249 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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$925,900
$852,000 - $1.01M
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Listing updated:
Christine Bianchi 847-682-6162,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Kimberly Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage, Sun Room, Eating Area, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X28
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X13
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 150X100
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 16082150070000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Forest Heights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $837,555
- Annual tax amount: $16,811
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Sold | $925,000+0%$268/sqft |
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| 9/3/2026 | Pending sale | $924,900$268/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Contingent | $924,900$268/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $924,900+10.8%$268/sqft |
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| 12/13/2019 | Listing removed | $3,800$1/sqft |
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| 12/10/2019 | Price change | $3,800+2.7%$1/sqft |
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| 11/26/2019 | Price change | $3,700-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/20/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,800$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2017 | Listing removed | $3,800$1/sqft |
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| 5/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,800-5%$1/sqft |
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| 10/13/2014 | Listing removed | $835,000$242/sqft |
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| 9/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $835,000$242/sqft |
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| 4/22/2013 | Listing removed | $4,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/15/2013 | Listed for rent | $4,000+6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/26/2011 | Listing removed | $3,750$1/sqft |
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| 10/2/2010 | Listed for rent | $3,750$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,599 +2% | $292,668 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $16,271 +0.4% | $279,157 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $16,201 +5.7% | $260,102 -3.6% |
| 2021 | $15,325 +2.7% | $269,905 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $14,927 +3.5% | $260,773 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $14,428 -0.5% | $260,330 -7.2% |
| 2018 | $14,497 | $280,439 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $14,497 +4.5% | $279,544 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $13,876 +18.1% | $268,973 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $11,752 +8.6% | $252,723 +20% |
| 2014 | $10,820 +2.9% | $210,524 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $10,516 -13.6% | $208,667 -22% |
| 2011 | $12,167 +4.6% | $267,562 -5.2% |
| 2010 | $11,635 +1% | $282,098 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $11,521 +1.4% | $298,896 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $11,359 +3.6% | $305,776 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $10,962 +6.5% | $297,477 |
| 2005 | $10,298 +0.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $10,272 +0.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $10,200 +2.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $9,990 +5.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $9,470 +2.4% | $208,844 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $9,247 | $196,296 |
Neighborhood: 60045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee 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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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 249 Wilshire Rd