NOT LISTED FOR SALE

855 E Westminster Lake Forest, IL 60045

Lake Forest Area

Estimated Value: $3,294,000 - $4,529,992

6 Beds
10 Baths
11,255 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2015

Last sale price $4,000,000 $355 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,074 / mo

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • In Ground Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • English Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2015

2015 Infant Welfare Showhouse! Spectacularly updated thruout by renowned designers incl. new Christopher Peacock kitchen & gorgeous new master bath. 2.1 ac. & 1/2 blk from Lake Michigan. This magnificent former estate of John W. Hughes Jr. features 10'-11' clngs, exquisite millwork & built-ins, 6 fpls, stunning grounds & pool, Ludowici clay tile roof & heated garage. An amazing blend of warmth, elegance & comfort!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 05/13/2015

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Jeanne Martini

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Levinson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122924

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1929

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1929

Lot Details

2.1 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 6
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 6.4
  • Style Of House: English
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1929

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 17
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 32X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash, Grill-Indoor, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Cleaner, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Bidet
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X6, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 26X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 24X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Library, Media Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 29X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Terracotta
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 26X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Library, Dimensions: 23X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Media Rm, Dimensions: 22X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 25X24, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 11255
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 30X26, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 2.1

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 448.77X258X318.29X171.8
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12273060030000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 79,242.7

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2015
Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Levinson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$4,825,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$825,000
-17.1%
Current Estimated Value
$3,882,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$117,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.28%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lake Forest, IL

  • Gayle Stellas Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner

    Gayle Stellas

    Baird & Warner

    (630) 626-8270

    74 Total Sales

    1 in Lake Forest

    $1,114,780 Price

    Gayle Stellas
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  • Courtney Stach Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Courtney Stach

    Compass

    (630) 755-6142

    142 Total Sales

    1 in Lake Forest

    $2,700,000 Price

    Courtney Stach
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  • Bridget Fritz Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Bridget Fritz

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (224) 300-7325

    71 Total Sales

    4 in Lake Forest

    $752K - $1.3M Price Range

    Bridget Fritz
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  • Mary Grant Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Mary Grant

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (888) 818-2547

    143 Total Sales

    4 in Lake Forest

    $621K - $1.7M Price Range

    Mary Grant
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  • Dan Timm Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner

    Dan Timm

    Baird & Warner

    (224) 412-4167

    143 Total Sales

    5 in Lake Forest

    $405K - $1.6M Price Range

    Dan Timm
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  • Kimberly Zahand Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams North Shore West

    Kimberly Zahand

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (708) 859-7009

    390 Total Sales

    2 in Lake Forest

    $540K - $630K Price Range

    Kimberly Zahand
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
-- None Available
$2,250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,800,000
Closed $3,000,000
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Sold $4,000,000 -17.1% $355 / Sq Ft
07/23/2015 07/23/15 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2015 05/13/15 For Sale $4,825,000 -- $429 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $56,330 $1,035,254 $344,643 $690,611
2024 $51,985 $949,954 $316,246 $633,708
2023 $49,042 $833,995 $277,643 $556,352
2022 $49,042 $818,210 $272,388 $545,822
2021 $47,679 $811,153 $270,039 $541,114
2020 $46,611 $815,639 $271,532 $544,107
2019 $44,284 $800,667 $266,548 $534,119
2018 $59,209 $1,256,910 $355,937 $900,973
2017 $64,123 $1,235,899 $349,987 $885,912
2016 $61,522 $1,176,375 $333,131 $843,244
2015 $61,102 $1,107,698 $313,683 $794,015
2014 $64,240 $1,163,475 $281,624 $881,851
2012 $62,937 $1,173,568 $284,067 $889,501
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Lyon Real Estate Agent - @ Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ann Lyon

    @ Properties

    (847) 828-9991

    129 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Jeanne Martini

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

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  • Susan Levinson Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Susan Levinson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 601-4994

    38 Total Sales

    Susan Levinson
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08920989

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-27-306-003

Illinois Lake County Lake Forest 60045

855 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL

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