Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,993 sqft
470 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$244/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$450/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don't miss this gorgeous, stately, Georgian Manor in the desirable Ponds of Lake Forest. This all red brick home has exceptional curb appeal and boasts a handsome, well maintained exterior, professional landscaping and cedar shake roof. Hardwood floors in the foyer, powder room, kitchen, family room & dining room. The Dining Room has a tray ceiling. The kitchen features a center island work area and a Breakfast Room with bay window and fireplace. A Sunroom with three sky lights and a fireplace that...Don't miss this gorgeous, stately, Georgian Manor in the desirable Ponds of Lake Forest. This all red brick home has exceptional curb appeal and boasts a handsome, well maintained exterior, professional landscaping and cedar shake roof. Hardwood floors in the foyer, powder room, kitchen, family room & dining room. The Dining Room has a tray ceiling. The kitchen features a center island work area and a Breakfast Room with bay window and fireplace. A Sunroom with three sky lights and a fireplace that brings a cozy feeling to the Great Room. The second floor has a Master Suite, hall bath with double bowl vanity and 3 large secondary bedrooms. There is multi-membered crown molding along with many other architectural details are found throughout the house.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Residential

    Listing closed: 05/31/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09139477

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $800,000

    Avg days on market

    45

    Sale-to-list ratio

    95.4%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    Property Information for 470 Valley Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $122,550 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Subdivision: THE PONDS
    • Township: WEST DEERFIELD
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1985
    • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 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: Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
    • Association Fee Includes: Other
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Other
    • Room Type: Eating Area, Heated Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 166' X 104' X 91' X 149'
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Green Supporting Documents: N
    • Photos Count: 25
    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: 15X18
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X15
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X13
    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: 14X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X13
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 10X14
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 11X8

    Property History for 470 Valley Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 31, 2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #572618057

    $730,000—
    May 31, 2016

    Sold

    MRED #09139477

    $730,000—
    Mar 18, 2016

    Pending

    MRED #09139477

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/31/2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #572618057

    $730,000
    05/31/2016

    Sold

    MRED #09139477

    $730,000
    03/18/2016

    Pending

    MRED #09139477

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

    Public Records for 470 Valley Road

    Taxable ValueLand$103,019Additions$212,206Total$315,225
    Tax Record2025$17,398 ($1,450 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,993 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,993 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyLAKEAPN16-05-406-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 470 Valley 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: 470 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $730,000
    4
    2,993
    15,681
    –
    4
    3,179
    –
    $750,000
    4
    3
    3,887
    –
    –
    4
    3,180
    –
    $658,125
    4
    3,134
    16,596
    $1,365,000
    4
    3,415
    16,988

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