976 Valley Road

Closed 11/18/16
Closed 11/18/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$495,000
4 beds2,613 sqft

976 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Hands down, here is one of the best values for this much land and square footage in Lake Forest! This one-owner brick contemporary features cool architectural design on .39 acres. The bright 2-story foyer and vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness with numerous tall windows to bring in gorgeous views of greenery! Sunny kitchen has breakfast area by the windows and door opening to yard for convenient outdoor grilling! Walk-out lower level has family room with fun retro wet bar and newer Pella...Hands down, here is one of the best values for this much land and square footage in Lake Forest! This one-owner brick contemporary features cool architectural design on .39 acres. The bright 2-story foyer and vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness with numerous tall windows to bring in gorgeous views of greenery! Sunny kitchen has breakfast area by the windows and door opening to yard for convenient outdoor grilling! Walk-out lower level has family room with fun retro wet bar and newer Pella sliding doors, 4th bedroom with adjacent full bath that could also be guest, play room or office, laundry room! Huge backyard with circular patio and perfect place for a fire pit; like having your very own park! Sub-basement for storage, over-sized garage plus tons of extra parking on driveway for family and friends. Great bones! Great space! Great Neighborhood! Enjoy all Lake Forest has to offer, our beach, Cherokee Elementary School and Waveland Park all in close proximity!

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

    • Listed by: Jill 847.460.5475 jokun@koenigrubloff.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
    Listing closed: 11/18/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09276028
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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 976 Valley Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $9,842 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / Split Level W/ Sub
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: WEST DEERFIELD
    • 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: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Contemporary

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1963
    • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 16,988 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)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Sub-Basement
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Split Level w/ Sub
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 92 X 223 X 85 X 199
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • North Coordinate: 25
    • West Coordinate: 10
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 07-05-2016

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X23
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X9
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 7X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X19
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 12X11

    Property History for 976 Valley Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 18, 2016

    Sold

    MRED #09276028

    		$495,000—
    Nov 9, 2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #585371069

    		$495,000—
    Aug 11, 2016

    Pending

    MRED #09276028

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/18/2016

    Sold

    MRED #09276028

    $495,000
    11/09/2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #585371069

    $495,000
    08/11/2016

    Pending

    MRED #09276028

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    Public Records for 976 Valley Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $94,114

    Additions

    $131,972
    Total$226,086

    Tax Record

    2025

    $12,343 ($1,029 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    3

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,613 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,613 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    18,361 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1963

    County

    LAKE

    APN

    16-09-111-010

    Schools near 976 Valley 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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