NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 Circle Ln Unit 2 Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,460,000 - $1,793,746

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,645 Sq Ft
$451/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2022

Last sale price $1,575,000 $432 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,952/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Office
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • First Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of November 2022

Welcome to a nature lover's paradise. Truly a masterpiece of timeless design, typical of architect Balfour Lanza, dramatic spaces that live like pieces of art, seamlessly integrating natural beauty, bringing all that is outside in! A complete kitchen renovation in 2004 by Jeff Lynch incorporates natural materials that complement the enduring design, framing prairie gardens while offering seasonal glimpses of a sunrise over Lake Michigan. Top of the line Thermador ovens and gas range, 2 Miele dishwashers, 2 stainless sinks and garbage disposals, beverage center, and a Subzero will please the most discerning gourmet. The breakfast room is adjacent to the dining room making it ideal for large family gatherings, or use as a sitting room should one choose to do so. A mud room and large craft room compliment each other for laundry and mudroom overflow. The 1st floor entry offers a distinctive and versatile living space that is perfect for a baby grand piano and is inspiring in all seasons, encompassed by floor-to-ceiling windows. A cozy LIVING room is the place to LIVE in this home with an adjacent library/card room and large gas-start fireplace. Two bedrooms and a bath complete this floor, one with a Murphy bed allowing for a flexible conversion to a yoga studio with a large exterior yoga patio. The second-floor primary bedroom has a recently renovated Orren Pickell bath, 3 walk-in closets, and a balcony that is perfect for star-gazing or morning coffee while listening to the waves crashing on nearby Lake Michigan. Adjacent to the primary bedroom is a well appointed office, with privacy, built-ins and beautiful views to the southwest. A private 4th bedroom has an ensuite 3rd bath completes this floor. Enjoy the finished lower level with 2 ample storage rooms and a mechanical room with 3-zone HVAC. The outdoor space is as inviting as the indoor, with a spacious deck and boardwalk encircling the property and providing access to a free-standing, heated and cooled "gazebo" that is perfect as a home office, artist's studio, or enchanting all-season retreat. The pathway continues to the deeded access to Lake Michigan and a private beach shared by contiguous neighbors. New cedar shake roof in 2015 with cedar preservation treatment in 2022. The 2.5 car garage enjoys a heated, locked workshop with skylight. This home has been meticulously maintained and includes an outdoor sprinkler system, security system, and plenty of outdoor lighting. This combination of a premier neighborhood location, privacy, and home design are uncompromising. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100 Listed on: 09/14/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Andrew Mrowiec

Compass License #471004617

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Parnell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475182183

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1980 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 321x23x101x292x176
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,645 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Gas Cooktop
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,374

Year Built

Built in 1980 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 3645
  • Room Type: Office, Workshop, Utility Room-1st Floor, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3645
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1650000
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 321X23X101X292X176
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19373.82
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2022
Closed on
Nov 9, 2022
Sold by
Sentell John W and Sentell Susan B
Bought by
Craigmile David F
Seller's Agent
Marina Carney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Parnell
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-4.55%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$1,642,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2011
Sold by
The Chicago Trust Company N A
Bought by
Lfbt Lots Llc and Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2000
Sold by
Wintrust Asset Management Company Na
Bought by
Sentell John and Sentell Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$975,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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
Craigmile David F $1,575,000 Chicago Title
Lfbt Lots Llc -- Greater Metropolitan Title L
Sentell John $1,300,000 --
Wintrust Asset Management Company Na $2,400,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sentell John W $732,000
Previous Owner Sentell John W $200,000
Previous Owner Sentell John W $500,000
Previous Owner Sentell John W $910,000
Previous Owner Sentell John W $910,000
Previous Owner Sentell John W $490,000
Previous Owner Sentell John W $960,000
Previous Owner Sentell John W $966,000
Previous Owner Sentell John $975,000
Previous Owner Bernthal Margaret H $900,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/08/2022 11/08/22 Sold $1,575,000 -4.5% $432 / Sq Ft
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2022 09/14/22 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $453 / 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 $22,564 $399,328 $158,887 $240,441
2023 $20,431 $359,950 $143,219 $216,731
2022 $20,431 $345,532 $157,333 $188,199
2021 $19,374 $334,009 $152,086 $181,923
2020 $18,835 $334,009 $152,086 $181,923
2019 $18,154 $332,447 $151,375 $181,072
2018 $10,875 $375,434 $168,366 $207,068
2017 $19,105 $373,269 $167,395 $205,874
2016 $18,327 $355,359 $159,363 $195,996
2015 $17,882 $330,168 $148,066 $182,102
2014 $18,980 $348,874 $156,741 $192,133
2012 $20,592 $350,909 $157,655 $193,254
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11619610

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-03-402-008