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Lake Forest, IL Real Estate News

By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
By Art Wilson, Realtor Lake Forest's February Property sales were 21, up 110.0% from 10 in February of 2012 and 40.0% higher than the 15 sales last month. February 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to February of 2012 and 2011. February YTD sales of 36 are running 80.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 20. The Median Sales Price in February was $718,000, down -18.4% from $879,500 in February of 2012 and up 55.2% from $462,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in February was $706,190, down -30.3% from $1,013,150 in February of 2012 and up 6.9% from $660,700 last month. February 2013 ASP was at the lowest level compared to February of 2012 and 2011. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of February was 195, up 0.5% from 194 last month and down ...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest's January Property sales were 15, up 50.0% from 10 in January of 2012 and -61.5% lower than the 39 sales last month. January 2013 sales were at their highest level compared to January of 2012 and 2011. January YTD sales of 15 are running 50.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 10. The Median Sales Price in January was $462,500, down -12.8% from $530,500 in January of 2012 and down -19.6% from $575,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in January was $660,700, down -16.7% from $793,100 in January of 2012 and down -14.3% from $771,269 last month. January 2013 ASP was at the lowest level compared to January of 2012 and 2011. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of January was 189, down -2.6% from 194 last month and down -30.5% from 272 in January o...
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Mayflower Park, Lake Forest, Illinois About Mayflower Park Mayflower Park is a condominium complex built in the early 1980's. Mayflower Park is located in Lake Forest, Illinois on Mayflower Road west of Sheridan Road and south of Deerpath Road. Average taxes in Mayflower Park $16,320 Average association fees in Mayflower Park $2,500 ($2,500 - $2,500) Average home size in Mayflower Park 2,890 ft2 Average lot size in Mayflower Park 0.00 acres Average year built in Mayflower Park 1928 Homes for sale in Mayflower Park Address Beds Baths Built Price 533 Mayflower Rd. #D 3 2.1 1928 $1,149,000 Sales Summary for Mayflower Park  (Feb 6, 2012 - Feb 5, 2013) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 4 108 $952,000 $886,250 93.1% Recent home sales in Mayflower Park Address...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Townhome & Condo Stats for Lake Forest, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 37 $502,112 $85,000 $1,599,000 250 1 bedroom 4 $120,875 $85,000 $210,000 237 2 bedrooms 16 $317,241 $103,950 $995,000 264 3 bedrooms 12 $787,900 $449,900 $1,599,000 221 4 bedrooms 5 $712,800 $550,000 $815,000 287 View All Townhomes & Condos For Sale in Lake Forest Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Dec 2012 5 $362,000 $329,500 90.2% 104 Nov 2012 5 $561,400 $475,550 87.1% 146 Oct 2012 7 $254,129 $207,679 80.5% 201 Sep 2012 7 $610,107 $553,286 90.3% 116 Aug 2012 7 $815,329 $706,429 86.1% 170 Jul 2012 6 $269,400 $227,500 85.5% 188 Jun 2012 1 $269,900 $253,000 93.7% 109 May 2012 10 $524,390 $429,850 82.9% 219 Apr 2012 3 $239,233 $212,066 82.2% 15...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Single Family Home Stats for Lake Forest, Illinois Currently for Sale   For Sale Avg. List Min. Max Avg. Days All 198 $1,620,000 $249,000 $12,000,000 207 1 bedroom 1 $249,000 $249,000 $249,000 112 2 bedrooms 6 $400,483 $279,000 $777,000 201 3 bedrooms 29 $802,906 $299,000 $2,295,000 193 4 bedrooms 79 $1,078,538 $299,000 $3,995,000 186 5 bedrooms 83 $2,525,533 $569,000 $12,000,000 234 View All Single Family Homes For Sale in Lake Forest Sale Averages - By Month   Sales Avg. List Avg. Sale Ratio% Avg. Days Dec 2012 34 $1,000,426 $836,235 85.3% 244 Nov 2012 17 $1,041,441 $835,300 84.6% 228 Oct 2012 16 $1,095,123 $962,906 88.9% 189 Sep 2012 15 $926,467 $803,133 87.3% 185 Aug 2012 24 $1,021,371 $918,541 90.8% 119 Jul 2012 33 $1,050,100 $885,545 86.6% 225 Jun 2012 24 $1,072,354 $887,292 86.7%...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
  Lake Forest's December Property sales were 37, up 105.6% from 18 in December of 2011 and 68.2% higher than the 22 sales last month. December 2012 sales were at their highest level compared to December of 2011 and 2010. December YTD sales of 298 are running 17.3% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 254.   The Median Sales Price in December was $575,000, down -21.2% from $729,750 in December of 2011 and down -9.7% from $636,500 last month. The Average Sales Price in December was $783,139, down -18.8% from $963,889 in December of 2011 and up 3.9% from $753,539 last month. December 2012 ASP was at the lowest level compared to December of 2011 and 2010.   The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of December was 181, down -13.4% from 209 last month and down -35.1% from...
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By Eric Egeland, SFR, e-PRO, CDPE
(RE/MAX SUBURBAN)
  Eric P. Egeland | RE/MAX SUBURBAN | (847) 337-7090 1430 Kurtis Ln, Lake Forest, IL BEAUTIFUL BANK OWNED HOME IN LAKE FOREST!!!! 6BR/5+1BA Single Family House   offered at $1,259,000 Year Built 1995 Sq Footage 5,608 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 4 Car garage Lot Size 61,855 sqft HOA/Maint $1,000 per month DESCRIPTION EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A BANK OWNED PROPERTY IN EVERGREEN. GREAT ROOM SIZES/LAYOUT FOR THIS 5608 sf BRICK 2 STORY ON 1.4 ACRE LOT. 6 BEDROOMS W/ 5 FULL BATHS & HUGE FINISHED BASEMENT. MASTER HAS 3 WICs & SITTING ROOM. 4 CAR GARAGE. NO SURVEY/DISCLOSURES PROVIDED. TAXES PRORATED 100%. Eric P. Egeland the egeland groupBrokerRE/MAX SUBURBAN 847.557.8552     see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Basement - Dining room - Laundry room - Li...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest's November Property sales were 22, up 10.0% from 20 in November of 2011 and -4.3% lower than the 23 sales last month. November 2012 sales were at their highest level compared to November of 2011 and 2010. November YTD sales of 260 are running 10.2% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 236. The Median Sales Price in November was $636,500, up 2.7% from $620,000 in November of 2011 and up 34.0% from $475,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in November was $753,539, down -37.6% from $1,208,050 in November of 2011 and up 2.8% from $733,054 last month. November 2012 ASP was at the lowest level compared to November of 2011 and 2010. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of November was 205, down -17.0% from 247 last month and down -35.7% from 319 in Nove...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest's October Property sales were 19, down -9.5% from 21 in October of 2011 and -9.5% lower than the 21 sales last month. October 2012 sales were at a mid level compared to October of 2011 and 2010. October YTD sales of 234 are running 8.3% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 216. The Median Sales Price in October was $400,000, down -35.2% from $617,500 in October of 2011 and down -42.1% from $691,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in October was $541,329, down -37.3% from $863,667 in October of 2011 and down -27.6% from $747,619 last month. October 2012 ASP was at the lowest level compared to October of 2011 and 2010. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of October was 242, down -11.0% from 272 last month and down -28.2% from 337 in October of las...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest's September Property sales were 21, up 23.5% from 17 in September of 2011 and -32.3% lower than the 31 sales last month. September 2012 sales were at their highest level compared to September of 2011 and 2010. September YTD sales of 215 are running 10.3% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 195. The Median Sales Price in September was $691,000, up 18.1% from $585,000 in September of 2011 and down -1.3% from $700,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in September was $747,619, down -28.1% from $1,040,092 in September of 2011 and down -14.1% from $870,644 last month. September 2012 ASP was at the lowest level compared to September of 2011 and 2010. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of September was 268, down -1.8% from 273 last month and down -24....
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
  Lake Forest's August Property sales were 25, down -24.2% from 33 in August of 2011 and -35.9% lower than the 39 sales last month. August 2012 sales were at their lowest level compared to August of 2011 and 2010. August YTD sales of 188 are running 5.6% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 178.   The Median Sales Price in August was $716,000, up 8.9% from $657,500 in August of 2011 and up 10.2% from $650,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in August was $894,253, up 0.1% from $893,330 in August of 2011 and up 14.0% from $784,308 last month. August 2012 ASP was at a mid range compared to August of 2011 and 2010.   The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of August was 267, down -6.6% from 286 last month and down -26.2% from 362 in August of last year. August 201...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Stonebridge, Lake Forest, Illinois About Stonebridge Stonebridge is a townhome community built in the mid 2010's. Stonebridge is located in Lake Forest, Illinois south of Route 60 and west of Waukegan Road. Average taxes in Stonebridge $9,082 Average association fees in Stonebridge $325 ($325 - $325) Average home size in Stonebridge 2,276 ft2 Average lot size in Stonebridge 0.00 acres Average year built in Stonebridge 2005 Homes for sale in Stonebridge Address Beds Baths Built Price 110 Newport Ct. 2 2.1 2005 $688,000 55 Asbury Ct. 3 3.1 2005 $695,000 Sales Summary for Stonebridge  (Aug 30, 2011 - Aug 29, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 3 194 $621,000 $527,500 84.9% Recent home sales in Stonebridge Address Beds Baths Sold 80 S. Asbury Ct. 3 3.1 $...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest's July Property sales were 38, down -5.0% from 40 in July of 2011 and 52.0% higher than the 25 sales last month. July 2012 sales were at a mid level compared to July of 2011 and 2010. July YTD sales of 163 are running 12.4% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 145. The Median Sales Price in July was $640,000, down -29.6% from $909,000 in July of 2011 and down -5.9% from $680,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in July was $774,684, down -33.1% from $1,158,340 in July of 2011 and down -10.1% from $861,920 last month. July 2012 ASP was at the lowest level compared to July of 2011 and 2010. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of July was 280, down -4.1% from 292 last month and down -28.2% from 390 in July of last year. July 2012 Inventory was at th...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Arcady, Lake Forest, Illinois About Arcady Arcady is a single family neighborhood located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Arcady is located on Everett west of Waukegan. Average taxes in Arcady $11,949 Average association fees in Arcady $0 Average home size in Arcady 3,087 ft2 Average lot size in Arcady 0.50 acres Average year built in Arcady 1971 Homes for sale in Arcady Address Beds Baths Built Price 1401 Woodhill Ln. 4 2.1 1973 $819,000 1255 Cascade Ct. 4 2.1 1969 $599,900 Sales Summary for Arcady  (Jul 12, 2011 - Jul 11, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 3 112 $739,667 $654,867 88.5% Recent home sales in Arcady Address Beds Baths Sold 1226 W. Cascade Ct. 4 3.1 $760,000 1455 Arcady Dr. 5 3.1 $667,500 1150 S. Oak Knoll Dr. 4 2.1 $537,100 Schools for Arc...
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By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Arbor Ridge, Lake Forest, Illinois About Arbor Ridge Arbor Ridge is a single family home neighborhood built in the early-to-mid 1990's. Arbor Ridge is located in Lake Forest, Illinois on Everett west of Waukegan. Average taxes in Arbor Ridge $17,536 Average association fees in Arbor Ridge $685 ($685 - $685) Average home size in Arbor Ridge 4,425 ft2 Average lot size in Arbor Ridge 0.25 acres Average year built in Arbor Ridge 1992 Homes for sale in Arbor Ridge Address Beds Baths Built Price 1225 Fairway Dr. 4 4.1 1989 $1,039,000 1345 Kajer Ln. 4 4.1 1994 $1,080,000 Sales Summary for Arbor Ridge  (Jul 12, 2011 - Jul 11, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 4 86 $1,384,500 $1,231,875 89.0% Recent home sales in Arbor Ridge Address Beds Baths Sold 1225 Sir...
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Amberley Woods, Lake Forest, Illinois About Amberley Woods Amberley Woods is a condo community built in 2006 by Residential Homes of America. Amberley Woods features condominiums with floor plans ranging from 1,363 to 2,648 square feet of living space. Amberley Woods is located in Lake Forest, Illinois south of Route 60 just east of the Tollway (I-94). Average taxes in Amberley Woods $0 Average association fees in Amberley Woods $378 ($319 - $449) Average home size in Amberley Woods 2,011 ft2 Average lot size in Amberley Woods 0.00 acres Average year built in Amberley Woods 2008 Homes for sale in Amberley Woods Address Beds Baths Built Price 1800 Amberley Ct. #103 3 2.1 2008 $595,000 1800 Amberley Ct. #107 2 2.1 2009 $651,100 1800 Amberley Ct. #105 2 2.1 2008 $612,100 Sales Summary for ...
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Academy Woods, Lake Forest, Illinois About Academy Woods Academy Woods is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1990's. Academy Woods is located in Lake Forest, Illinois on Route 60 west of 43. Average taxes in Academy Woods $10,939 Average association fees in Academy Woods $815 ($314 - $940) Average home size in Academy Woods 2,686 ft2 Average lot size in Academy Woods 0.00 acres Average year built in Academy Woods 1999 Homes for sale in Academy Woods Address Beds Baths Built Price 1711 Harvard Ct. 2 3.1 2000 $779,000 632 Academy Woods Dr. 4 2.1 1998 $775,000 1691 Yale Ct. 3 3.1 1996 $780,000 1730 Yale Ct. 3 3.1 2002 $775,000 1740 Stanford Ct. 3 3.1 1997 $780,000 Sales Summary for Academy Woods  (Jul 12, 2011 - Jul 11, 2012) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List ...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest's June Property sales were 25, up 25.0% from 20 in June of 2011 and -30.6% lower than the 36 sales last month. June 2012 sales were at a mid level compared to June of 2011 and 2010. June YTD sales of 124 are running 18.1% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 105. The Median Sales Price in June was $680,000, down -17.7% from $826,000 in June of 2011 and up 5.6% from $643,750 last month. The Average Sales Price in June was $861,920, down -22.7% from $1,115,100 in June of 2011 and up 5.2% from $819,361 last month. June 2012 ASP was at the lowest level compared to June of 2011 and 2010. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of June was 283, down -5.0% from 298 last month and down -28.4% from 395 in June of last year. June 2012 Inventory was at the lowest ...
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By Art Wilson, Realtor - Chicago's North Shore
(Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)
Lake Forest's May Property sales were 36, up 12.5% from 32 in May of 2011 and 100.0% higher than the 18 sales last month. May 2012 sales were at their highest level compared to May of 2011 and 2010. May YTD sales of 99 are running 16.5% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 85. The Median Sales Price in May was $643,750, down -11.9% from $730,750 in May of 2011 and down -22.4% from $830,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in May was $819,361, down -30.1% from $1,171,594 in May of 2011 and down -16.9% from $985,478 last month. May 2012 ASP was at a mid range compared to May of 2011 and 2010. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of May was 296, down -1.0% from 299 last month and down -24.9% from 394 in May of last year. May 2012 Inventory was at the lowest leve...
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By Judy Greenberg, Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
(Compass)
Lake Forest Homes for Sale- Lake Forest Subdivisions Lake Forest is one of my favorite towns in the Chicago North Suburbs... I love the town, the character ,and  the easy access to Chicago,   I have a client who just transferred here from California and we have looked at every home on the market in Lake Forest!  If anyone has any additional homes that are not on the market yet,  please give me a call at 847-602-5435.  . Below is a summary of all the Lake Forest Il  Subdivisions.  Lake Forest Il Subdivisions Academy Woods Amberley Woods Arbor Ridge Burton Petit Estates Conway Farms Crystal Point Deerpath Hill Estates Everett Farms Evergreen  Fairway Estate s Forest Haven H.O. Stone Havenwood Knollwood Club Lake Forest Chateau Lake Forest Heights Lake Forest North Lasker Estates Laurel Pl...
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