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$1,645,000
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754 LONGWOOD Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
4,060 Ft²
$9,488
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Rarely available in coveted Whispering Oaks, this one-of-a-kind home offers an exceptional blend of timeless design, thoughtful updates, and an outstanding floor plan. A welcoming foyer opens to beautifully appointed living spaces featuring 9-foot ceilings and abundant natural light throughout the main level. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with a large center island, breakfast nook, and seamless connection to the gracious family room with a fireplace and doors leading to the spectacular backyard. Entertain with ease in the elegant dining room served by a butler's pantry or work from home in the handsome library highlighted by a coffered ceiling, wood paneling and grass cloth wallpaper. A spacious mudroom provides outstanding everyday functionality. Upstairs, a wide staircase leads to four generous bedrooms, all with 8 1/2' ceilings and new Andersen windows, three full baths, and a conveniently located second-floor laundry room. The finished lower level offers exceptional additional living space with a recreation room, kitchenette, half bath, versatile bedroom or sitting room, and plenty of storage. The beautifully landscaped backyard is designed for outdoor enjoyment with a stunning bluestone patio, handsome stone knee walls, and a gas line for effortless grilling and entertaining. Recent improvements, including a new roof in 2024 and newer windows, provide added peace of mind. This exceptional home combines style, comfort, and quality in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.  With over 4000 square feet above grade, this home is not to be missed!
Unit Size
4,060 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.48 acres
Price per sqft
$400
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,508
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1956

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1956
  • Effective Year Built: 1956
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 13
  • 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: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 9
  • Basement Area: 1,700
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 520
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20,791
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,310
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 900
  • Total Building Area: 6,280
  • Gross Building Area: 6,280
  • Building Area: 4,060
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,060
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: SUNSET HILLS ESTATES
  • Land Acres: 0000000477
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 40
  • Legal Description 1: SUNSET HILLS ESTATES LOT 5 BLOCK 2

Neighborhood

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

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2650-B7
  • District: WEST DEERFIE
  • Parcel: 16-09-212-018
  • Block: 2
  • Lot: 5
  • Municipality: TWP OF WEST DEERFIELD
  • Latitude: 42.2212
  • Longitude: -87.8287

    Address

  • Full Address: 754 Longwood Dr
  • Address - House Number: 754
  • Address - Street Name: Longwood
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Lake Forest
  • Carrier Code: C028
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4059
  • Zip Code: 60045

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,420,840
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2021
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 17025

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1597
  • Valuation Date: Feb 28, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 1,074,579
  • High Value: 1,246,243
  • Low Value: 902,914

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $791,614
  • Market Land Value: $244,836
  • Market Improvement Value: $546,778

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $263,845
  • Assessed Land Value: $81,604
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $182,241

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 18, 2012
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 11, 2012
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 6860324

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: FIX
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 754 Longwood Drive built and last sold?
The property at 754 Longwood Drive was built in 1956 and last sold on May 18, 2012 for $747,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 754 Longwood Drive is $1,641,250.
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