NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 W North Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $697,045 - $794,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,662 Sq Ft
$452/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2020

Last sale price $475,000 $286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,883 / mo

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attached Garage
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of October 2020

Conveniently located in the popular H.O. Stone Subdivision, this stylishly decorated and move-in ready home is now available! The newer kitchen is a buyer's dream with always stylish white cabinetry, beautiful stainless steel appliances, granite counters, backsplash, and is open to eating area with fireplace with access through the sliding glass doors to a patio for outdoor grilling. A wonderful living space with views of the beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, rear yard through the incredible three season, enclosed porch. Enjoy outdoor living without the worry of inclement weather from this comfortable and spacious additional living area! The lower level is nicely finished with a full bath and offers wonderful space for a home gym or just relaxing while watching a movie. Also included in the lower level is a cedar closet, laundry, and crawl space with concrete floor for storage. The mechanicals have been replaced and include a new, high efficiency furnace and air conditioning. Located in the Cherokee Elementary School District which is always a popular choice. This home is now available and ready for new owners to enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brady Andersen

Compass License #475132603 Listed on: 05/21/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Natale

Compass License #475149708

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1973 | 2015

Lot Details

  • 0.31

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,750 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1973 | 2015

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • Square Footage Comments: 1,662 above grade + finished basement.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1662
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1973
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2427
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 16X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room, Eating Area
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 32X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1662
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1662
  • Basement Sq Ft: 765
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1662
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.3109

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X171 X 75 X 172
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16082040040000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8841.86

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2020
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brady Andersen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Natale
Compass
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.81%
Current Estimated Value
$751,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$276,011
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.35%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$329,067
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$421,944

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$317,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2012
Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jane Chana
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$383,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-4.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$363,850
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Chicago Title
$467,000 Fidelity National Title
$383,000 None Available
$276,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $380,000
Previous Owner $317,000
Previous Owner $363,850
Previous Owner $207,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $475,000 -4.8% $286 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2020 08/10/20 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2020 05/21/20 For Sale $499,000 +6.9% $300 / Sq Ft
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Sold $467,000 -6.0% $281 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/19/2016 01/19/16 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2016 01/11/16 For Sale $497,000 +29.8% $299 / Sq Ft
11/01/2012 11/01/12 Sold $383,000 -4.3% $230 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/13/2012 07/13/12 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2012 06/26/12 For Sale $400,000 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $9,910 $182,927 $78,594 $104,333
2024 $9,985 $174,482 $74,966 $99,516
2023 $9,507 $167,449 $71,944 $95,505
2022 $9,507 $164,208 $67,770 $96,438
2021 $8,981 $158,318 $65,339 $92,979
2020 $9,146 $165,605 $65,477 $100,128
2019 $8,842 $165,324 $65,366 $99,958
2018 $6,065 $121,999 $69,284 $52,715
2017 $6,004 $121,610 $69,063 $52,547
2016 $5,813 $117,011 $66,451 $50,560
2015 $5,707 $109,941 $62,436 $47,505
2014 $7,120 $137,275 $62,882 $74,393
2012 $6,883 $136,064 $62,327 $73,737
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10723857

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-08-204-004

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