674 Timber Lane, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$670,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,978 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $353 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1959 |
| Property Taxes: | $8,330 |
| Days On Market: | 1460 |
| Lot Size: | 0,48 |
Description
Come fall in love with this impeccably updated light-filled home set back on a half acre of gorgeously landscaped grounds in the very desirable "Whispering Oaks" subdivision in Lake Forest. One block walking distance to desirable Cherokee Elementary school, (9/10). The front entryway with side lights welcomes you into the foyer with ceramic tiled flooring, guest closet and updated powder room. The open floor concept on the main level with flowing rooms, is tastefully and neutrally decorated, and perfect for entertaining. The living room has a gas fireplace with marble surround, a beautiful bay window with a windowsill that overlooks the extensive front yard, and crown moldings throughout. The contemporary gourmet kitchen boasts top of the line appliances: Sub Zero Refrigerator, Miele 5 Burner Gas Cooktop, Miele Cooktop Vent Fan, Miele Oven and Miele Warming Drawer, Samsung Microwave, Blanco Deep Kitchen Sink and Faucet, Blueye granite countertops, a breakfast nook and ceramic flooring throughout. Sliding glass doors lead you from the eat-in-breakfast nook to the wrap around wooden deck with matured, manicured landscaping throughout. The deck offers several seating areas, all overlooking the fenced in private garden with perennial flower, mature trees, and a pond. Just off the kitchen is a full-sized formal dining room with an adjacent four seasons sunroom that overlooks the landscaped yard and provides comfort to relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors through the recently replaced sliding glass doors and an attached greenhouse. The upper level houses the Master bedroom with a luxurious En Suite master bath inclusive of a double vanity and shower. The second and third bedrooms, both with furnished closets, share the second full bath, complete with a double vanity and a bathtub/shower. The lower level boasts an extensive family room as well as the fourth bedroom with a full wall of built-in closets, currently being used as a study. A large utility room completes this level with a washer/dryer complete with laundry chute from the master suite, refrigerator/freezer, and cabinets for storage. A staircase leads you out to the 2 1/2 car garage, complete with a side door to the outside yard. The basement level is divided into two areas with one half currently being used as an office and the other housing all the home's mechanicals including the furnaces, hot water steam, and gas forced air for the sunroom and a brandnew water heater. There is also a sump pump with battery backup, ample space for storage, as well as a small, cemented crawlspace. The home is well loved and maintained and has been freshly painted on the exterior along with a new roof and extra wide gutters and downspouts with leaf protection system. A truly exceptional home! Discover Lake Forest's small town atmosphere: Award winning schools, Historic Market Square for shopping and dining, Lake Michigan beach, active community center, Metra and Union Stations, State of the art medical facility and easy access to 294 and Rt. 41. This is a lot of home in a lovely area with low property taxes.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Ranch | |
| 1959 | |
| Partial | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.48 |
| Lake | |
| Whispering Oaks | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 11208753 | |
| 16044060310000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Cherokee Elementary School |
67 | — | |
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Middle School
Deer Path Middle School |
67 | Not in DB | |
|
High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov, 2021 | Sold | $670,000 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Oct, 2021 | Under contract | $699,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $705,000 | MRED MLS |
| 9 Sep, 2021 | Listed for sale | $705,000 | MRED MLS |
| 29 Aug, 2023 | Sold | $790,000 | MRED MLS |
| 2 Aug, 2023 | Under contract | $849,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $899,900 | MRED MLS |
| 1 Jun, 2023 | Listed for sale | $899,900 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Aug, 2025 | Sold | $930,000 | MRED MLS |
| 29 Jun, 2025 | Under contract | $950,000 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Jun, 2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Heated Sun Room,Eating Area
Basement Description: Unfinished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Asphalt | |
| Deck | |
| Fenced Yard,Wooded,Mature Trees | |
| 105X200 | |
| Unfinished | |
| Full | |
| Skylight(s) | |
| Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop | |
| Not in DB | |
| Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Gas Log, Gas Starter |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,330 |
| 2023 | $12,022 |
| 2025 | $12,130 |
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