Seller's Agent in 2025
Suzanne Serra
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(847) 749-0842
1 in this area
73 Total Sales
444 E Old Elm Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,400
Sq Ft
20,038
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Landscaped Professionally
- Recreation Room
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- Mature Trees
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of May 2025Location-location in PRIME East Lake Forest/Whispering Oaks. This wonderful 4 bd/2.1 bath home features hardwood floors throughout plus many updates/improvements including roof, windows, kitchen+recessed can lighting and full wall of windows spanning the kitchen and family room. Whole house generator (2018), new driveway (2023). This pristine home sits on a .46 acre lot with back yard gardens that are simply magical in the spring. Located just blocks from Ft. Sheridan, Cherokee School, beach, Starbucks, the Metra and walking trails!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #471000515 Listed on: 04/02/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,337
Year Built
- Built in 1966 | Remodeled in 2000
Lot Details
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x200
- Partially Fenced Property
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 2,400 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Power Generator
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Whispering Oaks Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Warren R Swansen Declaration Of Trust and Swansen Warren Russell
Bought by
Maksimov Roman and Maksimov Mariia
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Serra
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Gerard Scheffler
Home Gallery Realty Corp.
List Price
$832,500
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,500
-3.9%
Views
33
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
$26,091
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Outstanding Balance
$637,937
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,154
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 1995
Sold by
Swansen Warren R and Swanson Marjorie H
Bought by
Swansen Warren R
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Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $800,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $640,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2025 05/14/25 | Sold | $800,000 | -3.9% | $333 / Sq Ft |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2025 04/02/25 | For Sale | $832,500 | -- | $347 / 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 | $11,160 | $226,570 | $94,386 | $132,184 |
| 2023 | $11,160 | $194,141 | $80,877 | $113,264 |
| 2022 | $10,563 | $186,702 | $85,161 | $101,541 |
| 2021 | $9,970 | $180,006 | $82,107 | $97,899 |
| 2020 | $9,712 | $180,385 | $82,280 | $98,105 |
| 2019 | $9,392 | $180,079 | $82,140 | $97,939 |
| 2018 | $10,472 | $209,387 | $87,062 | $122,325 |
| 2017 | $10,265 | $208,719 | $86,784 | $121,935 |
| 2016 | $9,936 | $200,826 | $83,502 | $117,324 |
| 2015 | $9,756 | $188,693 | $78,457 | $110,236 |
| 2014 | $9,785 | $191,449 | $79,018 | $112,431 |
| 2012 | $9,517 | $189,760 | $78,321 | $111,439 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Suzanne Serra
-
Gerard Scheffler
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gerard Scheffler
Home Gallery Realty Corp.
(773) 909-3346
2 in this area
185 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12321615
APN: 16-09-209-029
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