515 Valley Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,942
Sq Ft
0.38
Acres
About This Home
As of April 2023Well designed, light and bright home in the desirable Ponds with sidewalks and streetlamps. The Ponds offers beautiful nature walking paths around the three Ponds, to tennis courts and playground. Centrally located with easy access to Market Square, Forest Park Beach, three train stations, the highway to Chicago, O'Hare Airport and several shopping areas. Award winning schools! A family room/office space has a beamed, cathedral ceiling with track lighting just off the entryway. The spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and the dining room have large, floor to near ceiling windows facing east and the treed backyard. The kitchen has Kashmir white granite countertops, a gas range on the island, and an eat-in area that accommodates a table for six. The Bosch oven is less than three years old. The other oven is a combination convection/microwave. The kitchen also has abundant cupboard space and large, floor to near ceiling corner windows facing southeast. The laundry/mud room is exceptionally large with cupboards above and below, plus hanging racks. It also has a Kashmir white granite countertop, porcelain sink, backsplash, and doors to both the outside and oversized two-car garage. The home has hardwood floors throughout (except the laundry room and basement). Upstairs are three very large bedrooms, each with an ample walk-in closet. The primary bedroom has four southeast facing corner windows with new white blinds using push button operation. The primary bathroom is spacious with French doors, a double sink with a tub and shower, and an opportunity for updating. The other two bedrooms each have a panel of three windows, and the hall bathroom has a double sink with a tub/shower. The hallway linen closet is wide and deep. Two bedrooms and the hallway have ceiling fans, as does the kitchen. The basement is finished with a separate bedroom, including a long closet, and a bathroom with a shower. There is plenty of space for recreation and a sitting area. The family and living room as well as the basement are wired for stereo sound. Enjoy living in the Ponds of Lake Forest! The property is "Sold As Is"!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475122441 Listed on: 01/30/2023
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$16,912
Year Built
1981
Lot Details
0
HOA Fees
$73 per month
Parking
2
Listing Details
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Type Detached: 2 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
- New Construction: No
- Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
- Subdivision Name: The Ponds
- Year Built: 1981
- Age: 41-50 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- General Information: School Bus Service
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- New Construction Y/N: No
- ResoPropertyType: Residential
- AttributionContact: (847) 804-0092
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
Interior Features
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Basement: Full
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
- Fireplaces: 1
- Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- LivingArea: 2942
- Room Type: Recreation Room, Sitting Room
- Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Assessed Sq Ft: 5184
- Basement Description: Finished
- Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
- Basement Bathrooms: Yes
- Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
- Dining Room: Separate
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Attic: Unfinished
- Door Features: Sliding Glass Door(s)
- ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
Exterior Features
- ExteriorFeatures: Patio
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- List Price: 749000
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
- OtherStructures: None
- Roof: Shake
- Waterfront: No
- Exterior Building Type: Brick,Other
Garage/Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Number of Cars: 2
- Driveway: Asphalt
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Type: Attached
- Parking: Garage
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
- Water Source: Public
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee: 875
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Master Association Fee: No
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually
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
- Middle/Junior School District: 67
Lot Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.38
- Lot Dimensions: 126.57X31.49X31.43X46.00
- Rural (Y/N): N
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Special Assessments: N
Rental Info
- Board Number: 2
- Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
Tax Info
- Tax Annual Amount: 13503.28
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 30, 2023
Closed on
Mar 27, 2023
Sold by
Peet Gary R and Peet Susan B
Bought by
Lubus Mark J and Lubus Vianni Teresa
Seller's Agent
Brunhild Baass
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Gonnella
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.29%
Total Days on Market
30
Views
128
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$342,761
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.96%
Original Mortgage
$620,500
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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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 | $730,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $625,700 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $620,500 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2023 04/03/23 | Sold | $730,000 | -2.5% | $248 / Sq Ft |
| 03/02/2023 03/02/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/25/2023 02/25/23 | Price Changed | $749,000 | -3.9% | $255 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2023 01/30/23 | For Sale | $779,000 | -- | $265 / 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 | $16,912 | $304,116 | $98,263 | $205,853 |
| 2023 | $14,286 | $277,960 | $89,811 | $188,149 |
| 2022 | $14,286 | $243,578 | $96,698 | $146,880 |
| 2021 | $13,503 | $234,842 | $93,230 | $141,612 |
| 2020 | $13,152 | $235,336 | $93,426 | $141,910 |
| 2019 | $15,356 | $282,654 | $93,267 | $189,387 |
| 2018 | $12,957 | $253,783 | $98,855 | $154,928 |
| 2017 | $12,828 | $252,974 | $98,540 | $154,434 |
| 2016 | $13,904 | $271,580 | $94,814 | $176,766 |
| 2015 | $13,681 | $255,173 | $89,086 | $166,087 |
| 2014 | $12,876 | $243,362 | $89,722 | $153,640 |
| 2012 | $12,438 | $241,216 | $88,931 | $152,285 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Brunhild Baass
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 804-0092
5 in this area
5 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Kristin Gonnella
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 619-0215
1 in this area
197 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11707015
APN: 16-04-301-049
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