Sold490d on market
940 W James Ct S
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$1,630,000
$393/sqft
5Beds
5Baths
4,143Sqft
0.5 acLot
1999Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1999 · 27 years of history
Everett Farms
60045
Enhanced Security
Security System · Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Deck
5 Fireplaces
Gas Log · Gas Starter · Family Room · Living Room · Master Bedroom · Other
3-Car Garage
Asphalt · Brick Driveway · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
490 days on market
Established listing
$393/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1999
Spectacular custom all brick home on a professionally landscaped, cul-de-sac lot backing to 35 acres of the Lake Forest Open Lands Nature Preserve! Beautiful views from every room! Many special features include: hardwood floors, custom cabinetry & millwork, 10' ceilings, open floor plan, five fireplaces, multiple patios and deck, 3 car garage, 2 master suites and wonderfully finished lower level with large recreation & game rooms, fireplace, exercise room, 5th bedroom and full bath. Features a new completely gut-rehabbed and reconfigured dining room and eat-in kitchen with Wolf/Sub-zero/Cove appliances, granite counters, abundant white cabinetry, large island & walk-in open pantry! The breakfast area off of the kitchen opens to newly installed multi-tier bluestone outdoor patio - perfect for entertaining! The elegant family room adjacent to the kitchen features a stone fireplace & abundant windows overlooking the backyard & nature preserve. Upstairs features four bedrooms including a master suite with vaulted ceiling, freshly finished hardwood floors, fireplace, large newly customized walk-in closet, & spa bath. Huge list of recent improvements including a new Cedar Roof, New Gut-Rehabbed Kitchen, New Dining Room Reconfigured, New Stone flooring added to foyer, all Hardwood Floors Refinished, New Deluxe Poly Deck installed, Extensive Landscaping, two New HVAC Systems (furnaces and Acs), and so much more (See separate long list of improvements). This is an amazing home in a beautiful setting!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights stone fireplace, five fireplaces, and extensive landscaping as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,773/month
Principal & Interest$8,458
Property Tax$1,630
Insurance$543
HOA$142
Down payment20% ($326,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,304,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1999
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking3 Attached Garage spaces
HOA$1,700 annually
Lot0.50 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1999
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofShake
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage3 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces5
Lot0.50 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$24,129
Parcel1618203035
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
HOA$142/mo
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Wet Bar
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Freezer
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Wine Refrigerator
Cooktop
Down Draft
Electric Cooktop
Oven
Humidifier
Multiple Water Heaters
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
Fireplace
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Family Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Other
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Brick Driveway
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Nature Preserve Adjacent
Landscaped
Wooded
Community
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Security System
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
Sump Pump
Sprinkler-Lawn
Backup Sump Pump;
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second22×17 ft374 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second18×14 ft252 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom5
Basement14×11 ft154 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market490
Est. value$1,941,900
Est. rent$6,930/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$393
On marketAug 30, 2024
PostedAug 30, 2024
Last sold$1,630,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 7, 2024
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 5, 2024Sold$1,630,000$393MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2024Pending Sale$1,659,500$401MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 26, 2024Price Change$1,659,500$401MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 30, 2024Listed For Sale$1,699,500$410MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 30, 2019Sold$1,225,000$296MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 3, 2019Pending Sale$1,395,000$337@properties
Dec 22, 2018Listed For Sale$1,395,000$337@properties
Dec 11, 2018Pending Sale$1,395,000$337@properties
May 11, 2018Listed For Sale$1,395,000$337@properties
Oct 18, 2017Listing Removed$1,495,000$361Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Jul 27, 2017Price Change$1,495,000$361Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
May 11, 2017Price Change$1,595,000$385Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Apr 17, 2017Listed For Sale$1,625,000$392Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Aug 15, 2005Sold$1,750,000$422Public Record
Jun 12, 2000Sold$1,395,000$337Public Record
Apr 12, 1999Sold$309,000$75Public Record
Sold$1,630,000
Dec 5, 2024•$393/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,659,500
Nov 6, 2024•$401/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,659,500
Sep 26, 2024•$401/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,699,500
Aug 30, 2024•$410/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,225,000
Jan 30, 2019•$296/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,395,000
Jan 3, 2019•$337/sqft•@properties
Listed For Sale$1,395,000
Dec 22, 2018•$337/sqft•@properties
Pending Sale$1,395,000
Dec 11, 2018•$337/sqft•@properties
Listed For Sale$1,395,000
May 11, 2018•$337/sqft•@properties
Listing Removed$1,495,000
Oct 18, 2017•$361/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$1,495,000
Jul 27, 2017•$361/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$1,595,000
May 11, 2017•$385/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Listed For Sale$1,625,000
Apr 17, 2017•$392/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Sold$1,750,000
Aug 15, 2005•$422/sqft•Public Record
Sold$1,395,000
Jun 12, 2000•$337/sqft•Public Record
Sold$309,000
Apr 12, 1999•$75/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$24,130$410,264
Apr 10, 2022$21,624$393,727
Apr 10, 2021$20,442$366,233
Apr 10, 2020$19,911$353,841
Apr 10, 2019$19,250$353,240
Apr 10, 2018$19,257$378,522
Apr 10, 2017$19,257$377,315
Apr 10, 2016$22,892$450,131
Apr 10, 2015$23,176$422,936
Apr 10, 2014$25,823$481,993
Apr 10, 2012$24,933$477,742
Apr 10, 2011$23,913$512,580
Apr 10, 2010$22,846$529,744
Apr 10, 2009$22,145$561,288
Apr 10, 2008$21,804$574,207
Apr 10, 2006$20,500$558,621
Apr 10, 2005$19,042—
Apr 10, 2004$18,794—
Apr 10, 2003$16,591—
Apr 10, 2002$16,934—
Apr 10, 2001$16,062$351,883
Apr 10, 2000$2,938$61,036
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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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