NOT LISTED FOR SALE

849 Summit Ave Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,337,358 - $1,362,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,873 Sq Ft
$469/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $1,149,000 $400 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,484/month

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to West Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

Incredible in-town location overlooking West Park with 4,048 square feet of finished space! This lovely 4+ bedroom, 3.1 bathroom home wonderfully blends historic charm with modern amenities. Key features include hardwood floors throughout the first floor, 9' ceilings, a large family room open to the kitchen and breakfast area, updated bathrooms, generous bedrooms, an updated basement, and a fully fenced yard. A gracious front porch greets you as you enter the home, and the old world charm continues throughout the 1st floor. The large living room has tall windows that provide excellent views of the park and amazing sunsets! An updated, full bathroom on the 1st floor is a plus. The open kitchen/breakfast area/family room is the heart of the home and provides great space for gathering and entertaining w/ high ceilings, lots of windows, and a fireplace. The 2nd level includes 4 bedrooms, with a fabulous Primary Suite which features a gorgeous, updated bathroom w/ walk-in shower & soaking tub, and a sizable walk-in closet. The 3rd floor offers a flexible space to use as a 5th bedroom, 2nd home office or playroom. The recently updated basement has new carpeting and contains a recreation room, an office, an exercise room, an updated powder room, and the laundry room. Outside, the fully fenced backyard has a lovely brick paver patio and a 2-car detached garage w/ full finished attic space for storage or additional use. Close to shops, restaurants, West Park, the east side Metra station, and schools, this beautiful home is truly a gem. Move right in and enjoy all that this home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 08/24/2023

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Last Buyer's Agent

Gordon Lamphere

Van Vlissingen And Co License #471022041

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,062

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x135x52x135
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,873 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,062

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, 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 Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot
  • LivingArea: 2873
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Eating Area, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4048
  • Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4048
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Park Adjacent
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X135X52X135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15062.28
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2023
Closed on
Sep 25, 2023
Sold by
Trust Number 8002365285
Bought by
Lamphere Gordon Charles and Grappe Lillian Marie
Seller's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gordon Lamphere
Van Vlissingen And Co
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,149,000
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,348,340

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$199,340
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Coates James P and Coates Arleen A
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust 8002365285
Seller's Agent
Carol Denise Moran
Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Buyer's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$915,000
Sold Price
$915,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%
Original Mortgage
$777,750
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Depreter Katherine and The Katherine Depreter Living
Bought by
Coates James P and Coates Arleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$678,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2005
Sold by
Depreter Katherine
Bought by
Depreter Katherine and The Katherine Depreter Living
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
Lamphere Gordon Charles $1,149,000 Chicago Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Company $915,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Coates James P $847,500 Fort Dearborn Land Title
Depreter Katherine -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $777,750
Previous Owner Coates James P $678,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $1,149,000 0.0% $400 / Sq Ft
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2023 08/24/23 For Sale $1,149,000 +25.6% $400 / Sq Ft
07/28/2014 07/28/14 Sold $915,000 0.0% $321 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2014 05/16/14 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2014 05/16/14 For Sale $915,000 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $16,695 $311,268 $82,229 $229,039
2023 $15,062 $273,272 $72,191 $201,081
2022 $15,062 $255,454 $67,484 $187,970
2021 $14,642 $253,251 $66,902 $186,349
2020 $14,315 $254,652 $67,272 $187,380
2019 $13,599 $249,977 $66,037 $183,940
2018 $13,674 $268,311 $87,931 $180,380
2017 $13,442 $263,826 $86,461 $177,365
2016 $12,885 $251,120 $82,297 $168,823
2015 $12,730 $236,459 $77,492 $158,967
2014 $10,727 $204,777 $69,571 $135,206
2012 $10,530 $206,554 $70,175 $136,379
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11869041

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-311-010

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