NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1490 S West Fork Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $858,000 - $990,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$306/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2016

Last sale price $537,500 $179 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,351/month

199 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of October 2016

Perfect family home with large living areas, updated kitchen, bathrooms and sun room addition with skylights, built-ins, newer mechanicals, windows and paver patio on .99 acre of acre in Lake Forest. Long list of improvements made to the home. Delightful sun/garden room addition with cathedral ceiling, skylights, built-ins, updated granite, cherry cabinets in kitchen with farmers sink, updated baths. Family room with wood burning brick fireplace and French doors to patio. Hardwood in most rooms. Extensively upgraded throughout. 2014 Furnace. New windows, 2015 hot water heater. Large bedrooms Cheerful garden/sun room offers view of the wooded and professionally landscaped property. Lots of closet space. Basement is partially finished. A pleasure to see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzie Hempstead

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123277 Listed on: 03/03/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Luminita Ispas

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc. License #475113981

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,362

Year Built

  • 1971

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,362

Year Built

1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1971
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1971

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Air Cleaner
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 14X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 9X6, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3000
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.99

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 125X304X150X331
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15124010160000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10,835

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2022
Sold by
Stela Vartic
Bought by
Willis Management Limited
Total Days on Market
199
Current Estimated Value
$918,194

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2016
Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Severns Shirley Kay and The Shirley Kay Severns Trust
Bought by
Vartic Stela
Seller's Agent
Suzie Hempstead
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Luminita Ispas
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$537,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-6.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$535,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1996
Sold by
Severns Harold R and Severns Kay S
Bought by
Severns Harold Raymond and Harold Raymond Severns Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Willis Management Limited -- Reed Smith Llp
Vartic Stela $537,500 Fort Dearborn Title
Severns Harold Raymond -- --
Severns Shirley Kay -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vartic Stela $535,000
Previous Owner Severns Shirley Kay $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Sold $537,500 -6.5% $179 / Sq Ft
09/18/2016 09/18/16 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2016 03/03/16 For Sale $575,000 -- $192 / 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 $14,362 $248,161 $92,862 $155,299
2023 $12,370 $234,158 $87,622 $146,536
2022 $12,370 $210,134 $78,632 $131,502
2021 $12,002 $207,868 $77,784 $130,084
2020 $11,708 $208,577 $78,049 $130,528
2019 $11,297 $207,808 $77,761 $130,047
2018 $12,033 $236,264 $84,531 $151,733
2017 $11,881 $230,749 $82,558 $148,191
2016 $11,065 $220,005 $79,057 $140,948
2015 $10,835 $205,746 $73,933 $131,813
2014 $12,359 $229,517 $79,404 $150,113
2012 $12,184 $229,977 $79,563 $150,414
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09154589

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-401-016