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887 Timber Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 beds
3 baths
2,595 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$366 per sqft
1963 build
– on site

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Move Right in to this Completely Updated Home in Whispering Oaks, one of Lake Forest's most Desirable Neighborhoods! Offering 3,339 square feet of living space, this house delivers the flexibility and comfort today's buyers are looking for. Ideally Located just One Block from the Award Winning Cherokee Elementary School and its adjacent Playground, this Home offers both Style and Convenience. The Main Level Welcomes you with an Open Foyer and a Spacious Living Room, Flowing Seamlessly into an All-New Kitchen featuring Quartz Countertops, Custom 42" Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances, Counter Seating, Sunny Breakfast Table Space and Dining Area. New Mudroom with Cubbies for your Everyday Essentials. The Second Level includes the Beautifully Renovated Primary Suite with Updated Bath, Two Additional Bedrooms and a Renovated Hall Bath. The Lower Level offers a Cozy Family Room with Gas Fireplace, a Fourth Bedroom/Home Office, Renovated Full Bath and an Updated Laundry Room. The Basement Provides Additional Living Space with a Rec Room and Separate Storage Area. The Current Owners have made Significant Enhancements to the Property the Last Several Years, including New Space Pac Air, New Boiler, New Hot Water Heater, Fresh Paint Interior and Exterior, New Roof and Gutters, New Windows, Kitchen Renovation, All Bathrooms Renovated, Professional Landscaping, All New Fencing, and So Much More. A Full List of Improvements is Available under Additional Information. Outside, Enjoy a Fully Fenced Backyard and Newer Paver Patio with Seat Wall, Ideal for Entertaining, Relaxing or Play. All of this Just Minutes from the Fort Sheridan Metra Train Station, Local Shops and Dining, Bike Paths, Parks and the Beautiful Lake Forest Beach.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Jameson Sotheby's International Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12358686 —

The Building

Year Built:

1963
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick, Cedar
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partially Finished, Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

2595
Total SqFt:

3839
Below Grade Finished Area:

744
Main SqFt:

1029
Upper SqFt:

816
Lower SqFt:

750
Basement SqFt:

1244
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

500
Living Area Source:

Plans
Window Features:

Screens

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Storage
Rooms Total:

9
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2595

Location

Directions:

South Green Bay Rd, East on Linden to Timber Ln. South to property.
Location:

6868
Location:

3950

The Property

Parcel Number:

16092020060000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

100X210
Lot Size Acres:

0.4615
Waterfront:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

13571

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Cooling:

Small Duct High Velocity

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier, Gas Cooktop

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

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Utility Costs

$200/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/27/25 Jun 27, 2025	Sold	MRED	$950,000
5/20/25 May 20, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$950,000
5/15/25 May 15, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$950,000	102.1% (12.2% / YR)

House Sold on 6/27/2025

$950,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kiki Clark

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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887 Timber Lane

Lake Forest, IL 60045