NOT LISTED FOR SALE

731 Mellody Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $911,000 - $1,038,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,866 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2016

Last sale price $525,000 $183 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,227/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of February 2016

Beautiful ranch on a secluded lot. Enter a bright foyer with leaded glass door. Comfortable home with large rooms. Living room boasts an exquisite marble fireplace. Family room with slate floor and a wet bar and sliding doors to backyard. Expansive bedrooms with carpeting. Dining room with a large bay window, great for sit down dinners. Bright kitchen with an island, plenty of cabinets, newer refrigerator, stone floor and breakfast nook with a bay window and eating table. The full basement is huge - 2,866 sq ft to be designed by the new owner as desired. Fenced in backyard with tall trees, great for barbecues and summer gatherings. Walk to town & Deerpath Golf course. King Muir neighborhood

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Houda Chedid

Compass License #471005938 Listed on: 08/25/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzie Hempstead

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123277

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,561

Year Built

  • 1958

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,561

Year Built

1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1958

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 27X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 20X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2866
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 33X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.5369

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 202X83X180X180
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12323080010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10700.95

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2016
Sold by
Severns Harold R and Severns Kay S
Bought by
The Harold Raymond Severns Trust and The Shirley Kay Severns Trust
Total Days on Market
91
Current Estimated Value
$944,637

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2015
Closed on
Feb 24, 2016
Sold by
Klein Patricia A and Patricia A Klein Trust
Bought by
Severns Harold R and Severns Kay S
Seller's Agent
Houda Chedid
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Suzie Hempstead
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$637,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$112,000
-17.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2010
Sold by
Klein Patricia A
Bought by
Klein Patricia A and The Patricia A Klein Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 1999
Sold by
Ross Jack and Ross Florence
Bought by
Klein Walter C and Klein Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
The Harold Raymond Severns Trust -- Attorney
Severns Harold R $525,000 Ct
Klein Patricia A -- None Available
Klein Walter C $500,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Klein Patricia A $96,000
Previous Owner Klein Patricia A $100,000
Previous Owner Klein Walter C $429,650
Previous Owner Klein Walter C $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/25/2016 02/25/16 Sold $525,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
11/24/2015 11/24/15 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2015 11/02/15 Off Market $525,000 -- --
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Price Changed $587,000 -7.8% $205 / Sq Ft
08/25/2015 08/25/15 For Sale $637,000 -- $222 / 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 $14,561 $267,948 $118,061 $149,887
2023 $14,008 $247,002 $108,832 $138,170
2022 $14,008 $237,621 $104,699 $132,922
2021 $13,737 $235,572 $103,796 $131,776
2020 $13,314 $236,875 $104,370 $132,505
2019 $12,650 $232,527 $102,454 $130,073
2018 $9,455 $186,962 $125,835 $61,127
2017 $9,295 $183,837 $123,732 $60,105
2016 $8,906 $211,006 $117,773 $93,233
2015 $10,644 $198,687 $110,897 $87,790
2014 $10,678 $198,353 $99,562 $98,791
2012 $10,476 $200,074 $100,426 $99,648
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09021046

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-32-308-001