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520 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Fully renovated colonial in the heart of Whispering Oaks just short walk to Cherokee elementary and playground! Beautifully appointed throughout, it features well proportioned light filled rooms, architectural moldings, gorgeous Restoration Hardware light fixtures and gleaming hardwood floors. Welcoming foyer opens to a gracious sun drenched living room and formal dining room with a beautiful chandelier and plantation shutters. Just completed chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry with contrasting stone counters and new high-end appliances. A separate breakfast room has a built-in banquette and overlooks a lovely stone patio and garden. The adjacent family room boasts custom moldings and built-ins, a gorgeous fireplace and a double glass door giving access to one of the homes two patios and yard. A lovely powder room, large mudroom with a new washer and dryer complete the first floor. Upstairs find spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets and a beautiful en-suite bathroom with separate vanities and a large walk-in glassed shower. Three additional generously sized bedrooms, all with walk-in closets and hardwood floors, and a stunning hallway bath. The finished lower level offers over 1000 SF of additional living and entertaining space and its beautifully finished with a movie theatre, large recreational room with custom built-ins, and large exercise room (optional bedroom/ home office), infrared sauna and a bath, plus ample storage. Other highlights include a professionally landscaped 0.5+ acre yard with mature trees and perennial gardens, privacy fence, oversized 2-car garage with epoxied floor and a large (12x13) storage shed. Fantastic location in a great neighborhood with easy access to downtown LF, Metra and major highways, parks and beach. Move-in and enjoy!
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Sale history for 520 Cherokee Rd
$388/sq ft
$388/sq ft
$251/sq ft
$264/sq ft
$163/sq ft
$97/sq ft
Tax history for 520 Cherokee 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),Transmitter(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (1/2): 2
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19 x 19
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Wood Laminate
- Room Information
- Room Type: Theatre Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Wood Laminate
- Room Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Marble
- Room Information
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet,Island
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
- Window Treatments: Shades
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
- Window Treatments: Blinds
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Bath: Full,Double Sink,Shower Only
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Finished
- Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,470
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- # of Rooms: 11
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Oven, Range Hood
- CO Detectors
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Location: Family Room
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
- Age: 51-60 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Shake
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 3,030
- 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: 2018
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,500
- Total Sq Ft: 3,030
- Upper Sq Ft: 3030
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
- Parcel Number: 16044060360000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 190X119X200X121
- Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Park Adjacent
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $14,274.80
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
- Homeowners Association Information
- 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: Whispering Oaks
- Township: West Deerfield
- Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
- Directions: Green Bay Road south of Westleigh, east on Cherokee. House is on north side of street.
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 4,132
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.55 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1965
- Year Renovated: 1983
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-04-406-036
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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
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 |
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4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2787 Sq. Ft. | $882,801 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2713 Sq. Ft. | $1,043,046 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2747 Sq. Ft. | $842,380 |
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