Seller's Agent in 2025
Ann Lyon
@ Properties
(847) 828-9991
80 in this area
135 Total Sales
500 Mccormick Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045
5
Beds
8
Baths
5,404
Sq Ft
0.95
Acres
Highlights
- 0.95 Acre Lot
- Landscaped Professionally
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- Community Lake
- Recreation Room
About This Home
As of April 2025This beautifully updated, brick Georgian home is just a short distance from Lake Michigan in the highly desirable Villa Turicum neighborhood! Located on just under an acre of partially wooded, professionally landscaped grounds, this wonderful home features all new bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, updated millwork throughout, a newer (2021) cedar shake roof, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola & new enlarged koi pond, and generous room sizes. There are 6 bedrooms in total - 5 on the 2nd floor and 1 in the basement - and the 5 bedrooms upstairs each have an ensuite bathroom. The Primary Suite's large walk-in closet was expanded by the current homeowners to incorporate a 2nd floor laundry. The gourmet kitchen & breakfast room feature high-end appliances (Viking Professional 6-burner range w/ double ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator, Fisher-Paykel dishwasher drawers), a huge island w/ multiple seating, tons of counter space, skylights, and a wall of windows overlooking the fabulous patio & backyard. The family room features a lovely fireplace, built-ins, and a new wet bar. The large, formal living room has plenty of space for a piano or multiple seating areas. The updated office is right off the living room and provides privacy, comfort, and lovely views of the backyard & koi pond. Upstairs, there is a large space above the garage w/ an ensuite bath that can be a 5th bedroom or a bonus room. The basement has a large playroom/2nd family room w/ fireplace, a 6th bedroom, a large recreation room w/ new luxury vinyl flooring, storage space, laundry, and a full bathroom. Outside, the stunning grounds feature a fully fenced backyard, a new bluestone patio w/ pergola, seating walls and plenty of room for a fire pit and grill, a lovely koi pond, a Rain Bird irrigation system, and lots of mature trees. The home also has a deep, 3-car garage w/ room for storage. Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 01/30/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $30,629
Year Built
- Built in 1971 | Remodeled in 2023
Lot Details
- 0.95 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 130 x 324 x 61 x 69 x 327
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Georgian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shake Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 5,404 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in multiple locations
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Basement Window Egress
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Pergola
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Multiple Water Heaters
Community Details
- Villa Turicum Subdivision
- Community Lake
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Shea Carrie Lynn
Bought by
Herring Paul J and Herring Kanna
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,000,200
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$897,242
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 16, 2005
Sold by
Smith Henry B and Smith Sally H
Bought by
Shea Michael Edward and Shea Carrie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 17, 1997
Sold by
Wilson Celeste
Bought by
Smith Henry B and Smith Sally H
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
7.93%
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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 | $1,400,000 | Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,870,000 | St | |
| Warranty Deed | $910,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,120,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Sold | $1,750,000 | -5.4% | $324 / Sq Ft |
| 03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/16/2025 03/16/25 | For Sale | $1,850,000 | 0.0% | $342 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2025 03/16/25 | Off Market | $1,850,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/10/2025 03/10/25 | Price Changed | $1,850,000 | -5.1% | $342 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | For Sale | $1,950,000 | 0.0% | $361 / Sq Ft |
| 08/20/2019 08/20/19 | Rented | $7,000 | -6.7% | -- |
| 06/26/2019 06/26/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/04/2019 06/04/19 | For Rent | $7,500 | +4.2% | -- |
| 08/01/2017 08/01/17 | Rented | $7,200 | -7.1% | -- |
| 05/26/2017 05/26/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/16/2016 11/16/16 | For Rent | $7,750 | -- | -- |
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 | $30,629 | $550,930 | $145,595 | $405,335 |
| 2023 | $30,629 | $496,602 | $131,238 | $365,364 |
| 2022 | $24,934 | $420,367 | $144,173 | $276,194 |
| 2021 | $23,647 | $406,348 | $139,365 | $266,983 |
| 2020 | $22,989 | $406,348 | $139,365 | $266,983 |
| 2019 | $22,157 | $404,447 | $138,713 | $265,734 |
| 2018 | $22,694 | $439,906 | $153,425 | $286,481 |
| 2017 | $22,607 | $437,369 | $152,540 | $284,829 |
| 2016 | $21,528 | $416,383 | $145,221 | $271,162 |
| 2015 | $21,010 | $386,865 | $134,926 | $251,939 |
| 2014 | $22,410 | $410,832 | $145,632 | $265,200 |
| 2012 | $24,237 | $413,229 | $146,482 | $266,747 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ann Lyon
-
Nancy Adelman
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nancy Adelman
Compass
(847) 338-5068
58 in this area
83 Total Sales
-
Jeffrey Folker
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Jeffrey Folker
@ Properties
(847) 295-0700
10 in this area
17 Total Sales
-
Anne Hardy
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Anne Hardy
Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago
(847) 436-1075
15 in this area
158 Total Sales
-
J
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Jeanne Martini
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
-
L
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Lisa Hathaway
@properties
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12280922
APN: 16-03-303-011
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