NOT LISTED FOR SALE

970 W James Ct S Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,659,000 - $1,890,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,411 Sq Ft
$404/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2023

Last sale price $1,725,000 $391 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,866/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • English Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Everett Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to Everett Farms! This remarkable enclave, developed in conjunction with Lake Forest Open Lands, provides the most tranquil and natural environment. Offered, is a lovely English country home overlooking 30 acres of open space and walking trails. You are welcomed to a gracious foyer and will immediately note the quality workmanship and finishes that went into the construction of this home. Lovely formal living and dining rooms flank the foyer. An exceptional, privately situated library with fireplace and lovely views, provides the perfect home office. A sparkling newer white kitchen features quartzite counters with high end appliances, plus a large island with counter seating. The kitchen opens to a spacious breakfast area which flows directly to the very warm and inviting family room. The breakfast room provides access to the patios. There is a terrific back hall mudroom area, with laundry room and large coat and pantry closet. Hardwood floors or limestone floors are found throughout the first floor. A full bath, off the foyer, serves as a guest powder room. A handsome staircase with iron balustrades leads to the upper living area. The primary suite is wonderfully spacious with trayed ceiling and gas log fireplace. The newer remodeled bath features heated floors, gorgeous large spa shower, Jason air tub, double vanities and a very well organized closet room. The second bedroom provides a private bath with a large shower and double closets. The third bedroom has an adjacent cozy reading room and shares a nice Jack & Jill with the fourth bedroom. The beautifully finished lower level provides great recreation space, media area, a full bath and ample storage areas. ALSO WORTH NOTING: Cedar shake roof was new in 2020. HVAC units (2) approx. 5 years old. Washer and dryer approx. 5 years old. Three car garage with epoxy flooring. Exceptional bluestone patio with pergola and firepit with built in seating. Gorgeous landscaping frames the views of open space. Whole house gas generator. Sprinkler and alarm systems. Asphalt driveway replaced two years ago. There is so much to love about this meticulously maintained home. Topping it off with a wonderfully convenient location, providing easy access to highways, shopping, Everett Elementary School and park, makes it a perfect 10!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Adelman

Compass License #475123518 Listed on: 02/17/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Yaya Liu

Epic Equities LLC License #471018897

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,658

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 163x150x156x91
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $81 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,411 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,658

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$81 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: English
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • LivingArea: 4411
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator
  • Room Type: Library, Eating Area, Sitting Room, Recreation Room, Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1795000
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 975
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance

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: 0.53
  • Lot Dimensions: 163X150X156X91
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20658.22
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2023
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Lavanway Donald Keith and Lavanway Leaanne
Bought by
John D Ossyra Trust and Trust Of Shuhong Zhang
Seller's Agent
Nancy Adelman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Yaya Liu
Epic Equities LLC
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-3.9%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$1,783,504

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,504
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2007
Sold by
Fuchs Hans P and Fuchs Anne Marie
Bought by
Lavanway Donald Keith and Lavanway Leaanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,375,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2004
Sold by
Dunn Timothy J and Dunn Sheila M
Bought by
Fuchs Hans P and Fuchs Ann Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2000
Sold by
Milestone Development Llc
Bought by
Dunn Timothy J and Dunn Sheila M

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
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2000
Sold by
Zordani Donald F and Zordani Jan Marie
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
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1999
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
Zordani Donald and Zordani Jan
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
John D Ossyra Trust $1,725,000 Chicago Title
Lavanway Donald Keith $1,720,000 Ticor
Fuchs Hans P $1,720,000 Stewart Title Company
Dunn Timothy J $1,500,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Milestone Development Llc -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Zordani Donald $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lavanway Donald Keith $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lavanway Donald K $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lavanway Donald Keith $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lavanway Donald Keith $900,000
Previous Owner Lavanway Donald Keith $985,000
Previous Owner Lavanway Donald Keith $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lavanway Donald Keith $1,375,000
Previous Owner Fuchs Hans P $720,000
Previous Owner Dunn Timothy J $1,162,000
Previous Owner Dunn Timothy J $1,189,000
Previous Owner Dunn Timothy J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Zordani Donald F $696,000
Closed Dunn Timothy J $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2023 05/05/23 Sold $1,725,000 -3.9% $391 / Sq Ft
02/26/2023 02/26/23 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2023 02/17/23 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $407 / 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 $24,800 $421,421 $111,152 $310,269
2023 $21,853 $404,435 $106,672 $297,763
2022 $21,853 $370,044 $108,316 $261,728
2021 $20,658 $356,772 $104,431 $252,341
2020 $20,122 $357,523 $104,651 $252,872
2019 $19,455 $356,916 $104,473 $252,443
2018 $22,814 $472,239 $110,733 $361,506
2017 $24,099 $470,733 $110,380 $360,353
2016 $23,364 $452,933 $106,206 $346,727
2015 $23,037 $425,569 $99,790 $325,779
2014 $25,301 $472,368 $100,504 $371,864
2012 $24,429 $468,201 $99,617 $368,584
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11721097

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-203-032