This home's estimate is 55.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.15M) of 6 comparable homes.
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1489 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Outstanding location! Picture living on tranquil tree filled 1/2 acre just blocks from excellent elementary school, commuter train & shopping. Enjoy charming one level home with hardwood floors, fireplace, three bedrooms, full basement and walk up attic. Bonus feature, one car attached & spacious three car detached garage! Sold AS IS.
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Sale history for 1489 Telegraph Rd
$229/sq ft
$229/sq ft
Tax history for 1489 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: 4
- # of Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Room Information
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 30 x 12
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Information
- Room Type: Enclosed Porch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
- Room Information
- Room Type: Work Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 22 x 16
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 18 x 8
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair
- Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Partially Finished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 8
- Equipment
- CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch, Storms/Screens
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Frame
- Age: 61-70 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1 Story
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
- Parcel Number: 16074040050000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 103X215X101X230
- Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Water View, Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,157.02
- Tax Year: 2011
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Middle Or Junior School District: 67
- High School District: 115
- High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
- Location Information
- Township: WEST DEERFIELD
- Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
- Directions: Waukegan Rd. to Everett, West to Telegraph, South to home.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,442
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.52 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Renovated: 1951
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-07-404-005
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2275 Sq. Ft. | $754,211 |
4 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 3224 Sq. Ft. | $879,818 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 5 Baths | 4073 Sq. Ft. | $1,474,213 |
5 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 6307 Sq. Ft. | $2,217,837 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1540 Sq. Ft. | $715,848 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2600 Sq. Ft. | $947,978 |
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