$960,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2023

208 Marion Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,001 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$320 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2023

Spectacular, move-in ready white clapboard and brick Colonial in the H.O. Stone neighborhood with 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and 3,100 square feet above grade living area. Raised ceilings in the family room along with an open floor plan to the kitchen create an airy, light, and bright living space with a gas log fireplace, built-ins, and access to a newer stone patio and fenced yard. White kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and casual eating area with bay window seat overlooks the backyard. Other features include a large living room and dining room, plus a privately situated first-floor office, and hardwood floors throughout most rooms. Upstairs are four large bedrooms and a newer hall bathroom. The primary bedroom includes dual walk-in closets and a white marble primary bath. The finished basement features an amazing play area, lots of storage, and a workout space. Great location within a fabulous neighborhood. Many recent improvements but some highlights include a new roof, gutters, and siding being installed this spring/summer, new carpet on stairs and second-floor hallway, a newer hall bathroom, a new 50-gallon water heater, new AC in 2020; a heated garage with epoxy flooring, and a newer stone patio. A full list of all improvements is available upon showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alissa McNicholas

Compass License #475134192 Listed on: 05/01/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193

Last Buyer's Agent

Margie Brooks

Baird & Warner License #475121853

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 118 x 170
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,001 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Sink Near Laundry

Kitchen

  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,836

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall Plan
  • LivingArea: 3001
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Office, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1287
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1287
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 989000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4605
  • Lot Dimensions: 118 X 170
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13835.88
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2023
Closed on
Jul 28, 2023
Sold by
Long Ryan D and Long Jenna G
Bought by
Matthews Geoff and Matthews Valerie
Seller's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Margie Brooks
Baird & Warner
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$960,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-2.93%
Views
152
Current Estimated Value
$1,067,515

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,515
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.19%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$703,821
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$354,652

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2012
Closed on
Jul 25, 2012
Sold by
Bires Christian M and Bires Mary W
Bought by
Long Ryan D and Long Jenna G
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kiki Clark
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-6.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2004
Sold by
Szerlong Timothy J and Szerlong Pamela Jo
Bought by
Bires Christian M and Bires Mary W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,890
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1993
Sold by
Szerlong Timothy J and Szerlong Pamela Jo
Bought by
Szerlong Pamela Jo
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $960,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $745,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $749,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $720,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $503,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $599,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $74,890 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $599,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $960,000 -2.9% $320 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2023 05/01/23 For Sale $989,000 +32.8% $330 / Sq Ft
07/25/2012 07/25/12 Sold $745,000 -3.9% $248 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Price Changed $775,000 -3.0% $258 / Sq Ft
05/14/2012 05/14/12 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $266 / Sq Ft
05/14/2012 05/14/12 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2012 04/06/12 For Sale $799,000 -- $266 / 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 $15,987 $274,388 $117,946 $156,442
2023 $14,639 $263,328 $113,192 $150,136
2022 $14,639 $249,642 $106,625 $143,017
2021 $13,830 $240,689 $102,801 $137,888
2020 $13,477 $241,195 $103,017 $138,178
2019 $13,027 $240,785 $102,842 $137,943
2018 $13,476 $263,928 $109,005 $154,923
2017 $13,342 $263,086 $108,657 $154,429
2016 $12,930 $253,137 $104,548 $148,589
2015 $12,730 $237,844 $98,232 $139,612
2014 $12,327 $233,245 $98,935 $134,310
2012 $11,908 $231,187 $98,062 $133,125
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11770454

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-114-014