$605,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2019

222 Niles Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,670 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Steam Shower

About This Home

As of November 2024

Smashing stone and stucco Courtyard Contemporary home loaded with so much flare! Enter through a front gate and into a private courtyard before ascending the front stone stairs! Walk in and be impressed by the high ceilings, skylights, huge fireplace as well as the desired open floor plan concept! Marble foyer, wall of windows to the backyard and gleaming hardwoods. Custom kitchen shows off sleek cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances and is open to the Family room as well. Master bedroom is awesome with great natural lighting and a beautiful stone bath. 4 BR's on main floor! Lower level is newly redone and features theater area, exercise area, recreation room, 5th bedroom and custom bathroom with full body sprays and steam!! Enjoy two awesome decks, one in front overlooking courtyard and one off the back! Lower level walks out to stone patio! Yard completely fenced in with private hot tub! Over sized garage! Easy access to commute, town and restaurants!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Wood

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475164261 Listed on: 03/30/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Tracy Wurster

Compass License #475132103

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheri Moloznik

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475095558

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,562

Year Built

  • 1965

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,562

Year Built

1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Estimated Year Built: 1965
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1965

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 24X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Den, Eating Area, Exercise Room, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 21X19, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Travertine
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2670
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 33X24, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Hot Tub, Outdoor Grill
  • Acreage: 0.4566

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: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1956

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: 117 X 170
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16091180120000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10908.83

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Corey Kirk Burd Living Trust and Burd Corey Kirk
Bought by
Gwizdala Justin and Gwizdala Samantha
Seller's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Grigory Pekarsky
Vesta Preferred LLC
List Price
$919,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.44%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$936,902

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,902
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.09%
Original Mortgage
$614,880
Outstanding Balance
$609,539
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$313,221

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2022
Sold by
John Moloznik
Bought by
Corey Kirk Burd Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2019
Closed on
Mar 28, 2019
Sold by
Noggoh Jason L and Parks Melissa
Bought by
Moloznik John and Moloznik Catherine
Seller's Agent
Sally Wood
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Cheri Moloznik
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$574,750
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2016
Closed on
Jan 5, 2017
Sold by
Aldridge Steve
Bought by
Noggoh Jason L and Parks Melissa
Seller's Agent
Randy Rantz
Green Ivy Realty & Prop Mgmt
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
List Price
$669,900
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-6.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.38%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2012
Sold by
Bull Robert E and Bull Lora S
Bought by
Aldridge Steve

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 1996
Sold by
Sipera John and Sipera Phyllis
Bought by
Bull Robert E and Bull Lora S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,250
Interest Rate
7.87%
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 $915,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $749,000 Law Offices Of Todd J Stephens
Warranty Deed $605,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $625,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $600,000 Sterling Title Services Llc
Trustee Deed $315,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $614,880 New Conventional
Previous Owner $574,750 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $556,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $600,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $475,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $449,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $449,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,558 Unknown
Previous Owner $338,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $229,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $915,000 -0.4% $316 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $919,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
03/01/2020 03/01/20 Rented $3,750 0.0% --
01/19/2020 01/19/20 Under Contract -- -- --
01/04/2020 01/04/20 For Rent $3,750 0.0% --
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Sold $605,000 +0.9% $227 / Sq Ft
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2019 03/30/19 For Sale $599,900 -4.0% $225 / Sq Ft
01/11/2017 01/11/17 Sold $625,000 -3.7% $234 / Sq Ft
11/03/2016 11/03/16 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2016 10/05/16 Price Changed $649,000 -3.1% $243 / Sq Ft
09/07/2016 09/07/16 For Sale $669,900 -- $251 / 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 $14,562 $264,124 $115,010 $149,114
2023 $12,543 $232,549 $101,261 $131,288
2022 $12,543 $208,708 $106,625 $102,083
2021 $11,866 $201,223 $102,801 $98,422
2020 $11,214 $201,646 $103,017 $98,629
2019 $11,294 $209,487 $102,842 $106,645
2018 $11,018 $216,831 $109,005 $107,826
2017 $10,909 $216,139 $108,657 $107,482
2016 $10,570 $207,966 $104,548 $103,418
2015 $10,399 $195,402 $98,232 $97,170
2014 $10,680 $197,321 $98,935 $98,386
2012 $10,027 $195,580 $98,062 $97,518
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10325372

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-118-012