Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,251 sqft

1470 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.41 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$206/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Inviting and expansive Cape Cod sited on 1.41 acres on beautiful tree-lined Ridge Road. Impressive curb appeal, circular driveway and side-load 3-car garage. Sunny 5 bedroom, 2.2 bath home with open floor plan! 1st floor has pristine oak hardwood floors, formal living/dining rooms, a gracious family room w/fireplace, a gorgeous sun room, renovated kitchen and powder room. Fabulous chef's kitchen with table eating area, island w/seating and planning desk. Huge walk-in pantry, 1st floor laundry and...Inviting and expansive Cape Cod sited on 1.41 acres on beautiful tree-lined Ridge Road. Impressive curb appeal, circular driveway and side-load 3-car garage. Sunny 5 bedroom, 2.2 bath home with open floor plan! 1st floor has pristine oak hardwood floors, formal living/dining rooms, a gracious family room w/fireplace, a gorgeous sun room, renovated kitchen and powder room. Fabulous chef's kitchen with table eating area, island w/seating and planning desk. Huge walk-in pantry, 1st floor laundry and mudroom. 2nd level has a gracious landing and 4 bedrooms. Huge master suite boasts 2 walk-in closets, spa bath and bonus room (office/home gym/studio) with vaulted ceilings. Finished basement offers a recreation room, 5th bedroom, ample storage and more! Relax and enjoy stunning views of the large fenced backyard w/multi-tiered deck and lush landscaping. Short walk to Northcroft Park; close to Metra commuter train station and great shopping. What an incredible buy! Welcome home!

    Sold By Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    Listing closed: 07/08/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10300812
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $930,000

    Avg days on market

    15

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.1%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    1

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    Sold 01/23/25

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    4,780
    Square Feet
    0.47
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/19
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    a front view of house with yard and green space
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    3

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    Sold 03/17/26

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    3.5
    Bathrooms
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    Square Feet
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    Property Information for 1470 South Ridge Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $17,705 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Township: WEST DEERFIELD
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Cape Cod

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1984
    • Lot Size: 1.41 AC / 61,419 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 67
    • Elementary School: CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: DEER PATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 115
    • High School: LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Multiple Garages
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Direction Faces: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Attic: Full,Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 2462
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 2.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Air Exchanger
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 703
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2462
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent, Wooded
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 262 X 234
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • North Coordinate: 24
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 11
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 703.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1759
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Photos Count: 22
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 03-08-2019

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Size: 19X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 16X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 15X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 19X14
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 15X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 20X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Walk-in
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 26X22
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Laundry Size: 14X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Size: 19X15
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 14X14
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 21X16
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 15X14
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 4 Size: 27X23
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 5 Size: 11X10
    Additional Room #6 Information
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 6 Size: 29X13
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bonus Room

    Property History for 1470 South Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 8, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10300812

    $875,000—
    Jun 27, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #648580018

    $875,000—
    May 17, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10300812

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/08/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10300812

    $875,000
    06/27/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #648580018

    $875,000
    05/17/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10300812

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1470 South Ridge Road

    Taxable Value

    Land

    $213,026

    Additions

    $229,016
    Total$442,042

    Tax Record

    2025

    $24,113 ($2,009 / month)

    Home Facts

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    3

    Total Finished SqFt

    4,142 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    4,142 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    61,420 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Year Built

    1984

    County

    LAKE

    APN

    16-08-404-022

    Fireplace Type

    Has Fireplace

    Schools near 1470 South Ridge Road

    This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 4
    Public - 5 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Cherokee Elementary School
    PublicK to 4

    Deer Path Middle School East
    Public5 to 6

    Deer Path Middle School West
    Public7 to 8

    Lake Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1470 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $875,000
    5
    4,251
    61,419
    –
    4
    4,431
    61,420
    $1,075,000
    5
    4,722
    48,787
    –
    4
    2.5
    2,988
    43,560
    $1,550,000
    5
    5,108
    61,419
    –
    4
    5,140
    54,014

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