NOT LISTED FOR SALE

925 Acorn Trail Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,662,000 - $3,460,000

5 Beds
7.5 Baths
5,423 Sq Ft
$553/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 09, 2022

Last sale price $2,412,000 $445 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,416/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Heated Floors
  • Property is near a park
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2022

Designed by Melichar Architects and built in 2008, this spectacular brick Georgian home was awarded the 2012 Preservation Foundation award for new construction and boasts gorgeous southwest sunset views across the pristine Middlefork Oak savanna. Set on 1.48 acres with nearby access to Open Lands trails and Elawa Farm. Approximately 5,423 square feet above grade, plus an additional 3,347 square feet below grade. Enjoy a flexible floor plan with 5+1 ensuite bedrooms including a bonus room or optional 5th above-grade bedroom over the garage accessed by its own stairs. Highlights include 10-foot tall first floor ceilings, hardwood floors throughout most rooms, an elevator with access to all three levels, a wood-paneled office with gas fireplace, a large family room with gas fireplace adjacent to the eat-in kitchen with white cabinets, island with quartzite top, and high-end appliances. First and second-floor laundry rooms. The primary suite includes a sitting area, a custom walk-in closet, and access to a roof deck. The luxurious primary bath features marble flooring and shower surround, dual split vanities, large walk-in shower with multiple body sprays and rain shower, and a free-standing aquatic air massage tub. Complete basement with luxury finishes including 9 ft ceilings, custom moldings, natural stone fireplace, and 6-zone radiant heat. Multiple spaces for recreation rooms, game rooms, workout room, bedroom #6 with full bath, and tons of storage. Garaging for 3 cars is split as a 2-car garage and a separate 1-car garage. Both garages have radiant heat floors and have rooms underneath them at the basement level, also with radiant heat. Lovely NEW bluestone patio with built-in grill, and an expansive backyard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193 Listed on: 11/29/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Alissa McNicholas

Compass License #475134192

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193 Listed on: 11/29/2021

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,044

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 1.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 117x354x129x230.9x227
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 5,423 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 400 Amp
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Middlefork Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,044

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

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
  • Subdivision Name: Middlefork Farm
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3747
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 5423
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom 6, Office, Recreation Room, Game Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 9170
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 5423
  • Basement Sq Ft: 3747
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement,Other
  • Square Footage Comments: Basement square footage includes the workout room and storage room under both garages.
  • Total Sq Ft: 9170
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2634
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2789

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 2549000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 117X354X129X230.9X227
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 39044.28
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2021
Closed on
Mar 7, 2022
Sold by
5 Acorns Trust
Bought by
Gregor Alex E and Gregor Mia M
Seller's Agent
Lori Baker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lori Baker
Compass
List Price
$2,549,000
Sold Price
$2,412,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$137,000
-5.37%
Total Days on Market
41
Current Estimated Value
$2,997,330

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$585,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%
Original Mortgage
$1,929,600
Outstanding Balance
$1,797,774
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,100,209

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Ramsey Catherine S and The Catherine S Ramsey Revocab
Bought by
The 5 Acorns Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2010
Sold by
Mk Clark & Associates Llc
Bought by
Ramsay Catherine S and Ramsey Revocable T Catherine S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,927,500
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2006
Sold by
The Preserve Of Middlefork Farm Ltd
Bought by
Mk Clark & Associates Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2000
Sold by
Lake Forest Land Foundation
Bought by
The Preserve Of Middlefork Farm Ltd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1998
Sold by
Holden Investments Llc
Bought by
Lake Forest Land Foundation
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
Gregor Alex E $2,412,000 Chicago Title
The 5 Acorns Trust -- None Available
Ramsay Catherine S $2,570,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Mk Clark & Associates Llc $975,000 St
The Preserve Of Middlefork Farm Ltd -- --
Lake Forest Land Foundation -- 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gregor Alex E $1,929,600
Previous Owner Ramsay Cartherine S $1,864,200
Previous Owner Ramsay Catherine S $1,927,500
Previous Owner Mk Clark & Associates Llc $2,475,000
Previous Owner The Preserve Of Middlefork Farm Ltd $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/09/2022 03/09/22 Sold $2,412,000 -5.4% $445 / Sq Ft
01/10/2022 01/10/22 Pending -- -- --
11/29/2021 11/29/21 For Sale $2,549,000 -- $470 / 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 $43,087 $751,043 $151,394 $599,649
2023 $41,079 $692,333 $139,559 $552,774
2022 $41,079 $686,022 $138,287 $547,735
2021 $39,938 $680,105 $137,094 $543,011
2020 $39,044 $683,866 $137,852 $546,014
2019 $37,115 $671,312 $135,321 $535,991
2018 $40,890 $789,736 $167,906 $621,830
2017 $40,215 $776,535 $165,099 $611,436
2016 $38,579 $739,134 $157,147 $581,987
2015 $38,113 $695,983 $147,973 $548,010
2014 $34,460 $730,659 $132,850 $597,809
2012 $39,410 $736,997 $134,002 $602,995
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11255191

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-30-403-008