Well designed, light and bright home in the desirable Ponds with sidewalks and streetlamps. The Ponds offers beautiful nature walking paths around the three Ponds, to tennis courts and playground. Centrally located with easy access to Market Square, Forest Park Beach, three train stations, the highway to Chicago, O'Hare Airport and several shopping areas. Award winning schools! A family room/office space has a beamed, cathedral ceiling with track lighting just off the entryway. The spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and the dining room have large, floor to near ceiling windows facing east and the treed backyard. The kitchen has Kashmir white granite countertops, a gas range on the island, and an eat-in area that accommodates a table for six. The Bosch oven is less than three years old. The other oven is a combination convection/microwave. The kitchen also has abundant cupboard space and large, floor to near ceiling corner windows facing southeast. The laundry/mud room is exceptionally large with cupboards above and below, plus hanging racks. It also has a Kashmir white granite countertop, porcelain sink, backsplash, and doors to both the outside and oversized two-car garage. The home has hardwood floors throughout (except the laundry room and basement). Upstairs are three very large bedrooms, each with an ample walk-in closet. The primary bedroom has four southeast facing corner windows with new white blinds using push button operation. The primary bathroom is spacious with French doors, a double sink with a tub and shower, and an opportunity for updating. The other two bedrooms each have a panel of three windows, and the hall bathroom has a double sink with a tub/shower. The hallway linen closet is wide and deep. Two bedrooms and the hallway have ceiling fans, as does the kitchen. The basement is finished with a separate bedroom, including a long closet, and a bathroom with a shower. There is plenty of space for recreation and a sitting area. The family and living room as well as the basement are wired for stereo sound. Enjoy living in the Ponds of Lake Forest! The property is "Sold As Is"!
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$730,000
515 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
2,942sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
0.38 Acres Lot
$1,115,100 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$6,129 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,115,100
$1.00M - $1.26M
$6,129/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 05, 2023 at 01:02am
Listing courtesy of:
Brunhild Baass (847)804-0092,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Kristin Gonnella
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11707015
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X23
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X40
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,942 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
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 126.57X31.49X31.43X46.00
- Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 16043010490000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
- Subdivision: The Ponds
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $875 annually
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2023 | Sold | $730,000-2.5%$248/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11707015 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2023 | Pending sale | $749,000$255/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11707015 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2023 | Contingent | $749,000$255/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11707015 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2023 | Price change | $749,000-3.9%$255/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11707015 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $779,000$265/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11707015 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,912 +18.3% | $304,116 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $14,291 +5.8% | $277,960 +14.1% |
| 2021 | $13,503 +2.7% | $243,578 +3.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 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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Estimated market value
$1,115,100