$790,000
SOLD AUG 18, 2021

757 Timber Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,614 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$302 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

Beautiful Southern Colonial in Whispering Oaks! The white fence and circular driveway enhance the exceptional curb appeal of this property. This residence features hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a home office on the main level. Freshly painted kitchen offers white cabinetry, double ovens, a center island and separate eating area. Plenty of space for entertaining family and friends in either the spacious living room with fireplace or in the cozy family room with second fireplace and built-in cabinetry. The exercise room is light-filled with the wall of windows and doors. Second floor has a primary bedroom suite plus three additional bedrooms, a hall bathroom and large linen closet. Second floor bedroom closets have been redone with ELFA custom closet shelving. Basement has a finished rec room, full bath and storage. Fabulous location, walk to Cherokee Elementary School and park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sondra Douglass

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123127 Listed on: 06/16/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mona Hellinga

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471003447

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,353

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 176x98x200x83
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

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
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Whispering Oaks Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,353

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

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: Whispering Oaks
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 2614
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Office, Foyer, Sun Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 799000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Gravel
  • 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: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4502
  • Lot Dimensions: 176X98X200X83
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12353.44
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2021
Closed on
Jul 14, 2021
Sold by
Zimmerman Karl A and Zimmerman Stephanie L
Bought by
Jansen Jan M and Jansen Nicole M
Seller's Agent
Sondra Douglass
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mona Hellinga
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,063,333

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$273,333
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%
Original Mortgage
$474,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2015
Closed on
Jun 15, 2015
Sold by
Detgen Edward J
Bought by
Zimmerman Karl A and Zimmerman Stephanie L
Seller's Agent
Lisa Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rose Leversha
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.18%
Original Mortgage
$588,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 1999
Sold by
Detgen Edward J and Detgen Jane
Bought by
Detgen Edward J and Trust #1999
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $790,000 Old Republic National Title
Deed $735,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $474,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $588,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $87,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $98,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2021 08/18/21 Sold $790,000 -1.1% $302 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2021 06/16/21 For Sale $799,000 +8.7% $306 / Sq Ft
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Sold $735,000 -5.2% $252 / Sq Ft
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2015 03/06/15 For Sale $775,000 -- $266 / 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 $14,435 $278,336 $104,874 $173,462
2023 $13,420 $238,497 $89,863 $148,634
2022 $13,420 $229,297 $94,623 $134,674
2021 $12,681 $221,073 $91,229 $129,844
2020 $12,353 $221,538 $91,421 $130,117
2019 $11,941 $221,162 $91,266 $129,896
2018 $12,540 $245,986 $96,734 $149,252
2017 $12,509 $245,201 $96,425 $148,776
2016 $12,032 $235,929 $92,779 $143,150
2015 $11,567 $221,676 $87,174 $134,502
2014 -- $190,744 $87,798 $102,946
2012 $9,683 $189,061 $87,023 $102,038
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11124913

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-04-409-016