This home's estimate is 12.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.
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976 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Hands down, here is one of the best values for this much land and square footage in Lake Forest! This one-owner brick contemporary features cool architectural design on .39 acres. The bright 2-story foyer and vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness with numerous tall windows to bring in gorgeous views of greenery! Sunny kitchen has breakfast area by the windows and door opening to yard for convenient outdoor grilling! Walk-out lower level has family room with fun retro wet bar and newer Pella sliding doors, 4th bedroom with adjacent full bath that could also be guest, play room or office, laundry room! Huge backyard with circular patio and perfect place for a fire pit; like having your very own park! Sub-basement for storage, over-sized garage plus tons of extra parking on driveway for family and friends. Great bones! Great space! Great Neighborhood! Enjoy all Lake Forest has to offer, our beach, Cherokee Elementary School and Waveland Park all in close proximity!
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Sale history for 976 Valley Rd
$189/sq ft
$201/sq ft
Tax history for 976 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: Detached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- Bath Amenities: Double Sink
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Eating Area
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Window Treatments: Blinds
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Window Treatments: Shades
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
- Window Treatments: Blinds,Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
- Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
- Window Treatments: Blinds
- Flooring: Carpet
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement: Partial
- Basement Description: Sub-Basement
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
- # of Rooms: 9
- Equipment
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal
- Humidifier, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone
- Age: 51-60 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: Split Level w/ Sub
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
- Parcel Number: 16091110100000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 92 X 223 X 85 X 199
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,842
- Tax Year: 2015
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Sewer-Storm
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- 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
- Township: WEST DEERFIELD
- Corporate Limits: LAKE FOREST
- Directions: Westleigh Rd E of Rt 41 to Valley Rd then S to home or Old Elm E of Rt 41 to Valley Rd then N.
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,613
- Stories: 2.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.39 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Renovated: 1963
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-09-111-010
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing, Immediate
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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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