871 Longwood Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
$485,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,890 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $275 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1940 |
| Property Taxes: | $7,290 |
| Days On Market: | 3583 |
| Lot Size: | 0,51 |
Description
Charming brick vintage home in desirable Whispering Oaks neighborhood offers beautiful period architectural detailing and hardwood floorings throughout. This bright and sunny home is set on an oversized south facing backyard w. mature trees and shrubs. The living room has a brick fireplace, moldings, and recessed lighting with built-in bookshelves and cabinets. A beautiful staircase leads to the 2nd level which has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bath, and 2 linen closets. Newly refinished hardwood floors, mahogany front door, stainless steel appliances, newer mechanicals, and partially finished basement with an extra 920 sq feet (tax assessor) are just a few of the long list of renovations that have been made. The house is still in need of some updates, but has expansion possibilities. Great value for oversized lot in coveted area just steps to train station, shopping, and school! "Motivated Sellers!"
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Colonial | |
| 1940 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.51 |
| Lake | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 09114199 | |
| 16101040030000 |
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 | |
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High School
Lake Forest High School |
115 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov, 2009 | Sold | $425,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Sep, 2009 | Under contract | $469,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $499,000 | MRED MLS |
| 1 Dec, 2008 | Listed for sale | $729,000 | MRED MLS |
| 30 Jun, 2016 | Sold | $485,000 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Apr, 2016 | Under contract | $519,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $549,000 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Jan, 2016 | Listed for sale | $599,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Foyer,Play Room,Game Room
Basement Description: Finished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| — | |
| — | |
| Wooded | |
| 100 X 220 | |
| — | |
| Full | |
| Hardwood Floors | |
| — | |
| Not in DB | |
| — | |
| — | |
| — | |
| — |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $8,977 |
| 2016 | $7,290 |
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