$1,015,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025

70 Marion Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,098 Sq Ft
1977 Built

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2025

Stunning Turn-Key Home in a desirable H.O Stone subdivision! Welcome to 70 Marion Ave, a beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 4.1-bathroom home designed for comfort, style, and modern living. Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this spacious home offers a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Step inside to find a bright and open floor plan with major updates throughout. A full remodel in 2007 expanded both the first and second floors, providing ample space for living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen, updated in 2021, features modern appliances, sleek countertops, and plenty of storage-perfect for preparing meals with ease. Two bathrooms were also updated in 2021, adding to the home's fresh, contemporary feel. Enjoy your morning coffee in the breakfast nook. The fully finished basement (completed in 2022) includes an additional bedroom and full bath, making it ideal for guests, entertainment, or a home office. Additional upgrades include: New Therma Tru composite front door (2024), new roof (2023), two AC units and a furnace replaced within the last five years. Great schools, fenced in large backyard. With its spacious layout, modern updates, and desirable location, this home is truly move-in ready. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hunza Anwar

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475134474 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Last Buyer's Agent

Margie Brooks

Baird & Warner License #475121853

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,322

Year Built

  • Built in 1977 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75x170

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,098 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • H.O. Stone Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,322

Year Built

Built in 1977 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: H.O. Stone
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2007
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2007

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 3098
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Sun Room, Foyer, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X170
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14322.06
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Zimny Family Trust and Zimny Sophia Malik
Bought by
Renda Jeremy and Renda Carlee
Seller's Agent
Hunza Anwar
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Buyer's Agent
Margie Brooks
Baird & Warner
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.01%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,062,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2024
Sold by
Zimny John P and Zimny Sophia Malik
Bought by
Zimny Family Trust and Zimny

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2019
Sold by
Malik Sophia
Bought by
Zimny John P and Zimny Sophia Malik

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2012
Sold by
Malik Shaista
Bought by
Malik Sophia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2007
Sold by
Malik Sophia
Bought by
Malik Shaista

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2007
Sold by
Malik Shaista
Bought by
Malik Sophia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2007
Sold by
Malik Shaista and Lodhi Farhat M
Bought by
Malik Shaista

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,700
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1994
Sold by
Johnson Ronald W and Johnson Martha A
Bought by
Malik Shaista and Lodhi Farhat M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,015,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $222,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $413,700 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $264,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $1,015,000 +2.0% $328 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $14,322 $246,745 $74,966 $171,779
2023 $14,322 $236,799 $71,944 $164,855
2022 $10,617 $182,698 $67,770 $114,928
2021 $10,030 $176,145 $65,339 $110,806
2020 $9,771 $176,516 $65,477 $111,039
2019 $11,700 $216,929 $65,366 $151,563
2018 $11,735 $230,672 $69,284 $161,388
2017 $11,618 $229,936 $69,063 $160,873
2016 $11,258 $221,241 $66,451 $154,790
2015 $11,084 $207,874 $62,436 $145,438
2014 $10,760 $204,361 $62,882 $141,479
2012 $9,128 $202,558 $62,327 $140,231
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12314384

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-113-016

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