NOT LISTED FOR SALE

140 W Honeysuckle Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,342,000 - $1,610,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,678 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2022

Last sale price $1,400,000 $381 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,558/month

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of April 2022

Absolutely exceptional home in the heart of Onwentsia Gardens! Enjoy your own private oasis surrounded by breathtaking grounds, a newer pool, built-in stone fire-pit, outdoor kitchen and bar. Too many improvements to list! 4 bedrooms with an optional 5th bedroom or office on the first floor, large closets, a 1st floor laundry room, 3 new full bathrooms, gleaming hardwood floors throughout the entire home, a welcoming family room w/ a vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace and wet bar, a gourmet kitchen w/ an island and high-end SS appliances, a large eat-in breakfast area w/ windows overlooking the pool and patio. The expansive Primary Suite has a sitting area, hardwood floors, a huge walk-in closet, and a gorgeous spa-like bathroom with marble tile floors, separate vanities, a wonderful shower and a large soaking tub. The beautifully finished basement includes a large recreation room, billiards area and exercise room. The 3-car garage has an epoxy flooring finish, a Gladiator organization system with cabinets and shelving, and 3 new custom garage doors. The private, fenced backyard includes a fabulous newer pool with automatic cover, stone firepit with gas line from the house, an outdoor kitchen and bar area and stone terrace that is like having a resort in your own backyard! This meticulous home has been beautifully updated and maintained throughout, and provides a unique buying opportunity in one of Lake Forest's most desirable neighborhoods near parks, schools and town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 01/22/2022

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Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x190x124x186
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $63 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,678 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stubbed Gas Line For Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage
  • Basement Window Egress

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include exercise facilities
  • Onwentsia Gardens Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,941

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$63 per month

Parking

3

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
  • Subdivision Name: Onwentsia Gardens
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Stubbed in Gas Line
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet
  • LivingArea: 3678
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Office, Foyer, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, In Ground Pool, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1420000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 750
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Exercise Facilities

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 105X190X124X186
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17940.98
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2008
Sold by
Wayne Hummer Trust Co Na
Bought by
Zaffaro Anthony and Zaffaro Donna
Current Estimated Value
$1,469,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$258,414
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,210,896

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2008
Sold by
Nelson John K and Nelson Margaret M
Bought by
Wayne Hummer Trust Co Na and State Bank Of The Lakes

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$258,414
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,210,896

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2001
Sold by
Nelson John K and Nelson Margaret M
Bought by
Nelson Margaret M and Margaret M Nelson Revocable Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1996
Sold by
Hanley Michael C and Hanley Kathleen W
Bought by
Nelson John K and Nelson Margaret M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
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
Zaffaro Anthony $1,075,000 First American Title
Wayne Hummer Trust Co Na -- None Available
Nelson Margaret M -- --
Nelson John K $685,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zaffaro Anthony $392,000
Previous Owner Nelson John K $435,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 For Sale $1,420,000 +1.4% $386 / Sq Ft
04/28/2022 04/28/22 Sold $1,400,000 -- $381 / 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 $20,098 $361,145 $109,351 $251,794
2023 $19,484 $320,915 $97,169 $223,746
2022 $19,484 $330,207 $104,697 $225,510
2021 $18,417 $318,364 $100,942 $217,422
2020 $17,941 $319,034 $101,154 $217,880
2019 $17,340 $318,492 $100,982 $217,510
2018 $16,065 $328,083 $107,032 $221,051
2017 $15,868 $327,037 $106,691 $220,346
2016 $15,266 $314,671 $102,657 $212,014
2015 $15,027 $295,660 $96,455 $199,205
2014 $14,767 $278,221 $97,145 $181,076
2012 $15,519 $299,545 $96,288 $203,257
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11389368

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-05-202-121