This home's estimate is 27.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.01M) of 6 comparable homes.
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1187 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
This classic and impressive Tudor style home is filled with character and charm! A fabulous arched door brings you into this amazing place. The front porch view is out to the lovely pond and fountain across the street. The living room has gleaming hardwood floors, a lovely fireplace and gorgeous raised paneling. The owner added a nice built in area of cabinets to the eating area space. There are Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen which has a pantry! The formal dining room continues with that awesome raised paneling. There is a convenient 1st floor bedroom that could second as an office. The primary bedroom has a fun and unique walk in closet. There is am amazing amount of sunlight to the basement. Roof 8 years, New washer and dryer, furnace 8 years, sump pump 3 years, Oven is 3 years, New Kohler sink on 1st floor, New sink in 2nd bathroom. ...ELECTRIC W/ 200 AMP SERVICE (8 years) , updated plumbing, windows 8 years, , LOCATION CLOSE TO TRAIN, SHOPS & RESTAURANTS, STARBUCKS AND EVERETT ELEMENTARY AND PARK! and YES...those are the taxes...super low!
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Sale history for 1187 Telegraph Rd





NEARLY 1400 SQUARE FEET...COMPLETELY RENOVATED HOME IN LAKE FOREST UNDER $400,000! OWNER INSTALLED NEW ELECTRIC W/ 200 AMP SERVICE, ALL NEW PLUMBING, ALL NEW WINDOWS, NEW ROOF, NEW HVAC, TWO NEW BATHROOMS, NEW GRANITE/STAINLESS KITCHEN, NEW DRIVEWAY/2 CAR GARAGE & NEW/REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. SITUATED IN CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSE TO TRAINS, WAUKEGAN ROAD SHOPS & RESTAURANTS AND EVERETT ELEMENTARY!
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Tax history for 1187 Telegraph 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: Detached
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 7
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Not Reported
- Exterior Building Type: Other
- Age: 81-90 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1.5 Story
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Currently Being Leased: No
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: Commuter Train
- Parcel Number: 16072000330000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 65 X 170 X 69 X 146
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,560
- Tax Year: 2020
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Elementary School: Everett 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
- Township: West Deerfield
- Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
- Directions: WAUKEGAN TO EVERETT, WEST TO TELEGRAPH & SOUTH TO 1187. ON EAST SIDE OF STREET
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,637
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.3 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1933
- Year Renovated: 1961
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-07-200-033
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Negotiable
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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
1% 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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