New listing in Whispering Oaks neighborhood!! Very cool mid-century modern ranch-style home, transformed by Balfor Lanza to an exciting contemporary home. The kitchen and family rooms are outstanding examples of the Usonian style the architect followed, where windows replace where walls would normally be, drawing in nature and natural light. The bedrooms all have bump out, three sided windows with ledges. Maintained to perfection with desirable features of vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in living room, home office on main level, large family room with walls of windows, potting room and second floor greenhouse. Partially finished basement with rec room, storage closets and built in dry bar, and huge unfinished storage room. Beautifully landscaped yard with lush perennials and wrap-around free form wood deck. Sellers prefer a mid August closing date. Fabulous location with close proximity to Cherokee Elementary School, hiking, biking and walking trails through the Forest Preserves and Openlands shoreline, the Metra and Highwood's fabulous restaurant district. Don't miss this one!
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$699,000
786 Longwood Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
2,492sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.48 Acres Lot
$944,300 Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$5,182 Estimated rent
Home value
$944,300
$812,000 - $1.10M
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Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceHome officeMid-century modern ranch-style homeNew listingRec roomLush perennialsWalking trails
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Listed by:
Kiki Clark, E-PRO 847-804-0969,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Polly Richardson 847-363-1738,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Nanette Jenkins
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11792205
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Study, Recreation Room, Play Room, Office, Other Room, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X6
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 675 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45X15
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Study
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Partial
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,492 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X205
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 16092120200000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $280/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $612,941
- Annual tax amount: $11,868
- Date on market: 6/15/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2023 | Sold | $699,000$280/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11792205 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Pending sale | $699,000$280/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11792205 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Contingent | $699,000$280/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11792205 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,000+59.6%$280/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11792205 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/1997 | Sold | $438,000$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,688 +3.6% | $224,890 +10.1% |
| 2023 | $11,280 -5% | $204,293 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $11,868 +5.9% | $196,058 -5.9% |
| 2021 | $11,206 +2.7% | $208,448 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $10,915 +3.4% | $201,395 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $10,554 +12.3% | $201,053 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $9,397 | $192,559 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $9,397 +5.3% | $191,944 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $8,924 -1.8% | $184,686 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $9,089 +2.9% | $173,528 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $8,829 +2.7% | $173,826 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $8,594 +4% | $172,292 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $8,264 -10.1% | $184,856 -16.2% |
| 2010 | $9,193 +3% | $220,591 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $8,922 +1.4% | $233,726 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $8,803 +10.4% | $239,106 -3.6% |
| 2006 | $7,975 +5.8% | $248,061 |
| 2005 | $7,535 -3.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $7,778 +8% | -- |
| 2003 | $7,205 +2.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $7,037 +5.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $6,666 +2.5% | $148,083 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $6,506 | $139,186 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.7 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 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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