NOT LISTED FOR SALE

920 Hawthorne Place Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,362,000 - $3,347,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
5,458 Sq Ft
$491/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2021

Last sale price $1,950,000 $357 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,407/month

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Multiple Garages
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2021

Premier location in the heart of east Lake Forest! This gorgeous home was designed by prominent architects Litchfield and Rogers. Beautifully expanded and updated by David Poulton, this 4 bedroom, 4.2 bath home is 3 block to Lake Michigan, restaurants, shopping and the train. Featured in various historical publications and books, this remarkable brick Georgian includes a DeGiulio kitchen and butler's pantry, exquisite millwork, 2 primary bathrooms, a 4-car garage, 5 fireplaces, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Mechanicals have been updated. New windows were installed in 1997. The 2-car attached, heated garage and family room were built by the current owners. The 2-car detached garage is adjacent to the courtyard and east entrance. Light-filled, well proportioned rooms with beautiful architectural detailing. Large second floor laundry room. Partially finished attic storage space with a full staircase for access. Handsome wine cellar in the walkout basement. Private, stunning grounds with towering trees. Huge, private yard with plenty of room for a swimming pool. A fabulous home in a highly desirable location! Move right in and enjoy this amazing home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499 Listed on: 02/11/2021

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Last Buyer's Agent

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NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 198x285x247x285
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Multiple Garages
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,458 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • European Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Two Heating Systems
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,381

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partial, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 5458
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Pantry, Library, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,European Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: North
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 2395000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Brick
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated,Multiple Garages
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached,Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 198X285X247X285
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 38381.02
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 28, 2021
Sold by
Paterson William and Paterson Wilma
Bought by
Scodro Maxwell and Scodro Kathryn F
Seller's Agent
Ann Lyon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,678,484

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$728,484
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,550,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,418,522
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,293,256

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1997
Sold by
Buchheit Charles E and Buchheit Susan N
Bought by
Paterson William and Paterson Wilma

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
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1996
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
Buchheit Charles E and Buchheit Susan N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
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
Scodro Maxwell $1,950,000 Chicago Title
Paterson William $2,075,000 1St American Title
Buchheit Charles E $1,250,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scodro Maxwell $210,000
Open Scodro Maxwell $1,550,000
Previous Owner Paterson William $1,000,000
Previous Owner Buchheit Charles E $800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Sold $1,950,000 -18.6% $357 / Sq Ft
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2021 02/11/21 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $439 / 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 $42,519 $732,883 $429,259 $303,624
2023 $39,244 $675,592 $395,703 $279,889
2022 $39,244 $649,935 $380,676 $269,259
2021 $41,324 $697,827 $377,393 $320,434
2020 $40,397 $701,686 $379,480 $322,206
2019 $38,381 $688,805 $372,514 $316,291
2018 $44,962 $862,359 $495,828 $366,531
2017 $44,209 $847,944 $487,540 $360,404
2016 $42,426 $807,105 $464,059 $343,046
2015 $41,980 $759,986 $436,967 $323,019
2014 $42,333 $785,637 $392,308 $393,329
2012 $42,705 $792,452 $395,711 $396,741
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10993049

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-409-007