856 Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$501,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,384 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $156 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1914 |
| Property Taxes: | $8,062 |
| Days On Market: | 2018 |
| Lot Size: | 0,16 |
Description
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own an attractive arts and craft style home near Market Square & West Park! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is the ideal LF starter home in a classic neighborhood. The unique style features many built-ins, high ceilings, & tons of character. The kitchen has a modern color palette, tile flooring, huge pantry, & brand new s/s appliances. The first floor features real hardwood floors in the living room, separate dining room and den. The bonus room on the first floor could be a home office or bedroom. Enclosed porch in the front & the back plus a deck overlooking the enclosed backyard. All 3 bedrooms are on the second level have brand new carpeting & the upstairs bathroom has new tile.. Finished basement offers more space to spread out & has new carpet. Home has been freshly painted throughout. Newer furnace, roof, tuckpointing, & sump pump! Lake Forest High School District! Perfect "in-town" location close to anything & everything!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| — | |
| 1914 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.16 |
| Lake | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10672742 | |
| 12283110220000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Sheridan Elementary School |
67 | — | |
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Middle School
Deer Path Middle School |
67 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct, 2020 | Sold | $501,000 | MRED MLS |
| 15 Aug, 2020 | Under contract | $529,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $543,500 | MRED MLS |
| 20 Apr, 2020 | Listed for sale | $548,500 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Apr, 2023 | Sold | $770,000 | MRED MLS |
| 17 Feb, 2023 | Under contract | $749,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Feb, 2023 | Listed for sale | $749,000 | MRED MLS |
| 26 Oct, 2025 | Under contract | $899,000 | MRED MLS |
| 24 Oct, 2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Mud Room,Enclosed Porch,Bonus Room,Den,Pantry
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Concrete | |
| Deck, Porch | |
| Mature Trees | |
| 6800 | |
| Unfinished | |
| None | |
| Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Other | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,062 |
| 2023 | $9,201 |
| 2025 | $11,383 |
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