Seller's Agent in 2023
Leigh Marcus
@ Properties
(773) 645-0686
1 in this area
1,158 Total Sales
26955 N Elmwood Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated Value: $722,000 - $804,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,387
Sq Ft
$322/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Recreation Room
- 1 Fireplace
- Rondout Elementary School Rated A
- Terracotta or Satillo Flooring
- Home Office
About This Home
As of June 2023WELCOME HOME TO THIS "DREAMY STORY BOOK HOUSE" SITTING AT THE END OF A QUIET LANE ON A FULL BEAUTIFUL ACRE IN LAKE FOREST FEATURING THAT COVETED FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH A BRAND NEW SPA BATH & TWO WALK IN CLOSETS. TWO MORE BEDROOMS UP WITH A SECOND NEW BATHROOM. THE WELCOMING FOYER & FORMAL DINING ROOM BOTH OPEN TO THE GREAT ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING & A WALL OF EAST FACING WINDOWS. THE MULTI FUNCTIONAL GREAT ROOM ALSO FEATURES A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WITH ACCESS TO THE SUNROOM & OUTDOOR PATIO. THE SUNROOM/BREAKFAST ROOM ALSO OPENS TO THE FLAGSTONE PATIO & IS LIGHT & BRIGHT JUST OFF THE SPACIOUS WHITE GRANITE/SS APPLIANCE KITCHEN WITH PENINSULA ISLAND, PLANNING DESK & AN ABUNDANCE OF CABINETS. THE BASEMENT IS NICELY FINISHED WITH A LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM, RECREATION ROOM & OFFICE. THE ATTACHED TWO & HALF CAR GARAGE IS OVERSIZED WITH AMPLE STORAGE. THE HOME HAS BEEN UPGRADED SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS BY THE CURRENT OWNERS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEW ROOF, CHIMNEY RESTORATION, NEW HVAC SYSTEM, FULL REAR YARD FENCING, NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS UPSTAIRS, NEW WATER HEATER, UPGRADED ELECTRICAL PANEL, NEW WASHER/DRYER, COOKTOP & MORE. THE FLOOR PLAN OFFERS A PERFECT FLOW.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125223 Listed on: 02/26/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,112
Year Built
- Built in 1973
Lot Details
- 1.03 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 154x294
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,387 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Family Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Terracotta
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Schools
- Rondout Elementary School
- Libertyville High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- Private or Community Septic Tank
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 26, 2023
Closed on
Jun 15, 2023
Sold by
Ross Remien 2016 Trust
Bought by
Friedman Alan F
Seller's Agent
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brandy Simon
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$714,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
2.15%
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
$54,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.16%
Original Mortgage
$642,600
Outstanding Balance
$625,385
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$142,739
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 7, 2020
Closed on
Apr 15, 2020
Sold by
Baird Frederick R and Baird Michelle E
Bought by
Remien Ross S and The Ross Remien Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Peter Cummins
Baird & Warner
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$416,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$58,750
-12.37%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.75%
Original Mortgage
$333,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 18, 2016
Sold by
Baird Frederick R and Baird Michelle E
Bought by
Baird Frederick R and Baird Michelle E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 19, 2001
Sold by
Victor Gregg and Mooney Monica
Bought by
Baird Frederick R and Baird Michelle E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 16, 1999
Sold by
Gregg Mooney Monica and Gregg Victor
Bought by
Victor Gregg and Mooney Monica
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 1998
Sold by
Mooney Monica G and Mooney Victor Gregg
Bought by
Victor Gregg S and Mooney Monica G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 28, 1995
Sold by
Bainbridge Susan Cole
Bought by
Victor Gregg S and Mooney Monica G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Interest Rate
7.75%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman Alan F | $714,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Remien Ross S | $416,500 | Fort Dearborn Title | |
| Baird Frederick R | -- | Attorney | |
| Baird Frederick R | $425,000 | Burnet Title Llc | |
| Victor Gregg | -- | -- | |
| Victor Gregg S | -- | -- | |
| Victor Gregg S | $305,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Friedman Alan F | $642,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Remien Ross S | $333,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Baird Frederick R | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Victor Gregg S | $269,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Victor Gregg S | $274,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2023 06/16/23 | Sold | $714,000 | +2.1% | $299 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/27/2023 02/27/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/26/2023 02/26/23 | For Sale | $699,000 | +67.9% | $293 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/27/2020 04/27/20 | Sold | $416,250 | -12.4% | $174 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/17/2020 03/17/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/07/2020 03/07/20 | For Sale | $475,000 | -- | $199 / 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 | $9,538 | $164,680 | $59,002 | $105,678 |
| 2023 | $9,018 | $151,891 | $54,420 | $97,471 |
| 2022 | $9,018 | $144,212 | $60,123 | $84,089 |
| 2021 | $8,686 | $141,108 | $58,829 | $82,279 |
| 2020 | $7,946 | $138,736 | $57,840 | $80,896 |
| 2019 | $8,738 | $153,553 | $57,290 | $96,263 |
| 2018 | $9,001 | $157,543 | $63,759 | $93,784 |
| 2017 | $8,891 | $152,569 | $61,746 | $90,823 |
| 2016 | $8,505 | $144,657 | $58,544 | $86,113 |
| 2015 | $8,367 | $135,206 | $54,719 | $80,487 |
| 2014 | $7,820 | $127,040 | $51,414 | $75,626 |
| 2012 | $7,670 | $128,142 | $51,860 | $76,282 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Leigh Marcus
-
Peter Cummins
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Peter Cummins
Baird Warner
(847) 710-6798
2 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Brandy Simon
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Brandy Simon
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
(773) 450-1018
1 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Seller's Agent in 2020
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 845-6444
159 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11726046
APN: 11-35-203-002
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