$865,000
SOLD MAR 9, 2020

649 Forest Hill Rd Unit 3 Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,113 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$278 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2020

This stunning two-story east Lake Forest home is on a large lot in the sought after Whispering Oaks neighborhood. From the open-concept kitchen with oversized island and eat in breakfast nook that flows seamlessly into the double height vaulted family room, which boasts a gorgeous floor to ceiling stone fireplace, to the large fenced in rear yard with spacious winding brick paved patio, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. Recent updates include impeccably refinished chefs kitchen with custom handcrafted Amish cabinets and Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances complete with double oven, refinished hardwood floors, new overhead garage door, newer windows and renovated en-suite master bath. The large master walk in closets and second floor laundry are an exclamation point on this perfect home. Situated within walking distance to Cherokee elementary school and park, this home is sure to impress.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cory Green

Compass License #475157727 Listed on: 12/30/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jena Radnay

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475141392

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,564

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104x199x105x200

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,113 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,564

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Age: 51-60 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): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 3113
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 899000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No

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: 0.4802
  • Lot Dimensions: 104X199X105X200
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13564.22
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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: 10598792

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-406-009