RARE opportunity to live in a COMPLETELY REBUILT AND REDESIGNED Lake Forest home in pristine condition! Great location, close to 41, tollway and train. One of a kind, easy living home has been re-thought and re-built FROM THE FOUNDATION UP for today's lifestyle. New floors, windows, walls, ceilings, siding, patios, appliances, mechanicals- completely gutted and re-built in 2018 with modern open plan one floor living. Generous layout with great flow, hardwood floors, high ceilings and 2 large brick courtyards for outdoor entertaining! The bright, cheery kitchen/family room features a Huge Quartz Island with seating for six, fireplace and sliders to private back patio. Elegant dining room with french door to another private enclosed patio- perfect for entertaining! Primary bedroom in SEPARATE WING with large walk in closet and french doors opening to back patio. One additional en suite bedroom and two more sharing a hall bath bring the total to 4 bd, 3.5 baths. ALL NEW EVERYTHING designed with timeless character!
Sold for $950,000
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$950,000
140 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
3baths
2,728sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1957
0.36 Acres Lot
$969,000 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$5,853 Estimated rent
Home value
$969,000
$882,000 - $1.07M
$5,853/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3.5
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,728 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1608217006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $554,824
- Annual tax amount: $10,993
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $950,000+31.5%$348/sqft |
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| 9/7/2022 | Sold | $722,500-3.5%$265/sqft |
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| 8/24/2022 | Pending sale | $749,000$275/sqft |
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| 8/4/2022 | Contingent | $749,000$275/sqft |
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| 7/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $749,000+7.3%$275/sqft |
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| 8/1/2020 | Listing removed | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 7/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 7/6/2018 | Listing removed | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 6/28/2018 | Listing removed | $698,000$256/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Price change | $698,000-6.4%$256/sqft |
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| 3/12/2018 | Price change | $746,000-3.7%$273/sqft |
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| 11/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $775,000+150.3%$284/sqft |
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| 7/7/2016 | Sold | $309,619-9.3%$113/sqft |
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| 5/5/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 4/29/2016 | Price change | $341,300$125/sqft |
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| 4/27/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 4/20/2016 | Price change | $341,300$125/sqft |
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| 4/16/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 4/9/2016 | Pending sale | $341,300$125/sqft |
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| 4/9/2016 | Price change | $341,300-5%$125/sqft |
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| 3/18/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 3/13/2016 | Price change | $359,200$132/sqft |
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| 3/11/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 2/26/2016 | Price change | $359,200$132/sqft |
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| 2/24/2016 | Price change | -- |
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| 1/23/2016 | Pending sale | $359,200+4.1%$132/sqft |
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| 5/13/2003 | Sold | $345,000$126/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,993 -1% | $193,873 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $11,099 +12.2% | $184,923 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $9,888 +5.7% | $177,469 +7.7% |
| 2021 | $9,353 +3.4% | $164,773 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $9,047 +3.5% | $159,197 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $8,740 +30.4% | $158,927 +21.5% |
| 2018 | $6,702 | $130,830 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $6,702 +10% | $129,326 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $6,090 -20.2% | $124,436 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $7,632 +2.9% | $116,918 -18.1% |
| 2014 | $7,415 +3.4% | $142,718 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $7,168 +4.1% | $141,459 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $6,887 +3.9% | $151,775 -3.9% |
| 2010 | $6,630 +3.1% | $157,906 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $6,433 +1.3% | $167,308 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $6,351 -1.2% | $171,159 -11.1% |
| 2006 | $6,430 +7.9% | $192,438 |
| 2005 | $5,956 +7.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,534 -7.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $5,971 +2.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $5,839 +5.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $5,529 +2.5% | $123,562 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $5,395 | $116,138 |
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- 10/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.8 mi
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 140 W Old Elm Rd