Sold287d on market
887 Timber Ln
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$950,000
$366/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,595Sqft
0.46 acLot
1963Built
Property DNA
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Gas Starter · Family Room
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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287 days on market
Established listing
$366/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1963
Move Right in to this Completely Updated Home in Whispering Oaks, one of Lake Forest's most Desirable Neighborhoods! Offering 3,339 square feet of living space, this house delivers the flexibility and comfort today's buyers are looking for. Ideally Located just One Block from the Award Winning Cherokee Elementary School and its adjacent Playground, this Home offers both Style and Convenience. The Main Level Welcomes you with an Open Foyer and a Spacious Living Room, Flowing Seamlessly into an All-New Kitchen featuring Quartz Countertops, Custom 42" Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances, Counter Seating, Sunny Breakfast Table Space and Dining Area. New Mudroom with Cubbies for your Everyday Essentials. The Second Level includes the Beautifully Renovated Primary Suite with Updated Bath, Two Additional Bedrooms and a Renovated Hall Bath. The Lower Level offers a Cozy Family Room with Gas Fireplace, a Fourth Bedroom/Home Office, Renovated Full Bath and an Updated Laundry Room. The Basement Provides Additional Living Space with a Rec Room and Separate Storage Area. The Current Owners have made Significant Enhancements to the Property the Last Several Years, including New Space Pac Air, New Boiler, New Hot Water Heater, Fresh Paint Interior and Exterior, New Roof and Gutters, New Windows, Kitchen Renovation, All Bathrooms Renovated, Professional Landscaping, All New Fencing, and So Much More. A Full List of Improvements is Available under Additional Information. Outside, Enjoy a Fully Fenced Backyard and Newer Paver Patio with Seat Wall, Ideal for Entertaining, Relaxing or Play. All of this Just Minutes from the Fort Sheridan Metra Train Station, Local Shops and Dining, Bike Paths, Parks and the Beautiful Lake Forest Beach.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, completely updated home, and professional landscaping as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,862/month
Principal & Interest$4,596
Property Tax$950
Insurance$317
Down payment20% ($190,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $760,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1963
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.46 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1963
Systems
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingSmall Duct High Velocity
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick, Cedar
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Partial
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot0.46 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$13,571
Parcel1609202006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Range Hood
Water Purifier
Gas Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Small Duct High Velocity
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Sink
Fireplace
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Family Room
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Cedar
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Landscaped
Mature Trees
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second16×15 ft240 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Lower13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market287
Est. value$983,200
Est. rent$4,697/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$366
On marketMay 15, 2025
PostedMay 15, 2025
Last sold$950,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedSep 2, 2025
Tour days6
Views28
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 27, 2025Sold$950,000$366MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 20, 2025Contingent$950,000$366MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 15, 2025Listed For Sale$950,000$366MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 27, 2016Sold$470,000$181MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 14, 2016Listed For Sale$455,900$176@properties
Dec 5, 2016Pending Sale$455,900$176@properties
Nov 28, 2016Listed For Sale$455,900$176@properties
Nov 15, 2016Pending Sale$455,900$176@properties
Nov 9, 2016Price Change$455,900$176@properties
Oct 21, 2016Listed For Sale$575,000$222@properties
Jul 15, 1999Sold$512,000$197Public Record
Sold$950,000
Jun 27, 2025•$366/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$950,000
May 20, 2025•$366/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$950,000
May 15, 2025•$366/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$470,000
Dec 27, 2016•$181/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$455,900
Dec 14, 2016•$176/sqft•@properties
Pending Sale$455,900
Dec 5, 2016•$176/sqft•@properties
Listed For Sale$455,900
Nov 28, 2016•$176/sqft•@properties
Pending Sale$455,900
Nov 15, 2016•$176/sqft•@properties
Price Change$455,900
Nov 9, 2016•$176/sqft•@properties
Listed For Sale$575,000
Oct 21, 2016•$222/sqft•@properties
Sold$512,000
Jul 15, 1999•$197/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$12,572$227,964
Apr 11, 2022$9,973$200,711
Apr 11, 2021$9,440$165,868
Apr 11, 2020$9,190$160,256
Apr 11, 2019$8,881$159,984
Apr 11, 2018$8,138$157,153
Apr 11, 2017$8,138$156,651
Apr 11, 2016$8,939$179,654
Apr 11, 2015$10,371$168,800
Apr 11, 2014$10,077$191,785
Apr 11, 2012$9,737$190,093
Apr 11, 2011$9,349$203,956
Apr 11, 2010$8,871$209,302
Apr 11, 2009$8,605$221,765
Apr 11, 2008$8,487$226,870
Apr 11, 2006$7,687$232,985
Apr 11, 2005$7,144—
Apr 11, 2004$7,352—
Apr 11, 2003$7,316—
Apr 11, 2002$7,147—
Apr 11, 2001$6,770$150,346
Apr 11, 2000$6,608$141,312
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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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