Wonderful, expanded home in the heart of Whispering Oaks. With over 4000 sf of thoughtfully designed living space this 4 bedroom, 3.2 bath house checks all the boxes. The updated eat-in kitchen is fantastic w/ an island, separate breakfast bar, stainless appliances, loads of beautiful cabinetry & opens to the expansive family room w/fireplace, built-in cabinetry w/wet bar & access to the backyard. The first floor also features spacious living & dining rooms, a cozy office/den w/handsome built-ins & a laundry/mud room. The second floor has 4 bedrooms including a generously sized primary suite w/incredible closets, a lg bathroom & separate office/den, a bedroom w/en-suite bath & walk-in closet, plus two additional bedrooms that share a hall bath. The partially finished basement has a great rec room w/a 1/2 bath as well as a deeper pour unfinished area that could be a home gym, or sports area. A new roof, hardwood floors, handsome millwork, 3 fireplaces, loads of built-in cabinetry, and a brick paver patio make this a truly special home.
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$1,366,000
770 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
4,133sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.49 Acres Lot
$1,447,400 Zestimate®
$331/sqft
$7,226 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,447,400
$1.30M - $1.61M
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Listing courtesy of:
Katherine Hudson 847-250-6391,
Compass
Bought with:
Alissa McNicholas
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12277724
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 609 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X20
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,133 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, 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: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 139 X 224 X 76 X 201
Details
- Parcel number: 16092070080000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2025 | Sold | $1,366,000+65.2%$331/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12277724 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2020 | Sold | $827,000-3.7%$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10739687 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2020 | Pending sale | $859,000$208/sqft |
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| 7/25/2020 | Price change | $859,000-2.3%$208/sqft |
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| 7/9/2020 | Price change | $879,000-2.2%$213/sqft |
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| 6/23/2020 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$218/sqft |
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| 6/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $925,000+27.6%$224/sqft |
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| 11/4/2003 | Sold | $725,000$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,548 +11.3% | $388,417 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $19,353 +6.7% | $370,485 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $18,139 +5.8% | $317,458 +3% |
| 2021 | $17,145 +2.7% | $308,286 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $16,701 +3.5% | $297,855 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $16,141 -1.6% | $297,349 -8.1% |
| 2018 | $16,399 | $323,490 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $16,399 +4.8% | $322,458 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $15,655 +5.8% | $310,264 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $14,798 +3% | $291,519 -1.5% |
| 2014 | $14,368 +3.3% | $296,093 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $13,910 +3.7% | $293,481 -6.7% |
| 2011 | $13,416 +13.1% | $314,446 +13.1% |
| 2010 | $11,866 +3.1% | $277,961 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $11,506 +1.5% | $294,513 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $11,341 +2.8% | $301,292 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $11,035 +7.8% | $293,114 |
| 2005 | $10,237 +4.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $9,776 -5.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $10,305 +2.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $10,084 +5.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $9,558 +2.4% | $211,063 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $9,333 | $198,382 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 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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