Off MarketHistoric · 91 yrs

252 N Western Ave

Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County

$691,800

$495/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

1,397Sqft

0.45 acLot

1935Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1935 · 91 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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$495/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1935 · Historic

This 1397 square foot single family home has 2 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 252 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$4,269/month

Principal & Interest$3,347

Property Tax$692

Insurance$231

Down payment20% ($138,360)

3%50%

Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $553,440 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1935

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

ParkingOff-street

Lot0.45 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1935

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

RoofSlate

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingOff-street

BasementUnfinished

Lot0.45 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60045

Annual tax$9,191

Parcel1233303017

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Freezer

Garbage disposal

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Brick

Parking

Off-street

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$691,800

Est. rent$2,733/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$495

Tour days6

How are the schools in Lake Forest?

3 schools rated nearby

Deer Path Middle School East

Elementary • Public • 5-6

0.6 mi

Deer Path Middle School West

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.7 mi

Lake Forest High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.4 mi

Location

Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$9,191$219,122

Apr 10, 2022$9,120$192,374

Apr 10, 2021$8,945$179,830

Apr 10, 2020$8,696$179,265

Apr 10, 2019$8,305$175,974

Apr 10, 2018$7,875$197,939

Apr 10, 2017$7,875$194,631

Apr 10, 2016$9,028$185,257

Apr 10, 2015$8,481$174,442

Apr 10, 2014$8,388$162,045

Apr 10, 2012$8,298$163,451

Apr 10, 2011$8,122$180,492

Apr 10, 2010$9,212$223,977

Apr 10, 2009$9,443$244,597

Apr 10, 2008$9,452$283,360

Apr 10, 2006$8,896$275,749

Apr 10, 2005$7,706—

Apr 10, 2004$6,583—

Apr 10, 2003$6,036—

Apr 10, 2002$6,806—

Apr 10, 2001$6,593$145,011

Apr 10, 2000$6,482$137,323

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Lake Forest, IL • Lake County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$691,800

Est. rent$2,733/mo

30yr rate est.6.08%

Affordability$5,045/mo

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