Marjorie Richter
Baird & Warner
(224) 332-3493
46 Total Sales
2 in Lake Forest
$600K - $910K Price Range
1539 Greenleaf Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest AreaEstimated Value: $722,000 - $835,658
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,315
Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Beach Access
- Mature Trees
- Wood Flooring
- Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
- Ranch Style House
- Home Office
About This Home
As of September 2025A beautiful ranch styled cottage in a great location with a white picket fence on a cul de sac. This home has hardwood floors throughout the entire first floor consisting of 2 bedrooms and 1& 1/2 baths. Formal living room upon entering the home. Newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances is open to a large dining room and family room. There is a small office/work station. The lower level has a Full Bath (radiant heated floor) and Laundry room and a nice sized bedroom. Location is convenient to schools, train, town and beach.
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475197494
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,408
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 9,017 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x150
- Cul-De-Sac
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 1.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Cottage
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,315 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Family or Dining Combination
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Beach Access
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Sheridan Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- Ranch
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Kathleen I Kearney Declaration Of Trust and Kearney Kathleen I
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christopher Yore
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Maggio
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$700,800
Premium/Discount to List
$21,800
3.21%
Views
77
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,155
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.90%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 19, 2020
Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Willis Sally K and The Sally K Willis Revocable T
Bought by
Kearney Kathleen I and Kathleen I Kearney Of Trust
Seller's Agent
Catherine Kendall
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Exclusive Agency
NON MEMBER
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.46%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 2018
Sold by
Willis Sally K
Bought by
Willis Sally K and Sally K Willis Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 17, 2013
Closed on
Jul 12, 2013
Sold by
Griffith Janet Y and The Janet Y Griffith Living Tr
Bought by
Willis Sally K
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Diesi
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Kendall
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$474,500
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,500
-9.38%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.56%
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 23, 2011
Sold by
Griffith Janet Y
Bought by
Janet Y Griffith Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 2010
Sold by
Janet Y Griffith Living Trust
Bought by
Griffith Janet Y
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 15, 2005
Sold by
Griffith Janet Y
Bought by
Griffith Janet Y and Janet Y Griffith Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Snead Willie and Snead Sofia
Bought by
Griffith Janet Y
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,800
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 2, 2002
Sold by
Hillinger Traci A and Groff Traci Hillinger
Bought by
Snead Willie and Snead Sofia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 1999
Sold by
Carlson Doris C and Carlson Kisker B
Bought by
Hillinger Traci A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,450
Interest Rate
7.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 1998
Sold by
Pesek Christopher J and King Sheilah R
Bought by
Carlson Doris C and Carlson Kisker B
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 1997
Sold by
Langston Joann C and Hawkes William J
Bought by
Pesek Christopher J and King Sheilah R
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lake Forest, IL
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Marjorie Richter
-
Patty Cerny
Patty Cerny
Compass
(773) 906-7040
130 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$1,850,000 Price
-
Gayle Stellas
Gayle Stellas
Baird & Warner
(630) 626-8270
73 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$1,114,780 Price
-
Bridget Fritz
Bridget Fritz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 300-7325
70 Total Sales
5 in Lake Forest
$752K - $1.4M Price Range
-
Dan Timm
Dan Timm
Baird & Warner
(224) 412-4167
142 Total Sales
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$405K - $1.6M Price Range
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
394 Total Sales
2 in Lake Forest
$540K - $630K Price Range
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $706,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| Kearney Kathleen I | $399,000 | Burnet Title Post Closing | |
| Willis Sally K | -- | None Available | |
| Willis Sally K | $430,000 | First American Title | |
| Janet Y Griffith Living Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Griffith Janet Y | -- | None Available | |
| Griffith Janet Y | -- | -- | |
| Griffith Janet Y | $322,000 | St | |
| Snead Willie | $310,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Hillinger Traci A | $269,000 | -- | |
| Carlson Doris C | $238,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Pesek Christopher J | $200,500 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $63,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | Willis Sally K | $387,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Griffith Janet Y | $248,930 | |
| Previous Owner | Griffith Janet Y | $185,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Griffith Janet Y | $104,537 | |
| Previous Owner | Griffith Janet | $75,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Griffith Janet Y | $289,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Snead Willie | $279,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hillinger Traci | $42,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hillinger Traci A | $169,450 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 09/29/25 | Sold | $700,800 | +3.2% | $303 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/07/2025 08/07/25 | For Sale | $679,000 | +70.2% | $293 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/24/2020 07/24/20 | Sold | $399,000 | 0.0% | $220 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/20/2020 06/20/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/19/2020 06/19/20 | For Sale | $399,000 | -- | $220 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,769 | $195,205 | $105,465 | $89,740 |
| 2024 | $10,408 | $188,077 | $101,614 | $86,463 |
| 2023 | $8,899 | $173,375 | $93,671 | $79,704 |
| 2022 | $8,899 | $153,387 | $82,872 | $70,515 |
| 2021 | $8,650 | $152,064 | $82,157 | $69,907 |
| 2020 | $8,524 | $154,062 | $82,611 | $71,451 |
| 2019 | $8,097 | $151,234 | $81,095 | $70,139 |
| 2018 | $7,381 | $147,624 | $85,095 | $62,529 |
| 2017 | $7,255 | $145,157 | $83,673 | $61,484 |
| 2016 | $6,947 | $138,166 | $79,643 | $58,523 |
| 2015 | $6,855 | $130,099 | $74,993 | $55,106 |
| 2014 | $6,288 | $119,253 | $67,328 | $51,925 |
| 2012 | $6,176 | $120,287 | $67,912 | $52,375 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Christopher Yore
Seller's Agent in 2025
Christopher Yore
Compass
(847) 804-2879
27 Total Sales
-
Michael Maggio
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Michael Maggio
@ Properties
(773) 806-9166
53 Total Sales
-
Catherine Kendall
Seller's Agent in 2020
Catherine Kendall
@ Properties
(847) 234-9292
20 Total Sales
-
Exclusive Agency
EA
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Exclusive Agency
NON MEMBER
-
Carolyn Diesi
Seller's Agent in 2013
Carolyn Diesi
Baird Warner
(847) 370-2626
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12413445
APN: 12-28-104-025
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