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Last Sold Price
5 beds1,680 sqft

1038 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$207/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This East Lake Forest home is ideally located close to Lake Forest High School, bike path, town, and train! This home features four bedrooms and two full baths on the second level, as well as a bedroom (or home office) and full bath on the main level. The updated, eat-in kitchen enjoys newer appliances. Additional recent updates include fresh paint and carpet. You will also find an attached garage and a full basement. The roof was replaced in 2019. This home is an estate sale and therefore will convey...This East Lake Forest home is ideally located close to Lake Forest High School, bike path, town, and train! This home features four bedrooms and two full baths on the second level, as well as a bedroom (or home office) and full bath on the main level. The updated, eat-in kitchen enjoys newer appliances. Additional recent updates include fresh paint and carpet. You will also find an attached garage and a full basement. The roof was replaced in 2019. This home is an estate sale and therefore will convey "as-is." Griffith is a charming street located between town and beach, convenient to restaurants, shopping, free concerts in historic market square, and the Lake Forest Day celebration.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

    Listing closed: 07/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10769200
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,025,000

    Avg days on market

    25

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.7%

    Lake Forest, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    3,073
    Square Feet
    0.39
    Acres
    a front view of house with yard and green space
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    Bathrooms
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    3,300
    Square Feet
    0.8
    Acres
    a view of a yard in front of house
    8

    $1,400,000

    Sold 08/21/26

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    Bedrooms
    3,293
    Square Feet
    0.31
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    a front view of a house with a garden
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    9

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    Sold 05/19/26

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    Bedrooms
    2,700
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres

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    Property Information for 1038 Griffith Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $7,103 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: Shields
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Farmhouse

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1910
    • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,575 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 67
    • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
    • High School District: 115
    • High School: Lake Forest High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Bedroom 5
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 5567
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Other
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2020-07-07T17:37:12
    • Photos Count: 17
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 07-08-2020

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X9
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X8
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 9X9
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Other
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Laundry Dimensions: 15X20
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Living Room Dimensions: 22X10
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: Blinds
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: Blinds
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 14X9

    Property History for 1038 Griffith Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 2, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #10769200

    $347,500—
    Jun 10, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1472623428

    $347,500—
    May 24, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #10769200

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/02/2021

    Sold

    MRED #10769200

    $347,500
    06/10/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1472623428

    $347,500
    05/24/2021

    Pending

    MRED #10769200

    —

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    Public records

    1038 Griffith Road

    Beds

    0

    Baths

    3

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,680 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,680 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    5,567 SqFt

    Schools near 1038 Griffith Road

    This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 4
    Public - 5 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Sheridan Elementary School
    PublicPK to 4

    Deer Path Middle School East
    Public5 to 6

    Deer Path Middle School West
    Public7 to 8

    Lake Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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