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Sold for $1,049,000
    • $1,049,000

    494 Oakwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    3beds
    1,824sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1905
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $1,122,300 Zestimate®
    $575/sqft
    $3,853 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,122,300

    $1.01M - $1.25M

    $3,853/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Special in town location in East Lake Forest. Charming home on beautiful property in wonderful Oakwood/Vine neighborhood. This 2 story home features hardwood floors, 3 bdrms, 2 bths, large LR (could be 2 rooms), separate dining room, bright kitchen w/large eating area overlooking pretty yard. A great offering in a very special location.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Lot
    • Size: 0.27 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1233122010

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Storm

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $575/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $462,544
    • Annual tax amount: $9,219

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/10/2025Sold$1,049,000$575/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/26/2024Listing removed$1,049,000$575/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12168225 Report a problem
    11/20/2024Price change$1,049,000-4.5%$575/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12168225 Report a problem
    10/6/2024Listed for sale$1,099,000+205.3%$603/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12168225 Report a problem
    11/12/2019Sold$360,000-16.1%$197/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10090887 Report a problem
    10/31/2019Pending sale$429,000$235/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10090887 Report a problem
    10/3/2019Price change$429,000-14%$235/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10090887 Report a problem
    2/9/2019Price change$499,000-9.1%$274/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10090887 Report a problem
    9/21/2018Listed for sale$549,000+23769.6%$301/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #10090887 Report a problem
    6/19/2015Sold$2,300-99.7%$1/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    5/28/2015Listing removed$2,300$1/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #08875822 Report a problem
    4/23/2015Price change$2,300-8%$1/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #08875822 Report a problem
    3/31/2015Listed for rent$2,500$1/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner Lake Forest #08875822 Report a problem
    11/30/2007Listing removed$685,000$376/sqft
    Source: Obeo #P3F045 Report a problem
    11/14/2007Listed for sale$685,000$376/sqft
    Source: Obeo #P3F045 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$9,219 +13.4%$160,009 +3.8%
    2023$8,127 +11.8%$154,166 +13.9%
    2022$7,268 +2.9%$135,347 +7%
    2021$7,066 +2.3%$126,522 +5.4%
    2020$6,908 -29.9%$119,988 -32.1%
    2019$9,851 -2.9%$176,786 -10.7%
    2018$10,147 $197,922 +1.7%
    2017$10,147 +5.3%$194,614 +5.1%
    2016$9,635 +8.6%$185,241 +6.2%
    2015$8,874 +1.2%$174,426 +10.4%
    2014$8,771 +2.1%$158,044 -0.9%
    2012$8,591 +2.6%$159,415 -9.4%
    2011$8,372 -0.9%$176,035 -8.5%
    2010$8,449 -0.1%$192,438 -8.4%
    2009$8,459 +1.9%$210,154 -2%
    2008$8,304 +1.4%$214,355 +2.8%
    2006$8,185 +19.8%$208,598
    2005$6,833 +0.5%--
    2004$6,798 -10.5%--
    2003$7,595 +15.1%--
    2002$6,599 +4.4%--
    2001$6,322 +1.6%$135,701 +5.6%
    2000$6,225 $128,506
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    Neighborhood: 60045

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Sheridan 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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