Pre-renovation offering. Beautiful Colonial on an awesome half acre lot in highly desirable Whispering Oaks, situated within walking distance to both Cherokee Elementary and Waveland Park. Complete renovation with architectural plans and permits. This home has been reconfigured to create a modern concept that boasts hardwood floors throughout on both 1st and 2nd floors. 1st floor features a large dining room combo with living room, study/ home office, new powder room, mud room with new washer/dryer and a custom kitchen with SS appliances, stone c-tops, 9' island, breakfast nook all open to the family room with fireplace and access to a new patio and views of the huge backyard. 2nd floor features 3 generous sized bedrooms and a primary suite with new double vanity, glass shower and a walk-in closet. New recessed lighting and fixtures throughout. All new bathrooms will feature imported tile & stone as well as Kohler, Grohe and Toto. The exterior has been freshly repainted and in the process of new professional landscaping including new plantings, shrubs, perennials, new sod, new automated irrigation system, new patio and new driveway. Fantastic home in a beautiful neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Trilla• Trilla Realty
Bought with Katherine Hudson• Compass
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11233084
Redfin Estimate
$1,254,417
$333K since sold in April 2022$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 17.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 5 comparable homes.
Pre-renovation offering. Beautiful Colonial on an awesome half acre lot in highly desirable Whispering Oaks, situated within walking distance to both Cherokee Elementary and Waveland Park. Complete renovation with architectural plans and permits. This home has been reconfigured to create a modern concept that boasts hardwood floors throughout on both 1st and 2nd floors. 1st floor features a large dining room combo with living room, study/ home office, new powder room, mud room with new washer/dryer and a custom kitchen with SS appliances, stone c-tops, 9' island, breakfast nook all open to the family room with fireplace and access to a new patio and views of the huge backyard. 2nd floor features 3 generous sized bedrooms and a primary suite with new double vanity, glass shower and a walk-in closet. New recessed lighting and fixtures throughout. All new bathrooms will feature imported tile & stone as well as Kohler, Grohe and Toto. The exterior has been freshly repainted and in the process of new professional landscaping including new plantings, shrubs, perennials, new sod, new automated irrigation system, new patio and new driveway. Fantastic home in a beautiful neighborhood.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11199160
Aug 28, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract (Do Not Show))
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Aug 28, 2021
Listing Removed
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Aug 23, 2021
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11129458
Jun 19, 2021
Sold (MLS)
$450,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,351 (+1.3%)
$119,855 + $216,781
$336,636
2024
$19,107 (+10.9%)
$119,855 + $216,781
$336,636
2023
$17,226 (+13.0%)
$114,322 + $206,773
$321,095
2022
$15,242 (+10.7%)
$97,959 + $177,178
$275,137
2021
$13,771 (+2.7%)
$103,147 + $150,533
$253,680
2020
$13,415 (+3.4%)
$99,448 + $145,134
$244,582
2019
$12,970 (−3.1%)
$99,488 + $145,192
$244,680
2018
$13,383 (+1.3%)
$105,449 + $159,183
$264,632
2017
$13,218 (+4.0%)
$105,449 + $159,183
$264,632
2016
$12,704 (+1.6%)
$105,113 + $158,675
$263,788
2015
$12,509 (−1.1%)
$101,138 + $152,675
$253,813
2013
$12,647 (+3.0%)
$95,707 + $148,137
$243,844
2012
$12,280 (+4.1%)
$96,997 + $150,133
$247,130
2011
$11,798 (+2.6%)
$101,781 + $157,537
$259,318
2010
$11,494 (+1.6%)
$113,714 + $159,656
$273,370
2008
$11,312 (+6.8%)
$120,485 + $169,163
$289,648
2007
$10,592
$119,912 + $168,360
$288,272
Tax history for 274 Cherokee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,351 (+1.3%)
$119,855 + $216,781
$336,636
2024
$19,107 (+10.9%)
$119,855 + $216,781
$336,636
2023
$17,226 (+13.0%)
$114,322 + $206,773
$321,095
2022
$15,242 (+10.7%)
$97,959 + $177,178
$275,137
2021
$13,771 (+2.7%)
$103,147 + $150,533
$253,680
2020
$13,415 (+3.4%)
$99,448 + $145,134
$244,582
2019
$12,970 (−3.1%)
$99,488 + $145,192
$244,680
2018
$13,383 (+1.3%)
$105,449 + $159,183
$264,632
2017
$13,218 (+4.0%)
$105,449 + $159,183
$264,632
2016
$12,704 (+1.6%)
$105,113 + $158,675
$263,788
2015
$12,509 (−1.1%)
$101,138 + $152,675
$253,813
2013
$12,647 (+3.0%)
$95,707 + $148,137
$243,844
2012
$12,280 (+4.1%)
$96,997 + $150,133
$247,130
2011
$11,798 (+2.6%)
$101,781 + $157,537
$259,318
2010
$11,494 (+1.6%)
$113,714 + $159,656
$273,370
2008
$11,312 (+6.8%)
$120,485 + $169,163
$289,648
2007
$10,592
$119,912 + $168,360
$288,272
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,412
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CAMPBELLS LAKE FOREST ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,897
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,665
Building Sq. Ft: 4,815
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: CAMPBELLS LAKE FOREST ADD (EX E3 FT) LOT 13 BLOCK 3
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 506
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,118
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.4848
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,897
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Lake County
APN: 16-04-307-012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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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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3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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