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Lake Forest, IL Real Estate News

By Joe Malvarapu, Keller Williams Realty Infinity
(Keller Williams Realty Infinity)
Academy Woods Subdivision, Lake ForestReal estate in Academy Woods subdivision in Lake Forest, Illinois consists of detached single family homes built between 1994 and 2000. As of 12/26/2017, there are 4 homes on the market in Academy Woods subdivision.Real Estate for Sale in Academy Woods, Lake ForestWith 3 active, 1 contingent and no pending listings, the average list price of a property on the market in Academy Woods is $789,225, with an average living area of 2,934 square feet. Highest priced house on the market located on Cornell Ct with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, one half bath and 3,498 sqft of living area is listed at $869,000. Lowest priced home located on Harvard Ct with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, one half bath and 2,514 sqft of living area is listed at $679,000.Buying or Selling...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest’s September Property sales were 30, up 3.4% from 29 in September of 2016 and -28.6% lower than the 42 sales last month. September 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to September of 2016 and 2015. September YTD sales of 273 are running 10.1% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 248.The Median Sales Price in September was $769,000, up 20.2% from $640,000 in September of 2016 and up 2.9% from $747,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in September was $1,043,191, up 17.5% from $888,099 in September of 2016 and up 7.0% from $974,928 last month. September 2017 ASP was at highest level compared to September of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of September was 347, up 5.5% from 329 last month and down -...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest‘s August Property sales were 42, up 27.3% from 33 in August of 2016 and -14.3% lower than the 49 sales last month. August 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to August of 2016 and 2015. August YTD sales of 243 are running 11.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 219.The Median Sales Price in August was $747,500, down -26.5% from $1,017,000 in August of 2016 and down -4.2% from $780,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in August was $974,928, down -12.8% from $1,117,587 in August of 2016 and up 7.6% from $905,842 last month. August 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to August of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of August was 327, down -6.0% from 348 last month and down -15.9% from 389 in Augus...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest’s July Property sales were 49, up 69.0% from 29 in July of 2016 and 6.5% higher than the 46 sales last month. July 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to July of 2016 and 2015. July YTD sales of 201 are running 8.1% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 186.The Median Sales Price in July was $780,000, up 2.6% from $760,000 in July of 2016 and down -3.1% from $804,750 last month. The Average Sales Price in July was $905,842, down -8.0% from $985,027 in July of 2016 and down -3.8% from $941,378 last month. July 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to July of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of July was 347, down -4.9% from 365 last month and down -8.9% from 381 in July of last year. July 2017 Inventory...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest’s June Property sales were 45, down -6.3% from 48 in June of 2016 and 7.1% higher than the 42 sales last month. June 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to June of 2016 and 2015. June YTD sales of 151 are running -3.8% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 157.The Median Sales Price in June was $787,500, up 2.9% from $765,000 in June of 2016 and down -1.5% from $799,750 last month. The Average Sales Price in June was $940,139, up 8.8% from $864,133 in June of 2016 and up 2.1% from $920,963 last month. June 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to June of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of June was 358, down -0.3% from 359 last month and down -8.2% from 390 in June of last year. June 2017 Inventory was a...
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Rondout Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL - June 2017 About Rondout Elementary School Rondout Elementary School is a K-8 school in District 72, and is located at 28593 N Bradley Road in Lake Forest, IL. It services homes in Green Oaks, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, and Mettawa. Average taxes $13,077 Average association fees $354 ($0 - $800) Average home size 5,798 ft2 Average lot size 1.94 acres Average year built 1983 Photos of Rondout Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Rondout Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 320 Crescent Knoll Dr., Libertyville, IL 3 1.1 1962 $330,000 14080 Old School Rd., Libertyville, IL 5 3.1 1988 $839,900 14730 Imperial Dr., Libertyville, IL 5 4.0 1976 $1,049,000 14216 Oak Ave., Lake Forest, IL 3 3.1 1987 $645,000 1420 Margat...
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Sheridan Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL - June 2017 About Sheridan Elementary School Sheridan Elementary School is a K-4 school in District 67, and is located at 1360 N Sheridan Road in Lake Forest, IL. It services homes in Lake Forest. Average taxes $24,473 Average association fees $526 ($0 - $822) Average home size 4,291 ft2 Average lot size 0.96 acres Average year built 1962 Photos of Sheridan Elementary School Homes for sale that attend Sheridan Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 767 Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL       $799,000 677 Spruce Ave., Lake Forest, IL 4 4.1 2017 $2,595,000 1290 Western Ave. #202, Lake Forest, IL 2 2.0 1972 $273,000 920 Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 5 4.1 1890 $2,395,000 131 Winston Rd., Lake Forest, IL 4 2.1 1955 $769,000 333 Westminster Rd. ...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Deer Path Middle School, Lake Forest, IL - June 2017 About Deer Path Middle School Deer Path Middle School is a 7-8 school in District 67, and is located at 155 W Deerpath in Lake Forest, IL. It services homes in Lake Forest. Average taxes $20,170 Average association fees $621 ($0 - $2,337) Average home size 4,237 ft2 Average lot size 0.99 acres Average year built 1974 Photos of Deer Path Middle School  Homes for sale that attend Deer Path Middle School Address Beds Baths Built Price 677 Spruce Ave., Lake Forest, IL 4 4.1 2017 $2,595,000 767 Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL       $799,000 920 Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 5 4.1 1890 $2,395,000 560 Jacqulyn Ln., Lake Forest, IL 5 4.1 1989 $949,000 455 Rockefeller Rd., Lake Forest, IL 4 4.2 1969 $999,900 221 Ridge Rd., Lake Forest, IL 6 7.1 193...
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Cherokee Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL - June 2017 About Cherokee Elementary School Cherokee Elementary School is a K-4 school in District 67, and is located at 475 Cherokee Road in Lake Forest, IL. It services homes in Lake Forest. Average taxes $18,348 Average association fees $534 ($0 - $750) Average home size 4,191 ft2 Average lot size 1.05 acres Average year built 1976 Photos of Cherokee Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Cherokee Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 221 Ridge Rd., Lake Forest, IL 6 7.1 1932 $2,395,000 455 Rockefeller Rd., Lake Forest, IL 4 4.2 1969 $999,900 1451 Harlan Ln., Lake Forest, IL 4 3.1 1983 $849,000 830 Morningside Dr., Lake Forest, IL 4 2.1 1966 $859,900 38 Mallard Ln., Lake Forest, IL 4 3.1 1982 $1,035,000 1096 Green Bay Rd...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest, IL - June 2017 About Lake Forest High School Lake Forest High School is a 9-12 school in District 115, and is located at 1285 N Mckinley Road in Lake Forest, IL. It services homes in Lake Bluff and Lake Forest. Average taxes $19,133 Average association fees $530 ($0 - $2,337) Average home size 4,037 ft2 Average lot size 1.04 acres Average year built 1974 Photos of Lake Forest High School  Homes for sale that attend Lake Forest High School Address Beds Baths Built Price 677 Spruce Ave., Lake Forest, IL 4 4.1 2017 $2,595,000 1451 Harlan Ln., Lake Forest, IL 4 3.1 1983 $849,000 455 Rockefeller Rd., Lake Forest, IL 4 4.2 1969 $999,900 1481 Wedgewood Dr., Lake Forest, IL 4 3.1 1991 $969,000 912 Muir Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 4 1.1 1946 $299,000 560 Jacqulyn ...
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Everett Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL - June 2017 About Everett Elementary School Everett Elementary School is a K-4 school in District 67, and is located at 1111 Everett School Road in Lake Forest, IL. It services homes in Lake Forest. Average taxes $16,859 Average association fees $685 ($0 - $2,337) Average home size 4,175 ft2 Average lot size 0.96 acres Average year built 1984 Photos of Everett Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Everett Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 560 Jacqulyn Ln., Lake Forest, IL 5 4.1 1989 $949,000 1481 Wedgewood Dr., Lake Forest, IL 4 3.1 1991 $969,000 1665 Oak Knoll Dr., Lake Forest, IL 5 4.1 1968 $719,900 1364 West Fork Dr., Lake Forest, IL 5 5.1 1969 $699,900 1401 Everett Rd., Lake Forest, IL 4 6.1 2006 $1,499,000 1401 Deer...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest’s May Property sales were 42, up 23.5% from 34 in May of 2016 and 82.6% higher than the 23 sales last month. May 2017 sales were at their highest level compared to May of 2016 and 2015. May YTD sales of 106 are running -2.8% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 109.The Median Sales Price in May was $799,750, up 12.2% from $712,625 in May of 2016 and down -7.0% from $860,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in May was $920,963, up 17.7% from $782,522 in May of 2016 and down -19.7% from $1,146,223 last month. May 2017 ASP was at highest level compared to May of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of May was 356, equal to 356 last month and down -7.8% from 386 in May of last year. May 2017 Inventory was at a mid ran...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest’s March Property sales were 19, down -5.0% from 20 in March of 2016 and 58.3% higher than the 12 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 41 are running -24.1% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 54.The Median Sales Price in March was $655,000, up 7.8% from $607,500 in March of 2016 and down -37.2% from $1,042,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $713,139, down -11.5% from $805,531 in March of 2016 and down -32.0% from $1,048,833 last month. March 2017 ASP was at the lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 338, up 6.6% from 317 last month and down -2.6% from 347 in March of last year. March 2017 Inventor...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest's March Property sales were 19, down -5.0% from 20 in March of 2016 and 58.3% higher than the 12 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 41 are running -24.1% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 54. The Median Sales Price in March was $655,000, up 7.8% from $607,500 in March of 2016 and down -37.2% from $1,042,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $713,139, down -11.5% from $805,531 in March of 2016 and down -32.0% from $1,048,833 last month. March 2017 ASP was at the lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 338, up 6.6% from 317 last month and down -2.6% from 347 in March of last y...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest's February Property sales were 12, down -29.4% from 17 in February of 2016 and 20.0% higher than the 10 sales last month. February 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to February of 2016 and 2015. February YTD sales of 22 are running -35.3% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 34. The Median Sales Price in February was $1,042,500, up 98.6% from $525,000 in February of 2016 and up 56.5% from $666,250 last month. The Average Sales Price in February was $1,048,833, up 55.0% from $676,765 in February of 2016 and up 16.2% from $902,371 last month. February 2017 ASP was at highest level compared to February of 2016 and 2015. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of February was 309, up 4.0% from 297 last month and down -4.3% f...
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By Granite Heroes, Marble, Granite & Terrazzo Restoration
(Granite Heroes)
Hello Granite Heroes fans. Today I want to talk about Marble flooring for residential and commercial services. I would say 90% of the time we speak to someone over the phone they tell us the stone they have is Granite or Marble. Most of the time when we come to your home or place of business it is something different. This is okay to not know. I have found that home owners have not been educated on how to maintenance their marble floors or what to expect.Talking with many clients they go online to see who offers the services they are looking for, but when it comes to expectation of something  they are not sure. So, one of the things I always ask the client is what their expectation is. Sometimes that is not enough. If clients have etch marks, ring marks, stains, etc on the marble floors...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest's January Property sales were 10, down -41.2% from 17 in January of 2016 and -63.0% lower than the 27 sales last month. January 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to January of 2016 and 2015. January YTD sales of 10 are running -41.2% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 17. The Median Sales Price in January was $666,250, down -11.8% from $755,000 in January of 2016 and down -11.2% from $750,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in January was $902,371, down -14.8% from $1,058,765 in January of 2016 and up 2.7% from $878,903 last month. January 2017 ASP was at a mid range compared to January of 2016 and 2015. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of January was 293, up 4.3% from 281 last month and up 2.1% from 287 in ...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, Realtor Lake Forest's December Property sales were 24, up 41.2% from 17 in December of 2015 and -14.3% lower than the 28 sales last month. December 2016 sales were at their highest level compared to December of 2015 and 2014. December YTD sales of 325 are running 4.5% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 311.  The Median Sales Price in December was $737,500, down -30.8% from $1,065,000 in December of 2015 and up 8.1% from $682,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in December was $871,152, down -33.0% from $1,299,574 in December of 2015 and up 2.5% from $849,802 last month. December 2016 ASP was at a mid range compared to December of 2015 and 2014.   The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of December was 268, down -16.0% from 319 last month and do...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest's November Property sales were 28, up 64.7% from 17 in November of 2015 and 12.0% higher than the 25 sales last month. November 2016 sales were at their highest level compared to November of 2015 and 2014. November YTD sales of 301 are running 2.4% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 294. The Median Sales Price in November was $682,500, down -30.4% from $980,000 in November of 2015 and down -1.8% from $695,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in November was $849,802, down -19.5% from $1,055,548 in November of 2015 and down -9.4% from $937,828 last month. November 2016 ASP was at the lowest level compared to November of 2015 and 2014. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of November was 312, down -11.9% from 354 last month a...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, RealtorLake Forest's October Property sales were 25, up 8.7% from 23 in October of 2015 and -13.8% lower than the 29 sales last month. October 2016 sales were at a mid level compared to October of 2015 and 2014. October YTD sales of 273 are running -1.4% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 277. The Median Sales Price in October was $695,000, down -7.6% from $752,500 in October of 2015 and up 8.6% from $640,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in October was $937,828, down -7.5% from $1,013,702 in October of 2015 and up 5.6% from $888,099 last month. October 2016 ASP was at the lowest level compared to October of 2015 and 2014. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of October was 354, down -5.9% from 376 last month and up 4.7% from 338 in October ...
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