Spectacular custom all brick home on a professionally landscaped, cul-de-sac lot backing to 35 acres of the Lake Forest Open Lands Nature Preserve! Beautiful views from every room! Many special features include: hardwood floors, custom cabinetry & millwork, 10' ceilings, open floor plan, five fireplaces, multiple patios and deck, 3 car garage, 2 master suites and wonderfully finished lower level with large recreation & game rooms, fireplace, exercise room, 5th bedroom and full bath. Features a new completely gut-rehabbed and reconfigured dining room and eat-in kitchen with Wolf/Sub-zero/Cove appliances, granite counters, abundant white cabinetry, large island & walk-in open pantry! The breakfast area off of the kitchen opens to newly installed multi-tier bluestone outdoor patio - perfect for entertaining! The elegant family room adjacent to the kitchen features a stone fireplace & abundant windows overlooking the backyard & nature preserve. Upstairs features four bedrooms including a master suite with vaulted ceiling, freshly finished hardwood floors, fireplace, large newly customized walk-in closet, & spa bath. Huge list of recent improvements including a new Cedar Roof, New Gut-Rehabbed Kitchen, New Dining Room Reconfigured, New Stone flooring added to foyer, all Hardwood Floors Refinished, New Deluxe Poly Deck installed, Extensive Landscaping, two New HVAC Systems (furnaces and Acs), and so much more (See separate long list of improvements). This is an amazing home in a beautiful setting!
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$1,630,000
940 W James Ct S, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,143sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.5 Acres Lot
$1,928,700 Zestimate®
$393/sqft
$7,973 Estimated rent
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$1.77M - $2.12M
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Listed by:
Cory Albiani 847-432-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Craig Knox Palmer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12149889
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Utility Room-Lower Level, Office, Exercise Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1148 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41X28
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Down Draft, Electric Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier, Multiple Water Heaters, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,151
- Total interior livable area: 4,143 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 185.7 X 135 X 143 X 84
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 16182030350000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Everett Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $1,700 annually
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $393/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,230,915
- Annual tax amount: $24,129
- Date on market: 8/30/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Sold | $1,630,000-1.8%$393/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12149889 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2024 | Pending sale | $1,659,500$401/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12149889 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2024 | Price change | $1,659,500-2.4%$401/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12149889 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,699,500+38.7%$410/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12149889 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2019 | Sold | $1,225,000-12.2%$296/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09947820 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2019 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$337/sqft |
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| 12/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$337/sqft |
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| 12/11/2018 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$337/sqft |
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| 5/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000-6.7%$337/sqft |
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| 10/18/2017 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$361/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09596667 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2017 | Price change | $1,495,000-6.3%$361/sqft |
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| 5/11/2017 | Price change | $1,595,000-1.8%$385/sqft |
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| 4/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000-7.1%$392/sqft |
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| 8/15/2005 | Sold | $1,750,000+25.4%$422/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2000 | Sold | $1,395,000+351.5%$337/sqft |
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| 4/12/1999 | Sold | $309,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,919 -0.9% | $481,734 +17.4% |
| 2023 | $24,130 +11.6% | $410,264 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $21,624 +5.8% | $393,727 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $20,442 +2.7% | $366,233 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $19,911 +3.4% | $353,841 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $19,250 0% | $353,240 -6.7% |
| 2018 | $19,257 | $378,522 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $19,257 -15.9% | $377,315 -16.2% |
| 2016 | $22,892 -1.2% | $450,131 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $23,176 -10.3% | $422,936 -12.3% |
| 2014 | $25,823 +3.6% | $481,993 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $24,933 +4.3% | $477,742 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $23,913 +4.7% | $512,580 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $22,846 +3.2% | $529,744 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $22,145 +1.6% | $561,288 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $21,804 +6.4% | $574,207 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $20,500 +7.7% | $558,621 |
| 2005 | $19,042 +1.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $18,794 +13.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $16,591 -2% | -- |
| 2002 | $16,934 +5.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $16,062 +446.7% | $351,883 +476.5% |
| 2000 | $2,938 | $61,036 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.1 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Everett 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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