NOT LISTED FOR SALE

395 Spruce Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,561,000 - $1,638,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,263 Sq Ft
$492/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 11, 2025

Last sale price $1,585,000 $486 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,380 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

An inviting wrap-around front porch welcomes you to this delightful Nantucket inspired house. Extensively rebuilt/expanded in the '90's, then more recently renovated creating an open floor plan with a spectacular kitchen w/large center island & breakfast nook w/built-in hutches & cozy banquette opening to both the family room & lovely backyard. The large family room features historic Chicago brick accents including arched doorways & a fireplace. The 1st floor also has lovely separate living & dining rooms & boasts wonderful light, great outdoor access & hardwood floors throughout. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms & 3 baths including a spacious primary suite w/well appointed bath, a walk-in closet plus a terrific & versatile office/bonus room. The basement has a rec room, tons of storage plus a deep pour media room. An extra wide east Lake Forest lot, beautiful landscaping plus a newer composite deck & front porch make this home as lovely outside as in. Too many improvements to list here, but recent/significant improvements include backyard tree removal/lawn resodded ('23/24), extensive insulation work done in attic & basement ('23/24), interior painted ('23/24), new roof, driveway, chimney tuckpointed (2022). All this in an easy walk to school, town & beach location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571 Listed on: 02/27/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Doron

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475128739

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,071

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 13,151 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 131.5
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shake Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,263 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,071

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3263
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Generator
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Eating Area, Media Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Shake Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • 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: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3019
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 131.5
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18071
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,605,893

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Doron
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.63%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2022
Closed on
Jun 9, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cha McDaniel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,490,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-6.04%
Views
172

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
8.78%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,585,000 None Listed On Document
$1,400,000 Chicago Title
$1,100,000 St
-- --
$510,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$200,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Previous Owner $1,120,000
Previous Owner $880,000
Previous Owner $408,000
Previous Owner $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Sold $1,585,000 -0.6% $486 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $1,595,000 +13.9% $489 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $1,400,000 -6.0% $425 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2023 03/15/23 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2023 01/20/23 For Sale $1,490,000 +6.4% $452 / Sq Ft
12/16/2022 12/16/22 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 For Sale $1,490,000 -- $452 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $20,583 $391,121 $144,989 $246,132
2024 $18,071 $352,186 $130,556 $221,630
2023 $16,950 $295,141 $109,409 $185,732
2022 $16,950 $286,716 $106,286 $180,430
2021 $16,477 $284,243 $105,369 $178,874
2020 $14,670 $285,815 $105,952 $179,863
2019 $15,748 $313,535 $104,007 $209,528
2018 $17,401 $365,005 $139,575 $225,430
2017 $17,096 $358,904 $137,242 $221,662
2016 $15,254 $296,183 $130,631 $165,552
2015 $15,074 $278,892 $123,005 $155,887
2014 $13,560 $250,280 $110,433 $139,847
2012 $13,298 $252,451 $111,391 $141,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12295442

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-109-003

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