$890,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2025

688 E Old Elm Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,252 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$274 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of January 2025

Beautifully updated Contemporary Masterpiece inspired and designed by architect Jules Marling. This stunning home features an open concept living space with light pouring in from the floor to ceiling windows on the main floor. The newly updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz counters and high end appliances. The dining room with a custom glass wine rack overlooks your open concept living area anchored by a wood burning fireplace. A wrought iron and stone floating staircase leads you to the spacious primary suite on the second level with a newly remodeled en-suite bath. The third level features three additional large bedrooms, a second full bath, and a workout room with sauna overlooking the wooded lot. The lower level has a fifth bedroom, that can also make a great home office. New flooring installed throughout the home, as well as fresh paint inside and out. A brand new roof, driveway, and garage floor have all been taken care of. The mature wooded lot features professional landscaping throughout, trails, a fire pit, as well as paver outdoor patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Steiger

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475173660 Listed on: 11/29/2024

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Johnson

Baird & Warner License #475117838

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,244

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x203
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,252 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,244

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Laundry, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds
  • LivingArea: 3252
  • Room Type: Exercise Room, Bedroom 5, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(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: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.464
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X203
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11244
  • Tax Year: 2022

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2024
Closed on
Jan 14, 2025
Sold by
Mccoy Christian N and Tirovolas Anastasia
Bought by
Henderson Craig and Henderson Crystal
Seller's Agent
Matt Steiger
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Johnson
Baird & Warner
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1%
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
$925,210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$595,785
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$329,425

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2022
Closed on
Jan 6, 2023
Sold by
Paul Donnelly Best Trust
Bought by
Mccoy Christian N and Tirovolas Anastasia
Seller's Agent
Mary Brunner-Dasse
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matt Steiger
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.24%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.19%
Original Mortgage
$535,000
Interest Rate
8.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2015
Sold by
Best Paul D and Best Andrea E
Bought by
Best Paul Donnelly and Paul Donnelly Best Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2001
Sold by
Gourley Richard H and Gourley Sharon L
Bought by
Best Paul D and Best Andrea E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1997
Sold by
Hutchison Peyton S and Hutchinson Peyton S
Bought by
Gourley Richard H and Gourley Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $890,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $615,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $545,000 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $329,000 Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $535,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $140,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Sold $890,000 -1.0% $274 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Pending -- -- --
11/29/2024 11/29/24 For Sale $899,000 +46.2% $276 / Sq Ft
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Sold $615,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/14/2022 12/14/22 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Price Changed $615,000 -5.2% $189 / Sq Ft
11/15/2022 11/15/22 For Sale $649,000 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
11/04/2022 11/04/22 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2022 11/01/22 Price Changed $649,000 -4.3% $200 / Sq Ft
10/21/2022 10/21/22 For Sale $678,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
10/13/2022 10/13/22 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2022 10/10/22 For Sale $678,000 -- $208 / 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 $11,646 $216,971 $94,386 $122,585
2023 $11,646 $185,916 $80,877 $105,039
2022 $11,244 $187,054 $85,161 $101,893
2021 $10,637 $180,346 $82,107 $98,239
2020 $10,361 $180,726 $82,280 $98,446
2019 $10,012 $180,419 $82,140 $98,279
2018 $10,352 $198,045 $87,062 $110,983
2017 $10,249 $197,413 $86,784 $110,629
2016 $9,942 $189,948 $83,502 $106,446
2015 $9,799 $178,472 $78,457 $100,015
2014 $9,819 $180,978 $79,018 $101,960
2012 $9,476 $179,382 $78,321 $101,061
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12218004

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-215-012