Seller's Agent in 2025
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 987-5702
51 in this area
119 Total Sales
973 Valley Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated Value: $953,629
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,780
Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Sauna
- Colonial Architecture
- Mature Trees
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- Landscaped Professionally
- Community Lake
About This Home
As of January 2025Located in the heart of the highly sought-after HO Stone neighborhood, 973 Valley Road offers the perfect combination of tradition, space, and convenience. This beautifully loved home features an expansive primary bedroom suite with a massive walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom complete with a sauna. Room for everyone with four additional spacious bedrooms located upstairs, perfect for family or guests. Modern open floor plan, the first floor boasts a seamless circular flow with a timeless kitchen, dining room, living room, and family room, ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Serene outdoor space, the backyard is a private oasis with a beautiful patio, mature trees, and a tranquil creek. Direct access to walking trails leading to the park makes it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a home that truly has it all.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103 Listed on: 12/05/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,583
Year Built
- Built in 1976
Lot Details
- 20,473 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 183x99x186x117
- Home fronts a stream
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Stone Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,780 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Sauna
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Two Heating Systems
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near park
Community Details
- Community Lake
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 5, 2024
Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
Schrimpf William H
Bought by
Johnson Daphne and Schwartz Michael
Seller's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.3%
Views
30
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
$103,629
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.33%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$673,732
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$279,897
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Daphne | $850,000 | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Johnson Daphne | $680,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 01/23/25 | Sold | $850,000 | -3.3% | $178 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2024 12/13/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/05/2024 12/05/24 | For Sale | $879,000 | -- | $184 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 | $13,583 | $255,357 | $102,073 | $153,284 |
| 2023 | $11,603 | $232,884 | $97,959 | $134,925 |
| 2022 | $11,603 | $204,048 | $103,147 | $100,901 |
| 2021 | $10,954 | $196,730 | $99,448 | $97,282 |
| 2020 | $10,671 | $197,144 | $99,657 | $97,487 |
| 2019 | $10,318 | $196,810 | $99,488 | $97,322 |
| 2018 | $11,650 | $233,948 | $104,491 | $129,457 |
| 2017 | $11,534 | $233,202 | $104,158 | $129,044 |
| 2016 | $11,166 | $224,383 | $100,219 | $124,164 |
| 2015 | $10,972 | $210,827 | $94,164 | $116,663 |
| 2014 | $11,075 | $215,215 | $94,837 | $120,378 |
| 2012 | $10,761 | $213,316 | $94,000 | $119,316 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kim Shortsle
-
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Carleigh Mia Goldsberry
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(224) 558-1993
28 in this area
72 Total Sales
-
Dawn McKenna
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 441-4128
63 in this area
741 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12220743
APN: 16-09-102-012
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