Seller's Agent in 2024
Cory Albiani
@ Properties
(847) 433-2879
6 in this area
134 Total Sales
940 W James Ct S Lake Forest, IL 60045
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,143
Sq Ft
0.5
Acres
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Property is adjacent to nature preserve
- Everett Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Recreation Room
About This Home
As of December 2024Spectacular custom all brick home on a professionally landscaped, cul-de-sac lot backing to 35 acres of the Lake Forest Open Lands Nature Preserve! Beautiful views from every room! Many special features include: hardwood floors, custom cabinetry & millwork, 10' ceilings, open floor plan, five fireplaces, multiple patios and deck, 3 car garage, 2 master suites and wonderfully finished lower level with large recreation & game rooms, fireplace, exercise room, 5th bedroom and full bath. Features a new completely gut-rehabbed and reconfigured dining room and eat-in kitchen with Wolf/Sub-zero/Cove appliances, granite counters, abundant white cabinetry, large island & walk-in open pantry! The breakfast area off of the kitchen opens to newly installed multi-tier bluestone outdoor patio - perfect for entertaining! The elegant family room adjacent to the kitchen features a stone fireplace & abundant windows overlooking the backyard & nature preserve. Upstairs features four bedrooms including a master suite with vaulted ceiling, freshly finished hardwood floors, fireplace, large newly customized walk-in closet, & spa bath. Huge list of recent improvements including a new Cedar Roof, New Gut-Rehabbed Kitchen, New Dining Room Reconfigured, New Stone flooring added to foyer, all Hardwood Floors Refinished, New Deluxe Poly Deck installed, Extensive Landscaping, two New HVAC Systems (furnaces and Acs), and so much more (See separate long list of improvements). This is an amazing home in a beautiful setting!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124356 Listed on: 08/28/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,130
Year Built
- Built in 1999
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 185.7 x 135 x 143 x 84
- Property is adjacent to nature preserve
- Cul-De-Sac
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Wooded Lot
HOA Fees
- $142 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shake Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,143 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 5 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Attic
Kitchen
- Built-In Double Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Down Draft Cooktop
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Shower Body Spray
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Storm Screens
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Everett Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Multiple Water Heaters
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Everett Farms Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 28, 2024
Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Peter J Wissinger Living Trust and Wissinger Peter J
Bought by
Terry K Fryer Revocable Trust and Gutwein
Seller's Agent
Cory Albiani
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Craig Palmer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,699,500
Sold Price
$1,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,500
-4.09%
Views
132
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$117,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 11, 2018
Closed on
Jan 29, 2019
Sold by
Giles Gregory P
Bought by
Wissinger Peter J and The Peter J Wissinger Living T
Seller's Agent
Cory Albiani
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Mohling
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-12.19%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 2005
Sold by
Sperzel George E and Sperzel Mary H
Bought by
Giles Gregory P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 2000
Sold by
Milestone Development Llc
Bought by
Sperzel George E and Sperzel Mary H
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
6.75%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 2000
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Milestone Development Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 1999
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
The Chicago Trust Company and Trust #1105985
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,630,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,220,000 | Proper Title Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,750,000 | St | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,395,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $309,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $375,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,050,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $976,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2024 12/05/24 | Sold | $1,630,000 | -1.8% | $393 / Sq Ft |
| 10/22/2024 10/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/26/2024 09/26/24 | Price Changed | $1,659,500 | -2.4% | $401 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2024 08/28/24 | For Sale | $1,699,500 | +38.7% | $410 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2019 01/30/19 | Sold | $1,225,000 | -12.2% | $291 / Sq Ft |
| 12/22/2018 12/22/18 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | 0.0% | $331 / Sq Ft |
| 12/10/2018 12/10/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/11/2018 05/11/18 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | -- | $331 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $24,130 | $410,264 | $104,861 | $305,403 |
| 2023 | $21,624 | $393,727 | $100,634 | $293,093 |
| 2022 | $21,624 | $366,233 | $102,185 | $264,048 |
| 2021 | $20,442 | $353,098 | $98,520 | $254,578 |
| 2020 | $19,911 | $353,841 | $98,727 | $255,114 |
| 2019 | $19,250 | $353,240 | $98,559 | $254,681 |
| 2018 | $19,635 | $378,522 | $104,465 | $274,057 |
| 2017 | $19,257 | $377,315 | $104,132 | $273,183 |
| 2016 | $22,163 | $450,131 | $100,194 | $349,937 |
| 2015 | $22,892 | $422,936 | $94,141 | $328,795 |
| 2014 | $25,823 | $481,993 | $94,814 | $387,179 |
| 2012 | $24,933 | $477,742 | $93,978 | $383,764 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cory Albiani
-
Craig Palmer
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Craig Palmer
@ Properties
(312) 330-3100
1 in this area
38 Total Sales
-
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Coral Ackerman
@ Properties
-
Maureen Mohling
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Maureen Mohling
@ Properties
(847) 363-3018
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12149889
APN: 16-18-203-035
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