222 Niles Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,900
Sq Ft
0.46
Acres
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Deck
- Recreation Room
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
As of November 2024Super sleek stone and stucco contemporary residence featuring a private courtyard entrance! This home boasts soaring ceilings and elegant hardwood and stone floors throughout. The stunning kitchen, equipped with granite countertops and all-new stainless steel appliances, opens seamlessly to the family room, dining room, and a cozy sitting room with a fireplace. Sliding doors lead to a new Trex balcony overlooking the courtyard with a fire pit. This home offers four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a luxurious bathroom featuring a double vanity, an oversized shower with side spray nozzles, and a walk-in closet. A custom spiral staircase leads to a large recreation room with a fireplace and a mini kitchen with a beverage fridge, microwave, and sink. The lower level also features a fifth bedroom, a full bathroom with a steam shower, game room, and exercise room. Recent improvements include a new architectural shingle roof, gutters, and skylights (2023), new garage door (2022), new hall bath (2023), new A/C and air handler (2023), new boiler (2022), new hot water heater (2022), new chimney (2022), new washer (2023), new garage heater and epoxy flooring (2023), and extensive landscaping enhancements. Located in the highly desirable H.O. Stone neighborhood, this home is conveniently situated near schools, parks, downtown Lake Forest, and expressway!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633 Listed on: 09/18/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,543
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 117 x 170
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,900 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Game Room
- Home Gym
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Bidet
- Dual Sinks
- Steam Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Fire Pit
- Outdoor Grill
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- SpacePak Central Air
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- H.O. Stone Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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
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
3.08%
Original Mortgage
$614,880
Outstanding Balance
$609,539
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$327,363
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
7.20%
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%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lisa Trace
Seller's Agent in 2024
Lisa Trace
@ Properties
(708) 710-4104
113 in this area
184 Total Sales
-
Samantha Trace
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Samantha Trace
@ Properties
(847) 571-0537
88 in this area
150 Total Sales
-
Grigory Pekarsky
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Grigory Pekarsky
Vesta Preferred LLC
(773) 974-8014
2 in this area
1,782 Total Sales
-
Sally Wood
Seller's Agent in 2020
Sally Wood
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 997-0730
18 in this area
22 Total Sales
-
Tracy Wurster
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Tracy Wurster
Compass
(312) 972-2515
49 in this area
91 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Cheri Moloznik
The McDonald Group
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12165532
APN: 16-09-118-012
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