$950,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

887 Timber Ln Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,595 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$366 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Move Right in to this Completely Updated Home in Whispering Oaks, one of Lake Forest's most Desirable Neighborhoods! Offering 3,339 square feet of living space, this house delivers the flexibility and comfort today's buyers are looking for. Ideally Located just One Block from the Award Winning Cherokee Elementary School and its adjacent Playground, this Home offers both Style and Convenience. The Main Level Welcomes you with an Open Foyer and a Spacious Living Room, Flowing Seamlessly into an All-New Kitchen featuring Quartz Countertops, Custom 42" Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances, Counter Seating, Sunny Breakfast Table Space and Dining Area. New Mudroom with Cubbies for your Everyday Essentials. The Second Level includes the Beautifully Renovated Primary Suite with Updated Bath, Two Additional Bedrooms and a Renovated Hall Bath. The Lower Level offers a Cozy Family Room with Gas Fireplace, a Fourth Bedroom/Home Office, Renovated Full Bath and an Updated Laundry Room. The Basement Provides Additional Living Space with a Rec Room and Separate Storage Area. The Current Owners have made Significant Enhancements to the Property the Last Several Years, including New Space Pac Air, New Boiler, New Hot Water Heater, Fresh Paint Interior and Exterior, New Roof and Gutters, New Windows, Kitchen Renovation, All Bathrooms Renovated, Professional Landscaping, All New Fencing, and So Much More. A Full List of Improvements is Available under Additional Information. Outside, Enjoy a Fully Fenced Backyard and Newer Paver Patio with Seat Wall, Ideal for Entertaining, Relaxing or Play. All of this Just Minutes from the Fort Sheridan Metra Train Station, Local Shops and Dining, Bike Paths, Parks and the Beautiful Lake Forest Beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kiki Clark

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #471005224 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Polly Richardson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475159834

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McKenna

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475122904

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,571

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x210
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,595 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Water Purifier

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,571

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 2595
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Storage
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3339
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate,Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3839
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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: 0.4615
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X210
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13571
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Gustafson Colleen and Gustafson Reid
Bought by
Lindheim Nicholas and Lindheim Gracie M
Seller's Agent
Kiki Clark
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$946,048

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,952
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.81%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$757,979
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,069

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2016
Closed on
Dec 20, 2016
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
Bought by
Gustafson Reid and Gustafson Colleen
Seller's Agent
Beth Fitzpatrick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kiki Clark
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$455,900
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,100
3.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1999
Sold by
Sabalaskey John P and Kadleck Mary Jo
Bought by
Beaucaire Daniel E and Beaucaire Lorelei G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,600
Interest Rate
7%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $950,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $470,000 Ct
Warranty Deed $512,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $760,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $409,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $950,000 0.0% $366 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $950,000 +102.1% $366 / Sq Ft
12/27/2016 12/27/16 Sold $470,000 +3.1% $235 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/03/2016 12/03/16 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2016 11/28/16 For Sale $455,900 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
11/11/2016 11/11/16 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2016 11/09/16 Price Changed $455,900 -20.7% $228 / Sq Ft
10/21/2016 10/21/16 For Sale $575,000 -- $288 / 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 $12,572 $227,964 $102,065 $125,899
2023 $12,572 $200,711 $89,863 $110,848
2022 $9,973 $165,868 $94,623 $71,245
2021 $9,435 $159,919 $91,229 $68,690
2020 $9,190 $160,256 $91,421 $68,835
2019 $8,881 $159,984 $91,266 $68,718
2018 $8,219 $157,153 $96,734 $60,419
2017 $8,138 $156,651 $96,425 $60,226
2016 $9,092 $179,654 $92,779 $86,875
2015 $8,939 $168,800 $87,174 $81,626
2014 $10,371 $191,785 $87,798 $103,987
2012 $9,737 $190,093 $87,023 $103,070
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12358686

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-202-006