Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,400 sqft$333/sqft
444 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$333/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location-location in PRIME East Lake Forest/Whispering Oaks. This wonderful 4 bd/2.1 bath home features hardwood floors throughout plus many updates/improvements including roof, windows, kitchen+recessed can lighting and full wall of windows spanning the kitchen and family room. Whole house generator (2018), new driveway (2023). This pristine home sits on a .46 acre lot with back yard gardens that are simply magical in the spring. Located just blocks from Ft. Sheridan, Cherokee School, beach, Starbucks,...Location-location in PRIME East Lake Forest/Whispering Oaks. This wonderful 4 bd/2.1 bath home features hardwood floors throughout plus many updates/improvements including roof, windows, kitchen+recessed can lighting and full wall of windows spanning the kitchen and family room. Whole house generator (2018), new driveway (2023). This pristine home sits on a .46 acre lot with back yard gardens that are simply magical in the spring. Located just blocks from Ft. Sheridan, Cherokee School, beach, Starbucks, the Metra and walking trails!

    Sold By Home Gallery Realty Corp.

    • Listed by: Suzanne Serra 312.320.2121 sueserra1@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
    Listing closed: 05/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12321615

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $850,000

    Avg days on market

    15

    Sale-to-list ratio

    102.6%

    Lake Forest, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Bedrooms
    2,340
    Square Feet
    0.47
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden
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    2

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
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    3

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    Sold 04/30/25

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    Acres
    $979,500 | 196 East Louis Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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    0.57
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    7

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    Sold 10/23/24

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    2,656
    Square Feet
    0.45
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/44
    8

    $787,500

    Sold 04/01/26

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    Acres
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    9

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    Sold 07/30/25

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,433
    Square Feet
    1.04
    Acres

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    Property Information for 444 East Old Elm Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,337 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Subdivision: Whispering Oaks
    • 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: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1966
    • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,037 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
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    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: Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1662
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Fencing: Partial
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2000
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 2380
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4042
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4042
    • Upper Sq Ft: 2380
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 100X200
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
    • Construction: Brick, Cedar
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1662.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2025-05-15T19:02:38
    • Photos Count: 42
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse 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: 21X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X22
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 23X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 21X14
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 41X21
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 17X11

    Property History for 444 East Old Elm Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 14, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12321615

    $800,000
    May 6, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1557821987

    $800,000
    Apr 9, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12321615

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/14/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12321615

    $800,000
    05/06/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1557821987

    $800,000
    04/09/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12321615

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

    Public Records for 444 East Old Elm Road

    Taxable ValueLand$98,954Additions$138,582Total$237,536
    Tax Record2025$12,626 ($1,052 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,380 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,380 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966CountyLAKEAPN16-09-209-029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 444 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: 444 East Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $800,000
    4
    2,400
    20,037
    $559,500
    4
    2,216
    19,998
    $429,000
    4
    3
    2,694
    21,449
    $910,000
    4
    2,930
    20,000
    $660,000
    4
    2,553
    20,429
    3
    1,532
    20,473

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