NOT LISTED FOR SALE

501 Oakwood Ave Unit 1D Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $768,000 - $864,603

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$1,003/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 19, 2024

Last sale price $800,000 $533 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,240/month

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of March 2024

One of the most desirable buildings in the heart of downtown Lake Forest! This beautiful south facing first floor condo with exterior terrace and fenced courtyard has 1600 SF of finished space and has been completely updated by the current owner. Features include new finishes throughout, refinished engineered hardwood floors, a new electric fireplace with marble surround and wood mantle, 2 beautifully updated bathrooms with heated marble floors, a fabulous new kitchen with premium appliances, new lighting and additional decorative touches to the doors in the foyer and hallway with elegant smoked mirror panels. The first floor location is near both the garage and front door and has a wonderful fenced outdoor space with two private patios and exquisite gardens. The kitchen is open to the living and dining rooms with a breakfast bar counter. The living room has beautiful white built-ins with glass shelves and lower cabinets with a new television in the center above a new electric fireplace. One can access the lovely glass sunroom from the living room. The sunroom opens to the private outdoor oasis. The primary bedroom has a newly configured large walk-in custom closet with plenty of built-in drawers, shelves and hanging space and has a private hall to the brand-new bath which has a large walk-in marble shower, stunning marble floor, custom vanity with Kallista sink and a Kohler comfort height intelligent integrated bidet toilet. The second bedroom has a wall of deep closets with built-in drawers, shelves and hanging space and is directly across from the second remodeled hall bath, which has a Safestep walk-in jetted tub, new large painted marble top custom vanity, marble tile floor and a large linen closet. Close to the train, beach and all the wonderful restaurants and shops in Lake Forest, this gorgeous easy living condo has been done to perfection - move right in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 02/02/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,263

Year Built

  • Built in 1977 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • 2,047

HOA Fees

  • $1,003 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 15 Units
  • Jessica Aponte Association, Phone Number (847) 866-7400
  • Property managed by Heil, Heil, Smart & Golee

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,263

Year Built

Built in 1977 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,003 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Other
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 799000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Association Fee: 1003
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Heil, Heil, Smart & Golee
  • Management Contact Name: Jessica Aponte
  • Management Phone: 847-866-7400X648
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8263.16
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Mary Dale Houston Trust and Houston Mary Dale
Bought by
Debbie Barnes Trust and Barnes
Seller's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lori Baker
Compass
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$820,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.71%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$196,867
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$624,001

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2022
Closed on
Apr 28, 2022
Sold by
Thomas Hardy Dixon 1997 Revocable Trust and Dixon John W
Bought by
Mary Dale Houston Trust and Houston
Seller's Agent
Susan Amory Weninger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-7.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2017
Sold by
Kledzik Diane Marie and Diane Kledzik Revocable Trust
Bought by
Thomas Hardy Dixon 1997 Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2015
Closed on
Apr 10, 2015
Sold by
Waldeck Frank J and Waldeck James W
Bought by
The Diane Kledzik Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marina Carney
Compass
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$392,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$82,500
-17.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.30%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1996
Sold by
Waldeck Patricia F
Bought by
Waldeck Patricia F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1994
Sold by
Bate Marie C
Bought by
Waldeck Patricia F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,060
Interest Rate
8.73%
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
Debbie Barnes Trust $800,000 Chicago Title
Mary Dale Houston Trust $580,000 Chicago Title
Thomas Hardy Dixon 1997 Revocable Trust $525,000 Chicago Title
The Diane Kledzik Revocable Trust $392,500 None Available
Waldeck Patricia F -- --
Waldeck Patricia F $377,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Bate Marie C $372,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Debbie Barnes Trust $200,000
Previous Owner The Diane Kledzik Revocable Trust $200,000
Previous Owner Waldeck Patricia F $200,060
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Sold $800,000 +0.1% $533 / Sq Ft
02/03/2024 02/03/24 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2024 02/02/24 For Sale $799,000 +37.8% $533 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $580,000 -7.2% $387 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2022 03/04/22 For Sale $625,000 +59.2% $417 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $392,500 -10.6% $262 / Sq Ft
03/12/2015 03/12/15 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2015 02/09/15 Price Changed $439,000 -7.6% $293 / Sq Ft
01/09/2015 01/09/15 For Sale $475,000 -- $317 / 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 $10,825 $195,260 $19,804 $175,456
2023 $10,825 $179,996 $18,256 $161,740
2022 $8,253 $142,685 $14,472 $128,213
2021 $8,021 $141,454 $14,347 $127,107
2020 $7,843 $142,236 $14,426 $127,810
2019 $7,450 $139,625 $14,161 $125,464
2018 $7,138 $142,948 $15,514 $127,434
2017 $7,016 $140,559 $15,255 $125,304
2016 $6,717 $133,789 $14,520 $119,269
2015 $6,627 $125,978 $13,672 $112,306
2014 $5,164 $99,000 $13,439 $85,561
2012 $5,075 $99,859 $13,556 $86,303
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11971668

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-33-123-006