You're going to love the fresh, young look on this expanded Whispering Oaks Colonial. The current owners have created an unbelievable master bedroom with sitting area, large, well appointed walk-in closet & amazing luxurious bath w/2 sinks plus a vanity. Additional improvements include a renovated powder room, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new light fixtures & fresh paint throughout. The home boasts a flexible, open floor plan including a spacious, light-filled family room overlooking the beautiful 1/2 acre lot. Move-in ready house close to Cherokee School, Waveland Park, town & train.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$387Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Katherine Hudson• Griffith, Grant & Lackie
Terrific opportunity to own a true 5 bedroom home in the desirable Whispering Oaks neighborhood. This 10 room house features 5 second floor bedrooms, a 4 season sun room, a family room w/ built-in bookshelves & a finished rec room in the basement. Hardwood floors, newer mechanicals & recently painted exterior make this a wonderful value....all on a beautiful 1/2 acre lot close to Cherokee School, town & the train.
Public Records
Dec 8, 1999
Sold
$490,000
$175/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,484 (+1.4%)
$119,814 + $157,490
$277,304
2024
$15,267 (+11.5%)
$119,814 + $157,490
$277,304
2023
$13,693 (+15.3%)
$114,283 + $150,219
$264,502
2022
$11,873 (+5.8%)
$97,926 + $151,313
$249,239
2021
$11,222 (+2.7%)
$103,113 + $100,421
$203,534
2020
$10,928 (−13.0%)
$99,415 + $96,819
$196,234
2019
$12,555 (+6.7%)
$99,455 + $132,809
$232,264
2018
$11,771 (+2.0%)
$105,413 + $123,627
$229,040
2017
$11,540 (−0.8%)
$105,413 + $123,627
$229,040
2016
$11,633 (−7.3%)
$105,077 + $132,205
$237,282
2015
$12,553 (−0.3%)
$101,104 + $148,236
$249,340
2013
$12,589 (+3.5%)
$95,676 + $142,051
$237,727
2012
$12,162 (+4.2%)
$96,965 + $143,965
$240,930
2011
$11,674 (+2.4%)
$101,747 + $151,065
$252,812
2010
$11,395 (+3.1%)
$114,025 + $153,149
$267,174
2008
$11,050 (+6.8%)
$120,815 + $162,268
$283,083
2007
$10,347
$120,241 + $161,497
$281,738
Tax history for 1000 S Green Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,484 (+1.4%)
$119,814 + $157,490
$277,304
2024
$15,267 (+11.5%)
$119,814 + $157,490
$277,304
2023
$13,693 (+15.3%)
$114,283 + $150,219
$264,502
2022
$11,873 (+5.8%)
$97,926 + $151,313
$249,239
2021
$11,222 (+2.7%)
$103,113 + $100,421
$203,534
2020
$10,928 (−13.0%)
$99,415 + $96,819
$196,234
2019
$12,555 (+6.7%)
$99,455 + $132,809
$232,264
2018
$11,771 (+2.0%)
$105,413 + $123,627
$229,040
2017
$11,540 (−0.8%)
$105,413 + $123,627
$229,040
2016
$11,633 (−7.3%)
$105,077 + $132,205
$237,282
2015
$12,553 (−0.3%)
$101,104 + $148,236
$249,340
2013
$12,589 (+3.5%)
$95,676 + $142,051
$237,727
2012
$12,162 (+4.2%)
$96,965 + $143,965
$240,930
2011
$11,674 (+2.4%)
$101,747 + $151,065
$252,812
2010
$11,395 (+3.1%)
$114,025 + $153,149
$267,174
2008
$11,050 (+6.8%)
$120,815 + $162,268
$283,083
2007
$10,347
$120,241 + $161,497
$281,738
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
112 ft.
Lot depth
180 ft.
Lot size
20,160
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,796
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-09-112-004
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 10, 2022.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Den
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 22 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 9
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 16091120040000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 112 X 180
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,553
Tax Year: 2015
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Elementary School: CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Middle Or Junior School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District: 115
High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Whispering Oaks
Township: WEST DEERFIELD
Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
Directions: Green Bay Road south of Westleigh
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,796
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-112-004
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 10, 2022
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.23M
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