Off Market3871d on market

975 James Ct S

Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County

$2,333,900

$428/sqft

5Beds

5Baths

5,457Sqft

0.77 acLot

1998Built

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3871 days on market

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$428/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1998

Charming, beautifully maintained stucco and brick English Country home on 3/4 ac. adj. to 35 acs. of Open Lands w/walking and nature trails. Dramatic 2-sty foyer w/floating staircase. Cooks will love the gorgeous high-end kit. opening to large fam rm. and brk rm. 1st flr study could be 5th br w/full ba. Lovely mstr. w/fplc. S. exposure yd. w/Eng gardens, fountains and brk. patios. Fin. bsmt. Buyer pays .5% of PP to Opn Lnds.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$15,285/month

Principal & Interest$12,110

Property Tax$2,334

Insurance$778

HOA$63

Down payment20% ($466,780)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,867,120 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1998

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

Parking1 Parking space

HOA$63 monthly

Lot0.77 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1998

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

RoofShake / Shingle

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

BasementPartially finished

Lot0.77 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60045

Annual tax$30,489

Parcel1618203036

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths4

HOA$63/mo

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market3871

Est. value$2,333,900

Est. rent$8,237/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$428

Last sold$1,550,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Lake Forest?

3 schools rated nearby

Everett Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-4

0.8 mi

Deer Path Middle School West

Middle • Public • 7-8

3.2 mi

Lake Forest High School

High • Public • 9-12

4.5 mi

Location

Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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Price history

12 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Sep 3, 2015Sold$1,550,000$284Public Record

Aug 2, 2015Pending Sale$1,599,000$293Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Apr 7, 2015Listed For Sale$1,599,000$293Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Sep 14, 2012Listing Removed$6,900$1Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Sep 1, 2012Listed For Rent$6,900$1Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Sep 1, 2012Listing Removed$1,549,000$284Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Aug 8, 2012Price Change$1,549,000$284Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

May 29, 2012Price Change$1,599,000$293Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Mar 7, 2012Listed For Sale$1,699,000$311Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Sep 24, 2009Sold$1,650,000$302Public Record

Aug 14, 2001Sold$1,765,000$323Public Record

Mar 31, 1999Sold$1,299,000$238Public Record

Sold$1,550,000

Sep 3, 2015•$284/sqft•Public Record

Pending Sale$1,599,000

Aug 2, 2015•$293/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Listed For Sale$1,599,000

Apr 7, 2015•$293/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Listing Removed$6,900

Sep 14, 2012•$1/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Listed For Rent$6,900

Sep 1, 2012•$1/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Listing Removed$1,549,000

Sep 1, 2012•$284/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Price Change$1,549,000

Aug 8, 2012•$284/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Price Change$1,599,000

May 29, 2012•$293/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Listed For Sale$1,699,000

Mar 7, 2012•$311/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest

Sold$1,650,000

Sep 24, 2009•$302/sqft•Public Record

Sold$1,765,000

Aug 14, 2001•$323/sqft•Public Record

Sold$1,299,000

Mar 31, 1999•$238/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$30,489$507,835

Apr 10, 2022$26,726$487,366

Apr 10, 2021$25,281$445,214

Apr 10, 2020$24,624$430,149

Apr 10, 2019$23,803$429,419

Apr 10, 2018$29,932$579,040

Apr 10, 2017$29,932$577,193

Apr 10, 2016$28,651$555,367

Apr 10, 2015$29,093$521,814

Apr 10, 2014$27,948$521,156

Apr 10, 2012$26,983$516,559

Apr 10, 2011$25,879$627,241

Apr 10, 2010$22,379$519,038

Apr 10, 2009$21,693$694,918

Apr 10, 2008$27,046$710,914

Apr 10, 2006$25,076$691,618

Apr 10, 2005$23,298—

Apr 10, 2004$22,738—

Apr 10, 2003$20,185—

Apr 10, 2002$21,089—

Apr 10, 2001$20,321$444,675

Apr 10, 2000$19,853$417,957

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Neighborhood details

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Lake Forest, IL • Lake County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. rent$8,237/mo

Affordability$16,794/mo

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