NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 E Stone Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $950,065 - $1,063,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,046 Sq Ft
$333/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2021

Last sale price $699,000 $229 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,591/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of March 2021

Beautifully Updated Four Bedroom Home in a Fantastic Neighborhood steps from Walking Path to Elementary School & Park! Nice Architectural Details, Lots of Natural Sunlight, Gleaming Hardwood Floors and Custom Finishes on Main Level. First Floor Bedroom/Office/Den feat. Full Bath with Walk-in Stone Surround Shower. Chef's Eat-In Kitchen w/ Expansive Island, Breakfast Bar, and an Abundance of Prep Space. Stunning Exposed Brick, Double Oven, High -End SS Appliances, Pendant Lighting and Pantry. Two Fenced in Backyards w/ Paver Patios, Firepit and lots of lush Play Space. Ideal for entertaining, dogs, grilling and a truly special feature of this home! Living Room w/ Wood-Burning Fireplace and Stunning Mantle & lots of sunlight. Oversized Master Suite boasting Sitting Area, Balcony, Large Walk-in Closet, & Dressing Room. Master Bath with Large Walk-in Shower, Free Standing Soaking Tub & Toilet Closet. Huge Bedrooms w/ lots of Closet and Storage Space. Ideal North Shore Location near downtown Highwood and Lake Forest. Short Drive or Bike Ride to Shopping, Restaurants, Library, Metra & Nightlife! Make this awesome home yours, and schedule a tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erik Gimbel

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475156920 Listed on: 01/15/2021

Keller Williams North Shore West

Co-Listed By

Nicole Mertens

Baird & Warner License #475184599

Last Buyer's Agent

Darrell Scott

Compass License #475156044

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,368

Year Built

  • 1968

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,368

Year Built

1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1968
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1968

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3046
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.23

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 117X87X144X84
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16091080130000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11018.02

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2023
Sold by
Blakley Randy and Blakley Nina
Bought by
Randy Blakley Ii Trust and Nina Blakley Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,013,016

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2021
Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Remer Lindsay
Bought by
Blakley Randy and Blakley Nina
Seller's Agent
Erik Gimbel
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Darrell Scott
Compass
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$699,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.19%
Original Mortgage
$45,900
Interest Rate
2.5%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2015
Closed on
Oct 27, 2015
Sold by
Fugger Brian P and Fugger Courtney F
Bought by
Remer Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Roni Nanini
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$662,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$56,500
-7.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.00%
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2013
Closed on
Sep 3, 2013
Sold by
Germain Brian and Germain Rita
Bought by
Fugger Brian P and Fugger Courtney F
Seller's Agent
Rina Du Toit
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Yocum
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.02%
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2009
Sold by
Linehan Dennis C
Bought by
Germain Brian and Germain Rita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2009
Sold by
Linehan Bernadette
Bought by
Linehan Dennis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2003
Sold by
Linehan Dennis
Bought by
Linehan Dennis and Linehan Bernadette C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,500
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2001
Sold by
Lewakowski Paul and Lewakowski Lisa R
Bought by
Linehan Dennis C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1998
Sold by
Mota Group Llc
Bought by
Lewakowski Paul and Lewakowski Lisa

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
10.69%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Randy Blakley Ii Trust -- None Listed On Document
Blakley Randy $699,000 Stewart Title
Remer Lindsay $662,500 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Fugger Brian P $740,000 Sterling Title Services Llc
Germain Brian $365,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Linehan Dennis -- None Available
Linehan Dennis -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Linehan Dennis C $380,000 --
Lewakowski Paul $310,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Blakley Randy $45,900
Previous Owner Blakley Randy $45,900
Previous Owner Blakley Randy $548,250
Previous Owner Platt Lindsay Remer $495,800
Previous Owner Remer Lindsay $527,500
Previous Owner Remer Lindsay $530,000
Previous Owner Fugger Brian P $417,000
Previous Owner Fugger Brian P $555,000
Previous Owner Germain Brian $350,000
Previous Owner Germain Brian $173,462
Previous Owner Germain Brian $180,000
Previous Owner Linehan Dennis $80,500
Previous Owner Linehan Dennis C $90,000
Previous Owner Lewakowski Paul $284,000
Previous Owner Lewakowski Paul $279,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2021 03/18/21 Sold $699,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2021 01/15/21 For Sale $699,000 +5.5% $229 / Sq Ft
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Sold $662,500 -5.2% $217 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2015 09/03/15 Price Changed $699,000 -2.8% $229 / Sq Ft
07/23/2015 07/23/15 For Sale $719,000 -2.8% $236 / Sq Ft
09/03/2013 09/03/13 Sold $740,000 -3.8% $257 / Sq Ft
06/18/2013 06/18/13 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 For Sale $769,000 -- $267 / 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 $13,368 $232,685 $76,945 $155,740
2023 $13,477 $223,307 $73,844 $149,463
2022 $10,647 $183,227 $69,560 $113,667
2021 $10,060 $176,655 $67,065 $109,590
2020 $9,800 $177,027 $67,206 $109,821
2019 $9,472 $176,727 $67,092 $109,635
2018 $11,147 $223,818 $71,113 $152,705
2017 $11,263 $223,104 $70,886 $152,218
2016 $10,913 $214,668 $68,206 $146,462
2015 $10,745 $201,698 $64,085 $137,613
2014 $10,347 $196,762 $64,543 $132,219
2012 $9,998 $195,027 $63,974 $131,053
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10971549

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-108-013