856 Oakwood Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

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$770,000

Sold
Status:	Closed
Sqft:	2,553
Cost/Sqft:	$293
Beds:	4
Baths:	2
Year Built:	1914
Property Taxes:	$9,201
Days On Market:	936
Lot Size:	0,16

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Description

If location matters, then this is the house for you! This delightful east Lake Forest bungalow is just steps to town, train & West Park. The enclosed front porch welcomes you to this surprisingly spacious home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a separate den & a finished basement with rec room, office & laundry. This designer's own home has been thoughtfully updated, including new electrical, updated plumbing, renovated baths including a spectacular new 2nd floor bath, new upstairs windows, refinished hardwood floors, as well as beautiful designer finishes/touches throughout. Extensive exterior renovations include a new front entrance, exterior painting, a new patio and professionally landscaped yard. Charm & location meet at 856 Oakwood Ave!

Property Specifics

Proerty Type	Single Family
Stories	—
Style	—
Year Built	1914
Basement	—
Model	—
Waterfront	No
Lot Size	0.16

County	Lake
Subdivision	—
Association Fees / Frequency	— / Not Applicable
Association Fees Includes	—
Water	—
Sewer	—
MLS #	11720656
PIN #	12283110220000

Nearby Schools

	DISTRICT:	DISTANCE:
Grade School Sheridan Elementary School	67	—
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:
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

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0

Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —

Location: —
Floor Type: —

Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —

Location: —
Floor Type: —

Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —

Location: —
Floor Type: —

Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2

Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0

Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —

Basement: —
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

Garage	2
Foundation	—
Driveway	—
Exterior Features	—
Lot Description	—
Lot Dimensions	51 X 137
Attic	—
Master Bathroom	—
Miscellaneous	—
Appliances	—
Equipment/Fixtures	Not in DB
Area	—
Park	—
Common Area	—
Fireplace(s) Info	—