This home's estimate is 27.4% lower than the average sale price ($649K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1178 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Immaculate 2 bedroom home in the heart of east Lake Forest! Gorgeous and expansive yard giving you the ability to expand the footprint of this home or enjoy your existing outdoor space. Move right into this amazing condo alternative featuring gleaming hardwood floors through out most of the home, shiny white baths and spacious kitchen with appliances in tip top shape! Cozy sun-room porch, too! This could be your ticket into the beautiful Lake Forest community for under $300,000! Award winning schools, an amazing beach, endless community activities and an awesome downtown!! Exterior just repainted, interior mostly painted, new front walk way, windows in excellent condition. Fantastic opportunity so don't wait!!
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Sale history for 1178 Griffith Rd
$269/sq ft
$284/sq ft
$145/sq ft
Tax history for 1178 Griffith Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
GR3
General Residence District
The GR-3 District is a two-family residence district used for the purpose of maintaining the character of those areas of the community traditionally zoned for two-family dwellings, partially developed by such uses, and in the best interests of the community, desirably maintained for one-and two-family dwelling use.Include but are not limited to:
- Greenhouse / nursery
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Multiple units
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Exterior Parking Spaces: 1
- Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
- Driveway
- Parking On-Site
- Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
- Detached Garage
- Garage On-Site
- Owned Garage
- Asphalt Driveway
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 14X12
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 13X12
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Soaking Tub
- Living Room Information
- Size: 16X14
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Dining Room Information
- Separate Dining Room
- Size: 14X14
- On Main Level
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 15X13
- On Main Level
- Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
- Laundry Room Information
- Size: 15X15
- In Basement
- Additional Rooms Information
- Sun/Florida Room
- Full Basement
- Unfinished Basement
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Sunroom
- Size: 10X10
- On Main Level
- Equipment
- Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Interior Features
- Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom
- Heating & Cooling
- Gas Heating
- Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Built Before 1978
- Age: 91-100 Years
- Stucco Exterior
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Shake/Shingle Roof
- Property Features
- Patio
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 165.5X49.5X161.9X50.7
- Less Than .25 Acre
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 5
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Main Sq. Ft.: 984
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 984
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 984
- Rural (Y/N): N
- School Bus Service, Commuter Train
- Parcel Identification Number: 12283020120000
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $6,676.38
- Tax Year: 2018
- Special Service Area: N
- Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Sewer (Public)
Location
- Community Information
- Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Paved Street
- School Information
- Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
- Elementary School District: 67
- Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
- Junior High District: 67
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- High School District: 115
- Location Information
- Township: Shields
- Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
- Directions: McKinley to Woodland to Griffith.
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 984
- Stories: 1.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 8,154 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Renovated: 2016
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-28-302-012
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Sale Price Includes Parking
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° 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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2500 Sq. Ft. | $1,354,389 |
4 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $639,233 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2892 Sq. Ft. | $934,854 |
- Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1766 Sq. Ft. | $691,013 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 2 Baths | 1152 Sq. Ft. | $629,527 |
- Beds | 1 Baths | 1248 Sq. Ft. | $693,008 |
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