$830,000
SOLD JUL 27, 2016

677 Forest Hill Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,759 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$221 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of June 2022

Perfection at its best! Beautiful Whispering Oaks Colonial on a most desirable street. This home features an elegant dining rm & exquisite liv. room with fireplace. The new chefs white kitchen equipped with top of the line appliances,Wolf, meile & sub zero opens to large eating area & inviting fam rm with fireplace. Walls of windows w opulent views of a sophisticated bluestone patio & professionally landscaped property help bring the outdoors in. Perfect for barbecuing & entertaining guests. Second floor boosts 5 great size bedrooms with plenty of closet space. The large scale Mst bd overlooks alluring gardens of the private backyard. The basement finished & also, has extra storage space. A Circular driveway lends to ample parking spaces for guests. This home has been meticulously maintained & updated to todays standards. An exceptional home to enjoy for many years to come. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 1/2 bath, oversized 2 car garage. Walk to town, school and park. East Lake Forest

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Chana

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475136527 Listed on: 05/09/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

John Comerford

Compass License #475164035

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,729

Year Built

  • 1961

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,729

Year Built

1961

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: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1961
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1961

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Handicap Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Foyer, Library, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Library, Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 25X22, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3759
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Brick, Circular
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

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: 103X200
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16044060110000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14357

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2022
Closed on
Jun 1, 2022
Sold by
Unknown
Seller's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,051,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.1%
Current Estimated Value
$1,279,452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,452
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$840,800
Outstanding Balance
$803,461
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$430,939

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2016
Closed on
Jul 25, 2016
Sold by
Moss Theodore Lee and Moss Libby Morgan
Bought by
Walker Alan and Walker Claire
Seller's Agent
Jane Chana
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
John Comerford
Compass
List Price
$815,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 $1,051,000 Pierson & Strachan
Warranty Deed $830,000 Fd
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $840,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $664,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $135,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $289,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $296,400 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2022 06/01/22 Sold $1,051,000 +0.1% $280 / Sq Ft
03/03/2022 03/03/22 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2022 02/17/22 For Sale $1,050,000 +26.5% $279 / Sq Ft
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Sold $830,000 +1.8% $221 / Sq Ft
05/13/2016 05/13/16 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2016 05/09/16 For Sale $815,000 -- $217 / 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 $18,729 $358,461 $109,068 $249,393
2023 $15,605 $307,154 $93,457 $213,697
2022 $15,605 $265,724 $98,406 $167,318
2021 $14,750 $256,194 $94,877 $161,317
2020 $14,367 $256,733 $95,077 $161,656
2019 $13,887 $256,298 $94,916 $161,382
2018 $14,561 $284,726 $100,604 $184,122
2017 $14,417 $283,818 $100,283 $183,535
2016 $13,973 $273,086 $96,491 $176,595
2015 $13,759 $256,587 $90,661 $165,926
2014 $13,931 $262,821 $91,309 $171,512
2012 $13,457 $260,503 $90,504 $169,999
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09220462

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-406-011