161 Washington Cir Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated Value: $966,000 - $1,298,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,500
Sq Ft
$459/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Heated Floors
- Landscaped Professionally
- Deck
- Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
- Mature Trees
- English Architecture
About This Home
As of July 2020**EAST Lake Forest** Wonderfully updated home inside and out! Walk to downtown, train, park and tennis courts. Welcome to a home with so much historical character and feel, yet all the modern features you could want. Dark hardwood floors, crown moulding, and plantation shutters give elegance to the home. Updated chefs kitchen, boasting high-end stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, microwave drawer, and wine fridge. Lighting inside and below the upper cabinets, and the open shelving above the bar to match the wood beams on the ceiling contrast beautifully with the white shaker cabinets and brushed gold hardware. Plenty of storage with a floor-ceiling pantry closet, and no shortage of counter space with a huge island (comfortably seats 5). Kitchen overlooks the yard, and has an abundance of natural light. Seamless transition to the outdoor space with deck and fully fenced yard. Step down into a cozy family room, with a combination of natural light and LED recessed lighting. Plus a private den/office space with backyard views. 4 beds and 3 full baths upstairs. One private bathroom off of bedroom 1, Very large master bath with separate glass shower, and still room for free standing tub, or additional vanity for the Master Bed; and one Full hallway bath. Attic is finished as yoga studio. Could be 5th bedroom, playroom, etc. Nothing left to do on this home! Come and see ASAP! Since 2017 - Kitchen remodel, master bath remodel, new kitchen appliances, new Washer/Dryer, toilets, vanities, Upgraded electrical, Buried outside wires, 3rd floor insulation, two new A/C units, spacepac, and Boiler, New garage door and opener, New front door, New gas fireplace, New roof, Plantation shutters, New fence, Almost all windows, New backyard landscaping, All new lighting, switches/fixtures, paint, carpet.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475185749 Listed on: 03/06/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,176
Year Built | Renovated
- 1929 | 2018
Lot Details
- East or West Exposure
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Mature Trees
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- English Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- Built-In Features
- Dry Bar
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Butlers Pantry
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Heated Floors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Air
- SpacePak Central Air
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Radiant Heating System
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near a bus stop
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- $1,000 Seller Concession
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 6, 2020
Closed on
Jul 6, 2020
Sold by
Rees Carla
Bought by
Chiu James Chi Hsien
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Sergenian
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Yamei Chen
Concentric Realty, Inc
List Price
$898,900
Sold Price
$829,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,600
-7.74%
Total Days on Market
81
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
$317,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 8, 2017
Sold by
Kirk W Hardy
Bought by
Rees Carla
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,500
Interest Rate
4.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 2017
Sold by
Hardy Kirk W and Hardy Dylan G
Bought by
Rees Carla
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,500
Interest Rate
4.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 23, 2005
Sold by
Barger Bruce P and Barger Beth A
Bought by
Hardy Kirk W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$576,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 3, 1993
Sold by
Dickson Henry C and Dickson Ellen K
Bought by
Barger Bruce P and Barger Beth A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiu James Chi Hsien | $829,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Rees Carla | -- | -- | |
| Rees Carla | $597,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Hardy Kirk W | $720,000 | -- | |
| Barger Bruce P | $240,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Chiu James Chi Hsien | $348,000 | |
| Closed | Chiu James Chi Hsien | $350,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rees Carla | $258,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Rees Carla | -- | |
| Previous Owner | Rees Carla | $258,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Hardy Kirk W | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hardy Kirk W | $72,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hardy Kirk W | $576,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Barger Bruce P | $310,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Barger Bruce P | $310,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Barger Bruce P | $320,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2020 07/06/20 | Sold | $829,300 | 0.0% | $332 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2020 07/01/20 | Off Market | $829,300 | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2020 05/26/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2020 05/26/20 | For Sale | $898,900 | +8.4% | $360 / Sq Ft |
| 04/27/2020 04/27/20 | Off Market | $829,300 | -- | -- |
| 03/06/2020 03/06/20 | For Sale | $898,900 | 0.0% | $360 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2016 03/13/16 | Rented | $3,000 | -18.9% | -- |
| 02/22/2016 02/22/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/31/2015 07/31/15 | For Rent | $3,700 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,176 | $283,766 | $104,639 | $179,127 |
| 2023 | $13,699 | $249,127 | $91,866 | $157,261 |
| 2022 | $13,699 | $232,883 | $85,876 | $147,007 |
| 2021 | $13,317 | $230,874 | $85,135 | $145,739 |
| 2020 | $11,177 | $200,146 | $85,605 | $114,541 |
| 2019 | $10,618 | $196,472 | $84,034 | $112,438 |
| 2018 | $11,586 | $225,270 | $112,682 | $112,588 |
| 2017 | $11,549 | $221,504 | $110,798 | $110,706 |
| 2016 | $11,083 | $210,836 | $105,462 | $105,374 |
| 2015 | $10,635 | $198,527 | $99,305 | $99,222 |
| 2014 | $9,927 | $184,820 | $89,156 | $95,664 |
| 2012 | $9,740 | $186,423 | $89,929 | $96,494 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Stephanie Sergenian
Seller's Agent in 2020
Stephanie Sergenian
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 997-0998
32 Total Sales
-
Joe Gattone
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Joe Gattone
Compass
(847) 650-4048
150 Total Sales
-
Joyce Yamei Chen
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Joyce Yamei Chen
Concentric Realty, Inc
(630) 254-0863
16 Total Sales
-
Christopher Yore
Seller's Agent in 2016
Christopher Yore
Compass
(847) 804-2879
42 Total Sales
-
Julie Marcus
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Julie Marcus
The McDonald Group
(847) 373-5857
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD10444961
APN: 12-33-407-021
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