NOT LISTED FOR SALE

494 Briar Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,008,165 - $1,045,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,817 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2020

Last sale price $700,000 $248 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,618/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of November 2020

Don't miss this highly sought after Whispering Oaks Ranch with beautiful natural light and an entertaining open floor plan. The gourmet kitchen is a chefs dream. Featuring stainless steel appliances, professional oversized double oven with 6 burners and griddle, farmhouse stainless kitchen sink, granite counter tops and natural wood counter island. Stunning hardwood floors throughout the house. The professionally landscaped property is over half an acre of gorgeous, mature trees. This private oasis features a brick paver patio and custom fire pit. This fabulous home features 4 bedrooms and 3.1 baths. The generous, master bedroom suite showcases french doors which open to the outdoor patio and has a large ensuite with a large, walk in closet. Full, unfinished basement is ready for your future custom entertaining plans. This is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Jacobs

Baird & Warner License #475172200 Listed on: 09/10/2020

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Parpati Jocson

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475123181

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,936

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1956 | 2008

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,936

Year Built | Renovated

1956 | 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2008
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 2817
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1664
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1956
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 4481
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 24X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 35X32, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2817
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2817
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1664
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2817
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
  • Acreage: 0.633

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2817

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 274
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16044010150000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12827.58

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Nov 13, 2020
Sold by
Moccia Michael R and Moccia Sharon M
Bought by
Bulchand Rachelle and Reardon Michael
Seller's Agent
Anne Jacobs
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Parpati Jocson
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.67%
Current Estimated Value
$1,025,291

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$325,291
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2003
Sold by
Moccia Michael R
Bought by
Moccia Michael R and Moccia Sharon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$383,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2001
Sold by
Moccia Michael and Moccia Sharon
Bought by
Moccia Michael R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1999
Sold by
Brandow Robert
Bought by
Moccia Michael R and Moccia Sharon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
10.6%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bulchand Rachelle $700,000 Attorney
Moccia Michael R -- --
Moccia Michael R -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Moccia Michael R $375,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bulchand Rachelle $400,000
Previous Owner Moccia Michael R $383,000
Previous Owner Moccia Michael R $388,000
Previous Owner Moccia Michael R $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $700,000 -6.7% $248 / Sq Ft
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $750,000 -- $266 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $13,936 $240,540 $98,870 $141,670
2023 $14,418 $230,845 $94,885 $135,960
2022 $14,418 $246,264 $98,032 $148,232
2021 $13,625 $237,432 $94,516 $142,916
2020 $13,272 $237,932 $94,715 $143,217
2019 $12,828 $237,528 $94,554 $142,974
2018 $11,307 $222,735 $99,349 $123,386
2017 $11,195 $222,024 $99,032 $122,992
2016 $10,847 $213,628 $95,287 $118,341
2015 $10,691 $200,721 $89,530 $111,191
2014 $10,567 $200,808 $90,171 $110,637
2012 $10,210 $199,037 $89,376 $109,661
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10853918

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-401-015