81 W North Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated payment $6,317/month
Total Views
14,088
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,883
Sq Ft
$342
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Mature Trees
- Wood Flooring
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- Traditional Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
Welcome home! This beautiful and spacious home with 5 bedrooms and 3.1 baths has been totally redone from 2017 to 2023 including new Hardy Board siding, roof, gutters, gutter guards, downspouts, insulation, windows, doors, driveway, furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, plumbing, electric, as well as a new addition featuring a first floor Primary Suite with luxurious bath, walk-in closet, linen closet and sunny Florida room overlooking treed backyard. The first floor offers great living space. The living room is warm and inviting and leads to the formal dining room. The updated kitchen is complete with abundant storage, high end appliances, high quality cabinetry, island and granite counters and an eating area which seamlessly connects to the family room. The family room is enhanced with built-ins and a gas log fireplace with handsome surround. Not to be missed on this level is the updated half bath and the spacious laundry/mud room which conveniently connects to the garage. The entrance from the garage is handicap accessible. On the second floor there is an additional Primary bedroom with another luxurious bath and walk-in closet plus linen closet. Completing this level are 3 other bedrooms and a new hall bath. Other noteworthy features are back-up sump pump, generator, sprinkler system, in ground invisible fence, new interior doors, garage door, three wired outdoor cameras. Please exclude kitchen, dining room and foyer chandeliers, television mounts, window treatments and hardware.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122786 Listed on: 05/06/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,526
Year Built
- Built in 1975 | Remodeled in 2017
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 13 x 170 x 75 x 84.55
- Cul-De-Sac
- Property has an invisible fence for dogs
- Landscaped Professionally
- Mature Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Additional Parcels
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,883 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Sink Near Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Full Bathroom
- Handicap Shower
- Accessible Bedroom
- Accessible Kitchen
- Accessible Washer and Dryer
- Wheelchair Access
- Accessibility Features
- Wheelchair Ramps
- Accessible Entrance
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- H.O. Stone Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $11,105 | $204,615 | $65,771 | $138,844 |
| 2023 | $10,481 | $196,368 | $63,120 | $133,248 |
| 2022 | $10,481 | $187,464 | $59,457 | $128,007 |
| 2021 | $8,946 | $180,741 | $57,325 | $123,416 |
| 2020 | $8,840 | $181,122 | $57,446 | $123,676 |
| 2019 | $8,524 | $180,815 | $57,349 | $123,466 |
| 2018 | $8,518 | $189,879 | $60,786 | $129,093 |
| 2017 | $8,433 | $173,503 | $60,591 | $112,912 |
| 2016 | $8,158 | $166,942 | $58,300 | $108,642 |
| 2015 | $8,008 | $156,856 | $54,778 | $102,078 |
| 2014 | $7,780 | $154,496 | $55,170 | $99,326 |
| 2012 | $7,582 | $153,133 | $54,683 | $98,450 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $985,000 | -1.5% | $342 / Sq Ft |
| 05/18/2025 05/18/25 | Price Changed | $1,000,000 | -2.9% | $347 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2025 05/06/25 | For Sale | $1,030,000 | -- | $357 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $285,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $285,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $922,500 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Closed | $922,500 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Closed | $150,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12357722
APN: 16-08-204-002
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