NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 N Sheridan Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,574,248 - $2,941,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,572 Sq Ft
$593/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 02, 2020

Last sale price $1,575,000 $344 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,074/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Heated Floors
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of April 2020

This exquisite custom home, built in 2006, sits back off Sheridan Road and features salvaged brick and reclaimed oak timbers. Old world craftsmanship combines perfectly with today's modern amenities to make the home of your dreams. This gracious home is filled with lights and offers beautiful moldings, cherry paneled library, huge kitchen/family room with oversized island, Wolf range, Subzero, and hardwood floors. The spectacularly finished basement with 10' ceilings and radiant heat floor includes exercise area, recreation room, custom theater room, bedroom, full bath and plenty of storage. The beautiful yard includes professionally landscaped vignettes and a bluestone patio overlooking the private backyard. Close to town, train, schools and beach. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andra O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 01/31/2020

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Last Buyer's Agent

Sondra Douglass

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123127

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,944

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.58

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,944

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2006
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 5X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Library, Recreation Room, Foyer, Theatre Room, Eating Area, Exercise Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library, Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X39, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Theater Rm, Dimensions: 13X21, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 7X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 16X26, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4572
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2138
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 2138
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • Acreage: 0.58

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 99 X 254 X 101 X 257
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12343050020000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 31835.14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2020
Closed on
Apr 12, 2020
Sold by
Saffrin Robert S
Bought by
Aberle Kathleen M and Aberle Scott M
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sondra Douglass
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,745,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-9.74%
Current Estimated Value
$2,713,312

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,138,312
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2016
Sold by
Saffrin Shelley and Shelley L Saffrin Revocable Tr
Bought by
Saffrin Robert S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Saffrin Robert S and Saffrin Shelley L
Bought by
Shelley L Saffrin Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2009
Sold by
Saffrin Shelley L and Shelley L Saffrin Revocable Tr
Bought by
Saffrin Robert S and Saffrin Shelley L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2008
Sold by
Saffrin Robert S and Saffrin Shelley L
Bought by
Shelley L Saffrin Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Lafontant E Jon and Lafontant Amy L
Bought by
Saffrin Robert S and Saffrin Shelley L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1999
Sold by
Vrablik Edward R and Vrablik Mary F
Bought by
Lafontant E John and Lafontant Amy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
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
Aberle Kathleen M $1,575,000 Pt
Saffrin Robert S -- Attorney
Shelley L Saffrin Revocable Trust -- None Available
Saffrin Robert S -- None Available
Shelley L Saffrin Revocable Trust -- None Available
Saffrin Robert S $796,000 --
Lafontant E John $545,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Aberle Kathleen M $1,260,000
Previous Owner Saffrin Robert S $960,000
Previous Owner Lafontant E John $415,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2020 04/02/20 Sold $1,575,000 -9.7% $344 / Sq Ft
02/06/2020 02/06/20 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2020 01/31/20 For Sale $1,745,000 -- $382 / 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 $32,944 $588,045 $178,997 $409,048
2023 $31,435 $531,448 $161,770 $369,678
2022 $31,435 $526,603 $160,295 $366,308
2021 $30,560 $522,061 $158,912 $363,149
2020 $29,876 $524,948 $159,791 $365,157
2019 $30,818 $558,998 $156,858 $402,140
2018 $30,777 $566,610 $212,028 $354,582
2017 $31,835 $616,605 $208,484 $408,121
2016 $33,598 $645,149 $198,443 $446,706
2015 $33,225 $607,485 $186,858 $420,627
2014 $34,501 $620,429 $167,761 $452,668
2012 $33,419 $625,811 $169,216 $456,595
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10612014

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-34-305-002