Gorgeous, updated & completely move-in ready colonial on a serene 3/4 acre lot in a beautiful & quiet neighborhood! Lovely & large formal living room greets all guests and features a gas starter WBFP w/ wood mantle and is open to the formal dining room feat wainscoting detailing, a slider & wall of windows overlooking the giant patio & picturesque backyard for easy living & entertaining. Newer eat-in kitchen features bluemotion/soft close cabinetry w/ crown molding & light rail detailing, granite counters, large work island w/ overhang for stool seating, all SS appliances including a double oven, 5 burner gas range, French Door fridge/freezer ('22), farm style sink & eat-in area w/ lots of pantry cabinet storage space - all with access to the adjacent & amply sized family room. Convenient mudroom w/ charming cubby style lockers, rear "dirty door" to the patio/yard, powder room and separate 1st floor laundry room - all off the attached heated garage outfitted with amazing built-in storage. Oversized primary bedroom suite features "his & her" walk-in closets plus two additional double closets, a charming built-in window seat and neutral spa bath in natural stone w/ two person whirlpool tub, double sink vanity and separate shower. Spacious secondary bedrooms all feature hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lights, terrific closet space & share a generously sized hall bath w/ stenciled tile floor, white double sink vanity with Carrara marble top & shower surround. Bright finished basement with vinyl wood flooring & great storage space. Dreamy backyard features a gorgeous, brand new ('22) and massive (over 900 sqft) paver patio w/ a built-in raised flower bed & built-in gas-line, newer ('17) storage shed currently used as an adorable play house, plus an expansive & lush yard. Other features include hrdwd flrs & crwn mldng T/O, lots of recessed lighting & white large louvre plantation shutters, bluestone front patio, brand new boiler ('21) & A/C (22), newer roof ('17) & hot water heater ('17), and garage heater & windows are all 7 years old. Fabulous location with tremendous space, peace & quiet but with easy access to shopping, restaurants, transportation & amazing schools.
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$825,000
1185 S Wilson Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
3,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.75 Acres Lot
$1,076,100 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$6,827 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,076,100
$1.01M - $1.15M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patricia Denenberg 847-644-5921,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Laura Hara 847-338-2661,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Jill Okun
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11779028
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,010 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 129 X 249 X 123 X 265
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15122040040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $778,536
- Annual tax amount: $12,871
- Date on market: 6/11/2023
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $825,000-2.9%$274/sqft |
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| 8/12/2023 | Pending sale | $849,900$282/sqft |
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| 7/29/2023 | Contingent | $849,900$282/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Price change | $849,900-5.6%$282/sqft |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,900+16.6%$299/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Sold | $772,000-0.4%$256/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11108142 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2021 | Contingent | $775,000$257/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $775,000+19.2%$257/sqft |
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| 11/14/2019 | Sold | $650,000$216/sqft |
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| 10/13/2019 | Pending sale | $650,000$216/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$216/sqft |
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| 8/16/2019 | Price change | $675,000-3.6%$224/sqft |
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| 7/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $700,000+12%$233/sqft |
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| 6/3/2014 | Sold | $625,000-5.2%$208/sqft |
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| 2/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $659,000$219/sqft |
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| 11/25/2013 | Listing removed | $659,000$219/sqft |
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| 10/4/2013 | Price change | $659,000-2.9%$219/sqft |
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| 6/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $679,000+95.9%$226/sqft |
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| 3/18/1994 | Sold | $346,666$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,052 +0.7% | $280,768 +8.2% |
| 2023 | $14,947 +16.1% | $259,486 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $12,876 +3.1% | $243,373 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $12,489 +2.5% | $218,404 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $12,183 +3.6% | $216,786 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $11,755 -1.9% | $215,987 -10% |
| 2018 | $11,979 | $239,907 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $11,979 +5.6% | $234,307 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $11,341 -2.9% | $224,367 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $11,684 +1.9% | $209,826 -1.3% |
| 2014 | $11,464 +3.9% | $212,585 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $11,033 +7.4% | $213,011 -17.9% |
| 2011 | $10,270 +4.6% | $259,505 +14.1% |
| 2010 | $9,815 +3.6% | $227,377 -12.1% |
| 2009 | $9,478 -1.9% | $258,585 +2% |
| 2008 | $9,660 +10.4% | $253,393 +1% |
| 2006 | $8,748 +3.2% | $250,772 |
| 2005 | $8,476 -1% | -- |
| 2004 | $8,564 -1.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $8,693 +4.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $8,334 +3.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $8,076 +1.4% | $176,017 +5.4% |
| 2000 | $7,964 | $167,055 |
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Neighborhood: 60045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Everett Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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