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  • $1,240,500

    494 Briar Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    4beds
    2,817sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1956
    0.63 Acres Lot
    $1,240,500 Zestimate®
    $440/sqft
    $7,435 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,240,500

    $1.12M - $1.39M

    $7,435/mo

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    What's special

    Don't miss this highly sought after Whispering Oaks Ranch with beautiful natural light and an entertaining open floor plan. The gourmet kitchen is a chefs dream. Featuring stainless steel appliances, professional oversized double oven with 6 burners and griddle, farmhouse stainless kitchen sink, granite counter tops and natural wood counter island. Stunning hardwood floors throughout the house. The professionally landscaped property is over half an acre of gorgeous, mature trees. This private oasis features a brick paver patio and custom fire pit. This fabulous home features 4 bedrooms and 3.1 baths. The generous, master bedroom suite showcases french doors which open to the outdoor patio and has a large ensuite with a large, walk in closet. Full, unfinished basement is ready for your future custom entertaining plans. This is a must see!

    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
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,817 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.63 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1604401015

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1956

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, High End Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Sale Terms: FHA, VA, Conventional
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Foyer
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
    • Dining Room: L-shaped
    • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Kitchen Type: Island, Updated Kitchen, Granite Counters
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Basement
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Style Of House: Ranch
    • Status: Contingent
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
    • Type of House 2: 1 Story
    • Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
    • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 274
    • Laundry Level: Main Level
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Additional Sales Information: Short Sale
    • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
    • Total Sq Ft: 2817
    • Main Sq Ft: 2817
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1664
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1664
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2817
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Parcel Identification Number: 16044010150000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/20/2020Sold$700,000-6.7%$248/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10853918 Report a problem
    9/18/2020Pending sale$750,000$266/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10853918 Report a problem
    9/11/2020Listed for sale$750,000+100%$266/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10853918 Report a problem
    6/3/2020Listing removed--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    3/14/2020Listed for sale--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    12/16/1999Sold$375,000$133/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$13,823 -0.8%$264,793 +10.1%
    2023$13,936 -3.3%$240,540 +4.2%
    2022$14,418 +5.8%$230,845 -6.3%
    2021$13,625 +2.7%$246,264 +3.5%
    2020$13,272 +3.5%$237,932 +0.2%
    2019$12,828 +14.6%$237,528 +6.6%
    2018$11,195 $222,735 +0.3%
    2017$11,195 +4.7%$222,024 +3.9%
    2016$10,691 -1.7%$213,628 +6.4%
    2015$10,875 +2.9%$200,721 0%
    2014$10,567 +3.5%$200,808 +0.9%
    2012$10,210 +4.2%$199,037 -6.8%
    2011$9,802 -1%$213,551 -17.1%
    2010$9,903 +2.7%$257,480 -5.6%
    2009$9,643 +1.2%$272,812 -2.3%
    2008$9,531 +14.2%$279,092 -4.9%
    2006$8,348 +7.9%$293,325
    2005$7,740 -1.7%--
    2004$7,875 +7.5%--
    2003$7,323 +2.2%--
    2002$7,164 +5.6%--
    2001$6,785 +2.5%$150,848 +6.4%
    2000$6,622 $141,785

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
    • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    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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