Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,016 sqft
1197 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1919Year Built
$246/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming 2,000 sf two story with related living! Open floor plan, hardwood floors under carpet, full basement apartment with Kitchen, Bathroom, and separate entrance. New patio, fenced yard, and detached garage. Excellent location within minutes to beach, town, train, bike path, and high school. Property is being sold as-is. 2nd floor Bonus Rm could be 5th Bedroom. Lower level bedroom as well!Charming 2,000 sf two story with related living! Open floor plan, hardwood floors under carpet, full basement apartment with Kitchen, Bathroom, and separate entrance. New patio, fenced yard, and detached garage. Excellent location within minutes to beach, town, train, bike path, and high school. Property is being sold as-is. 2nd floor Bonus Rm could be 5th Bedroom. Lower level bedroom as well!
  • Listed by: Madalena 630.215.7472 thelawrenceteam@gmail.com • GC Realty and Development
Listing closed: 05/20/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08849681

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$630,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

100.7%

Lake Forest, IL

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Property Information for 1197 Griffith Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,562 / 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
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,241 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • High School District: 115
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 8243 SF
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 15
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 Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 11X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X13
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 9X9
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 9X7
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 13X8

Property History for 1197 Griffith Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2015

Sold

MRED #08849681

$495,000
Apr 28, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555904956

$495,000
Apr 12, 2015

Pending

MRED #08849681

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2015

Sold

MRED #08849681

$495,000
04/28/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555904956

$495,000
04/12/2015

Pending

MRED #08849681

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

Public Records for 1197 Griffith Road

Taxable ValueLand$98,123Additions$146,618Total$244,741
Tax Record2024$13,623 ($1,135 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,416 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt400 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt552 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,242 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919Year Renovated1919CountyLAKEAPN12-28-303-001

Schools near 1197 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1197 Griffith Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$495,000
4
2,016
8,241
$425,000
3
7,862
1,766
9,378
$775,000
5
2,700
10,454
$1,325,000
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2,500
7,967
$430,000
1
1,248
8,285

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