NOT LISTED FOR SALE

818 Valley Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $936,000 - $1,058,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,008 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2023

Last sale price $732,000 $243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,327/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2023

This wonderful 3,000 Sq Ft+ Colonial sits on close to a half acre in a lovely neighborhood near an entrance to a walking path & ponds for your enjoyment. Featuring a large, covered front porch; a 2-sided fireplace; a large, updated eat-in kitchen; hardwood floors and a main floor laundry room. Upstairs are 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 full updated baths, including the primary bath with a large walk-in closet area. Great, big backyard and spacious deck. Lake Forest features a 26 acre lakefront for swimming, boating, biking or walking. Elawa Farm is nearby with a farm to table garden market of produce, baked goods and fresh flower bouquets. Just a few blocks from US 41, less than 2 miles from the Fort Sheridan Metra station, and a 10-minute drive from Lake Forest Beach. Lots of improvements but being sold "as is". Amazing Lifestyle & Value!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Borden

Compass License #471004095 Listed on: 01/14/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Allison Silver

Compass License #475106954

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth de Wet

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475204834

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 91x208
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Location

  • Property is near park

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

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,855

Year Built

Built in 1966

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
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Age: 51-60 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): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3008
  • Room Type: Foyer, Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • 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 Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 91X208
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11854.84
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2023
Closed on
Apr 11, 2023
Sold by
Hugh E Wagner Iii Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Dewet Ruan and De Wet Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Janet Borden
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth de Wet
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$732,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-0.95%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$992,616

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$260,616
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.76%
Original Mortgage
$658,800
Outstanding Balance
$642,197
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,419

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2018
Sold by
Wagner Hugh E
Bought by
Wagner Hugh E and Hugh E Wanger Iii Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2001
Sold by
Wagner Hugh E
Bought by
Wagner Hugh E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,750
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dewet Ruan $732,000 Chicago Title
Wagner Hugh E -- Attorney
Wagner Hugh E $415,000 Matc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dewet Ruan $658,800
Previous Owner Wagner Hugh E $352,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Sold $732,000 -0.9% $243 / Sq Ft
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2023 01/14/23 For Sale $739,000 -- $246 / 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 $13,647 $253,591 $95,248 $158,343
2023 $12,550 $225,904 $91,409 $134,495
2022 $12,550 $214,814 $86,106 $128,708
2021 $11,855 $207,110 $83,018 $124,092
2020 $11,552 $207,546 $83,193 $124,353
2019 $11,167 $207,194 $83,052 $124,142
2018 $12,158 $238,662 $88,028 $150,634
2017 $12,037 $237,901 $87,747 $150,154
2016 $11,664 $228,905 $84,429 $144,476
2015 $11,480 $215,075 $79,328 $135,747
2014 $9,360 $178,566 $79,897 $98,669
2012 $9,045 $176,991 $79,192 $97,799
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11699358

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-101-012