Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,050 sqft
1850 Ridge Rd,Ā Lake Forest, ILĀ 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.38 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$283/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully poised on a 1.38 acre hillside site, this exquisite colonial home features spacious rooms that flow seamlessly into one another creating a wonderful open floor plan for comfortable living. Enhanced by professional landscaping and mature trees, this stately residence is a shining example of superior renovation that combines modern day amenities flawlessly integrated into the original architectural design. An amazing Rehab transformed both inside and out. Hardwood floors and custom moldings...Beautifully poised on a 1.38 acre hillside site, this exquisite colonial home features spacious rooms that flow seamlessly into one another creating a wonderful open floor plan for comfortable living. Enhanced by professional landscaping and mature trees, this stately residence is a shining example of superior renovation that combines modern day amenities flawlessly integrated into the original architectural design. An amazing Rehab transformed both inside and out. Hardwood floors and custom moldings throughout. All newer baths. Sparkling newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and views of the gorgeous yard. Unbelievable master suite with tray ceiling, huge customized luxurious closet and bath. 5th bedroom or office on 1st floor with nearby full bath. All new windows and doors
Listing closed: 10/20/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09040299

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,300,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

Lake Forest, IL

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Property Information for 1850 Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,615 / 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
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 1.38 AC / 60,112 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: EVERETT 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)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Foyer, Recreation Room, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 274.14 X 234.54 X 248.33 X
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 25
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 09-18-2015
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 22X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 22X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X17
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Stone
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Other
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 16X11
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 48X13
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 13X10
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 19X12

Property History for 1850 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2015

Sold

MRED #09040299

$1,144,800—
Sep 21, 2015

Pending

MRED #09040299

—
Sep 16, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09040299

$1,195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2015

Sold

MRED #09040299

$1,144,800
09/21/2015

Pending

MRED #09040299

—
09/16/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09040299

$1,195,000

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

Schools near 1850 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: 1850 Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,144,800
5
4,050
60,112
$1,250,000
5
4,050
56,628
$995,000
4
3,809
61,419
$1,085,000
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–
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$1,600,000
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5,020
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7
3,999
57,064

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