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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,228 sqft

218 Forest Knoll Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$149/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Where can you get a one acre lot, spacious 4 bedroom brick home w/ brand new kitchen open to family room, updated baths, gracious room sizes, large basement, circular driveway w/ attached garage & private back yard w/ proximate access to major highways w/ great schools and wonderful community amenities? Look no further. The perfect family home is right here. Perfect floor plan for entertaining and every day living.Where can you get a one acre lot, spacious 4 bedroom brick home w/ brand new kitchen open to family room, updated baths, gracious room sizes, large basement, circular driveway w/ attached garage & private back yard w/ proximate access to major highways w/ great schools and wonderful community amenities? Look no further. The perfect family home is right here. Perfect floor plan for entertaining and every day living.

    Sold By RE/MAX Grand

    • Listed by: Kelly 847.826.6800 kmcinerney@atproperties.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
    Listing closed: 09/07/2010 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07584834
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $681,000

    Avg days on market

    9

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.5%

    Lake Bluff, IL

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
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    Acres
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    Property Information for 218 Forest Knoll Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $9,609 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Bluff
    • Township: SHIELDS
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Georgian

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1969
    • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • Elementary School: LAKE BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: LAKE BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 115
    • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, Yes, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Steam Shower
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Eating Area, Utility Room-1st Floor
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 26-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 400
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 1
    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: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X15
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X15
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X15
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 16X21
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X21
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X27
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 12X9

    Property History for 218 Forest Knoll Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 8, 2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #296004638

    $482,000—
    Sep 7, 2010

    Sold

    MRED #07584834

    $482,000—
    Aug 7, 2010

    Pending

    MRED #07584834

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/08/2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #296004638

    $482,000
    09/07/2010

    Sold

    MRED #07584834

    $482,000
    08/07/2010

    Pending

    MRED #07584834

    —

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

    Public records

    218 Forest Knoll Road

    Beds

    0

    Baths

    2.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    3,102 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    3,102 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    43,560 SqFt

    Schools near 218 Forest Knoll Road

    This home is within Lake Bluff Esd 65 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - 5 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lake Bluff Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    Lake Bluff Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Lake Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    Safe Haven School
    Private5 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: 218 Forest Knoll Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    $482,000
    4
    3,228
    43,560
    –
    –
    1,970
    43,530
    $415,423
    3
    1,096
    19,980
    –
    –
    1
    1,601
    20,033
    $334,000
    –
    1,972
    20,033
    $205,000
    3
    1,701
    20,908

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