Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,108 sqft
1490 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.41 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$303/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your Search is Over! Welcome Home to this 5,000 Square Foot Property on a Wooded 1 1/2 acre fenced lot in Lake Forest's Old Elm Estates. There are 5 Bedrooms including a Large 1st Floor In Law Suite with full updated private bath. New Roof, Gutters and Fresh Paint exterior. Gourmet Kitchen features Maple cabinets, Granite and top of the line appliances. Oversized Formal Dining room with Butler pantry, built in white cabinets, wet bar, and New under counter ice maker. Main Bedroom Suite upstairs features...Your Search is Over! Welcome Home to this 5,000 Square Foot Property on a Wooded 1 1/2 acre fenced lot in Lake Forest's Old Elm Estates. There are 5 Bedrooms including a Large 1st Floor In Law Suite with full updated private bath. New Roof, Gutters and Fresh Paint exterior. Gourmet Kitchen features Maple cabinets, Granite and top of the line appliances. Oversized Formal Dining room with Butler pantry, built in white cabinets, wet bar, and New under counter ice maker. Main Bedroom Suite upstairs features a huge walkin closet, Dressing room with quality built-ins, Updated Bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower and heated floor. Three car attached garage. New Cedar Deck with Infrared Heater. Smart House Electrical Switches throughout. Programmable Locks on all 4 doors. Smart Garage Door Sensors and so much more to view in person. Floor Plans with Documents

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    • Listed by: John Charleston 708.363.7325 johncharleson@remax.net; johncharleson@aol.com • RE/MAX 10
    Listing closed: 08/25/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12399916

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    Property Information for 1490 South Ridge Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $27,415 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Subdivision: Old Elm Estates
    • Township: West Deerfield
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1985
    • 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
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Postal Code Plus 4: 3880
    • Front Exposure: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement Sq Ft: 788
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 4.2
    Exterior Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Range
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Lighting
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 4488
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4932
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5276
    • Main Sq Ft: 2466
    • Upper Sq Ft: 2022
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 234X262X262X234
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Frame
    • Construction: Cedar, Frame
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 444.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 5108
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 344
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2025-06-24T14:35:57
    • Photos Count: 32
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 06-21-2025
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 18X14
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 20X17
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 26X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 12X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X15
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 15X15

    Property History for 1490 South Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 25, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12399916

    $1,550,000
    Jun 23, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12399916

    Jun 23, 2025

    Contingent

    MRED #12399916

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/25/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12399916

    $1,550,000
    06/23/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12399916

    06/23/2025

    Contingent

    MRED #12399916

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

    Public Records for 1490 South Ridge Road

    Taxable ValueLand$213,026Additions$284,701Total$497,727
    Tax Record2025$28,226 ($2,352 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,494 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,494 SqFtStories2Lot Size61,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyLAKEAPN16-08-404-023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1490 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

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