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940 W James Ct S, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

$1,659,500

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
4 Full Baths, 1 Partial
4,143 SqFt
$401/SqFt
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940 W James Ct S, Lake Forest$1,659,500

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Attached Garage3 spaces
Year Built1999
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas Log, Gas Starter
MLS #12149889
Lot Size0.50 Acres
StatusActive

About 940 W James Ct S

Spectacular custom all brick home on a professionally landscaped, cul-de-sac lot backing to 35 acres of the Lake Forest Open Lands Nature Preserve! Beautiful views from every room! Many special features include: hardwood floors, custom cabinetry & millwork, 10' ceilings, open floor plan, five fireplaces, multiple patios and deck, 3 car garage, 2 master suites and wonderfully finished lower level with large recreation & game rooms, fireplace, exercise room, 5th bedroom and full bath. Features a new completely gut-rehabbed and reconfigured dining room and eat-in kitchen with Wolf/Sub-zero/Cove appliances, granite counters, abundant white cabinetry, large island & walk-in open pantry! The breakfast area off of the kitchen opens to newly installed multi-tier bluestone outdoor patio - perfect for entertaining! The elegant family room adjacent to the kitchen features a stone fireplace & abundant windows overlooking the backyard & nature preserve. Upstairs features four bedrooms including a master suite with vaulted ceiling, freshly finished hardwood floors, fireplace, large newly customized walk-in closet, & spa bath. Huge list of recent improvements including a new Cedar Roof, New Gut-Rehabbed Kitchen, New Dining Room Reconfigured, New Stone flooring added to foyer, all Hardwood Floors Refinished, New Deluxe Poly Deck installed, Extensive Landscaping, two New HVAC Systems (furnaces and Acs), and so much more (See separate long list of improvements). This is an amazing home in a beautiful setting!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Living Area: 4,143 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 432-0700
  • Listing Agent: Cory Albiani

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler, Cooktop, Down Draft, Electric Cooktop, Oven
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Gas Starter

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Storms/Screens

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 0.50 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Lake Forest High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Deer Path Middle School West, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Deer Path Middle School East, Public District Grades 5-6
  • Everett Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Telegraph Road South of Old Mill Road to James Court East to 940

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,659,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $401/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $1700
  • Frequency: Annually

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $19,236
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Lake Forest, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$1.0M

Med. Price/SqFt

$340

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

20

940 W James Ct S vs Lake Forest

66 DAYS ON ROCKET

+21 Days

$1,659,500

+$614.5K More

$401/SqFt

+$60 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $614.5K more than the Median Sold Price and $60/SqFt more than other homes in Lake Forest, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12149889

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 432-0700
  • Listing Agent: Cory Albiani

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Feb 20, 2019Home Sold
$1,220,000
Aug 15, 2005Home Sold
$1,750,000
Jun 12, 2000Home Sold
$1,395,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$19,236$353,841
2019$19,250$353,240
2018$19,257$378,522
2017$19,257$446,855

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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9
/10

  • Everett Elementary School

  • 1111 Everett School Rd

  • 0.75 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

Middle School

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7
/10

  • Deer Path Middle School West

  • 155 W Deerpath

  • 3.14 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

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8
/10

  • Deer Path Middle School East

  • 95 W Deerpath

  • 3.17 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-6

High School

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10
/10

  • Lake Forest High School

  • 1285 N Mckinley Rd

  • 4.47 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $197,965. Most Lake Forest, IL residents have annual incomes $200k+. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 940 W James Ct S

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 940 W James Ct S property is $1,659,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 940 W James Ct S is a house located in Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 940 W James Ct S is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 940 W James Ct S are:
Everett Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Deer Path Middle School West: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Deer Path Middle School East: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Lake Forest High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $19,236 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on February 20, 2019 for $1,220,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 940 W James Ct S has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 940 W James Ct S is 4,143 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 940 W James Ct S is 1999.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Lake County›Lake Forest›60045›940 W James Ct S

This home is located at 940 W James Ct S in Lake Forest, IL and zip code 60045 in the Everett Farm neighborhood. This 4,143 square foot home, which was built in 1999, sits on a 0.50 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,659,500.

Over 5 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Lake Forest, IL. In the same period over 10 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Lake Forest, IL increased by 1.7% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 45 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,045,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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