NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $911,979 - $965,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,257 Sq Ft
$415/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 24, 2026

Last sale price $950,000 $421 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,801 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

BRING ALL OFFERS. The sellers need to relocate and are highly motivated on price, timing, and flexible terms. They are ready to negotiate and prepared to make a deal. If you've been waiting for the right opportunity in Lake Forest - this is it!! Located in Academy Woods, a private enclave of 77 maintenance-free single-family homes set within the former J. Armour Estate and surrounded by Lake County Forest Preserves, this residence offers space, setting, and true move-in readiness. The home is thoughtfully maintained and allows a buyer to move in immediately without taking on projects or deferred maintenance. The layout includes generous living and dining areas, a bright kitchen that opens to the patio and yard, a vaulted family room with fireplace, and a finished lower level with an egress window for flexible living space. Upstairs, the primary suite features a spacious bath with dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower, along with two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. NEW CEDAR SHAKE ROOF (2024) - OVER $100,000 INVESTED. NEW SIDING (2024). Major exterior capital improvements have already been completed, eliminating a significant future expense for the next owner. Academy Woods is ideally situated near major highways, O'Hare International Airport, downtown Lake Forest, Sunset Foods, Lake Michigan beaches, and miles of walking and biking trails. The professionally maintained grounds and mature landscaping create a quiet, established community with simplified upkeep. For buyers seeking a truly turnkey home in Lake Forest UNDER $1,000,000, opportunities like this are limited. BRING ALL OFFERS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Tyler Gerber

Baird & Warner License #475179432 Listed on: 02/12/2026

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne Hudson

Compass License #475096932

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,230

Year Built

  • Built in 1997 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 70
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $610 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,257 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include lawn care, snow removal
  • Academy Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,230

Year Built

Built in 1997 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$610 per month

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: Academy Woods
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • 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: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Egress Window, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 2257
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Eating Area, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2887
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3258
  • Attic: Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1830
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 70
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13230
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2026
Closed on
Mar 23, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joe Tyler Gerber
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Hudson
Compass
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$936,495

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2025
Closed on
Apr 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joe Tyler Gerber
Baird & Warner
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.18%
Views
59

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.41%
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Interest Rate
0.0749%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2019
Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paula Carson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Diesi
Baird & Warner
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$657,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$484,400
Interest Rate
0.0337%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2016
Closed on
Jan 4, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peter Barber
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Paula Carson
Compass
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$652,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,400
-4.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.29%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$377,000
Interest Rate
0.0725%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$950,000 Baird & Warner Title
$805,000 Proper Title
-- Attorney
$657,000 Ata Gmt Title Agency
$652,500 Ct
$557,000 First American Title
$513,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $644,000
Previous Owner $484,400
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $370,000
Previous Owner $370,000
Previous Owner $375,000
Previous Owner $377,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/24/2026 03/24/26 Sold $950,000 0.0% $421 / Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2026 02/12/26 For Sale $950,000 +18.0% $421 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $805,000 -5.2% $357 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $849,000 +29.2% $376 / Sq Ft
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Sold $657,000 -0.3% $291 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2019 03/20/19 For Sale $659,000 +1.0% $292 / Sq Ft
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Sold $652,500 -4.0% $289 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/17/2016 11/17/16 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2016 11/02/16 For Sale $679,900 -- $301 / 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 $13,230 $235,201 $100,882 $134,319
2024 $12,798 $227,160 $97,433 $129,727
2023 $12,798 $209,518 $89,866 $119,652
2022 $12,036 $203,493 $86,376 $117,117
2021 $11,550 $199,113 $84,517 $114,596
2020 $12,025 $212,788 $90,322 $122,466
2019 $11,533 $210,765 $89,463 $121,302
2018 $11,818 $247,200 $100,818 $146,382
2017 $12,304 $239,396 $97,635 $141,761
2016 $11,749 $226,980 $92,571 $134,409
2015 $11,411 $212,151 $86,523 $125,628
2014 $11,560 $211,425 $85,362 $126,063
2012 $10,822 $213,259 $86,102 $127,157
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12566251

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-36-201-014

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