NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 Big Oaks Ct Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $842,000 - $1,258,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,451 Sq Ft
$408/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 09, 2019

Last sale price $400,100 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,193/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Pond
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of October 2019

Wonderful price on this captivating storybook farmhouse built in the 1940's is awaiting your revival. Superb wooded 1.38 acre lot with pond, stream and out-building. Completely fenced, this can be your personal suburban hideaway in wonderful Lake Forest! Rustic home features separate dining room, kitchen that opens top spacious family room, original wood-burning fireplace, and more. Finished basement also has cozy wood-burning fireplace. Detached two car garage complete with cupola and breezeway, office or possible fourth bedroom on first floor, many expansion possibilities, beautiful setting, charming home with low taxes. Hurry, don't miss this one, come visit today! Dimensions estimated, buyer to verify. Seller will not provide survey. Sold as-is, where-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Piche

Redfin Corporation License #471011690 Listed on: 06/14/2019

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Lubeck

Baird & Warner License #475146587

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,662

Year Built

  • 1946

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Breakfast Bar

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,662

Year Built

1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Special Service Area: T
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1946
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1946

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X10, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 23X17, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 10X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17X10, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2451
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X20, On Level: Lower

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 1.37

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 300 X 200
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Pond, Stream, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16181000130000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10477.55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Wandycz Pawel and Wandycz Dorota
Bought by
Oakland Living Trust and Wandycz
Current Estimated Value
$1,000,518

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2020
Sold by
Wandycz Pawel and Wandycz Dorota
Bought by
Wandycz Pawel and Wandycz Dorota

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2019
Closed on
Sep 21, 2019
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Wandycz Pawel and Wandycz Barbara
Seller's Agent
David Piche
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Lubeck
Baird & Warner
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$400,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,800
-6.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.66%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2018
Sold by
Cirame Jody and Cirame Stephen
Bought by
U S Bank Na and Rmac Trust Series 2016 Ctt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2001
Sold by
Drake David T and Drake Melissa J
Bought by
Cirame Stephen and Cirame Jody

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$506,250
Interest Rate
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1999
Sold by
Drake David T and Drake Melissa J
Bought by
Drake David T and Drake Melissa J
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
Oakland Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Wandycz Pawel -- None Available
Wandycz Pawel $400,500 Ct
U S Bank Na -- None Available
Cirame Stephen $675,000 --
Drake David T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wandycz Pawel $380,000
Previous Owner Cirame Stephen $510,000
Previous Owner Cirame Stephen $506,250
Previous Owner Drake David T $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/09/2019 10/09/19 Sold $400,100 +0.1% $163 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Price Changed $399,900 -2.5% $163 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Price Changed $410,000 -2.4% $167 / Sq Ft
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Price Changed $419,900 -2.3% $171 / Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 For Sale $429,900 -- $175 / 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 $10,662 $185,990 $149,404 $36,586
2023 $10,662 $178,493 $143,382 $35,111
2022 $7,922 $138,015 $136,980 $1,035
2021 $7,481 $133,065 $132,067 $998
2020 $7,287 $133,345 $132,345 $1,000
2019 $11,300 $204,025 $168,538 $35,487
2018 $10,583 $208,853 $178,637 $30,216
2017 $10,478 $208,187 $178,067 $30,120
2016 $10,151 $200,315 $171,334 $28,981
2015 $10,005 $188,213 $160,983 $27,230
2014 $8,522 $163,120 $162,133 $987
2012 $8,237 $161,681 $160,703 $978
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10418530

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-100-013