Attention home owners and investors. Rare GR-3 duplex zoned property in East Lake Forest. Welcome to this charming and historic home located in the desirable East Lake Forest neighborhood. With three inviting bedrooms, one bathroom, and a generous 2.5 car garage, you will love the luxury of being near Lake Michigan, Market Square, Metra, the library, the beach, parks, walking and biking trails and more! This solid and well-maintained property has been freshly painted inside and out. Key features include original wooden floors and molding throughout, a cozy kitchen with gas stove, a bright main living space with an original gas fireplace, a cedar closet in the primary bedroom, and beautiful landscaping, and is almost entirely fenced. The unfinished basement offers plenty of potential to create a home office, gym, extra bedroom, bathroom, and/or recreation room. This home was built with love in 1920 and has had just two owners since then. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to own in Lake Forest at an incredible price. Most mechanicals updated, including a newly replaced roof, gutters with leaf guard in 2018, furnace and humidifier in 2007 and hot water heater in 2005. Siding has recently been power washed and home has been freshly painted inside and out, among other updates. Bring your vision to give this place a refresh and make it your dream home. Home being sold AS IS. Buyer pays LF Transfer Tax of $4 per $1000.
Closed
$415,000
1455 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3beds
1,134sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$494,500 Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$2,873 Estimated rent
Home value
$494,500
$460,000 - $534,000
$2,873/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 02, 2024 at 12:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Shannon Sweetnam 847-372-7018,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Cory Green
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11817142
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,385
- Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bath Grab Bars, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 100
Details
- Parcel number: 12281040490000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12030858 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,900$3/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12027331 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2024 | Sold | $415,000-3.9%$366/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817142 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2024 | Contingent | $432,000$381/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817142 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2023 | Price change | $432,000-5.1%$381/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817142 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,452 +18% | $128,276 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $6,317 +2.9% | $118,248 +13% |
| 2021 | $6,142 +2.3% | $104,616 +0.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sheridan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Elementary School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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