NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 E Stone Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $948,000 - $1,194,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,756 Sq Ft
$386/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2024

Last sale price $1,025,000 $372 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,381/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to your forever home at 131 East Stone Avenue in Lake Forest! This move-in ready gem offers 4 bedrooms, 2.1 bathrooms, and a generous 2756 square feet of impeccable living space on a gorgeous mature landscaped 74 x 169 lot. Lovingly maintained and updated by the current residents of almost 50 years, this home is nestled in the coveted H.O Stone neighborhood with nearby Cherokee Elementary school. A new roof in 2023, Anderson Renewal windows, and dual zone HVAC are just a few of the recent upgrades. Step inside to find a living room with a cozy fireplace, a kitchen boasting white cabinetry, granite countertops, and a Sub Zero refrigerator, and a large family room with a second fireplace and beautiful backyard views. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with double vanity and granite countertops. There are three more large bedrooms with oversized closets , a walk-in hall closet and a family bathroom with double vanity with granite countertops and tub/shower. Outside, mature landscaping and a bluestone front porch create a warm welcome in the front and a patio out back is a perfect place to entertain, BBQ and enjoy the amazing gardens. With a light, bright basement recreation room and ample storage, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity you won't want to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Mrowiec

Compass License #471004617 Listed on: 07/02/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100

Last Buyer's Agent

Alissa McNicholas

Compass License #475134192

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74 x 169
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,756 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,629

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 2756
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 74 X 169
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9629
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2024
Closed on
Aug 12, 2024
Sold by
Harper John C and Harper Pamela C
Bought by
Aleshire Michael and Aleshire Morgan
Seller's Agent
Andrew Mrowiec
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
7.89%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,064,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.82%
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Outstanding Balance
$810,560
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$253,653
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
Aleshire Michael $1,025,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Aleshire Michael $820,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Sold $1,025,000 +7.9% $372 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 For Sale $950,000 -- $345 / 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 $10,261 $199,139 $74,966 $124,173
2023 $9,629 $179,855 $71,944 $107,911
2022 $9,629 $171,238 $67,770 $103,468
2021 $9,085 $165,096 $65,339 $99,757
2020 $8,851 $165,444 $65,477 $99,967
2019 $8,560 $165,163 $65,366 $99,797
2018 $5,799 $187,672 $69,284 $118,388
2017 $9,138 $187,073 $69,063 $118,010
2016 $8,842 $179,999 $66,451 $113,548
2015 $8,682 $169,124 $62,436 $106,688
2014 $8,453 $166,885 $62,882 $104,003
2012 $8,434 $165,413 $62,327 $103,086
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12100802

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-108-009