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$1,045,000
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524 Forest Hill Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,648 Ft²
$6,322
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Offering over 3000 sq ft of finished and remodeled home. Nestled in the sought-after Whispering Oaks neighborhood of East Lake Forest is this beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.   The main level features a seamless flow anchored by a brand new kitchen with quartz countertops, custom thin shaker cabinetry, a pull out pantry, and chef's hood, along with a cozy coffee nook for early mornings. The adjoining dining area opens to a raised patio, perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings surrounded by mature trees. A spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, gas starter and an oversized picture window frames stunning views of the private, fenced in half acre yard.  Upstairs, four generous bedrooms easily accommodate queen or king beds, including a serene primary suite with dual vanities and a beautifully updated bath and large, glass shower walk-in shower. An additional new full, hallway bath features a 72-inch, dual sink, white oak vanity with tons of storage and modern finishes. Lower level has a great walk-out to the outdoor space right off the family room with a second cozy, wood burning fireplace and a brand new custom dry bar built-in with quartzite slab countertop and vein matching backsplash and beverage center, great for entertaining guests on game days and holidays. The lower level has a additional room for a home-office or a guest suite.  Also inclidues, large laundry area with extra storage. The finished basement below adds even more versatility with a playroom, craft area, and workshop space, perfect for hobbies or recreation.   Additional highlights include a new furnace and air conditioning, ample storage throughout, and a cedar closet for seasonal items.  Just steps from Cherokee Elementary and minutes to downtown Lake Forest, the Metra, and Lake Michigan beaches, this home blends suburban tranquility with everyday convenience you'll love to take advantage of for Summer beach days.
Unit Size
2,648 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$406
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,043
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1961

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1961
  • Effective Year Built: 1961
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 8
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 9
  • Basement Area: 858
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 460
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 59
  • Porch Type: 102
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21,000
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,000
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,050
  • Total Building Area: 3,096
  • Gross Building Area: 3,096
  • Building Area: 1,778
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,778
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 3
  • Land Acres: 0000000482
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 40
  • Legal Description 1: WHISPERING OAKS UNIT 3 LOT 8

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Lake Forest Community High School District 115
  • Census Tract: 864602

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2650-A5
  • District: WEST DEERFIE
  • Parcel: 16-04-405-013
  • Lot: 8
  • Municipality: TWP OF WEST DEERFIELD
  • Latitude: 42.2302
  • Longitude: -87.836

    Address

  • Full Address: 524 Forest Hill Rd
  • Legal Unit: 3
  • Address - House Number: 524
  • Address - Street Name: Forest Hill
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Lake Forest
  • Carrier Code: C028
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3126
  • Zip Code: 60045

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,171,444
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 17025

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1597
  • Valuation Date: Feb 28, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 738,674
  • High Value: 856,678
  • Low Value: 620,671

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $597,728
  • Market Land Value: $283,093
  • Market Improvement Value: $314,635

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $199,223
  • Assessed Land Value: $94,355
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $104,868

    Exemptions

  • Senior Citizen Exemption : Yes
  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes
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When was property at 524 Forest Hill Road built and last sold?
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