NOT LISTED FOR SALE

890 Longwood Dr Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $976,663 - $1,130,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,262 Sq Ft
$324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2023

Last sale price $915,000 $281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,845/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of August 2023

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to move into desirable Whispering Oaks! This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home sits on 0.48 acres and features hardwood floors throughout, a 1st floor office, a large kitchen w/ lots of counter space and a nice eating area, generously sized bedrooms, updated bathrooms, a bonus room & full bathroom in the basement that could be used as a guest suite, newer mechanicals, and a private backyard. On top of that, the sellers have recently painted the exterior, re-built the back porch, and painted & stained the large deck that overlooks the backyard and is great for entertaining. Located close to Cherokee School, the Ft. Sheridan Metra station, Ft. Sheridan open lands and Lake Michigan, this lovely home is ready for new owners to create their own wonderful memories!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Folker

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154651 Listed on: 05/06/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Hudson

Compass License #475133571

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 101 x 210
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,262 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,135

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Age: 51-60 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • 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
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 3262
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Storage, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 5531
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 949000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • 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: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 101 X 210
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14135.38
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2023
Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Sidles Charles and Sidles Elizabeth
Bought by
Wassmer John Daniel and Moore Erica Lauren
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Folker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Hudson
Compass
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-3.58%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
117
Current Estimated Value
$1,056,916

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$141,916
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
Original Mortgage
$726,000
Outstanding Balance
$711,117
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$355,463

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1999
Sold by
Frye David S and Frye Jacqueline F
Bought by
Sidles Charles and Sidles Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$462,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
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
Wassmer John Daniel $915,000 Proper Title
Sidles Charles $615,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wassmer John Daniel $726,000
Previous Owner Sidles Charles $375,000
Previous Owner Sidles Charles $500,000
Previous Owner Sidles Charles $233,250
Previous Owner Frye David S $462,000
Previous Owner Sidles Charles $240,000
Closed Sidles Charles $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Sold $915,000 -3.6% $281 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2023 05/06/23 For Sale $949,000 -- $291 / 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 $14,834 $304,736 $79,507 $225,229
2023 $14,910 $244,637 $71,667 $172,970
2022 $14,910 $253,783 $78,730 $175,053
2021 $14,135 $245,319 $76,104 $169,215
2020 $13,742 $245,319 $76,104 $169,215
2019 $13,246 $244,171 $75,748 $168,423
2018 $13,787 $269,616 $84,213 $185,403
2017 $13,632 $268,061 $83,727 $184,334
2016 $13,072 $255,199 $79,710 $175,489
2015 $12,749 $237,107 $74,059 $163,048
2014 $12,797 $237,171 $81,989 $155,182
2012 $12,334 $238,554 $82,467 $156,087
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11776756

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-10-101-015