Enjoy living on your own private oasis surrounded by nature in Lake Forest! Perfectly set on 2.84 acres just south of Northcroft Park, this amazing property includes a beautifully updated 4,623 sq. ft. home with 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, an open floor plan, an amazing coach house with a 6-car garage and a studio apartment upstairs, a pool with an expansive terrace, and professionally landscaped, fenced grounds. The current homeowners have updated/improved every space and the list is long and impressive! The home itself has 5 bedrooms, 3 of them on the 1st floor, including the incredible Primary Suite, which features vaulted ceilings, two huge walk-in closets, and 2 bathrooms w/ radiant heat floors, an oversized jetted tub, a wonderful walk-in shower, and vanity with abundant storage. The beautifully updated, gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a large island w/ breakfast bar, an abundance of storage and counter space, and a walk-in pantry. The large family room has a lovely wood-burning fireplace, a bar with a beverage refrigerator and a coffee bar station with sink, and a 40' wall of windows providing sun drenched rooms and beautiful views of the pool and grounds. The rest of the home includes a 1st floor office, a 1st floor laundry room, new hardwood floors throughout, an abundance of windows, and a separate wing w/ a bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, and bonus space that can be used as another office. The heated 6-car garage is ideal for a car enthusiast, a tradesman, or a weekend hobbyist. It has epoxy flooring, a shop sink, multiple compressed air outlets, is prewired for EV charging and a car lift, cable TV and internet, plumbed for radiant heat floors, lots of workspace, and tons of storage. Upstairs via a private, secure entrance, there is a 1,000 sq. ft. studio apartment w/ a full bathroom and plumbed for a kitchen. This space is perfect for guests, family, an au pair, or as an office or workshop. This apartment could also be used as an income-producing opportunity. Outside, the lush, private grounds feature mature trees, a circular driveway, planting beds, a fenced backyard, a storage shed, and an in-ground pool w/ a large stone paver terrace. Move right in and enjoy all that this fabulous home has to offer near town, train, parks, schools and a 150 acre nature preserve!
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$1,765,284
1475 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
4,623sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
2.84 Acres Lot
$2,037,700 Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$8,094 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,037,700
$1.87M - $2.24M
$8,094/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 21, 2023 at 09:41am
Listing courtesy of:
Ann Lyon 847-828-9991,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Jackson Sanderson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11751230
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X20
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X19
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X17
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned, Wood, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Insert, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,623 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2.84 Acres
- Dimensions: 200X625
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 16084010030000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2023 | Sold | $1,765,284-11.6%$382/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11751230 | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Pending sale | $1,996,000$432/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11751230 | ||
| 5/3/2023 | Contingent | $1,996,000$432/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11751230 | ||
| 4/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,996,000+77.4%$432/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11751230 | ||
| 4/7/2017 | Sold | $1,125,125-9%$243/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09335496 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,704 +0.8% | $469,395 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $27,474 +5.8% | $450,475 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $25,976 +2.7% | $463,276 +3.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 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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