1187 Telegraph Road

Closed 8/27/21
Closed 8/27/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$429,900
3 beds
1187 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1933Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This classic and impressive Tudor style home is filled with character and charm! A fabulous arched door brings you into this amazing place. The front porch view is out to the lovely pond and fountain across the street. The living room has gleaming hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace and gorgeous raised paneling. The owner added a nice built in area of cabinets to the eating area space. There are Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen which has a pantry! The formal dining...This classic and impressive Tudor style home is filled with character and charm! A fabulous arched door brings you into this amazing place. The front porch view is out to the lovely pond and fountain across the street. The living room has gleaming hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace and gorgeous raised paneling. The owner added a nice built in area of cabinets to the eating area space. There are Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen which has a pantry! The formal dining room continues with that awesome raised paneling. There is a convenient 1st floor bedroom that could second as an office. The primary bedroom has a fun and unique walk in closet. There is am amazing amount of sunlight to the basement. Roof 8 years, New washer and dryer, furnace 8 years, sump pump 3 years, Oven is 3 years, New Kohler sink on 1st floor, New sink in 2nd bathroom. ... ELECTRIC W/ 200 AMP SERVICE (8 years) , updated plumbing, windows 8 years, , LOCATION CLOSE TO TRAIN, SHOPS & RESTAURANTS, STARBUCKS AND EVERETT ELEMENTARY AND PARK! and YES...those are the taxes...super low!

    Sold By Main Street Real Estate Group

    • Listed by: Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy 847.845.6444 mogrady@bhhschicago.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    Listing closed: 08/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11168578

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $490,000

    Avg days on market

    31

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.1%

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    Property Information for 1187 Telegraph Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,560 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • 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: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Bungalow
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1933
    • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 67
    • Elementary School: Everett 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: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Storage, Walk In Closet
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 170 X 69 X 146
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Other
    • Construction: Other
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2021-07-26T17:19:53
    • Photos Count: 26
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Island
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 9X12
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 20X30
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 16X14

    Property History for 1187 Telegraph Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 27, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11168578

    		$429,900—
    Aug 24, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1476255805

    		$430,000

    +3.4% / yr

    Jul 28, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11168578

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/27/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11168578

    $429,900
    08/24/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1476255805

    $430,000

    +3.4% / yr

    07/28/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11168578

    —

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

    Public Records for 1187 Telegraph Road

    Taxable ValueLand$24,363Additions$90,786Total$115,149
    Tax Record2025$6,053 ($504 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,918 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,918 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933Year Renovated1961CountyLAKEAPN16-07-200-033Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1187 Telegraph Road

    This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Everett Elementary School
    		Public - K to 4
    Deer Path Middle School East
    		Public - 5 to 6
    Deer Path Middle School West
    		Public - 7 to 8
    Lake Forest High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Everett 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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    $429,900
    3
    –
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    1197 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $378,000
    2
    1
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    17,424
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    $1,040,000
    4
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    4,118
    33,183
    1221 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $150,000
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