NOT LISTED FOR SALE

963 Elm Tree Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $2,023,945 - $2,487,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,251 Sq Ft
$515/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2020

Last sale price $1,300,000 $306 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,334/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2020

Beautiful & perfect are your first impressions. Old World walnut paneling, marble fireplaces. impressive hand crafted crown and mill-work, in addition to 8 foot tall doors, and an open and sunny floor plan make this a home to be enjoyed. The gourmet kitchen features Viking, Traulsen, and every conceivable amenity.The master suite provides both his and hers separate baths and walk in closets, additional bedrooms are all en-suite. There is a first floor guest suite with full bath. Laundry facilities on both the first and second level. Nothing has been overlooked. Howard Van Doren Shaw designed the A.A. Sprague Woodlands residence in 1907 at 991 Elm Tree. This property, is the original carriage house that was a part of that estate, and was also designed by Shaw in 1907. This Carriage House was separated from the original estate and became a single family residence, on the estate property after World War II. The home has experienced numerous expansions and renovations and today is a significantly respected Historical Home in the East Lake Forest Historical District. The Formal English Gardens feature a Gazebo, stone paths and plantings meticulously designed and maintained by The Mariani Company.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Corky Peterson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475149817 Listed on: 03/16/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,251 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Sheridan 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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,524

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 4251
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier
  • Room Type: Great Room, Office, Foyer, Den, Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: South
  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 1595000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

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, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7404
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.7404
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28524.26
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2022
Sold by
Skinner Steven K and Skinner Anne M
Bought by
Steven K Skinner Revocable Trust and Anne M Skinner Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,190,736

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2020
Closed on
Jun 24, 2020
Sold by
Altounian James and Altounian Audrey
Bought by
Skinner Steven K and Skinner Anne M
Seller's Agent
Corky Peterson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-18.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.80%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2016
Sold by
Altounian Audrey and Audrey Altounian Trust
Bought by
Altounian James and Altounian Audrey

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1994
Sold by
Ball David W and Ball Stacy
Bought by
Altounian Audrey
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Steven K Skinner Revocable Trust -- --
Skinner Steven K $1,300,000 None Available
Altounian James -- Attorney
Altounian James -- Attorney
Altounian Audrey -- Attorney
Altounian Audrey $581,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Skinner Steven K $200,000
Previous Owner Skinner Steven K $1,250,000
Previous Owner Skinner Steven K $160,000
Previous Owner Skinner Steven K $1,040,000
Previous Owner Altounian James $401,783
Previous Owner Altounian Audrey $400,000
Previous Owner Altounian Audrey $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Sold $1,300,000 -18.5% $306 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2020 03/16/20 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $375 / 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 $28,760 $529,625 $258,917 $270,708
2023 $25,883 $464,974 $227,311 $237,663
2022 $25,883 $434,656 $212,490 $222,166
2021 $25,162 $430,907 $210,657 $220,250
2020 $24,599 $433,290 $211,822 $221,468
2019 $33,657 $609,952 $207,934 $402,018
2018 $15,390 $544,077 $278,745 $265,332
2017 $27,580 $534,983 $274,086 $260,897
2016 $26,452 $564,671 $260,885 $303,786
2015 $27,797 $531,705 $245,654 $286,051
2014 $26,487 $477,707 $220,547 $257,160
2012 $25,661 $481,851 $222,460 $259,391
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10669088

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-409-003