NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Linden Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,056,000 - $1,313,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,175 Sq Ft
$383/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 21, 2022

Last sale price $1,100,000 $346 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,071/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mature Trees
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of April 2022

MOVE IN READY COLONIAL IN WHISPERING OAKS! Boasting with natural light throughout this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath updated Colonial is situated in a highly desirable area. The family room open concept comes with vaulted ceilings and an amazing wood burning fireplace. Step outside and enjoy the almost .5 acres of this beautiful yard, blue stone patio complete with a brick fire pit. Recent updates include a white kitchen with high end appliances, a center island for great meal prep and serving, a counter for extra bar stool seating and a newly created mudroom allows for a functional family living Great to put away your shoes and coats when you come in from the attached garage. The house has ample storage and cabinetry. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms, and a primary with amazing views of the backyard. En suite bathroom oasis. The finished basement features an amazing play area, lots of storage, an arts and crafts area, and/or a workout space. Close to Highwood, Fort Sheridan and Lake Michigan. Buyer pays LF transfer tax of $4/1,000.

Last Listed By

Ashley Kain Spector

Compass License #475172106 Listed on: 03/06/2022

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,927

Year Built

  • Built in 1962 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,175 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens
  • Granite Countertops
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,927

Year Built

Built in 1962 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 3175
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3175
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Door Features: French Doors,Sliding Doors,Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds,Curtains/Drapes,Skylight(s),Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1075000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Outdoor Lighting, Streetlights, Wood Fence
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

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
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.464
  • Lot Dimensions: 20194
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12926.68
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2020
Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Lupo Michael J and Lupo Hillary W
Bought by
Smid Andrew William
Seller's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kiki Clark
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$1,215,218

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$240,218
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2015
Closed on
Jun 12, 2015
Sold by
Annibali William W and Annibali Cynthia B
Bought by
Lupo Michael J and Lupo Hillary W
Seller's Agent
Nancy Adelman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Rowley
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$939,000
Sold Price
$901,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,600
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$676,050
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2009
Sold by
Morales Pedro N and Morales Ingrid I
Bought by
Annibali William W and Annibali Cynthia B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1998
Sold by
Basler Susan Tolman and Swanson Susan D
Bought by
Morales Pedro N and Morales Ingrid I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
7.27%

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
Smid Andrew William $975,000 Chicago Title
Lupo Michael J $901,400 Ct
Annibali William W $840,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Morales Pedro N $507,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smid Andrew William $510,400
Previous Owner Lupo Michael J $676,050
Previous Owner Annibali Cynthia B $245,000
Previous Owner Annibali William W $155,000
Previous Owner Annibali William W $300,000
Previous Owner Morales Pedro N $296,000
Previous Owner Morales Pedro N $300,700
Previous Owner Morales Pedro N $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Sold $1,100,000 +2.3% $346 / Sq Ft
03/06/2022 03/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2022 03/06/22 For Sale $1,075,000 +10.3% $339 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $975,000 0.0% $307 / Sq Ft
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2020 10/11/20 For Sale $975,000 +8.2% $307 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $901,400 -4.0% $284 / Sq Ft
04/25/2015 04/25/15 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2015 04/20/15 For Sale $939,000 -- $296 / 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 $15,229 $293,178 $106,971 $186,207
2023 $14,548 $251,215 $91,660 $159,555
2022 $14,548 $248,119 $96,515 $151,604
2021 $13,751 $239,220 $93,053 $146,167
2020 $13,393 $239,724 $93,249 $146,475
2019 $12,946 $239,317 $93,091 $146,226
2018 $7,410 $263,455 $97,781 $165,674
2017 $13,317 $262,615 $97,469 $165,146
2016 $12,906 $252,684 $93,783 $158,901
2015 $12,706 $237,418 $88,117 $149,301
2014 -- $241,069 $88,746 $152,323
2012 $12,318 $238,942 $87,963 $150,979
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11340552

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-205-008