NOT LISTED FOR SALE

683 Morningside Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $901,000 - $1,095,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
$394/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2022

Last sale price $900,000 $360 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,320/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Located in sought-after Whispering Oaks, this brick and cedar 4 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom home has had many updates and renovations over the past few years. A functional floor plan offers the primary bedroom on the main level with a classy renovated bathroom offering a designer style including shiplap walls, marble double vanity, white subway tile shower, and heated floor. Tastefully decorated and perfect for entertaining, the living room is sun-filled, has beautiful beams that add to the character of the home, and flows nicely into the dining room. A large sliding glass door allows you to access the backyard and deck. Enjoy a cozy family room with fireplace built-ins, and wood beams. The white kitchen has plenty of cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, and updated appliances including a SubZero refrigerator. Other special features to this home are the first-floor laundry and updated powder room, plantation shutters, and wainscoting. The second floor has 3 large bedrooms all with southern exposure, hardwood floors, TONS of closet space all customized, new bedroom and closet doors, and a renovated hall bathroom. The basement is finished with a large recreation room and ample storage opportunities. Beautifully landscaped 1/2 acre that is just 2 blocks to Ft Sheridan Metra, Starbucks, and the Ft Sheridan lakefront with walking paths. It's the ideal location tucked within a fabulous neighborhood and close to Cherokee Elementary school!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alissa McNicholas

Compass License #475134192 Listed on: 02/16/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193

Last Buyer's Agent

Alyson Tesar

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475155355

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 119x190x115x163
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,442

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1966
  • 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 2500
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 799000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Wood 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: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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: 0.4633
  • Lot Dimensions: 119X190X115X163
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9442.06
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2022
Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Ward Alexander and Ward Shana
Bought by
Molle Matthew Dalle and Molle Kaitlin Dalle
Seller's Agent
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alyson Tesar
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
12.64%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$984,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.59%
Original Mortgage
$810,000
Outstanding Balance
$765,440
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$208,662

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2014
Sold by
Meyer Lois H
Bought by
Ward Alexander and Ward Shana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2011
Sold by
Meyer Lois H
Bought by
Meyer Lois H and Leroy D Meyer Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1996
Sold by
Meyer Leroy D
Bought by
Meyer Leroy D
Source: Public Records

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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
Molle Matthew Dalle $900,000 Chicago Title
Ward Alexander $430,000 St
Meyer Lois H -- None Available
Meyer Leroy D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Molle Matthew Dalle $810,000
Previous Owner Ward Alexander $441,000
Previous Owner Ward Alexander $441,000
Previous Owner Ward Alexander $434,000
Previous Owner Ward Alexander $400,000
Previous Owner Ward Alexander $365,000
Previous Owner Ward Alexander $344,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $900,000 +12.6% $360 / Sq Ft
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2022 02/16/22 For Sale $799,000 -- $320 / 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 $13,118 $253,766 $117,345 $136,421
2023 $13,118 $217,444 $100,549 $116,895
2022 $10,623 $182,702 $105,875 $76,827
2021 $10,039 $176,150 $102,078 $74,072
2020 $9,777 $176,521 $102,293 $74,228
2019 $9,452 $176,221 $102,119 $74,102
2018 $8,004 $159,037 $107,236 $51,801
2017 $7,924 $158,530 $106,894 $51,636
2016 $7,675 $152,535 $102,852 $49,683
2015 $7,540 $214,139 $96,638 $117,501
2014 $8,722 $171,859 $97,329 $74,530
2012 $8,491 $170,343 $96,470 $73,873
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11324779

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-215-002