471 Butler Dr Unit 2 Lake Forest, IL 60045
5
Beds
6
Baths
6,373
Sq Ft
1.38
Acres
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Landscaped Professionally
- Property is near a park
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- French Provincial Architecture
- 2-minute walk to Waveland Park
About This Home
As of June 2025French Manor on 1.39ac of manicured lawns, cul-de-sac, close to park and town. Maintained and renovated for today's lifestyle this home offers over 6000 sq ft of living space. Spectacular liv. rm w/vaulted beamed ceiling. Newly remodeled kitchen has granite countertops and breakfast bar. Fin. walk-out basement with full bath. View the garden and pool thru walls of windows in the Great Rm.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475122441 Listed on: 01/31/2014
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $38,470
Year Built
- 1978
Lot Details
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- French Provincial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Great Room
- Sitting Room
- Breakfast Room
- Library
- Finished Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Dishwasher
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Patio
Location
- Property is near a park
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Mcneill Donald and Mcneill Mary
Bought by
Hodan Patrick and Hodan Abigail
Seller's Agent
Donna Mancuso
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Klopas Stratton Team
Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,118,000
Premium/Discount to List
$123,000
6.17%
Views
53
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.43%
Original Mortgage
$1,118,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 31, 2014
Closed on
Apr 23, 2014
Sold by
Herrera Clara E and The Clara E Herrera Trust
Bought by
Mcneill Donald and Mcneill Mary
Seller's Agent
Brunhild Baass
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,279,000
Sold Price
$1,090,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$189,000
-14.78%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$872,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 24, 1999
Sold by
Herrera Guillermo A and Herrera Clara E
Bought by
The Clara E Herrera Declarationof Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 1995
Sold by
Watschke Doris
Bought by
Herrera Guillermo A and Herrera Clara E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$608,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 1995
Sold by
Watschke Doris and Watschke Family Trust
Bought by
Watschke Doris
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$608,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $2,118,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Deed | $1,090,000 | Baird & Warner Title Service | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $760,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,118,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,663,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $767,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $800,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $847,706 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $872,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,071,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,102,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $950,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $900,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $608,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | Sold | $2,118,000 | +6.2% | $377 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2025 03/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2025 03/14/25 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | +83.0% | $355 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2014 04/23/14 | Sold | $1,090,000 | -14.8% | $171 / Sq Ft |
| 03/05/2014 03/05/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/31/2014 01/31/14 | For Sale | $1,279,000 | -- | $201 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 | $38,470 | $664,934 | $183,595 | $481,339 |
| 2023 | $38,470 | $622,242 | $158,734 | $463,508 |
| 2022 | $29,775 | $501,263 | $163,175 | $338,088 |
| 2021 | $28,163 | $483,285 | $157,323 | $325,962 |
| 2020 | $30,467 | $537,459 | $157,654 | $379,805 |
| 2019 | $29,445 | $536,546 | $157,386 | $379,160 |
| 2018 | $20,776 | $403,139 | $166,817 | $236,322 |
| 2017 | $20,570 | $401,853 | $166,285 | $235,568 |
| 2016 | $19,942 | $386,657 | $159,997 | $226,660 |
| 2015 | $19,618 | $479,894 | $150,331 | $329,563 |
| 2014 | $24,370 | $449,150 | $151,406 | $297,744 |
| 2012 | $23,517 | $445,187 | $150,070 | $295,117 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Donna Mancuso
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 347-8245
83 in this area
101 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 254-1850
110 in this area
135 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Klopas Stratton Team
Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(312) 927-0334
2 in this area
623 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2014
Brunhild Baass
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 804-0092
5 in this area
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD08527601
APN: 16-04-302-002
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