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  • $786,500

    281 W Lake Shore Dr, Tower Lakes, IL 60010

    4beds
    3,020sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1960
    0.44 Acres Lot
    $786,500 Zestimate®
    $260/sqft
    $5,496 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $786,500

    $731,000 - $849,000

    $5,496/mo

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    What's special

    Incredible Tower Lakes hillside ranch located on the quiet south side of the lake with a private beach area and 163'' of pristine lake shore! This 4 bedroom home has it all from the vaulted ceilings and light filling windows overlooking the lake to the lower level walk out with a family room, office, wet bar/kitchenette and sun room! The 1st floor includes a beautiful eat in kitchen with maple cabinetry and granite counter tops, hardwood flooring throughout and 1 of 2 fire places-most rooms have lake views! The lower level also has fantastic views of the lake that is only enhanced by the sun room. The master bedroom has been updated with a new luxury bath and walk in closet. And, the wet bar/kitchenette is perfect for entertaining and holds possibilities of a nanny or in-law arrangement. The owner has stamped and paid for architectural drawings for a lovely addition! Come and enjoy the Tower Lakes lifestyle!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,020 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.44 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1302317013

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1960

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $35 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Tower Lakes

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $260/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $534,518
    • Annual tax amount: $13,551

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/11/2016Sold$460,000-6.1%$152/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09006847 Report a problem
    11/16/2015Pending sale$489,999$162/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09006847 Report a problem
    11/6/2015Listed for sale$489,999-2%$162/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09006847 Report a problem
    11/3/2015Listing removed$2,750$1/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09007317 Report a problem
    10/17/2015Listed for rent$2,750$1/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09007317 Report a problem
    10/5/2015Listing removed$499,950$166/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09006847 Report a problem
    9/6/2015Price change$499,950-4.8%$166/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09006847 Report a problem
    8/10/2015Listed for sale$524,900+11.7%$174/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09006847 Report a problem
    8/1/2014Sold$470,000-3.9%$156/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08627315 Report a problem
    6/13/2014Pending sale$489,000$162/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08627315 Report a problem
    5/29/2014Listed for sale$489,000$162/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08627315 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$13,551 +4.3%$188,916 +6%
    2023$12,998 -3.9%$178,155 +9.7%
    2022$13,531 +1.6%$162,373 -2.9%
    2021$13,313 +2.4%$167,299 +2%
    2020$13,002 +3.7%$163,946 +2.7%
    2019$12,540 +4.7%$159,620 +2%
    2018$11,973 $156,461 +2%
    2017$11,973 -2.1%$153,318 -9.4%
    2016$12,227 +52.5%$169,198 +6.6%
    2015$8,017 +0.7%$158,693 +55.2%
    2014$7,962 +3.1%$102,245 -1.7%
    2012$7,721 -7%$104,002 -18.6%
    2011$8,304 -10.3%$127,730 -16.4%
    2010$9,262 +2.2%$152,801 -6.4%
    2009$9,062 +4.9%$163,248
    2008$8,640 -6%$163,248 +4.9%
    2006$9,188 +7.3%$155,578
    2005$8,560 +1.2%--
    2004$8,458 +5.2%--
    2003$8,042 +2.2%--
    2002$7,868 +5.6%--
    2001$7,448 +20.2%$117,418 +4.4%
    2000$6,197 $112,459
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60010

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: North Barrington Elementary Scho
    • Middle: Barrington Middle School-Station
    • High: Barrington High School
    • District: 220

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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