Closed for $151,000 over asking with multiple offers. Discover your dream home on a breathtaking 2-acre private estate in Lake Forest! This meticulously maintained ranch-style retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility, and modern comfort. With timeless charm and thoughtful updates, this home is designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday relaxation. The kitchen, a chef's delight, was updated in 2017 with high-end finishes and appliances, including a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, designer custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The sun-filled breakfast room, with its cozy fireplace, offers casual, intimate dining. The family room is the heart of the home, providing ample space for relaxation and gatherings. The richly paneled library, featuring a handsome fireplace, built-ins, and hardwood floors, serves as an ideal work-from-home space, thoughtfully separated from the main flow of the home. Elegance and style abound in the recently designed living room, while a gracious dining room welcomes guests off the foyer. Your private oasis, the primary suite, includes luxurious his and her baths, separate dressing rooms, and a fabulous sunroom with a radiant heated floor. This exceptional ranch-style home is both spacious and inviting, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary just moments from everything Lake Forest has to offer.
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$1,830,000
694 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4beds
4,336sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
2 Acres Lot
$1,911,900 Zestimate®
$422/sqft
$8,439 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,911,900
$1.72M - $2.12M
$8,439/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 06, 2025 at 01:00am
Listing courtesy of:
Donna Mercier 847-234-8000,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Chris Foss 847-971-8524,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Anne Hardy
Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12271850
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 595 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X17
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 704 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X22
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 575 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X23
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,336 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Dimensions: 481X180X500X100
- Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 16053010100000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
- Major remodel year: 2017
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $1,830,000+9%$422/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12271850 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Pending sale | $1,679,000$387/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12271850 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,679,000$387/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12271850 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,679,000+21%$387/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12271850 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2008 | Sold | $1,387,500-26.5%$320/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06620985 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,509 +2.5% | $469,463 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $25,872 +5.8% | $450,541 -0.7% |
| 2021 | $24,444 +2.7% | $453,518 +3.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cherokee Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 694 S Ridge Rd