Seller's Agent in 2024
Jane Yarbrough
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 813-1650
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
525 W Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated Value: $562,396
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,352
Sq Ft
$416/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
- Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of December 2024Beautifully rehabbed 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in east Lake Forest on 1/4-acre, Home was totally gutted to the studs in 2018. All new electrical, plumbing, windows and French doors. The exterior is Cedar and porches were added. The kitchen features stainless steel appliance, Wolf, Subzero and Cove. The all-new cabinets are custom cherry with walnut stain. The kitchen and bathroom floors are Spanish porcelain tile and heated. The living room/dining room floors are white oak with a smoke stain. Living room ceiling is also white oak, living room has a woodburning fireplace. There are hardwood floors throughout bedrooms as well. So many features to mention, you must see for yourself. Close to town, train, schools, The Deerpath Golf Course and Open Lands. Move in and take advantage of everything Lake Forest has to offer.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475092854 Listed on: 10/07/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,358
Year Built
- Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2018
Lot Details
- 10,920 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75 x 150 x 70 x 150
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 1,352 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Unfinished Attic
- Storm Screens
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Porcelain Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- No Tub in Bathroom
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
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 10, 2025
Sold by
Helton Scott J and Walker Kathryn Bernadette
Bought by
Helton Walker Revocable Trust and Helton
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 5, 2025
Sold by
Helton Scott J and Helton Joint Living Trust
Bought by
Helton Scott J and Helton Kathryn Bernadette
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2024
Closed on
Dec 11, 2024
Sold by
Grover Sally A
Bought by
Helton Joint Living Trust and Helton
Seller's Agent
Jane Yarbrough
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Views
61
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 2017
Sold by
First Midwest Bank
Bought by
Grover Sally A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 24, 2003
Sold by
North Star Trust Co
Bought by
Karsten Douglas R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 2000
Sold by
Sikora John and Sikora Marta
Bought by
Continental Community Bank & Trust Co and Trust #10030
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 16, 1999
Sold by
Penfield Mildred C and The Mildred C Penfield Trust
Bought by
Sikora John and Sikora Marta
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 1999
Sold by
Penfield Donald W and Penfield Mary Allen
Bought by
Sikora John and Sikora Marta
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helton Walker Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Helton Scott J | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Helton Joint Living Trust | $525,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Grover Sally A | $319,000 | First American Title | |
| Karsten Douglas R | -- | Express Title Services | |
| Continental Community Bank & Trust Co | $270,000 | -- | |
| Sikora John | $200,000 | -- | |
| Sikora John | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Helton Joint Living Trust | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Grover Sally A | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Karsten Douglas R | $249,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Continental Community Bank & Trust Co | $243,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sikora John | $140,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 12/13/24 | Sold | $525,000 | 0.0% | $388 / Sq Ft |
| 10/26/2024 10/26/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $388 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,021 | $114,587 | $60,881 | $53,706 |
| 2024 | $5,787 | $110,403 | $58,658 | $51,745 |
| 2023 | $5,787 | $101,773 | $54,073 | $47,700 |
| 2022 | $5,358 | $97,907 | $52,019 | $45,888 |
| 2021 | $5,206 | $97,062 | $51,570 | $45,492 |
| 2020 | $5,170 | $97,599 | $51,855 | $45,744 |
| 2019 | $4,834 | $95,807 | $50,903 | $44,904 |
| 2018 | $4,916 | $94,059 | $61,961 | $32,098 |
| 2017 | $4,834 | $92,486 | $60,925 | $31,561 |
| 2016 | $4,639 | $88,032 | $57,991 | $30,041 |
| 2015 | $4,579 | $82,892 | $54,605 | $28,287 |
| 2014 | $4,460 | $80,357 | $49,025 | $31,332 |
| 2012 | $4,368 | $81,054 | $49,450 | $31,604 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jane Yarbrough
-
Jean Anderson
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Jean Anderson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 254-1850
95 in this area
116 Total Sales
-
Donna Mancuso
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Donna Mancuso
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 347-8245
78 in this area
94 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12168541
APN: 12-32-307-002
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