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  • $1,194,600

    281 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    3beds
    2,960sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1956
    2.71 Acres Lot
    $1,194,600 Zestimate®
    $404/sqft
    $6,309 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,194,600

    $1.05M - $1.37M

    $6,309/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Recently renovated, large 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath brick ranch with 2,960 square feet above grade on a 2.71 acre wooded property. Living room with fireplace. Large family room with vaulted beamed ceiling, stone fireplace, and sliding glass doors leading onto a large wood deck with new decking. New white eat-in kitchen with updated cabinets, counters and stainless steal appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Garaging for four cars, includes a 2-car attached garage, plus an additional 2-car detached garage with workshop area. Unfinished basement with high ceilings and two egress windows provides tons of storage or opportunity to create additional living space. Taxes reflect a fair market assessed value of $1,100,000 and should be reassessed based on the actual sale price after closing.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,960 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2.71 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1605104002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1956

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic-Private

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Range Hood
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Water: Public, Lake Michigan
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Status: Active
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Updated Kitchen
    • Lot Description: Wooded
    • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Style Of House: Other
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Area Amenities: Street Paved
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 1 Story
    • Garage Type: Attached2, Attached
    • Lot Dimensions: 160 X 704 X 173 X 780
    • Driveway: Brick, Concrete
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Laundry Level: Not Applicable
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Are any property photos virtually staged?: Yes
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Parcel Identification Number: 16051040020000
    • Tax Year: 2019

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/12/2021Sold$694,000-0.7%$234/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10893922 Report a problem
    2/11/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Local MLS Report a problem
    12/14/2020Listed for sale$699,000$236/sqft
    Source: Compass #10893922 Report a problem
    11/28/2020Pending sale$699,000$236/sqft
    Source: Compass #10893922 Report a problem
    11/18/2020Price change$699,000-2.8%$236/sqft
    Source: Compass #10893922 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$22,612 +61.7%$375,077 +4.2%
    2022$13,982 -36.1%$359,959 +55.6%
    2021$21,886 +2.8%$231,310 -37.6%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
    • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

    $1,194,600