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Seller's Agent in 2018
Jeffrey Clark
Coldwell Banker Realty
555 E Spruce Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated Value: $2,545,000 - $3,238,000
5
Beds
5
Baths
5,900
Sq Ft
$495/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Recreation Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of August 2018Stunning 6000 sq ft Newer, just painted East Lake Forest home, only 2 blocks from the lake. Bright is an understatement!! Look out the walls of windows at your very own Arboretum, no maintenance perennial gardens that have been Featured on Lake Forest's Garden Walk. 5 true second floor bedrooms, 4+ Lavish baths. Soaring 3-story entry, 10' First floor ceilings, 10' Finished English Walk-up Lower Level. Cathedral ceilings, detailed custom built-ins. Triple crown and oversized moldings thru-out, Hardwood floors entire 1st and 2nd floors, French doors. High End Gourmet kitchen, Huge center island is perfect for entertaining and the kids homework opening to family room. Master suite is fit for royalty from the sitting room with stunning detailed fireplace mantel to the custom built ins, dramatic cathedral ceiling to generous bath with Jacuzzi tub, separate Rain Shower, top it off with a to die for Customized Walk-in closet. Guest House would make an Awesome Studio, office or Pool House.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jeffrey Clark
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475129592 Listed on: 05/17/2018
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1999
Lot Details
- Southern Exposure
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Gravel Driveway
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- Wet Bar
- Bar Fridge
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Sitting Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Game Room
- First Floor Utility Room
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Wood Flooring
- Storm Screens
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Bar Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Bidet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- $3,000 Seller Concession
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Hartman Robert and Hartman Katherine
Bought by
Robert Joseph Hartman Jr Revocable Trust and Katherine Vermylen Hartman Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
Aug 8, 2018
Sold by
Clark Stevie D
Bought by
Hartman Robert and Hartman Katherine
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Clark
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,585,000
Sold Price
$1,530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-3.47%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,224,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2014
Sold by
Clark Stevie D and Jacobson Paul D
Bought by
Clark Stevie D and Trust 101
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 17, 2013
Sold by
Jacobson Paul D and Clark Stevie D
Bought by
Clark Stevie D
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 2002
Sold by
The Northern Trust Company
Bought by
Jacobson Paul D and Clark Stevie D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$594,500
Interest Rate
7.13%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2000
Sold by
Hickey John T and Hickey Bennie W
Bought by
Northern Trust Bank Lake Forest Natl Ass and Trust #9723
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 1997
Sold by
The Northern Trust Company
Bought by
Hickey John T and Hickey Bennie W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 24, 1996
Sold by
Northern Tr Bank Lake Forest Natl Assn
Bought by
Northern Tr Bank Lake Forest Natl Assn and First National Bank Of Lake Forest
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Joseph Hartman Jr Revocable Trust | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Hartman Robert | $1,530,000 | Burnet Title | |
| Clark Stevie D | -- | None Available | |
| Clark Stevie D | -- | None Available | |
| Jacobson Paul D | -- | Ticor Title | |
| Northern Trust Bank Lake Forest Natl Ass | $1,300,000 | First American Title | |
| Hickey John T | $495,000 | -- | |
| Northern Tr Bank Lake Forest Natl Assn | $484,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Hartman Robert | $1,224,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Jacobson Paul D | $594,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Northern Trust Bank Lake Forest Natl Ass | $600,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2018 08/24/18 | Sold | $1,530,000 | -3.5% | $259 / Sq Ft |
| 05/24/2018 05/24/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/17/2018 05/17/18 | For Sale | $1,585,000 | -- | $269 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,257 | $640,116 | $226,335 | $413,781 |
| 2023 | $33,257 | $536,434 | $189,675 | $346,759 |
| 2022 | $31,104 | $521,122 | $184,261 | $336,861 |
| 2021 | $30,238 | $516,628 | $182,672 | $333,956 |
| 2020 | $28,085 | $519,485 | $183,682 | $335,803 |
| 2019 | $28,085 | $509,949 | $180,310 | $329,639 |
| 2018 | $30,985 | $605,376 | $284,993 | $320,383 |
| 2017 | $30,690 | $595,257 | $280,229 | $315,028 |
| 2016 | $29,205 | $566,587 | $266,732 | $299,855 |
| 2015 | $28,862 | $533,509 | $251,160 | $282,349 |
| 2014 | $28,616 | $526,534 | $230,829 | $295,705 |
| 2012 | $28,111 | $531,101 | $232,831 | $298,270 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Andra O'Neill
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Andra O'Neill
@ Properties
(847) 650-9093
143 in this area
238 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD09954264
APN: 12-28-206-018
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