Sold511d on market
1140 Mount Vernon Ave
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$1,070,000
$300/sqft
5Beds
5Baths
3,567Sqft
0.3 acLot
1985Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1985 · 41 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Family Room · Master Bedroom
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · On Site · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
511 days on market
Established listing
$300/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1985
This home offers a move-in-ready opportunity in a prime location with easy access to highways, schools, shopping, parks, and forest preserves. Key features include: Modern Upgrades: Enjoy a recently updated white kitchen with high-end appliances, including a Wolf stove and Liebherr refrigerator. The master bath was renovated in 2023, and the HVAC system was replaced in 2020. Comfort and Efficiency: Benefit from new attic fans, light fixtures, and whole-house Ethernet and phone wiring. The water system has been meticulously maintained with a Reverse Osmosis system and whole-house filtration to ensure extra pure water. Convenience: The home is equipped with two tankless hot water heaters installed in 2021. Two out of three full baths and the powder room have been renovated by the previous owner. Additional Features: The lower level includes a guest bedroom and full bath. Recent upgrades also include a new ejector pump and radon mitigation system. Upcoming Enhancements: Skylights and the bay window in the kitchen are scheduled for replacement. This property has been thoughtfully maintained and updated, providing modern comforts and practical features for a seamless living experience.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights whole house water system, kitchen reverse osmosis system, and new light fixtures as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,979/month
Principal & Interest$5,552
Property Tax$1,070
Insurance$357
Down payment20% ($214,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $856,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.30 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1985
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, On Site, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Crawl Space,Partial
Fireplaces2
Lot0.30 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$15,526
Parcel1608105010
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Water Purifier
Water Purifier Owned
Water Softener
Water Softener Owned
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Family Room
Master Bedroom
Windows
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
On Site
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Community
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second20×13 ft260 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (FullDouble SinkWhirlpool & Sep Shwr)
Bedroom2
Second12×16 ft192 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom5
Basement14×11 ft154 sqft
Flooring (Sustainable)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market511
Est. value$1,140,400
Est. rent$6,527/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$300
On marketAug 15, 2024
PostedAug 15, 2024
Last sold$1,070,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 31, 2024
Tour days6
Views23
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 14, 2024Sold$1,070,000$300MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 6, 2024Contingent$1,175,000$329MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 15, 2024Listed For Sale$1,175,000$329MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 28, 2020Sold$724,400$203MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 13, 2020Pending Sale$759,900$213@properties
Jul 10, 2020Listed For Sale$759,900$213@properties
Jun 24, 2016Sold$612,500$172Public Record
May 10, 2016Pending Sale$650,000$182Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Apr 12, 2016Price Change$650,000$182Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Feb 1, 2016Price Change$699,000$196Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Dec 15, 2015Price Change$709,000$199Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Oct 22, 2015Listed For Sale$729,000$204Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Sold$1,070,000
Nov 14, 2024•$300/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,175,000
Oct 6, 2024•$329/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,175,000
Aug 15, 2024•$329/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$724,400
Sep 28, 2020•$203/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$759,900
Aug 13, 2020•$213/sqft•@properties
Listed For Sale$759,900
Jul 10, 2020•$213/sqft•@properties
Sold$612,500
Jun 24, 2016•$172/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$650,000
May 10, 2016•$182/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$650,000
Apr 12, 2016•$182/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$699,000
Feb 1, 2016•$196/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$709,000
Dec 15, 2015•$199/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Listed For Sale$729,000
Oct 22, 2015•$204/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$15,526$274,963
Apr 10, 2022$15,622$256,194
Apr 10, 2021$14,764$266,252
Apr 10, 2020$14,381$257,242
Apr 10, 2019$13,905$256,805
Apr 10, 2018$13,973$276,319
Apr 10, 2017$13,973$275,438
Apr 10, 2016$13,068$265,022
Apr 10, 2015$11,009$249,011
Apr 10, 2014$10,695$208,211
Apr 10, 2012$10,395$206,374
Apr 10, 2011$12,077$265,646
Apr 10, 2010$10,636$253,681
Apr 10, 2009$10,320$268,786
Apr 10, 2008$10,178$303,291
Apr 10, 2006$10,940$295,059
Apr 10, 2005$10,160—
Apr 10, 2004$10,158—
Apr 10, 2003$10,123—
Apr 10, 2002$9,909—
Apr 10, 2001$9,384$209,003
Apr 10, 2000$9,157$196,445
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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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