This home's estimate is 31.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.73M) of 6 comparable homes.
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1305 Elm Tree Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
This delightful family home is in an easy walk to everything location, Sheridan School, Lake Forest High School, Market Square, the train and Lake Forest Beach! The quality and millwork ever-present throughout, complete with generous proportions in all rooms. A recent two story expansion by Traditional Concepts includes a second family room, wet bar, lower level exercise/workout room with a full bath which can double as a guest room. On the second floor, the addition includes the primary bath with walk in shower, separate steeping tub and an expansive dressing room. Additionally on the second floor there are 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, an office, and a laundry room. On the first floor, the pine paneled den, living room, as well as both family rooms have fireplaces as does the primary bedroom. The expansive kitchen is open to the family room and separate breakfast room making this the perfect hub for daily living! Secluded patios enjoy southern exposure, are accessed from the family rooms, dining room, garden room as well as the front entrance hall, perfect for entertaining on warm summer nights. Many extras include an attached 3 car garage, mudroom, 1.01 acres, architect of note, Edwin Hill Clark, new slate roof in 2001!
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Sale history for 1305 Elm Tree Rd
$349/sq ft
$409/sq ft
$424/sq ft
Tax history for 1305 Elm Tree 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: 3
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 6
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 5
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
- Room Information
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
- Room Information
- Room Type: Library
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21 x 20
- Room Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
- Room Information
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 22 x 20
- Room Information
- Room Type: Office
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 27 x 23
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Island,Breakfast Room,Custom Cabinetry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 29 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 27 x 15
- Bath: Full
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Partial
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk
- # of Rooms: 14
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Den/Library,Hearth Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Exterior
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick
- Age: 91-100 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Slate
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 2 Stories
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Currently Being Leased: No
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Rehab Year: 2001
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
- Parcel Number: 12282070270000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 139X275X168X204
- Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $45,283.76
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
Location
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Elementary School: Sheridan 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: Shields
- Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
- Directions: Sheridan Road North of Deerpath to Crab Tree east to Elm Tree North to number.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 6.0
- Sq. Ft.: 7,489
- Stories: 1.75
- Lot Size: 1 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1922
- Year Renovated: 1942
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-28-207-027
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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4 Beds | 5 Baths | 4602 Sq. Ft. | $2,399,173 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 4 Baths | 4883 Sq. Ft. | $2,588,720 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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