*****FINAL & BEST offers due by Sunday (2/5) at 2 pm. ****** Picturesque, sunny 4BR/3.1BA home with awesome fresh updates located in desirable Whispering Oaks neighborhood! All the bells and whistles one is looking for: newer white designer kitchen with vaulted ceilings, skylights, window seat and French doors leading to the beautiful yard open and adjacent vaulted Family room! Spacious formal Dining room as well as perfect study and gorgeous powder room finish off the first floor. Second floor features romantic primary suite complete with spacious sitting room, large walk-in closet, French doors leading to private balcony! Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. Walk-out lower level is amazing! Secondary family room with fireplace, beautiful sunroom leading out to the backyard as well as a newer full bath and 4th bedroom! Steps down from here you will find yet another lower level with Rec area and tons of storage! Backyard is absolutely striking and perfect for outdoor gatherings with its tiered paver patio, built-in firepit as well as gorgeous landscaping and towering tree's not to mention completely fenced for privacy, keeping dogs and/or kids in!! Whispering Oaks is a a terrific place to call home and features a wonderful playground and Elementary school just a couple of blocks away. Also located close to downtown Lake Forests shops, restaurants and parks and conveniently located close to two Metra train stations.
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$1,075,000
455 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
3,522sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.5 Acres Lot
$1,250,000 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$6,485 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,250,000
$1.18M - $1.35M
$6,485/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 16, 2023 at 05:35am
Listing courtesy of:
Tracy Wurster 312-972-2515,
Compass,
Elizabeth Wieneke 847-732-4039,
Compass
Bought with:
Steve Grunyk
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11704438
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X20
Study
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, None
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,522 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 X 205
Details
- Parcel number: 16092090160000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
- Major remodel year: 2015
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
- Subdivision: Whispering Oaks
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2023 | Sold | $1,075,000+26.5%$305/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11704438 | ||
| 3/16/2023 | Pending sale | $850,000$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11704438 | ||
| 2/6/2023 | Contingent | $850,000$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11704438 | ||
| 2/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000+6.4%$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11704438 | ||
| 8/13/2013 | Listing removed | $799,000$227/sqft |
Source: BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc. #08347316 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,704 -1.1% | $239,950 +13.8% |
| 2022 | $12,840 +5.8% | $210,820 -4% |
| 2021 | $12,135 +2.7% | $219,642 +3.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle 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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