This home's estimate is 5.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.
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509 College Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Continue to show. This classic Colonial home in East Lake Forest is conveniently located close to Market Square and Metra. Large living room and separate dining room, eat-in kitchen, fireplace in family room. Five bedrooms, two full, one half bath. Full partially finished basement with rec room. Large yard and two car attached garage. With a little updating and TLC, this home will be a gem!
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Tax history for 509 College 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: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Parking
- Attached Garage
- Asphalt Driveway
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 5
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 16X15
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 14X13
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Size: 14X11
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Size: 15X13
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Has Master Bath
- Living Room Information
- Size: 22X13
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Family Room Information
- Size: 21X13
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Dining Room Information
- Separate Dining Room
- Size: 14X13
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 13X9
- Eating Area (Table Space)
- On Main Level
- Other Flooring
- Laundry Room Information
- Size: 11X10
- On Main Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Additional Rooms Information
- 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Utility Room (1st Floor)
- Full Basement
- Partially Finished Basement
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Bedroom #5
- Size: 14X10
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #2 Information
- Recreation Room
- Size: 30X24
- In Basement
- Additional Room #3 Information
- Eating Area
- Size: 13X9
- On Main Level
- Other Flooring
- Equipment
- Double Oven, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- In Family Room
- Heating & Cooling
- Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
- Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Built Before 1978
- Age: 26-50 Years
- Brick Exterior, Cedar Exterior
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 71X167X70X154
- .25-.49 Acre
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 11
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Parcel Identification Number: 12332110030000
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $10,534.70
- Tax Year: 2007
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
- Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water: Public
- Sewer (Public)
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Elementary School District: 67
- Junior High: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Junior High District: 67
- High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
- High School District: 115
- Location Information
- Township: SHIELDS
- Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
- Directions: Western to Illinois, East to College to house
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,989
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.26 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1968
- Year Renovated: 1968
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-33-211-003
Other
- Listing Information
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
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 |
|---|---|
- Beds | 3 Baths | 3332 Sq. Ft. | $1,490,807 |
- Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4307 Sq. Ft. | $1,495,936 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 6145 Sq. Ft. | $2,772,259 |
7 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 4919 Sq. Ft. | $1,879,287 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4180 Sq. Ft. | $1,820,330 |
- Beds | 2 Baths | 2267 Sq. Ft. | $848,939 |
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