Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,500 sqft
890 Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$257/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Original owner, Extremely well cared for home. A three bedroom with two full and one half bath. Large living Room with wood burning fireplace and combo dining room with newly finished hardwood floors. Kitchen with eating area. Separate family room with new carpeting. Walk out lower level is the full imprint of the home with second family room or bedroom with new flooring.. Also a second kitchen downstairs. The mechanical room has storage 43'x14'. New roof with new gutters and downspouts. One block...Original owner, Extremely well cared for home. A three bedroom with two full and one half bath. Large living Room with wood burning fireplace and combo dining room with newly finished hardwood floors. Kitchen with eating area. Separate family room with new carpeting. Walk out lower level is the full imprint of the home with second family room or bedroom with new flooring.. Also a second kitchen downstairs. The mechanical room has storage 43'x14'. New roof with new gutters and downspouts. One block from Ft. Sheridan train station. Please take video tour

Listing Agent

  1. Christopher Yore

    Christopher Yore

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    christopher.yore@compass.com

    P: (847) 804-2879

    M: (847) 804-2879

Sold By Baird & Warner

Listing closed: 07/31/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10673795

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 890 Old Elm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,194 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: Moraine
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,431 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, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 101X223
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 12
  • East Coordinate: 10
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2020-03-21T18:03:12
  • Photos Count: 20
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 05-19-2020
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Window Treatments: None
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X17
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 15X14
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 43X14

Property History for 890 Old Elm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2020

Sold

MRED #10673795

$385,000—
Jun 14, 2020

Pending

MRED #10673795

—
Mar 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10673795

$405,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2020

Sold

MRED #10673795

$385,000
06/14/2020

Pending

MRED #10673795

—
03/20/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10673795

$405,000

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Schools near 890 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 890 Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$385,000
3
1,500
21,431
$637,000
3
2,169
21,431
–
–
2
2,019
19,702
–
4
2
2,134
21,179
$420,000
4
2,800
20,033
$426,000
3
1.5
1,492
14,810

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