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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,576 sqft$206/sqft
262 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$206/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

ALOT of house and yard for the money! AMAZING NEW PRICE Rarely available and highly sought after 4 BR 2.1 BA 1986 Colonial with first floor primary suite. Walk in to a two story living room. Generous room sizes. Kitchen opens to large family room. Sunroom has vaulted ceiling and overlooks the lush, peaceful, backyard with wonderful patio, lawn and wooded on side and back of yard. Newer underground sprinkler system perfect for the gardener Three large bedrooms on the second floor and a loft area perfect...ALOT of house and yard for the money! AMAZING NEW PRICE Rarely available and highly sought after 4 BR 2.1 BA 1986 Colonial with first floor primary suite. Walk in to a two story living room. Generous room sizes. Kitchen opens to large family room. Sunroom has vaulted ceiling and overlooks the lush, peaceful, backyard with wonderful patio, lawn and wooded on side and back of yard. Newer underground sprinkler system perfect for the gardener Three large bedrooms on the second floor and a loft area perfect for extra lounging space. Basement has partially finished room(drywall only) and a huge storage room with laundry. Anderson Windows. Architectural Roof with "lifetime" warranty. Home is just under 3,600 sq ft. on apx.35 acres. 2.5 car garage. Location for the commuter is great as close to West Lake Forest train as well as Ft Sheridan train line and easy on 41 or tollway make this location superb. Located on quiet Wilshire, this home is just steps from the apx 1/2 mile walking path through the neighborhood. And for the avid biker, the Skokie Valley Bike path is just to the east for miles and miles of connecting bike paths. Make this home your own!

    Sold By North Shore Luxury Properties LLC

    Listing closed: 12/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12128164

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $850,000

    Avg days on market

    32

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.8%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    Property Information for 262 Wilshire Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $15,727 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Subdivision: Lake Forest Heights
    • Township: West Deerfield
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 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: 1986
    • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,245 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)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Egress Window
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
    • Room Type: Loft, Heated Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 200X75
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2024-08-06T19:43:39
    • Photos Count: 19
    • OpenHouse Count: 7
    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 Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X15
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 17X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 22X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X14
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 14X9
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 22X12

    Property History for 262 Wilshire Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 12, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #12128164

    $735,000
    Dec 11, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1555577168

    $735,000
    Dec 11, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1551473935

    $735,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/12/2024

    Sold

    MRED #12128164

    $735,000
    12/11/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1555577168

    $735,000
    12/11/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1551473935

    $735,000

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

    Public Records for 262 Wilshire Road

    Taxable ValueLand$80,856Additions$164,120Total$244,976
    Tax Record2025$14,073 ($1,173 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,576 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1986CountyLAKEAPN16-08-209-008

    Schools near 262 Wilshire 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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