NOT LISTED FOR SALE

597 S Green Bay Rd Unit 1 Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $911,770 - $1,170,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,499 Sq Ft
$411/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2024

Last sale price $995,000 $398 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,490/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2024

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath brick ranch home in desirable Whispering Oaks! Features include a great floor plan, an expansive, updated primary suite with high ceilings and a beautiful marble bathroom with a large seperate shower and soaking tub, a beautifully updated hall bath, a newer gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets with maple interiors and stone countertops, a brand new powder room, recently refinished hardwood floors throughout, an elegant, spacious living room and family room open to the kitchen, both with fireplaces, a beautifully updated lower level with a stone fireplace, new lighting, many updated mechanicals, and a 2-car attached garage. Outside, the lovely landscaped 1/2 acre yard is mostly fenced with a huge deck. Other features include a patio, spacious front porch, mature trees and lovely gardens. Close to schools, parks, town and train! Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 02/08/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,544

Year Built

  • Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 200
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,499 Sq Ft Home
  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Whispering Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,544

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Whispering Oaks
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Some Window Treatment
  • LivingArea: 2499
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3199
  • Basement Description: Finished,Crawl
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2499
  • Basement Sq Ft: 700
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3199
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2499
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 995000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Wooded
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 200
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10543.76
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2024
Closed on
Mar 6, 2024
Sold by
Diana Barr Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Fletcher Warren Trust and Wright
Seller's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lori Baker
Compass
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,027,193

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,193
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2021
Sold by
Revocable Trust Agreement Of Wayne C Bar and Barr Wayne C
Bought by
Diana Barr Declaration Of Trust and Barr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2013
Sold by
Barr Wayne C
Bought by
Barr Wayne C and The Revocable Trust Agreement Of Wayne C

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Thelen Laura
Bought by
Barr Wayne C
Seller's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-10.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2011
Sold by
Thelen Bruce and Thelen Laura
Bought by
Thelen Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1998
Sold by
Smith James K and Smith Leyla A
Bought by
Thelen Bruce A and Thelen Laura K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
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
Fletcher Warren Trust $995,000 Chicago Title
Diana Barr Declaration Of Trust -- Chicago Title
Barr Wayne C -- None Available
Barr Wayne C $485,000 None Available
Thelen Laura -- None Available
Thelen Bruce A $412,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Barr Wayne C $300,000
Previous Owner Thelen Bruce A $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/12/2024 03/12/24 Sold $995,000 0.0% $398 / Sq Ft
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2024 02/08/24 For Sale $995,000 +105.2% $398 / Sq Ft
08/02/2013 08/02/13 Sold $485,000 -7.6% $194 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/24/2013 05/24/13 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2013 04/29/13 Price Changed $525,000 -2.6% $210 / Sq Ft
04/22/2013 04/22/13 For Sale $539,000 -- $216 / 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 $12,261 $212,315 $95,432 $116,883
2023 $10,544 $203,757 $91,585 $112,172
2022 $10,544 $181,389 $94,623 $86,766
2021 $10,315 $174,883 $91,229 $83,654
2020 $11,987 $209,144 $91,421 $117,723
2019 $11,583 $208,789 $91,266 $117,523
2018 $10,107 $193,348 $96,734 $96,614
2017 $10,007 $192,731 $96,425 $96,306
2016 $9,707 $185,443 $92,779 $92,664
2015 $9,567 $174,240 $87,174 $87,066
2014 $9,140 $174,504 $87,798 $86,706
2012 $8,833 $172,964 $87,023 $85,941
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11971665

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-405-008