NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1526 S West Fork Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $790,000 - $843,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,846 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2024

Last sale price $775,000 $272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,689/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2024

Charming West Lake Forest home boasting a seamless open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, and meticulous upkeep. This inviting residence features a spacious living room with abundant natural light, a cozy family room with a gas fireplace, and a well-appointed kitchen with a peninsula. Upstairs, discover a luxurious primary suite, three additional bedrooms, and updated bathrooms. The finished basement offers bonus space including recreational areas and storage, while the west-facing backyard showcases a brick paver patio and lush landscaping. Please call for the extensive list of updates.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andra O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 02/12/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Flores

Dream Town Real Estate License #471016468

Dream Town Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,682

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 45 x 289 x 127 x 286
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,846 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Percy Wilsons Fairway Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,682

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Percy Wilsons Fairway
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2846
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 775000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Other

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
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.83
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 45 X 289 X 127 X 286
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11681.84
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2024
Closed on
Feb 22, 2024
Sold by
Ramaraj Mahesh K and Pardeshi Irsha A
Bought by
Dorsen Matt and Gustafson Jackie
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Flores
Dream Town Real Estate
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Total Days on Market
15
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$814,474

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,474
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2023
Closed on
Apr 25, 2023
Sold by
Farver Terry G and Farver Donna L
Bought by
Ramaraj Mahesh K and Pardeshi Irsha A
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Paul
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.35%
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Dorsen Matt $775,000 None Listed On Document
Ramaraj Mahesh K $765,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dorsen Matthew $375,000
Previous Owner Ramaraj Mahesh K $612,000
Previous Owner Farver Terry G $90,000
Previous Owner Farver Terry G $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2024 04/17/24 Sold $775,000 0.0% $272 / Sq Ft
02/28/2024 02/28/24 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2024 02/12/24 For Sale $775,000 +1.3% $272 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $765,000 0.0% $269 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2023 03/06/23 For Sale $765,000 -- $269 / 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 $13,404 $240,652 $87,834 $152,818
2023 $11,682 $227,073 $82,878 $144,195
2022 $11,682 $203,776 $74,375 $129,401
2021 $11,331 $201,579 $73,573 $128,006
2020 $11,055 $202,267 $73,824 $128,443
2019 $10,669 $201,522 $73,552 $127,970
2018 $10,498 $211,947 $79,956 $131,991
2017 $10,284 $207,000 $78,090 $128,910
2016 $10,677 $212,672 $74,777 $137,895
2015 $10,454 $198,889 $69,931 $128,958
2014 $10,835 $206,232 $75,105 $131,127
2012 $11,233 $220,628 $75,256 $145,372
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11976853

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-401-018