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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,897 sqft

274 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$309/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Pre-renovation offering. Beautiful Colonial on an awesome half acre lot in highly desirable Whispering Oaks, situated within walking distance to both Cherokee Elementary and Waveland Park. Complete renovation with architectural plans and permits. This home has been reconfigured to create a modern concept that boasts hardwood floors throughout on both 1st and 2nd floors. 1st floor features a large dining room combo with living room, study/ home office, new powder room, mud room with new washer/dryer...Pre-renovation offering. Beautiful Colonial on an awesome half acre lot in highly desirable Whispering Oaks, situated within walking distance to both Cherokee Elementary and Waveland Park. Complete renovation with architectural plans and permits. This home has been reconfigured to create a modern concept that boasts hardwood floors throughout on both 1st and 2nd floors. 1st floor features a large dining room combo with living room, study/ home office, new powder room, mud room with new washer/dryer and a custom kitchen with SS appliances, stone c-tops, 9' island, breakfast nook all open to the family room with fireplace and access to a new patio and views of the huge backyard. 2nd floor features 3 generous sized bedrooms and a primary suite with new double vanity, glass shower and a walk-in closet. New recessed lighting and fixtures throughout. All new bathrooms will feature imported tile & stone as well as Kohler, Grohe and Toto. The exterior has been freshly repainted and in the process of new professional landscaping including new plantings, shrubs, perennials, new sod, new automated irrigation system, new patio and new driveway. Fantastic home in a beautiful neighborhood.

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    • Listed by: Michael Trilla 630.606.6400 trilla5@msn.com • Trilla Realty
    Listing closed: 01/07/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11233084
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $950,000

    Avg days on market

    57

    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.2%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    Acres
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    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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    Property Information for 274 Cherokee Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $12,950 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: West Deerfield
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 4.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Colonial

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1967
    • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,508 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 On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    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
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2021
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 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: 110 X 192
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • 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: 18X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 26X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 24X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 10X15
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 8X10

    Property History for 274 Cherokee Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 7, 2022

    Sold

    MRED #11233084

    $895,000—
    Jan 6, 2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1487095682

    $881,000

    +236.9% / yr

    Dec 26, 2021

    Expired

    MRED #11233084

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/07/2022

    Sold

    MRED #11233084

    $895,000
    01/06/2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1487095682

    $881,000

    +236.9% / yr

    12/26/2021

    Expired

    MRED #11233084

    —

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

    Public Records for 274 Cherokee Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $119,855

    Additions

    $216,781
    Total$336,636

    Tax Record

    2024

    $19,107 ($1,592 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    3

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,897 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,897 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    21,118 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1967

    Year Renovated

    1967

    County

    LAKE

    APN

    16-04-307-012

    Schools near 274 Cherokee 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: 274 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $895,000
    4
    2,897
    20,508
    $1,200,000
    4
    2,528
    22,215
    $410,500
    4
    4,093
    21,057
    $1,135,000
    5
    3,660
    24,066
    $930,000
    5
    –
    21,780
    $900,000
    4
    2,988
    21,780

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