$1,149,000
$50K PRICE DROP

289 S South Shore Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated payment $8,081/month

Total Views 14,629
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,582 Sq Ft
$445 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Community Lake
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

New Listing in Sought-After Conway Farms! Stunning, light-filled home with beautiful water views and high-end finishes throughout. A grand 2-story foyer with herringbone hardwood floors welcomes you into the open-concept layout. The great room features soaring ceilings and expansive windows showcasing serene water vistas. Step outside to the extended bluestone patio-perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The elegant formal dining room features tray ceilings, adding architectural interest and charm. The spacious first-floor primary suite includes vaulted ceilings and a large walk-in closet. A cozy office with a fireplace and French doors offers the ideal work-from-home space. The kitchen features a center island, eating area, and connects to a convenient first-floor laundry room. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. The expansive finished lower level includes a 4th bedroom, full bath, family room, and a full second kitchen-perfect for guests, in-laws, or a caretaker suite. Recent updates: new roof completed 2024, newer furnace, A/C, water heaters, and sump pump. Enjoy access to community pool and tennis courts, all in a beautifully landscaped neighborhood with easy access to everything! Buyer pays $4/$1000 Transfer Tax

Listing Agent

Kristen Esplin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142221 Listed on: 05/27/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,460

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 145x102
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $295 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,582 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Everett Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include lawn care, snow removal
  • Conway Farms Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,460

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$295 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Conway Farms
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 2582
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Intercom, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Office, Kitchen
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3485
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1149000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 885
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Community Features: Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 145X102
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18460
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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 $18,295 $313,722 $84,461 $229,261
2023 $15,315 $296,020 $79,695 $216,325
2022 $15,315 $258,658 $69,636 $189,022
2021 $14,861 $255,869 $68,885 $186,984
2020 $14,497 $256,742 $69,120 $187,622
2019 $13,992 $255,795 $68,865 $186,930
2018 $13,559 $265,315 $74,859 $190,456
2017 $13,292 $259,122 $73,112 $186,010
2016 $12,829 $248,130 $70,011 $178,119
2015 $12,577 $232,049 $65,474 $166,575
2014 $13,189 $248,662 $70,319 $178,343
2012 $13,047 $249,160 $70,460 $178,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2025 07/13/25 Price Changed $1,149,000 -4.2% $445 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $464 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $1,035,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $1,035,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $649,000 --
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Trustee Deed $578,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $960,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $828,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $775,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $775,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $475,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $461,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12374719

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-201-059