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515 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Well designed, light and bright home in the desirable Ponds with sidewalks and streetlamps. The Ponds offers beautiful nature walking paths around the three Ponds, to tennis courts and playground. Centrally located with easy access to Market Square, Forest Park Beach, three train stations, the highway to Chicago, O'Hare Airport and several shopping areas. Award winning schools! A family room/office space has a beamed, cathedral ceiling with track lighting just off the entryway. The spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and the dining room have large, floor to near ceiling windows facing east and the treed backyard. The kitchen has Kashmir white granite countertops, a gas range on the island, and an eat-in area that accommodates a table for six. The Bosch oven is less than three years old. The other oven is a combination convection/microwave. The kitchen also has abundant cupboard space and large, floor to near ceiling corner windows facing southeast. The laundry/mud room is exceptionally large with cupboards above and below, plus hanging racks. It also has a Kashmir white granite countertop, porcelain sink, backsplash, and doors to both the outside and oversized two-car garage. The home has hardwood floors throughout (except the laundry room and basement). Upstairs are three very large bedrooms, each with an ample walk-in closet. The primary bedroom has four southeast facing corner windows with new white blinds using push button operation. The primary bathroom is spacious with French doors, a double sink with a tub and shower, and an opportunity for updating. The other two bedrooms each have a panel of three windows, and the hall bathroom has a double sink with a tub/shower. The hallway linen closet is wide and deep. Two bedrooms and the hallway have ceiling fans, as does the kitchen. The basement is finished with a separate bedroom, including a long closet, and a bathroom with a shower. There is plenty of space for recreation and a sitting area. The family and living room as well as the basement are wired for stereo sound. Enjoy living in the Ponds of Lake Forest! The property is "Sold As Is"!
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Sale history for 515 Valley Rd
$248/sq ft
$255/sq ft
$265/sq ft
$122/sq ft
Tax history for 515 Valley 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
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- # of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
- Room Information
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 14 x 40
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 13 x 21
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 14
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath: Full
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Unfinished
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Finished
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- # of Rooms: 10
- Equipment
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick,Other
- Age: 41-50 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
- Roof: Shake
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- 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): No
- General Information: School Bus Service
- Parcel Number: 16043010490000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 126.57X31.49X31.43X46.00
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $13,503.28
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Homeowners Association Information
- Association Fee: $875
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 67
- Elementary School: Cherokee 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
- Subdivision Name: The Ponds
- Township: West Deerfield
- Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
- Directions: Westleigh Rd East of 41 to Valley South to corner of Valley and Mallard.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,134
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.38 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1981
- Year Renovated: 1981
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-04-301-049
Other
- Listing Information
- Attribution Contact: (847) 804-0092
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
- Teams Information
- Buyer Team Name: Gonnella Group
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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 98° 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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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