$901,400
SOLD JUN 15, 2015

520 Linden Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,175 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$284 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Den

About This Home

As of April 2022

Move in and enjoy this incredibly spacious and updated Colonial in Whispering Oaks. Fabulous kitchen & baths. Hardwood floors. 1st floor office plus add'l den. Kitchen opens to awesome family room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Gorgeous bluestone patio,large fenced yard. Formal LR w/fpl. Finished lower level rec room. New furnace, new HW heater, the list goes on! Great location and very close to Cherokee too!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Adelman

Compass License #475123518 Listed on: 04/20/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcia Rowley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475128018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,229

Year Built

  • 1962

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,229

Year Built

1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1962
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Cleaner
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Eating Area, Study
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Study, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3175
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Acreage: 0.46

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 198 X 102
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16092050080000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12770.45

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
Current Estimated Value
$1,223,483

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,483
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%
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%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $975,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $901,400 Ct
Warranty Deed $840,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Warranty Deed $507,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $510,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $676,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $245,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $296,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $330,000 No Value Available
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08896680

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-205-008