$760,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2017

649 Forest Hill Rd Unit 3 Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,113 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$244 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of March 2020

Prime Whispering Oaks home, close to school, town and train! Situated beautifully on this amazing lot- this house truly looks and feels like "home!" Newer windows throughout as well as pretty new portico entry way! Awesome Colorado style vaulted ceiling family room with stone fireplace is the perfect family hangout! White kitchen boasts center island, large eating space and gorgeous views of the beautiful backyard! Serine Living room boasts a fireplace, hardwood flooring, crown molding! spacious formal Living room situated just off the foyer! Private 1st floor office with new carpet too! Master bedroom suite plus 3 additional family bedrooms on the second floor! Lower level recreation room has just been freshly painted and newly carpeted! Gorgeous yard features mature tree's, beautiful gardens and an amazing brick paver patio complete with fire pit! Many recent improvements include: garage doors, French doors, refrigerator, dishwasher and more! Move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Wurster

Compass License #475132103 Listed on: 11/15/2016

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sally Wood

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475164261

Last Buyer's Agent

Corky Peterson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475149817

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,306

Year Built

  • 1960

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,306

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1960
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 33X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3113
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.4802

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 104X199X105X200
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16044060090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12409.74

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2019
Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Goetz Gregory A and Goetz Katie L
Bought by
Hollinger David and Hollinger Sarah
Seller's Agent
Cory Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jena Radnay
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-3.78%
Current Estimated Value
$1,028,841

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,841
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.30%
Original Mortgage
$778,500
Outstanding Balance
$705,641
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$323,200

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2016
Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Rowe Robert V
Bought by
Goetz Gregory A and Goetz Katie L
Seller's Agent
Tracy Wurster
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Corky Peterson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%
Original Mortgage
$608,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2004
Sold by
Rowe Robert V and Rowe Suzette H
Bought by
Rowe Robert V and Rowe Suzette H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2000
Sold by
Rowe Robert and Rowe Suzette
Bought by
Rowe Robert V and Rowe Suzette H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
7.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Sold by
Rowe Robert V
Bought by
Rowe Robert and Rowe Suzette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
7.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1994
Sold by
Rowe Robert V and Rowe Suzette H
Bought by
Rowe Robert V and Rowe Suzette H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1994
Sold by
Remington John Ford
Bought by
Rowe Robert V and Rowe Suzette H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $865,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Deed $760,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Joint Tenancy Deed $438,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $778,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $608,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $680,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $673,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $552,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $36,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $203,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Sold $865,000 -3.8% $278 / Sq Ft
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2020 01/13/20 For Sale $899,000 0.0% $289 / Sq Ft
01/08/2020 01/08/20 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2019 12/30/19 For Sale $899,000 +18.3% $289 / Sq Ft
01/30/2017 01/30/17 Sold $760,000 -4.9% $244 / Sq Ft
11/27/2016 11/27/16 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2016 11/15/16 For Sale $799,000 -- $257 / 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 $15,306 $285,246 $109,068 $176,178
2023 $15,306 $244,419 $93,457 $150,962
2022 $14,398 $239,602 $98,406 $141,196
2021 $13,620 $231,009 $94,877 $136,132
2020 $13,266 $231,495 $95,077 $136,418
2019 $12,820 $231,102 $94,916 $136,186
2018 $13,276 $257,056 $100,604 $156,452
2017 $12,988 $256,236 $100,283 $155,953
2016 $12,586 $246,547 $96,491 $150,056
2015 $12,390 $231,651 $90,661 $140,990
2014 $12,791 $235,131 $91,309 $143,822
2012 $12,007 $233,057 $90,504 $142,553
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09388915

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-406-009