Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,205 sqft
196 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

  • Listed by: Jodi Cinq-Mars 847.767.7358 jcinqmars@kw.com • Keller Williams North Shore West
Listing closed: 05/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11980698

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$309,500

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

Lake Forest, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 196 East Old Elm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,776 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
  • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Radiant, Baseboard
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,374 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 Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North
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: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer, Deck
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 76 X 165 X 74 X 165
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Other
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2024-03-20T20:04:57
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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 Dimensions: 10X9
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 3X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 10X19
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 25X15
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 8X4

Property History for 196 East Old Elm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533089480

$340,000

+4.3% / yr

May 15, 2024

Sold

MRED #11980698

$340,000
Apr 13, 2024

Pending

MRED #11980698

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533089480

$340,000

+4.3% / yr

05/15/2024

Sold

MRED #11980698

$340,000
04/13/2024

Pending

MRED #11980698

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

Public Records for 196 East Old Elm Road

Taxable ValueLand$70,733Additions$38,256Total$108,989
Tax Record2025$5,229 ($436 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,205 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,205 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyLAKEAPN16-09-100-002

Schools near 196 East Old Elm 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: 196 East Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$340,000
2
1,205
14,374
1
1,144
12,524
$849,000
5
2,537
21,344
$600,000
4
1,755
13,360
$307,500
4
1,755
13,360
$595,000
5
3,000
12,196

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