NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,563,000 - $1,723,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,711 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2021

Last sale price $1,250,000 $219 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,802/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wayne Thomas Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of July 2021

Expanded, remodeled & exquisitely restored Ft. Sheridan Captain's Mansion showcasing yesterday's charm yet seamlessly enhanced with all of today's desirable amenities. Chef's dream kitchen features custom beaded inset shaker style cabinetry, granite counters, chopping block prep island, professional grade stainless steel appliances porcelain farm sink, under cabinet lighting, built-in speakers, recessed lights and large peninsula w/ stool seating open to the huge breakfast room & cozy family room with a WBFP, beautiful built-in bench window seat overlooking the giant bluestone patio with seating wall. Breath taking sunny great-room addition features a two-story cathedral ceiling w/ exposed brick walls, handsome timbers, built-in media center with bench window seats & book shelves, WBFP, access to the gorgeous bluestone screened porch & wrap around balcony plus a wall of windows with serene seasonal lake views and year round ravine scenery & lake breezes. The spacious & romantic primary bedroom suite features a seating area w/ a gas FP overlooking the parade grounds, magnificent custom outfitted WIC, private office w/ orginal pocket French doors, and a luxurious spa bath with natural stone floor, white subway tile wainscoting, white beaded inset shaker cabinetry with marble counters, his & her vanities + make-up vanity, extra large multi-head shower, private lav room, plus recessed & sconce lighting. Convenient 2nd floor laundry room has white front load W/D, and ample hanging, folding & storage space. The sizeable secondary bedrooms share a beautiful hall bath w/ double sink vanity. Sunny finished attic features a dormered loft space w/ built-ins, two additional bedrooms, cedar storage closet, and a gorgeous vintage bath with original claw foot tub, mosiac tile floor and white beadboard wainscoting. Additional amenities include an attached, oversized 3 car garage, a delightful pottery barn catalog worthy mud-room with large double closet & built-in storage cubbies & cabinetry, huge unfinished basement with tremendous natural light, tall ceiling height and ample room for a wine cellar, 2 large recreation rooms and still extraordinary raw storage space, Zoned HVAC, restored yet enhanced double pane windows T/O, updated roof, walk-in front hall closet, and 2nd rear staircase. Lovingly restored vintage details include the original vestibule entry, gracious & inviting foyer, elegant & extra wide wood double back staircase, hardwood floors, wainscoting detail, 10' high cove ceilings, picture rail, crown molding, oversized windows, original pocket doors, hardware and transoms, a formal front living room w/ WBFP open to the formal dining room w/ original breakfront, matching built-in corner curio cabinets and gas FP w/ marble surround, finished attic, generous room sizes T/O, and so much more. Historic Ft. Sheridan is located on Lake Michigan, outfitted with walking trails & easy access outdoor recreation, convenient to downtown Highwood, Highland Park & Lake Forest, quick access to the Metra, highway and scenic Sheridan Rd. The perfect entertaining home designed for easy living - don't miss this true gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Denenberg

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471003431 Listed on: 02/15/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Laura Hara

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475133951

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Meixner

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475149766

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,874

Year Built

  • Built in 1892 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $105 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 5,711 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens

Schools

  • Wayne Thomas Elementary School
  • Northwood Junior High School
  • Highland Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,874

Year Built

Built in 1892 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$105 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Rebuilt Year: 2005
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2000

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, More than one
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), 10' Ceiling, 9' Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 5711
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Office, Great Room, Loft, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Dining Room,Great Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 1299000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.5
  • Number of Cars: 3.5
  • 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, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 105
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wayne Thomas Elementary School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Northwood Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 112
  • Elementary School #2: Oak Terrace Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 16117
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28874.48
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2021
Closed on
Jul 25, 2021
Sold by
Hanson Krista L and Krista L Hanson Revocable Trus
Bought by
Gradman Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Patricia Denenberg
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Meixner
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,623,963

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$373,963
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$875,000
Outstanding Balance
$803,578
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$801,603

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1999
Sold by
Tfs Operating Company Llc
Bought by
Hanson James M and Hanson Krista

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gradman Kenneth $1,250,000 Proper Title
Hanson James M $445,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kenneth A Gradman Revocable Tr $525,000
Open Gradman Kenneth $875,000
Previous Owner Hanson Krista L $716,000
Previous Owner Hanson Krista L $673,700
Previous Owner Hanson James M $800,000
Previous Owner Hanson James M $640,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Sold $1,250,000 -3.8% $219 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $1,299,000 0.0% $227 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Price Changed $1,299,000 0.0% $227 / Sq Ft
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $227 / 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 $33,669 $434,671 $72,565 $362,106
2023 $34,137 $391,807 $65,409 $326,398
2022 $34,137 $385,081 $71,855 $313,226
2021 $27,298 $323,591 $69,459 $254,132
2020 $26,414 $323,591 $69,459 $254,132
2019 $28,874 $363,601 $69,134 $294,467
2018 $15,078 $370,624 $80,680 $289,944
2017 $27,347 $368,487 $80,215 $288,272
2016 $26,376 $350,806 $76,366 $274,440
2015 $25,579 $325,937 $70,952 $254,985
2014 $28,770 $357,353 $79,160 $278,193
2012 $27,970 $359,438 $79,622 $279,816
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10989952

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-10-203-005