$770,000
SOLD JAN 9, 2025

26515 N Longwood Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,948 Sq Ft
1.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Boat Slip
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Hawthorn Townline Elementary School Rated A
  • Second Garage
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of January 2025

Fall in love with this expansive over 4,000-square-foot home nestled in the tranquil, neighborhood of Forest Haven in Lake Forest! Set on a lush 1.3-acre lot at the end of a quiet dead-end street, this property offers privacy with mature trees and beautiful landscaping, creating a serene retreat.. Inside, newly finished solid oak hardwood floors hardwood floors and crown molding enhance the open-concept kitchen with amazing island that can seat up to 6 plus which is opened to family room, complete with a cozy fireplace and an entertaining espresso or adult beverage bar. A fantastic mudroom off the attached garage is just for your personal belongings as you enter the home. Another mud/laundry room is off rear entrance On main level & is complete with; laundry sink folding table and a door that will access to the yard & a great way to enter from second Garage. On the main level an 800-square-foot multipurpose room is an ideal space for; home business office, second primary suite, children or adult space studio apartment this room can be whatever you dream it to be. Currently, it is staged as a second primary suite with nursery, there is a waterline in the room currently on the wall, where the crib is. In additional information you can see a layout for a master bath. This room has its own HVAC and is on a separate zone Upper level is complete with 4 generous sized bedrooms hall bath solid hardwood floors with primary en-suite with walk-in closet. In addition to the 2.5-car attached garage, the property also includes a separate HEATED garage that is over 700 sf complete with recessed lighting, a vaulted ceiling, water access & oversized overhead doors making this the perfect space for; A car enthusiast, recreational vehicles, larger SUVs, boats motorcycles, workshop what ever you dream it can be. Updates in 2024 include; New Roof Gutters & Facia on home & detached garage , New Carpet in basement, Epoxy floor in basement (fitness Room) Paint throughout, New HVAC in large multi-purpose Room, Recessed Lighting, Electrical Switches , Exterior Lighting, Exterior Painting & Interior hardware on doors throughout, Hardwood floors added/refinished, New Humidifier, New Refrigerator/Freezer & Landscaping

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Karis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475127931 Listed on: 11/09/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Lee

RE/MAX Top Performers License #471004433

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2009

Lot Details

  • 1.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 304 x 192
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 6 Car Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Multiple Garages
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,948 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dry Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Slip
  • Boathouse
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Schools

  • Rondout Elementary School
  • Libertyville High School

Mobile Home

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,527

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial, Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2009
  • Rebuilt Year: 2009
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2009

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1408
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Workshop Area (Interior)
  • LivingArea: 3948
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-1st Floor, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Walk In Closet, Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1408
  • Basement Description: Finished,Unfinished,Crawl
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1408
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1408
  • Attic: Dormer,Full
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Dog Run, Boat Slip, Storms/Screens, Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 825000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Mobile Home, Other, RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage, Boat House, Garage(s), See Remarks, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Garage Details: Heated,Tandem,7 Foot or more high garage door,Multiple Garages
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached,Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Gas
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rondout Elementary School
  • High School: Libertyville High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Rondout Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 72

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.318
  • Lot Dimensions: 304 X 192
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12527
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2024
Closed on
Jan 4, 2025
Sold by
Pixel Revolution Llc
Bought by
Ji Shirley and Zhou Li
Seller's Agent
Maria Karis
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jane Lee
RE/MAX Top Performers
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-6.67%
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$826,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,011
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.81%
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Outstanding Balance
$612,073
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$213,938

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2024
Sold by
Sheriff Of Lake County
Bought by
Pixel Revolution Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1995
Sold by
Boyd Patrick T and Brettingen Kara
Bought by
Higgason Richard A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
7.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 1994
Sold by
Northern Trust Bank Lake Forest
Bought by
Boyd Patrick T and Brettingen Kara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,400
Interest Rate
7.02%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $770,000 Burnet Title
Warranty Deed $770,000 Burnet Title
Sheriffs Deed $496,666 Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Warranty Deed $335,000 --
Joint Tenancy Deed $190,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $616,000 New Conventional
Closed $616,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $256,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Sold $770,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Off Market $770,000 -- --
11/09/2024 11/09/24 For Sale $825,000 -- $209 / 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 $13,396 $228,083 $59,002 $169,081
2023 $12,527 $210,370 $54,420 $155,950
2022 $12,527 $198,268 $52,307 $145,961
2021 $12,068 $194,000 $51,181 $142,819
2020 $13,243 $219,240 $57,840 $161,400
2019 $12,896 $217,155 $57,290 $159,865
2018 $12,509 $217,041 $63,759 $153,282
2017 $12,346 $210,189 $61,746 $148,443
2016 $11,816 $199,288 $58,544 $140,744
2015 $11,674 $186,268 $54,719 $131,549
2014 $10,918 $175,019 $51,414 $123,605
2012 $10,703 $176,537 $51,860 $124,677
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12206282

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-35-202-025