This home's estimate is 36.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
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1285 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Estate Sale Sold "As Is"..Almost 1 Acre in West Lake Forest..This Brick 4 Bedroom Home is located in one of Chicago's most Prestigious Suburbs. Possible expansion and/or renovation. Walk to Metra, School and Shopping. In-Ground Pool, Brick Garage, Full Basement. Bring your ideas and make this your "Estate". No waiting here, quick close possible. Buyer to pay Lake Forest Transfer Tax of $4 per every $1000.
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Sale history for 1285 Telegraph Rd
$126/sq ft
$144/sq ft
$164/sq ft
Tax history for 1285 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: 1
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
- Driveway: Asphalt,Side Drive
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Full,Unfinished
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors
- # of Rooms: 7
- Equipment
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick
- Age: 51-60 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1 Story
- Model: CUSTOM RANCH
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
- Parcel Number: 16074000140000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 419X100X408X100
- Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,927.81
- Tax Year: 2011
- 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
- Community Information
- Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- 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: RT. 43 (Waukegan Rd) to Everett, West to Telegraph, South to House
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,252
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.03 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1952
- Year Renovated: 1952
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-07-400-014
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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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2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2275 Sq. Ft. | $754,211 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1936 Sq. Ft. | $683,579 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1274 Sq. Ft. | $501,901 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1575 Sq. Ft. | $556,786 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $736,614 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 825 Sq. Ft. | $347,210 |
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