NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1558 S West Fork Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $765,000 - $1,140,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
4,409 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2024

Last sale price $655,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,656/month

286 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome home! This home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 3 car attached garage, fireplace, hardwood floors and a wet bar. The property is situated on a generous wooded lot with mature trees and a rear deck which is great for entertaining. Enjoy all the natural light you will receive from the abundance of windows. Nearby you will find the Metra, shopping and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Robinson

Crosstown Realtors, Inc. Brokerage Phone: (708) 515-4505 License #471017974 Listed on: 05/22/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Lee

RE/MAX Top Performers License #471004433

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,104

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.78

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,409 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,104

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • AttributionContact: (708) 515-4505
  • Attribution Contact: (708) 515-4505
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 4409
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bonus Room, Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 5815
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 674900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0.78
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16104.34
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2023
Closed on
Mar 8, 2024
Sold by
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Bought by
David W Brunjes Declaration Of Trust and Cynthia S Brunjes Declaration Of Trust
Seller's Agent
Dan Robinson
Crosstown Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$94,900
-12.66%
Total Days on Market
286
Views
1018
Current Estimated Value
$906,604

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$251,604
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2023
Sold by
Sheriff Of Lake County
Bought by
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Gartenberg Robert L
Bought by
Rocha Juan J and Rocha Tami R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,400
Interest Rate
7%
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
David W Brunjes Declaration Of Trust $655,000 None Listed On Document
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- --
Rocha Juan J $338,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $399,168
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $399,168
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $2,000,000
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $195,956
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $825,000
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $124,230
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $318,450
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $50,000
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $200,000
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $35,000
Previous Owner Rocha Juan J $270,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2024 03/28/24 Sold $655,000 -2.9% $149 / Sq Ft
03/04/2024 03/04/24 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Price Changed $674,900 -3.4% $153 / Sq Ft
02/07/2024 02/07/24 Price Changed $699,000 -4.9% $159 / Sq Ft
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Price Changed $734,900 -2.0% $167 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 For Sale $749,900 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2023 10/02/23 Price Changed $749,900 -4.5% $170 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Price Changed $784,900 -4.8% $178 / Sq Ft
07/03/2023 07/03/23 Price Changed $824,900 -4.1% $187 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 For Sale $859,900 -- $195 / 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 $18,806 $218,312 $85,808 $132,504
2023 $16,104 $296,141 $80,966 $215,175
2022 $16,104 $265,757 $72,659 $193,098
2021 $15,630 $262,892 $71,876 $191,016
2020 $14,899 $263,789 $72,121 $191,668
2019 $14,375 $262,816 $71,855 $190,961
2018 $15,273 $298,233 $78,111 $220,122
2017 $14,968 $291,272 $76,288 $214,984
2016 $14,449 $278,916 $73,052 $205,864
2015 $14,179 $260,840 $68,318 $192,522
2014 $16,017 $294,625 $73,374 $221,251
2012 $15,776 $295,215 $73,521 $221,694
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11788862

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-401-020