Location-location in PRIME East Lake Forest/Whispering Oaks. This wonderful 4 bd/2.1 bath home features hardwood floors throughout plus many updates/improvements including roof, windows, kitchen+recessed can lighting and full wall of windows spanning the kitchen and family room. Whole house generator (2018), new driveway (2023). This pristine home sits on a .46 acre lot with back yard gardens that are simply magical in the spring. Located just blocks from Ft. Sheridan, Cherokee School, beach, Starbucks, the Metra and walking trails!
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$800,000
444 E Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,028,200 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$5,040 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,028,200
$915,000 - $1.17M
$5,040/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 15, 2025 at 12:05pm
Listing courtesy of:
Suzanne Serra 312-320-2121,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Gerard Scheffler, GRI,SFR
Home Gallery Realty Corp.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12321615
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X22
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 861 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,042
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,662
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X200
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 16092090290000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
- Subdivision: Whispering Oaks
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2025 | Sold | $800,000-3.9%$333/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12321615 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Pending sale | $832,500$347/sqft |
Source:  Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #12321615 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Contingent | $832,500$347/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12321615 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $832,500$347/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12321615 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,170 +5.7% | $226,570 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $10,563 +5.9% | $194,141 +4% |
| 2021 | $9,970 +2.7% | $186,702 +3.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 444 E Old Elm Rd