$1,647,000
SOLD OCT 28, 2016

975 Acorn Trail Lake Forest, IL 60045

6 Beds
7 Baths
5,834 Sq Ft
0.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$282 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

220 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • English Architecture
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of October 2016

$100,000 Price Reduction!! Amazing Value!! Stately English Manor overlooking 50 acres of The Middlefork Savannah. Exceptional quality materials used throughout this one of a kind residence. Welcoming foyer, high ceilings, deep crown molding, natural stone throughout. Fabulous master suite w/sitting room, coffee bar, oversized walk-in closet & spa-like bath. Deep-poured basement w/6th br & ba, wet bar, exercise area & 2 game rooms. Solid brick home has extra thick slate roof, copper gutters, 2 heated garages for 4 cars and sprinkler system. Easy access to 41 and 295. Owner's are generously including the Pool Table, all mounted Televisions, all Gym Equipment, Chandeliers and Fireplace Screens and Tools. This house has all the Bells and Whistles - at an incredible price$$

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kiki Clark

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #471005224 Listed on: 01/29/2016

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Abzug

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475126302

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $41,029

Year Built

  • 2003

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Mud Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Play Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$41,029

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 6
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 6.1
  • Style Of House: English
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2003
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 17
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 18X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 20X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Marble, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Mud Room, Play Room, Recreation Room, Study
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Study, Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 28X20, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Slate, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Playroom, Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Slate, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 25X14, On Level: Basement, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 8 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 18X11, On Level: Basement, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 15X6, On Level: Main Level, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5834
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 29X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Slate, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Slate
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.93

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiant

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 299X129X184X152X61
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12304030060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 38039

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2016
Closed on
Oct 23, 2016
Sold by
Sansone Andrew and Sansone Sarah
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #8002364938
Seller's Agent
Kiki Clark
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Abzug
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,829,000
Sold Price
$1,647,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$182,000
-9.95%
Current Estimated Value
$2,727,383

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,080,383
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2012
Closed on
Jan 23, 2013
Sold by
Schick Christopher E and Schick Priscilla V
Bought by
Sansone Andrew and Sansone Sarah
Seller's Agent
Steve Ward
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Diesi
Baird & Warner
List Price
$2,175,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-5.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.66%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
2.72%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2003
Sold by
Schick Christopher and Schick Priscilla V
Bought by
Schick Christopher and Schick Priscilla V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2002
Sold by
The Preserve At Middlefork Farm Ltd
Bought by
Schick Christopher E and Schick Priscilla V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,647,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Warranty Deed $2,050,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Metropolitan Title Co
Warranty Deed $550,000 Premier Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $550,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,550,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $860,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,400,000 Construction
Previous Owner $550,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Sold $1,647,000 -4.7% $282 / Sq Ft
09/05/2016 09/05/16 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Price Changed $1,729,000 -5.5% $296 / Sq Ft
06/22/2016 06/22/16 For Sale $1,829,000 0.0% $314 / Sq Ft
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Price Changed $1,829,000 -6.0% $314 / Sq Ft
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Price Changed $1,945,000 -1.5% $333 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 For Sale $1,975,000 -3.7% $339 / Sq Ft
01/23/2013 01/23/13 Sold $2,050,000 0.0% $336 / Sq Ft
10/15/2012 10/15/12 Off Market $2,050,000 -- --
08/21/2012 08/21/12 For Sale $2,175,000 -- $357 / 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 $41,029 $715,679 $135,188 $580,491
2023 $39,122 $659,733 $124,620 $535,113
2022 $39,122 $653,719 $123,484 $530,235
2021 $38,035 $648,081 $122,419 $525,662
2020 $37,184 $651,665 $123,096 $528,569
2019 $35,339 $639,702 $120,836 $518,866
2018 $40,773 $787,685 $149,783 $637,902
2017 $40,095 $774,518 $147,279 $627,239
2016 $38,463 $737,215 $140,186 $597,029
2015 $38,013 $716,992 $132,002 $584,990
2014 $37,700 $677,389 $118,511 $558,878
2012 $40,486 $756,955 $119,539 $637,416
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09126881

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-30-403-006