NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 Timber Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Lake Forest Area

Estimated Value: $936,229 - $1,033,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,562 Sq Ft
$387/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 1, 2013

Last sale price $675,000 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,521 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of April 2013

TOTALLY REHABBED MID-CENTURY RANCH GEM IN WHISPERING OAKS. SITUATED ON .72 ACRE, PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED, WOODED LOT; GOURMET KITCHEN, STUNNING BATHROOMS WITH HEATED FLOORS. SERENE VIEWS OF BACKYARD WITH EXPANSIVE PATIO FROM KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. CLOSE TO CHEROKEE SCHOOL DOWNTOWN LF, THE LAKE AND METRA Buyer pays $4.00/$1,000 transfer tax.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Schwartz

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135740 Listed on: 02/25/2013

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Bryan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475132193

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Year Built

  • 1957

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Cherokee Elementary School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Lake Michigan Water

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Year Built

1957

Lot Details

0.75 Acres

Parking

2

Interior Features

  • Total # Of Rooms: 11
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Type/Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 15X12
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Second Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 15X12
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Third Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 15X12
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Fourth Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Fourth Bedroom Size: 15X12
  • Fourth Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 29X16
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 12X11
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: Main Level
  • Family Room Size: 17X10
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 23X10

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking Type: Garage
  • Garage Type: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiant

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 67
  • Junior High: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 317X27X107X100
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$990,307

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2023
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
$120,000
Interest Rate
0.0688%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
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
$475,000
Interest Rate
0.031%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2013
Closed on
Mar 28, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Schwartz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chris Bryan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
0.0375%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2001
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
$420,000
Interest Rate
0.065%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- Mortgage Information Services
-- Attorney
$675,000 None Available
$525,000 Burnet Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $120,000
Previous Owner $475,000
Previous Owner $37,000
Previous Owner $10,000
Previous Owner $520,000
Previous Owner $387,000
Previous Owner $396,000
Previous Owner $399,000
Previous Owner $405,000
Previous Owner $410,500
Previous Owner $60,000
Previous Owner $414,000
Previous Owner $416,000
Previous Owner $60,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $414,800
Previous Owner $415,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $420,000
Previous Owner $420,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/01/2013 04/01/13 Sold $675,000 0.0% $263 / Sq Ft
02/27/2013 02/27/13 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2013 02/25/13 For Sale $675,000 -- $263 / 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 $13,497 $243,032 $109,785 $133,247
2024 $12,750 $220,774 $99,730 $121,044
2023 $12,061 $211,875 $95,710 $116,165
2022 $12,061 $206,984 $98,885 $108,099
2021 $11,395 $199,560 $95,338 $104,222
2020 $11,100 $199,980 $95,539 $104,441
2019 $11,683 $216,858 $95,377 $121,481
2018 $10,076 $199,131 $100,220 $98,911
2017 $9,975 $198,495 $99,900 $98,595
2016 $9,664 $190,989 $96,122 $94,867
2015 $9,524 $179,451 $90,315 $89,136
2014 $9,487 $180,914 $90,962 $89,952
2012 $9,168 $179,318 $90,160 $89,158
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Linda Schwartz

    @ Properties

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  • Chris Bryan

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Chris Bryan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (847) 323-8905

    2 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08278358

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-407-005

Illinois Lake County Lake Forest 60045

655 Timber Ln, Lake Forest, IL

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