NOT LISTED FOR SALE

679 Green Briar Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $757,000 - $868,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$412/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2020

Last sale price $580,000 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,314/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to South Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Rare opportunity to buy an impeccably renovated home in beautiful East Lake Forest! Living in this wonderful home truly feels like a vacation! Relax on the multi-tiered deck overlooking the lush, professional landscaped backyard with low maintenance bulb & perennial gardens, complete with irrigation system. Meticulously updated by its current owners, this immaculate four bedroom with three full bathrooms home has a great open floor plan with approximately 2,000 square feet of finished living space. The long list of recent improvements includes: new roof, kitchen, bathrooms (with the master bath being brand new), custom built-ins, garden shed (which matches the home) and more. Other features include: hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, separate 4th bedroom/study with full bathroom and family room with fireplace on the lower level, 2 car attached garage, Unilock driveway and retaining wall and more. Added benefit of lower taxes (assessed upper level only). Move right in and enjoy this great home and location! Just steps to South Park and Robert McClory bicycle trail, a short walk to Market Square, Gorton Community Center, library, Lake Forest Beach, Metra, downtown Lake Forest, restaurants and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cory Albiani

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124356 Listed on: 06/25/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Beidler

Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,116

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1979 | 2004

Lot Details

  • 8,276

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Masonite
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Southern Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,116

Year Built | Renovated

1979 | 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1979
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X7, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 7X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2000
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 752
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1248
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar, Masonite
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.1988

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 53X163X53X162
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16042030070000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9565.62

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2020
Closed on
Nov 12, 2020
Sold by
Shafir Alexander P and Shafir Svetlana
Bought by
Anaya Alejandro
Seller's Agent
Cory Albiani
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Megan Beidler
Griffith, Grant & Lackie
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.17%
Current Estimated Value
$824,299

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$244,299
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Bires Christian L and Bires Mary W
Bought by
Shafir Alexander P and Shafir Svetlana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2002
Sold by
Kerstein Michelle J
Bought by
Bires Christian L and Bires Mary W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
7.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2001
Sold by
Davis William F and Davis Rita K
Bought by
Kerstein Michelle J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
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
Anaya Alejandro $580,000 Proper Title Llc
Shafir Alexander P $570,000 --
Bires Christian L $452,500 First American Title
Kerstein Michelle J $405,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Anaya Alejandro $464,000
Previous Owner Shafir Alexander P $456,000
Previous Owner Bires Christian L $362,000
Previous Owner Kerstein Michelle J $110,000
Closed Bires Christian L $45,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Sold $580,000 -3.2% $290 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2020 06/25/20 For Sale $599,000 -- $300 / 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 $11,116 $205,601 $93,792 $111,809
2023 $11,301 $185,326 $84,543 $100,783
2022 $11,301 $193,810 $92,875 $100,935
2021 $10,711 $187,347 $89,778 $97,569
2020 $9,923 $178,810 $89,778 $89,032
2019 $9,566 $177,974 $89,358 $88,616
2018 $8,126 $161,373 $90,815 $70,558
2017 $8,034 $160,442 $90,291 $70,151
2016 $7,698 $152,744 $85,959 $66,785
2015 $7,498 $141,916 $79,865 $62,051
2014 $6,614 $125,464 $57,767 $67,697
2012 $6,381 $126,196 $58,104 $68,092
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10753388

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-203-007