NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1448 S West Fork Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $870,442 - $1,005,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2020

Last sale price $525,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,312/month

130 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2020

....HOME SALE CONTINGENCY CONTINUE TO SHOW..... This is your unbeatable opportunity to get into this highly upgraded, 3,300 SF, 5-bedroom home on over an acre in the Lake Forest School District for under $599K! Tons of updates were made when this home was renovated & expanded by The Goebler Company. The entire kitchen was remodeled to include white custom cabinetry, a marble top island, black granite perimeter counters, farm sink, Viking stovetop, stainless steel double ovens, 48" refrigerator, wine refrigerator, & adjacent planning desk. An open floor plan creates great flow between the kitchen, breakfast room, family room & dining room. New hardwood floors & millwork throughout most of the first floor. Newer handsome master bath upstairs. Plus new roof, newer stone patio, landscaping, sprinkler system & exterior lighting & more. Tremendous value in one of Lake Forest's best neighborhoods, close to Everett School, Metra, & shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193 Listed on: 09/06/2019

Compass

Co-Listed By

Alissa McNicholas

Compass License #475134192

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Carberry

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475160486

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1970 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 341 x 132 x 402
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Percy Wilsons Fairway Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,234

Year Built

Built in 1970 | Remodeled in 2013

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
  • Subdivision Name: Percy Wilsons Fairway
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Age: 41-50 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2013
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2013

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3300
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bathroom: Full

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 549999
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: N/A
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Pantry-Closet

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Everett 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: 1.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 125 X 341 X 132 X 402
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12233.62
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2019
Closed on
Mar 30, 2020
Sold by
Sinclair Stephen and Sinclair Alyssa
Bought by
Cohen Marc
Seller's Agent
Lori Baker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Carberry
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-11.76%
Total Days on Market
130
Current Estimated Value
$925,111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$400,111
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.56%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2005
Sold by
Declara Schumacher Brad Harley and Declara Brad Harley Schumacher
Bought by
Sinclair Stephen J and Sinclair Alyssa G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2001
Sold by
Schumacher Brad Harley and Schumacher Carol Paige
Bought by
Declara Schumacher Brad Harley and Declara Brad Harley Schumacher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1999
Sold by
Krapf David A and Krapf Diane M
Bought by
Schumacher Brad and Schumacher Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,500
Interest Rate
7.87%
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
Cohen Marc $525,000 Janus Title Agency Llc
Sinclair Stephen J $682,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Declara Schumacher Brad Harley -- --
Schumacher Brad $548,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cohen Marc $225,000
Previous Owner Sinclair Stephen J $125,000
Previous Owner Sinclair Stephen J $180,000
Previous Owner Sinclair Stephen J $175,000
Previous Owner Sinclair Stephen J $500,000
Previous Owner Schumacher Brad Harley $308,500
Previous Owner Schumacher Brad Harley $435,000
Previous Owner Schumacher Brad H $86,000
Previous Owner Brad Harley Schumacher Declaration Of Tr $436,000
Previous Owner Schumacher Brad $530,000
Previous Owner Schumacher Brad $438,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Sold $525,000 -4.5% $159 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2019 10/19/19 Price Changed $549,999 -7.6% $167 / Sq Ft
09/06/2019 09/06/19 For Sale $595,000 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Rented $4,400 0.0% --
04/22/2016 04/22/16 For Rent $4,400 -- --
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 $13,426 $226,386 $81,735 $144,651
2023 $13,530 $213,612 $77,123 $136,489
2022 $13,530 $223,268 $80,345 $142,923
2021 $13,131 $220,861 $79,479 $141,382
2020 $12,808 $221,614 $79,750 $141,864
2019 $12,355 $220,797 $79,456 $141,341
2018 $11,998 $229,511 $86,374 $143,137
2017 $11,850 $224,154 $84,358 $139,796
2016 $11,364 $234,295 $80,779 $153,516
2015 $12,191 $219,111 $75,544 $143,567
2014 $12,147 $224,896 $81,135 $143,761
2012 $11,690 $225,347 $81,298 $144,049
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10509629

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-401-014