$1,630,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

441 E Westminster Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,071 Sq Ft
13,051 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$531 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

This renovated brick Tudor blends timeless elegance with exceptional quality in the heart of East Lake Forest. Ideally situated on an elevated lot, the home is within walking distance to the Metra station, schools, Gorton Community Center, Market Square, the library, and Lake Michigan. Step into the refined foyer with graceful arched doorways that open to a spacious living room and formal dining room, both ideal for entertaining. A bright and expansive family room features a coffered ceiling and dual sets of French doors leading to a brick and paver patio, perfect for outdoor gatherings. The newer kitchen features white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, a custom island with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances, is attached to a charming breakfast nook with a built-in hutch wet bar. The second floor features the primary suite with an ensuite bathroom and a huge attached dressing room with southern exposure. Four additional bedrooms, a hall bathroom, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom complete the second floor. The unfinished basement has high ceilings with plenty of space for a recreation room and tons of storage. Additional highlights include an updated powder room, front and rear staircases, cedar shake roof with copper gutters and downspouts, professionally designed landscaping, gas lanterns, exterior lighting, and updated mechanical systems. This home is the perfect balance of classic craftsmanship and modern comfort in one of Lake Forest's most desirable locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geoff Brown

Compass License #475138905 Listed on: 07/13/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Siegal

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139418

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,168

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 107 x 164 x 52 x 174

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • No Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,168

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: Tudor
  • 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, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 3071
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3159
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3159
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2996
  • Lot Dimensions: 107 X 164 X 52 X 174
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19168
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Dacy Andrew
Bought by
King Olivia and King Briggs
Seller's Agent
Geoff Brown
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Siegal
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$131,000
8.74%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$1,663,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2019
Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Goodwin James A and Goodwin Maureen S
Bought by
Dacy Andrew
Seller's Agent
Jeannie Emmert
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alissa Morton
Compass
List Price
$1,064,000
Sold Price
$1,065,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2012
Closed on
Feb 8, 2013
Sold by
Sipe Deborah M
Bought by
Goodwin James A and Goodwin Maureen S
Seller's Agent
Jeannie Emmert
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeannie Emmert
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-9.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,630,000 Premier Title
Warranty Deed $1,065,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $725,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $1,630,000 +8.7% $531 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Sale $1,499,000 +40.8% $488 / Sq Ft
12/13/2019 12/13/19 Sold $1,065,000 +0.1% $357 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/14/2019 11/14/19 For Sale $1,064,000 0.0% $356 / Sq Ft
11/13/2019 11/13/19 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2019 11/10/19 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2019 09/12/19 For Sale $1,064,000 +46.8% $356 / Sq Ft
02/08/2013 02/08/13 Sold $725,000 -9.3% $243 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2012 11/16/12 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2012 11/05/12 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
11/01/2012 11/01/12 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2012 10/29/12 For Sale $799,000 -- $268 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $19,168 $356,029 $128,525 $227,504
2023 $17,280 $312,569 $112,836 $199,733
2022 $17,280 $292,187 $105,478 $186,709
2021 $16,798 $289,667 $104,568 $185,099
2020 $16,423 $291,269 $105,146 $186,123
2019 $15,602 $285,922 $103,216 $182,706
2018 $14,878 $291,409 $138,852 $152,557
2017 $14,626 $286,538 $136,531 $150,007
2016 $14,021 $272,737 $129,955 $142,782
2015 $13,854 $256,814 $122,368 $134,446
2014 $12,434 $229,999 $109,862 $120,137
2012 $12,196 $231,994 $110,815 $121,179
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12409006

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-412-002

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