$700,000
SOLD OCT 18, 2024

156 Washington Cir Lake Forest, IL 60045

Washington Circle Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$335 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2024

Amazing opportunity in prime east Lake Forest location! This lovely home on a very deep lot in this wonderful east Lake Forest neighborhood close to all of the downtown shops and restaurants, South Park, beach and bike path features a beautiful sunlit all season room, large living room, spacious dining room and kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 9' high ceilings and hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. Please note there is no AC but a SpacePak system could be easily installed. Home is being sold AS IS - incredible potential in this charming gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Mower

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475200262

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475126499

Last Buyer's Agent

Cory Green

Compass License #475157727

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,537

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,090 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,537

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2090
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 700000
  • Lot Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 41
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6537.2
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Sold $700,000 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2024 08/30/24 For Sale $700,000 -- $335 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $6,574 $265,380 $142,159 $123,221
2022 $6,574 $248,077 $132,890 $115,187
2021 $6,447 $245,938 $131,744 $114,194
2020 $6,268 $247,299 $132,473 $114,826
2019 $5,986 $242,759 $130,041 $112,718
2018 $5,724 $249,767 $174,935 $74,832
2017 $5,676 $245,592 $172,011 $73,581
2016 $5,723 $233,763 $163,726 $70,037
2015 $6,014 $220,116 $154,168 $65,948
2014 $5,990 $196,803 $138,411 $58,392
2012 $5,602 $198,511 $139,612 $58,899
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 New Conventional
Closed $525,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $700,000 Proper Title
Deed $700,000 Proper Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12149403

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-33-406-013