This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($830K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1197 Griffith Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Charming 2,000 sf two story with related living! Open floor plan, hardwood floors under carpet, full basement apartment with Kitchen, Bathroom, and separate entrance. New patio, fenced yard, and detached garage. Excellent location within minutes to beach, town, train, bike path, and high school. Property is being sold as-is. 2nd floor Bonus Rm could be 5th Bedroom. Lower level bedroom as well!
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Sale history for 1197 Griffith Rd
$246/sq ft
$260/sq ft
$273/sq ft
Tax history for 1197 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: 1
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- # of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25 x 13
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Flooring: Carpet
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Full,Unfinished
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement
- # of Rooms: 10
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Humidifier
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Stucco
- Age: 91-100 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 2 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: School Bus Service
- Parcel Number: 12283030010000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 8243 SF
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,562.10
- Tax Year: 2013
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- 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
- Community Information
- Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Middle Or Junior School District: 67
- High School District: 115
- Location Information
- Township: SHIELDS
- Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
- Directions: WESTERN TO WOODLAND, EAST TO GRIFFITH, NORTH
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,416
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 8,242 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1919
- Year Renovated: 1919
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-28-303-001
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
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 |
- Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1766 Sq. Ft. | $691,013 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2892 Sq. Ft. | $934,854 |
- Beds | 1 Baths | 1248 Sq. Ft. | $693,008 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 2 Baths | 1152 Sq. Ft. | $629,527 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1407 Sq. Ft. | $670,931 |
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