$1,699,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,569 Sq Ft
0.94 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 19, 2025

$476 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of December 2025

Set on a beautifully landscaped 1acre lot in sought-after East Lake Forest Villa Turicum neighborhood, this 5-bedroom 4.1 bath home offers generous space including a 1st floor bedroom/office in private wing, sunroom, new roof in prime location just moments from Lake Michigan. First floor has 9' ceilings. The foyer has a circular staircase open to the 2nd floor with complimenting closets on either side of the front door. Both living and dining rooms have large bay windows, hardwood floors and double crown molding. The dining room has a discreet closet perfect for entertainment china, glassware, linens,etc. The family room has a wood burning fireplace with cabinetry on either side, crown molding and both recessed and track lighting. The sunroom is where you want to hang out whether to relax, exercise or work. Sun pours in the sliding glass doors on all 3 sides. The kitchen features recessed and undercabinet lighting, stainless appliances, subzero fridge plus a new trash compactor, a separate prep sink, an 8x4 walk in pantry, white cabinets, granite counters and two additional storage opportunities: one, a wall of white cabinetry and the other a built in 12' hutch with glass cabinetry on top, storage below and granite countertop. There's both island seating and a large table eating area with sliders out to the 25x25 brick paver patio and backyard. There are new windows along the back of the home. First floor is complete with office/bedroom (no closet), full bath, 10x10 laundry room with new sink, cabinetry, subzero freezer and washer dryer on pedestals. Primary bedroom is 29x14 with picture window wall overlooking backyard, walk in closet, private bathroom. 4 other bedrooms share 2 full bathrooms. The finished basement has a rec room, TV area with built ins, wet bar and ample storage space. The backyard offers privacy and room to create your dream outdoor oasis. New composite roof & water heater in 2025. Zoned HVAC, 3 car garage with new garage doors. Spectacular windows allow amazing natural light and nature into this retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzie Hempstead

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123277 Listed on: 11/12/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Gloria Matlin

Compass License #475102576

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 40,729 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 310x98x330x165

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Stone Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,569 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,022

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0.94 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • 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 Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • LivingArea: 3569
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Eating Area, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1972
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1972
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.935
  • Lot Dimensions: 310x98x330x165
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23022
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2025
Closed on
Dec 15, 2025
Sold by
Williams Gregory J and Williams Abbe E
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Suzie Hempstead
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Matlin
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,699,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
6.25%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$1,746,763

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$795,088
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$951,675

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2008
Sold by
Gmac Global Relocation Services Llc
Bought by
Williams Abbe E and Williams Gregory J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2008
Sold by
Gaither John F and Gaither Christine Luby
Bought by
Gmac Global Relocation Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1996
Sold by
Sobolski John C and Sobolski Zahra
Bought by
Gaither John F and Gaither Christine Luby
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,699,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,100,000 1St American Title
Warranty Deed $1,192,500 1St American Title
Warranty Deed $775,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $860,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $825,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $426,750 Stand Alone First
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $1,699,000 +6.3% $476 / Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2025 11/12/25 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $448 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $23,022 $416,430 $151,978 $264,452
2024 $21,683 $392,599 $143,281 $249,318
2023 $14,681 $353,884 $129,152 $224,732
2022 $14,681 $249,980 $141,881 $108,099
2021 $13,918 $241,643 $137,149 $104,494
2020 $13,531 $241,643 $137,149 $104,494
2019 $17,879 $327,502 $136,507 $190,995
2018 $18,412 $358,037 $151,700 $206,337
2017 $18,205 $355,972 $150,825 $205,147
2016 $17,463 $338,892 $143,588 $195,304
2015 $17,038 $314,868 $133,409 $181,459
2014 $18,229 $335,306 $144,349 $190,957
2012 $19,244 $337,262 $145,191 $192,071
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12508882

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-03-301-006

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