Last Sold Price
5 beds4,251 sqft$206/sqft
1470 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/08/2019 12:00 AM

    Sold By Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    Property Details for 1470 South Ridge Road

    Status
    MLS #
    10300812
    Days on Market
    72
    Taxes
    $17,705 / year
    HOA Fees
    -
    Condo/Co-op Fees
    -
    Property Type
    MLS Type
    Detached Single / 2 Stories
    Year Built
    1984
    Lot Size
    1.41 AC / 61,419 SF
    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

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $925,000

    Avg days on market

    14

    Sale-to-list ratio

    95.2%

    Lake Forest, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    $850,000 | 973 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/26
    1

    $850,000

    Sold 01/23/25

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,780
    Square Feet
    0.47
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/19
    2

    $975,000

    Sold 10/18/24

    5
    Bedrooms
    3,715
    Square Feet
    0.48
    Acres
    a front view of house with yard and green space
    1/28
    3

    $925,000

    Sold 08/01/25

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,478
    Square Feet
    0.33
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard and garage
    1/31
    4

    $915,000

    Sold 11/15/24

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,900
    Square Feet
    0.46
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a garden
    1/30
    5

    $925,000

    Sold 05/19/26

    5
    Bedrooms
    2,700
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    a front view of a building with a garden
    1/48
    6

    $1,090,000

    Sold 06/20/25

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,200
    Square Feet
    0.7
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/60
    7

    $930,000

    Sold 06/06/25

    5
    Bedrooms
    3,326
    Square Feet
    2
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/75
    8

    $1,155,000

    Sold 10/06/25

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,038
    Square Feet
    0.5
    Acres
    a front view of a house with garden
    1/38
    9

    $660,000

    Sold 09/26/24

    5
    Bedrooms
    3,100
    Square Feet
    0.29
    Acres

    Location

    Add your commute

    Building Information for 1470 South Ridge Road

    Stories-Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size1.41 AC / 61,419 SF

    Payment Calculator

    Get preapproved with
    OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

    $5,923 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $4,448

    Property Taxes

    $1,475

    HOA Dues

    $0

    The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

    Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

    Rocket Mortgage1

    Property Information for 1470 South Ridge Road

    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 ValueLand$213,026Additions$229,016Total$442,042
    Tax Record2025$24,113 ($2,009 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,142 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,142 SqFtStories2Lot Size61,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984CountyLAKEAPN16-08-404-022Fireplace TypeHas 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.

    Similar Homes

    New listings in 60045

    $1,695,000 | 550 South Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/45
    Listed By CompassNew

    $1,695,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    6,108
    Square Feet
    1.35
    Acres
    $425,000 | 1350 North Western Avenue, Unit 205, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/17
    Listed By @propertiesNew

    $425,000

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,480
    Square Feet
    $725,000 | 635 Northmoor Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/21
    @properties Coming Soon

    $725,000

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,782
    Square Feet
    0.18
    Acres
    $1,295,000 | 430 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/50
    New

    $1,295,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,820
    Square Feet
    0.25
    Acres
    $1,050,000 | 1165 Ranch Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/21
    @properties Coming Soon

    $1,050,000

    3
    Bedrooms
    2,471
    Square Feet
    0.76
    Acres
    $399,900 | 1301 North Western Avenue, Unit 231, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/14
    Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

    $399,900

    2
    Bedrooms
    1,166
    Square Feet
    $1,100,000 | 170 Dover Circle, Lincolnshire, IL 60045
    1/33
    @properties Coming Soon

    $1,100,000

    5
    Bedrooms
    4,344
    Square Feet
    Unavailable
    Acres
    $1,799,000 | 1945 Amberley Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/35

    $1,799,000

    4
    Bedrooms
    2,844
    Square Feet
    0.23
    Acres
    $1,625,000 | 130 West Blackthorn Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    1/38

    $1,625,000

    4
    Bedrooms
    3,806
    Square Feet
    0.50
    Acres

    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

    No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

    Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 05/05/2021 07:18 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.