This home's estimate is 24.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.94M) of 6 comparable homes.
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896 Church Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
This enchanting stucco home with its eclectic decor will delight any buyer who is looking for character & charm with todays modern amenities. Gracious rooms & lovely bay windows offer tons of natural light throughout this historic 6 bed/5.5 bath home in heart of town. Fabulous family friendly living, breakfast room and family room right off kitchen; grand living room, bright sunroom & dining room overlooking bluestone patio and large backyard with perennial accents. Special features include 9' ceilings, front & back stairs, 3 fireplaces, 3rd floor guest suite & 2 car garage. Ideally located just minutes from town, train, schools, the lake & beach!
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Sale history for 896 Church Rd
$294/sq ft
$331/sq ft
$359/sq ft
$305/sq ft
$305/sq ft
$158/sq ft
$100/sq ft
Tax history for 896 Church 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
- Garage Door Opener(s)
- Detached Garage
- Garage On-Site
- Owned Garage
- Asphalt Driveway
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 6
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 6
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 14X14
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 15X12
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Size: 13X11
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Size: 11X10
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 5
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Master Bath
- Living Room Information
- Size: 24X14
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Curtains/Drapes
- Family Room Information
- Size: 17X17
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Dining Room Information
- Separate Dining Room
- Size: 15X14
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 12X12
- Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space)
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Laundry Room Information
- Size: 8X8
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Rooms Information
- 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Play Room, Breakfast Room, Office, Sun/Florida Room (Heated), Foyer, Other
- Full Basement
- Unfinished Basement
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Bedroom #5
- Size: 15X10
- On 3rd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Additional Room #2 Information
- Bedroom #6
- Size: 18X9
- On 3rd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Additional Room #3 Information
- Playroom
- Size: 18X16
- On 3rd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #4 Information
- Breakfast Room
- Size: 15X14
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #5 Information
- Office
- Size: 10X9
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #6 Information
- Sun/Florida Room Heated
- Size: 13X12
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #7 Information
- Foyer
- Size: 10X11
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #8 Information
- Other
- Size: 13X12
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Equipment
- Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 3
- In Family Room, In Living Room, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
- Heating & Cooling
- Gas Heating
- SpacePak Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Built Before 1978
- Age: 100+ Years
- Stucco Exterior
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 179X217X160X132
- .50-.99 Acre
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 14
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Identification Number: 12284110030000
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $26,695
- Tax Year: 2019
- Special Service Area: N
- Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water: Public
- Sewer (Public)
Location
- Community Information
- Street Lights, Paved Street
- 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: East Westminster to Church Rd - North to House
Public facts
- Beds: 6
- Baths: 5.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,305
- Stories: 2.5
- Lot Size: 0.62 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Renovated: 1915
- County: Lake County
- APN: 12-28-411-003
Other
- Listing Information
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: No
- Seller Concessions: Yes
- Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 12500
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
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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4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5246 Sq. Ft. | $2,617,745 |
- Beds | 7 Baths | 5257 Sq. Ft. | $2,169,898 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3552 Sq. Ft. | $2,029,798 |
4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3700 Sq. Ft. | — |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2878 Sq. Ft. | $1,784,879 |
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