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    949 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    5beds
    3,894sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1897
    0.63 Acres Lot
    $1,998,400 Zestimate®
    $513/sqft
    $7,823 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,998,400

    $1.72M - $2.34M

    $7,823/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    A hidden gem tucked into the woods behind the quaint pillars just across from the Winter Club! This almost 4000sf Gardner's Cottage, originally part of the Woodleigh Estate, designed by Alfred Granger, sits on a beautiful, landscaped .63 acre lot! Old meets new in this quaint home with 2002 addition encompassing Family room, 1st floor Office, and finished Lower Level with extra BR and bath. Darling white kitchen offers cozy space to cook, relax and enjoy and is adjacent to the awesome Family room! French window eating space is the perfect place for a cup of coffee or breakfast with the entire family! Living room and Dining room are expansive and perfect place for large group gatherings. Master suite with fireplace plus 3 additional family bedrooms on second floor (one en suite and the other 2 with Jack & Jill bath.) Gorgeous yard with 2 private patios, mature landscaping as well as "The Little House" create an unforgettable setting! Location is second to none! Priced to sell!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,894 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    Lot
    • Size: 0.63 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1228407045

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1897

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $513/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,384,563
    • Annual tax amount: $27,128

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/8/2018Sold$825,000-10.8%$212/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09660683 Report a problem
    2/8/2018Listed for sale$925,000$238/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #09660683 Report a problem
    10/17/2017Pending sale$925,000$238/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09660683 Report a problem
    9/25/2017Price change$925,000-5.1%$238/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09660683 Report a problem
    6/15/2017Price change$975,000-15.2%$250/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09660683 Report a problem
    3/6/2017Price change$1,150,000-10.5%$295/sqft
    Source: @properties #09334523 Report a problem
    12/14/2016Listed for sale$1,285,000$330/sqft
    Source: @properties #09334523 Report a problem
    9/8/2016Listing removed$1,285,000$330/sqft
    Source: @properties #09334523 Report a problem
    8/17/2016Price change$1,285,000-3.4%$330/sqft
    Source: @properties #09334523 Report a problem
    4/23/2016Listed for sale$1,330,000$342/sqft
    Source: @properties #09334523 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$27,128 +8.5%$478,965 +3.8%
    2023$24,995 +11%$461,475 +13.9%
    2022$22,516 +2.9%$405,144 +7%
    2021$21,879 +2.3%$378,728 +0.3%
    2020$21,390 -16.4%$377,537 -18.8%
    2019$25,576 +30%$464,914 +19.3%
    2018$19,671 $389,811 +1.7%
    2017$19,671 -20.2%$383,295 -20.2%
    2016$24,659 +10.1%$480,460 +6.2%
    2015$22,392 +1.2%$452,410 +11.8%
    2014$22,134 -5.2%$404,782 -7.8%
    2012$23,354 +2.5%$439,039 -9.4%
    2011$22,780 +4.1%$484,812 -3.9%
    2010$21,883 -0.2%$504,279 -8.4%
    2009$21,924 +6.5%$550,703 -2%
    2008$20,579 +8%$561,713 +2.8%
    2006$19,050 +2.7%$546,626
    2005$18,544 +34.6%--
    2004$13,781 +40.8%--
    2003$9,791 -26%--
    2002$13,224 +4.5%--
    2001$12,656 +1.6%$275,142 +5.6%
    2000$12,452 $260,555
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    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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