Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,006 sqft

1071 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$279/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Offering a lifestyle of warmth, comfort and a touch of elegance! Timeless brick two-story with new exterior in 2015: front porch, Hardie board siding, soffits, fascia and gutters with leaf guards. Versatile first floor offers the luxury of personal space for all with an expanded kitchen, office in a quiet location on the first floor, stools at the breakfast bar for homework help and a comfortable four-season room with a gas fireplace by Regency, many sought after features for today's NEW LIFESTYLE....Offering a lifestyle of warmth, comfort and a touch of elegance! Timeless brick two-story with new exterior in 2015: front porch, Hardie board siding, soffits, fascia and gutters with leaf guards. Versatile first floor offers the luxury of personal space for all with an expanded kitchen, office in a quiet location on the first floor, stools at the breakfast bar for homework help and a comfortable four-season room with a gas fireplace by Regency, many sought after features for today's NEW LIFESTYLE. Stone fireplace, bayed front window and custom built-ins complete the living room. Remodeled kitchen offers natural cherry cabinetry, high end stainless appliances, island and breakfast bar. Butler's pantry/laundry room off the kitchen has a sink, cabinetry, a large pantry closet and room for a 2nd refrigerator or freezer. Adjacent family room has a rich wood and beamed slightly sloped ceiling, Velux skylights and dining area. Need a 1st floor bedroom? The spacious office with built-in cabinetry can easily transform into comfortable sleeping quarters. The favorite room in the house, the four-season room, was remodeled to be enjoyed year-round with gas fireplace and all new windows. Hardwood floors, on 1st and 2nd floor. Four bedrooms, main bedroom with walk-in closet and remodeled full bath. Finished basement has space for games and TV entertainment, exercise equipment and second office area. Enjoy the beautiful perennial gardens from the TimberTech deck or patio with stone knee wall. The owners created a resort like environment with outdoor spa, stone cooking center and firepit! Mark Twain may have written a tale about the adventures on the stream running through Lake Forest behind Valley Road. The children have had many adventures enjoying this neighborhood feature. Additional improvements by the owners include replacing: all windows, front, sliding and garage doors. Roof; chimney tuckpointed. Base and crown moldings, new hardwood floors 1st floor. Elfa closet systems throughout. Security system. Fenced in yard, landscape lighting front and back; shed. Two newer furnaces, air conditioners and hot water tank. Schedule your tour today, you won't be disappointed.
Listing closed: 05/17/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11018859
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$850,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1071 Valley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,073 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Subdivision: H.O. Stone
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Colonial

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,342 SF

General Information

School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Cherokee 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 Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No

Property Information

Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Some Wood Floors, Granite Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Screens,Skylight(s)
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Office, Recreation Room, Deck
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Hot Tub, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Outdoor Lighting, Wood Fence
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 72X241X101X223
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Side Drive,Other
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 24
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 11
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2810
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2021-03-12T15:39:13
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Other Media

Room Information

Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 11X17
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 9X10
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 12X13
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 12X12
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 10X14
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 22X14
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Skylight(s)
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Size: 27X12
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Size: 13X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 18X14
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Bay Window(s),Curtains/Drapes
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Stone
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 14X14
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: Screens
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 20X11
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: Blinds
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 27X25
  • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 14X13
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room

Property History for 1071 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466164558

$839,000

+2.1% / yr

May 17, 2021

Sold

MRED #11018859

$839,000—
Mar 19, 2021

Pending

MRED #11018859

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466164558

$839,000

+2.1% / yr

05/17/2021

Sold

MRED #11018859

$839,000
03/19/2021

Pending

MRED #11018859

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1071 Valley Road

Taxable Value

Land

$87,692

Additions

$150,658
Total$238,350

Tax Record

2024

$13,611 ($1,134 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,810 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,810 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

20,329 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1962

Year Renovated

1962

County

LAKE

APN

16-09-115-006

Schools near 1071 Valley Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cherokee Elementary School
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1071 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$839,000
4
3,006
20,342
$630,000
4
2,704
20,908
–
4
2,896
20,090
$387,000
3
1,485
20,098
–
3
2,005
20,099
$695,000
4
–
20,060

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