81 Heron Road

Closed 7/10/20
Closed 7/10/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$785,000
5 beds3,194 sqft
81 Heron Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$246/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Picturesque and perfect updated 5 bedroom/3.1 bath Colonial in ever so desirable Ponds neighborhood! Move in condition! Two story foyer with gleaming hardwood floors greets you as you enter this beautiful home. Perfectly sized Living and Dining rooms showcase extra lush moldings, hardwood floors and plenty of space for a piano. Awesome white kitchen boasts granite counters, center island, stainless appliances and amazing hearth area eating space! What better way to enjoy a cozy dinner by the fire...Picturesque and perfect updated 5 bedroom/3.1 bath Colonial in ever so desirable Ponds neighborhood! Move in condition! Two story foyer with gleaming hardwood floors greets you as you enter this beautiful home. Perfectly sized Living and Dining rooms showcase extra lush moldings, hardwood floors and plenty of space for a piano. Awesome white kitchen boasts granite counters, center island, stainless appliances and amazing hearth area eating space! What better way to enjoy a cozy dinner by the fire with family! Adjacent and open to kitchen is your vaulted ceiling Family room complete with hardwood floors, skylights and French doors leading out to tiered deck/patio. The cherry on top here is the convenient first floor bedroom with private new bath! Guest powder room recently updated too! Second floor offers very spacious Master suite complete with vaulted ceiling, bathroom with double sink vanity, skylight and walk in closet! Three additional bedrooms on second floor and beautiful new bathroom with double sink vanity too. The second floor bonus is a super sized laundry room with storage and folding area. All that PLUS finished Recreation room , built in work bench and cedar closet. Taking it to that next level is the beautiful professionally landscaped yard. Recently finished deck steps down to brand new brick paver patio and half wall complete with hot tub! Tons of privacy screening added to the yard and perennials galore sprinkle the yard.

Listing Agents

  1. Tracy Wurster

    Tracy Wurster

    Listing Agent

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    tracy.wurster@compass.com

    P: (312) 972-2515

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  • Listed by: Leah Wurster lwurster@bhhschicago.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing closed: 07/10/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10711360

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 81 Heron Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,836 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: Shields
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • 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: 1986
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,040 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), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • 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
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Hot Tub, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • 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: 102.68X113.11X162.31
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2020-05-13T21:53:40
  • Photos Count: 27
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 05-11-2020
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Size: 19X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 10X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 18X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 19X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
  • Kitchen Size: 21X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Size: 10X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 19X15
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 13X12
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 20X12
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 13X11
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room

Property History for 81 Heron Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2020

Sold

MRED #10711360

$785,000—
Jul 9, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #672920947

$785,000

-0.1% / yr

Jun 15, 2020

Pending

MRED #10711360

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2020

Sold

MRED #10711360

$785,000
07/09/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #672920947

$785,000

-0.1% / yr

06/15/2020

Pending

MRED #10711360

—

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

Public Records for 81 Heron Road

Taxable ValueLand$103,019Additions$228,047Total$331,066
Tax Record2024$18,326 ($1,527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,194 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,194 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,041 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated1986CountyLAKEAPN16-05-406-009

Schools near 81 Heron Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cherokee Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Deer Path Middle School East
Public - 5 to 6
Deer Path Middle School West
Public - 7 to 8
Lake Forest High School
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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This home: 81 Heron Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$785,000
5
3,194
19,040
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$1,365,000
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3,415
16,988
70 Heron Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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