Address
1455 N McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL
Price
$ 455,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#11817142
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyLAKE
  • CityLake Forest
  • AreaLake Forest
  • NeighborhoodSkokie Junction
  • Zip60045
  • StyleRanch
  • Year Built1920
  • Taxes$ 6317
  • Price$ 455,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1134
  • Lot Size7,405 SqFt
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Attention home owners and investors. Rare GR-3 duplex zoned property in East Lake Forest. Welcome to this charming and historic home located in the desirable East Lake Forest neighborhood. With three inviting bedrooms, one bathroom, and a generous 2.5 car garage, you will love the luxury of being near Lake Michigan, Market Square, Metra, the library, the beach, parks, walking and biking trails and more! This solid and well-maintained property has been freshly painted inside and out. Key features include original wooden floors and molding throughout, a cozy kitchen with gas stove, a bright main living space with an original gas fireplace, a cedar closet in the primary bedroom, and beautiful landscaping, and is almost entirely fenced. The unfinished basement offers plenty of potential to create a home office, gym, extra bedroom, bathroom, and/or recreation room. This home was built with love in 1920 and has had just two owners since then. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to own in Lake Forest at an incredible price. Most mechanicals updated, including a newly replaced roof, gutters with leaf guard in 2018, furnace and humidifier in 2007 and hot water heater in 2005. Siding has recently been power washed and home has been freshly painted inside and out, among other updates. Bring your vision to give this place a refresh and make it your dream home. Home being sold AS IS. Buyer pays LF Transfer Tax of $4 per $1000.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Sheridan Elementary School Deer Path Elementary School Lake Forest High School
Price History
7/18/2023 Listed $465,000
8/21/2023 3% - $455,000

General Features

Accessibility Bath Grab Bars
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Architectural Style Ranch
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
Association Fee Includes None
City Lake Forest
Cooling Central Air
County Lake
Days on Market 61
Directions West off of Route 41 onto Deerpath and North to McKinley Road.
Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary School District 67
Exterior Features Storms/Screens
Garage Spaces 2
Heating Natural Gas
High School Lake Forest High School
High School District 115
MLS Area Lake Forest
Middle/Junior High School Deer Path Elementary School
Middle/Junior School District 26
New Construction No
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Possession Closing
Property Type Detached Single
Property Type Residential
Roof Asphalt
Standard Status Active
Status Active
Street Name McKinley
Tax Annual Amount 6317
Tax Year 2022
Total Rooms 6
Township West Deerfield
Virtual Tour https://www.cbhometour.com/1455-N-McKinley-Rd-Lake-Forest-IL-60045/mlsindex.html
Waterfront Y/N No
Year Built 1920

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished
Basement Full
Bedrooms Possible 3
Fireplace Features Gas Starter
Full Baths 1
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup
Livingareasource Other
Room Type No additional rooms
Street Suffix Road
Total Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Fireplaces 1

Exterior Features

Living Area 1134
Exterior Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Lot Dimensions 50 X 100
Lot Size Acres 0.17
Water Source Lake Michigan

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 60045

Price
AVG $1.94M
$460K
Taxes
AVG $21,449
$6,317
Visits
AVG 440
1096
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1974
1920