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1117 Old Colony Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
First time on the market. One owner home. The home is so light and airy. Lovingly nurtured into absolute perfection. Lake Forest Heights. Renovated and expanded in 2013. Interior lot bordering Wilshire Sidewalk, with green space buffer. Secluded backyard with terrific privacy. Wide lot is flat and easy to maintain. Many perennials including peonies and hydrangeas. Updated windows in most of the home. Roof is Owens Corning Woodcrest collection in Mesquite color. It is Architectural shingled and recently updated. Easy, breezy ranch living and open floor plan. Please note the attached iGuide for a great reference on the flow. The Great Room is everyone's dream room, and where the whole family can gather. This includes an elegant fireplace with remote gas start.There isn't any part of the interior that hasn't been updated. Decorator design inside. Separate dining room. Chef's kitchen with Jenn-Air appliances including 6 burner gas cooktop. Side by side refrigerator. Large island. Fisher Paykel drawer dishwashers. Slider from kitchen leads out to paved patio with LED night time lighting and dedicated gas line for grilling. The millwork in the home is beautiful. Thick crown and base molding and solid core doors. Lux primary bedroom and bath with cherry cabinets, large steam shower, double vanity, dressing table and and direct entry closet. First floor laundry with sink. Great storage both upstairs utilizing ample closet space, and in the lower level. Finished basement includes large recreation area with nice ceiling height, wet bar, 220 electric service, storage room and a 1/2 bath. Recent updates include exterior paint, sump pump and back up, extra wide gutters, driveway, furnace, air conditioner, and water heater. Award winning Lake Forest schools. Close to shopping bike trail and Metra.
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Sale history for 1117 Old Colony Rd
$341/sq ft
$350/sq ft
Tax history for 1117 Old Colony Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # Of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Virtual Tour
- Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (1/2): 2
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Room Information
- Room Type: Great Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25 x 28
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 28 x 35
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Storage
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Island,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 14
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath: Full
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Partial
- Basement Description: Finished,Crawl,Storage Space
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- # of Rooms: 7
- Equipment
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Wall Oven
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Great Room
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Exterior Building Type: Cedar
- Age: 31-40 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1 Story
- Model: RANCH
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- Parcel Number: 16082130010000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 100 X 150
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Level
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $12,556
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- 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: Lake Forest Heights
- Township: West Deerfield
- Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
- Directions: Everett West of 41 to Old Colony, North to home
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,601
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.34 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1986
- Year Renovated: 1986
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-08-213-001
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
- Teams Information
- Buyer Team Name: The Wexler/Gault Group
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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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