
40 Washington Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Highlights
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
- Mud Room
- Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
- Farmhouse Style Home
- 4-minute walk to South Park
About This Home
As of July 2025Charming Updated Farmhouse Just Steps from South Park! This thoughtfully expanded and beautifully updated home blends classic character with modern comforts. From the moment you step into the inviting enclosed front porch - framed by a wall of windows - you'll feel right at home. Inside, gorgeous hardwood floors flow throughout a light-filled layout designed for everyday living. The living room features a cozy gas fireplace, custom built-in bookshelves, and French doors that open back to the porch. A separate dining room connects to the updated eat-in kitchen, which boasts butcher block and honed granite countertops, counter seating, a deep farm sink and stainless steel appliances. A sunny enclosed back porch offers an ideal spot for a home office or creative studio. Upstairs, the private primary suite is a true retreat with a walk-in closet and a renovated en-suite bath featuring a double vanity and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms, with walk-in closets share an updated hall bath. Downstairs, the finished basement includes a versatile rec room and a full bath - great for guests or game nights. A fully fenced backyard and lush landscaping create a nature lovers paradise. All this in a fantastic location near South Park, Market Square, schools, Metra train and Lake Michigan!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475159834 Listed on: 05/17/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,863
Year Built
- Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2007
Lot Details
- 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60 x 116 x 34 x 141
- Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,730 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Sheridan 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
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Property is near a park
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $799,000 | Chicago Title | |
Warranty Deed | $156,000 | First American Title |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $759,050 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $380,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $130,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $65,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $276,050 | Stand Alone First | |
Previous Owner | $276,850 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $112,500 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $145,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $148,200 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/01/2025 07/01/25 | Sold | $799,000 | 0.0% | $462 / Sq Ft |
05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/25/2025 05/25/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | -- | $462 / Sq Ft |
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 | $10,037 | $181,656 | $70,312 | $111,344 |
2023 | $9,002 | $159,482 | $61,730 | $97,752 |
2022 | $9,002 | $149,083 | $57,705 | $91,378 |
2021 | $8,752 | $147,797 | $57,207 | $90,590 |
2020 | $8,556 | $148,614 | $57,523 | $91,091 |
2019 | $8,129 | $145,886 | $56,467 | $89,419 |
2018 | $8,210 | $157,472 | $74,656 | $82,816 |
2017 | $8,073 | $154,840 | $73,408 | $81,432 |
2016 | $7,747 | $147,382 | $69,872 | $77,510 |
2015 | $7,666 | $138,778 | $65,793 | $72,985 |
2014 | $6,740 | $127,392 | $59,069 | $68,323 |
2012 | $6,619 | $128,497 | $59,581 | $68,916 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Polly Richardson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 363-1738
31 in this area
79 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Kiki Clark
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 804-0969
49 in this area
105 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
George Selas
Baird & Warner
(312) 925-7666
1 in this area
104 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12369112

APN: 12-33-411-020
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