FOR SALE
1751 Stanford Ct
Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,741 sqft
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,741 sqft
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,741 sqft
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Description
Maintenance Free Living at Its Finest! Welcome to Academy Woods, 77 single family homes with a homeowner's association. No long hallways to navigate, elevators to ride or neighbors above and below. All the convenience of condo living in a detached home! Located on the former Ogden J. Armour Estate, the picturesque drive in to Academy Woods is so peaceful. Services provided each residence includes a comprehensive landscaping package: weekly cutting, edging, trimming and pruning, some weeding, bi-annual mulching and a spring and fall clean up. Snow removal after 2" to your garage and front door, gutter cleaning twice annually, painting of the exterior and maintenance and insurance for all the Academy Woods common areas. ONLY ONE Association Fee, no additional master association fee. Living in Academy Woods is not just a home, or neighborhood, it is a lifestyle that will free up some of your precious time. Even this professional photography is NOT capturing the essence of this home, only when you are in the Great room can you experience the sense of style and space this home offers. Walls of windows brings all the natural light in; this home is bright even on the dreariest days. Distinctive architectural features include vaulted and tray ceilings, two-story marble fireplace with gas starter and logs, a wall of cabinetry with lighted display for your memorable artifacts. Built-in dining room side board has lighting below creating an elegant mood when entertaining. Maple hardwood floors are in most rooms on the first floor and new carpeting on the second. All three full baths have been remodeled. Kitchen has an abundance of wood cabinetry, large deep drawers, display cabinets, pantry closet, custom planning desk, many new appliances, glass backsplash and tasteful Quartzite stone counters. First floor bedroom suite is complete with two walk-in closets and a remodeled bath I know you will appreciate. The seller said this major investment was SO WORTH IT! Another first-floor room has a wall of closets and a full bath adjacent offering so many possibilities. It is a perfect home office, library or guest suite with a large window and generous wall space or perhaps you need another first bedroom. 22X13 second floor room has a wall of built-in bookcases, closed lower cabinetry and built in desk. All closets are professionally organized and additional cabinet storage was added in the heated garage. Partial basement would finish beautifully with high ceilings. There is additional storage ready for all your treasures. Carrier gas forced air furnace with additional air filtering system and humidifier and central cooling and two A O Smith hot water tanks all new 2022. Whole house fan reduces the need for central air and can improve indoor air quality. In 2022 a new roof with CCA treated wood cedar shakes for longer life (an $84,000 investment) & large capacity 6" gutters were installed. New garage doors 2023. Whole house Guardian generator by Generac Power Systems. Automatic irrigation system to keep landscaping lush throughout the seasons. Academy Woods residents are fortunate to have direct access to the Middlefork Savanna, once part of a large glacial lake. The Middlefork Savanna provides safe harbor for endangered plant and wildlife species, uncommon birds, butterflies and other species and several environmentally sensitive wetlands. Enjoy 670 acres of walking trails, birding, bicycling, cross-country skiing and hiking.
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$570/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$339
Listed
56 days ago
Home Details for 1751 Stanford Ct
Active Status |
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MLS Status: Active |
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Deck, Bedroom 3, Laundry, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Kitchen, Office, Bedroom 4, Dining Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2741 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier, Multiple Water HeatersDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Sink,First Floor LaundryMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Some Window Treatment, Drapes/Blinds, ScreensFlooring: Hardwood, Heated Floors, Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Heated Floors, Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors |
Security Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShakePatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Other Parking: Driveway (Brick)Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Open |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Sewer-Storm |
Days on Market |
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Days on Market: 56 |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1998 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary |
Building Construction Materials: Cedar, EIFS (e.g. Dryvit).Not a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 11362010570000Model Home Type: AMHERST II |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $929,000Price Per Sqft: $339 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
Media |
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Location |
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Direction & Address City: Lake ForestCommunity: Academy Woods |
School Information Elementary School: Everett Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 67Jr High / Middle School: Deer Path Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 67High School: Lake Forest High SchoolHigh School District: 115 |
Agent Information |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 11989111 |
Buyer Agent Buyer Company Name: Judy Greenberg Group |
Building |
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Building Details Builder Model: AMHERST II |
Community |
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Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved |
HOA |
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HOA Fee Includes: Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, OtherHas an HOAHOA Fee: $570/Monthly |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 7200 sqft |
Listing Info |
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Special Conditions: None |
Offer |
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Contingencies: House to Close (48 Hr Kick-out) |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5% - $495Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks: |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Business |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn. |
Miscellaneous |
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BasementMls Number: 11989111Attic: Unfinished |
Additional Information |
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CurbsStreet LightsStreet PavedMlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX |
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of: Christine Puszynski, (847) 812-7265
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11989111
Price History for 1751 Stanford Ct
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/22/2024 | $929,000 | PendingToActive | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11989111 |
| 03/09/2024 | $929,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11989111 |
| 03/01/2024 | $929,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11989111 |
| 02/26/2024 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11845176 | |
| 10/12/2023 | $950,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11845176 |
| 12/04/2001 | $717,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/02/1998 | $648,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Taxes and Assessment
| Year | 2021 |
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| Tax | $12,785 |
| Assessment | $674,329 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1751 Stanford Ct
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $999,000 | 04/10/24 | 3 | 3 | 2,212 | |
0.62 | Single-Family Home | $735,000 | 12/20/23 | 4 | 3 | 2,940 | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $1,262,500 | 10/25/23 | 3 | 5 | 2,878 | |
0.56 | Single-Family Home | $990,000 | 12/29/23 | 4 | 3 | 2,961 | |
0.66 | Single-Family Home | $930,000 | 01/10/24 | 4 | 3 | 2,884 | |
0.69 | Single-Family Home | $635,000 | 06/30/23 | 4 | 4 | 3,276 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $1,045,000 | 10/23/23 | 5 | 4 | 3,024 | |
0.82 | Single-Family Home | $1,328,550 | 12/11/23 | 2 | 3 | 3,600 |
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- Trulia User
- Resident
- 6mo ago
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- 3y ago
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- 3y ago
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- 3y ago
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- Jimmy
- Resident
- 4y ago
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- 4y ago
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- Steve M. .
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- 4y ago
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- Catherinemary924
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- 5y ago
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- 5y ago
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- 5y ago
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- 5y ago
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- 5y ago
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- 5y ago
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- 5y ago
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The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
1751 Stanford Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,741 sqft single-family home built in 1998. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Mar 1, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 11989111.