1475 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045


$1,765,284

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 4,623
Cost/Sqft: $432
Beds: 5
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1969
Property Taxes: $25,976
Days On Market: 965
Lot Size: 2,84
Map
Street View

Description

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!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1969
No
2.84
Lake
0 / Not Applicable
11751230
16084010030000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Cherokee Elementary School
67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
67 Not in DB
High School
Lake Forest High School
115 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
21 Jun, 2023 Sold $1,765,284 MRED MLS
2 May, 2023 Under contract $1,996,000 MRED MLS
3 Apr, 2023 Listed for sale $1,996,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

6
Asphalt,Circular
200X625
Unfinished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2023 $25,976

Nearby Similar Homes

10 Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$599,000
4 beds / 3.2 baths / 2,932 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1986
1161

124 Old Elm Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$777,000
2 beds / 2.1 baths / 2,462 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1951
13

1150 Highland Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$1,790,000
4 beds / 4.1 baths / 4,500 ft2
Single Family / Built: 2024
73

3464 Old Mill Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035
For Sale
$1,599,999
5 beds / 5.1 baths / 5,819 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1953
176

1014 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$839,000
3 beds / 3.0 baths / 1,922 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1951
34

1022 Estes Avenue, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
For Sale
$455,000
3 beds / 2.0 baths / 1,444 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1958
79

Nearby Sold Comparables

1505 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$899,000
3 beds / 4.1 baths / 3,072 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1955
955

1505 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$749,000
3 beds / 4.1 baths / 3,072 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1955
2762

1553 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$515,000
3 beds / 3.0 baths / 2,868 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1957
2908

1470 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$899,000
4 beds / 2.2 baths / 4,251 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1984
2453

1490 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$1,550,000
5 beds / 4.2 baths / 5,108 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1985
155

1490 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Sold
$799,000
5 beds / 4.2 baths / 4,494 ft2
Single Family / Built: 1985
2869


Contact Agent

Listing Provided By

@properties Christie's International Real Estate