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

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

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 122 Units
  • Judy Howells Association, Phone Number (877) 999-6491
  • Property managed by First Service Residenital

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,488

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$446 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: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1166
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 310000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 446
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service Residenital
  • Management Contact Name: Judy Howells
  • Management Phone: 877-999-6491
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2488
  • Tax Year: 2022

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 122

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Nov 8, 2024
Sold by
Muller Aleksandra
Bought by
Minnis Laura
Seller's Agent
Tim Ratty
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$303,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.1%
Total Days on Market
2
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$309,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%
Original Mortgage
$147,500
Outstanding Balance
$146,874
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,975

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2023
Closed on
May 12, 2023
Sold by
Sundstrorn Matthew J
Bought by
Muller Aleksandra
Seller's Agent
Gary Grossman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Schmid
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.44%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2022
Sold by
Donna G Sundstrom Trust
Bought by
Sundstrom Matthew J and Sundstrom Patrick R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2015
Sold by
Sundstrom Donna G
Bought by
Donna G Sundstrom Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1995
Sold by
Nbd Bank
Bought by
Sundstrom Donna G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $303,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $303,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $210,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Trustee Deed $105,000 Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $147,500 New Conventional
Closed $147,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $64,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $64,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $74,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $84,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $303,500 -2.1% $260 / Sq Ft
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $310,000 +47.6% $266 / Sq Ft
05/16/2023 05/16/23 Sold $210,000 +2.4% $180 / Sq Ft
04/13/2023 04/13/23 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2023 04/10/23 For Sale $205,000 -- $176 / 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 $3,310 $65,728 $9,686 $56,042
2023 $2,488 $60,590 $8,929 $51,661
2022 $2,488 $52,207 $7,694 $44,513
2021 $2,414 $51,757 $7,628 $44,129
2020 $2,363 $52,043 $7,670 $44,373
2019 $2,440 $54,639 $7,529 $47,110
2018 $1,862 $46,116 $8,661 $37,455
2017 $1,791 $45,345 $8,516 $36,829
2016 $1,583 $41,106 $7,720 $33,386
2015 $1,530 $38,706 $7,269 $31,437
2014 -- $45,933 $9,298 $36,635
2012 $1,987 $46,332 $9,379 $36,953
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12187951

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-102-084