Sold269d on market
1227 Kajer Ln
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$1,725,000
$358/sqft
5Beds
7Baths
4,824Sqft
0.57 acLot
1989Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1989 · 37 years of history
Arbor Ridge
60045
Outdoor Living
Deck
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Gas Log · Family Room · Living Room
3-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Side Apron · Driveway · Circular Driveway · Owned · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 269 days ago · 9 views · Top 10% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
269 days on market
Established listing
$358/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 10% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1989
Beautifully updated home in Arbor Ridge! This 5 bedroom, 5.2 bathroom house has 4,824 sq. ft. above grade and sits on .58 acres at the end of a large cul-de-sac overlooking Everett Park. Features include: hardwood floors throughout the 1st floor; high ceilings; lovely millwork; 2 fireplaces; a large, light-filled updated kitchen w/ island that opens into the breakfast area and family room that overlooks the back yard; a huge Primary suite with two walk-in closets, and a large Primary bathroom w/ a jetted tub and double vanities; 4 additional bedrooms each w/ a wonderfully updated en-suite bathroom; a private office or library w/ built-in shelving/storage & radiant heat flooring; a 1st floor laundry; a spacious finished lower level w/ large recreation room, newer theater room, abundant storage & 1/2 bath; and an over-sized 3-car garage. Outside, there is a large deck w/ a hot tub that overlooks the expansive backyard with invisible dog fence, as well as a circular driveway w/ 3 additional, individual parking spaces. Newer theater room, furnace, hot water heater, sump pump, beautiful custom built-in millwork, finishes and more! This wonderful home is close to Everett School, Everett Park (which features a pond, tennis courts, a playground, and a baseball diamond), the West Lake Forest station, Costco, Sunset Foods, Starbucks, restaurants and many other amenities. Move right in and enjoy this fabulous home!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights high ceilings, hot tub, and en-suite bathroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$11,066/month
Principal & Interest$8,666
Property Tax$1,725
Insurance$575
HOA$100
Down payment20% ($345,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,380,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1989
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Parking3 Attached Garage spaces
HOA$1,200 annually
Lot0.57 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1989
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
RoofShake
ConstructionBrick, Cedar
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Side Apron, Driveway, Circular Driveway, Owned, Garage
Garage3 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces2
FencingInvisible
Lot0.57 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$27,101
Parcel1607303054
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
HOA$100/mo
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Wet Bar
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Disposal
Multiple Water Heaters
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Radiant
Zoned
Radiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Zoned
Laundry
Main Level
Gas Dryer Hookup
Sink
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Gas Log
Family Room
Living Room
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Side Apron
Driveway
Circular Driveway
Owned
Garage
Construction
Brick
Cedar
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Community
Park
Tennis Court(s)
Lake
Curbs
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Security System
Other Equipment
Intercom
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Backup Sump Pump;
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second24×14 ft336 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second16×12 ft192 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second16×11 ft176 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom5
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market269
Est. value$1,781,800
Est. rent$7,751/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$358
On marketApr 3, 2025
PostedApr 3, 2025
Last sold$1,725,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 15, 2025Sold$1,725,000$358MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 6, 2025Pending Sale$1,700,000$352MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 6, 2025Contingent$1,700,000$352MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 3, 2025Listed For Sale$1,700,000$352MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 30, 2015Sold$1,276,000$265MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 16, 2015Pending Sale$1,399,900$290@properties
Oct 2, 2014Price Change$1,399,900$290@properties
Aug 28, 2014Price Change$1,399,000$290Griffith, Grant & Lackie Realtors
Jul 29, 2014Listed For Sale$1,499,000$311Griffith, Grant & Lackie Realtors
Aug 8, 2012Sold$1,250,000$259Agent Provided
Aug 6, 1996Sold$990,000$205Public Record
Sold$1,725,000
Jul 15, 2025•$358/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,700,000
May 6, 2025•$352/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,700,000
Apr 6, 2025•$352/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,700,000
Apr 3, 2025•$352/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,276,000
Jun 30, 2015•$265/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,399,900
Jun 16, 2015•$290/sqft•@properties
Price Change$1,399,900
Oct 2, 2014•$290/sqft•@properties
Price Change$1,399,000
Aug 28, 2014•$290/sqft•Griffith, Grant & Lackie Realtors
Listed For Sale$1,499,000
Jul 29, 2014•$311/sqft•Griffith, Grant & Lackie Realtors
Sold$1,250,000
Aug 8, 2012•$259/sqft•Agent Provided
Sold$990,000
Aug 6, 1996•$205/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$23,225$395,249
Apr 11, 2022$20,422$379,318
Apr 11, 2021$19,305$346,274
Apr 11, 2020$18,804$334,556
Apr 11, 2019$18,176$333,989
Apr 11, 2018$18,063$355,575
Apr 11, 2017$18,063$354,440
Apr 11, 2016$17,264$341,037
Apr 11, 2015$18,016$320,434
Apr 11, 2014$17,508$328,735
Apr 11, 2012$16,908$325,835
Apr 11, 2011$16,222$349,597
Apr 11, 2010$17,184$399,905
Apr 11, 2009$16,659$423,718
Apr 11, 2008$16,408$433,472
Apr 11, 2006$17,050$421,706
Apr 11, 2005$15,505—
Apr 11, 2004$15,517—
Apr 11, 2003$16,947—
Apr 11, 2002$16,834—
Apr 11, 2001$15,938$349,433
Apr 11, 2000$15,061$328,439
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Lake Forest, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
6003760045
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