Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds
1960 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
1971Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Short sale. Bank is ready for a closing! Elegant French Provincial home on 1.4 wooded acres. Spacious home with 6 upper bedrooms plus main floor separate au-pair/guest room & bath. Traditional amenities including plaster crowns, large marble foyer & hardwood floors. 8 Year old indoor pool addition with low chlorine system, walk-on pool cover with child proof lock,+retractable roof. See exclusions.Short sale. Bank is ready for a closing! Elegant French Provincial home on 1.4 wooded acres. Spacious home with 6 upper bedrooms plus main floor separate au-pair/guest room & bath. Traditional amenities including plaster crowns, large marble foyer & hardwood floors. 8 Year old indoor pool addition with low chlorine system, walk-on pool cover with child proof lock,+retractable roof. See exclusions.

    Sold By Real51 INC

    • Listed by: Janice jrizzo@koenigrubloff.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
    Listing closed: 04/07/2010 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07414245

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 1960 South Ridge Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $15,727 / 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
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1971
    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 Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    • Parking Details: None/NA
    • Parking Ownership: N/A
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 6
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 6
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Recreation Room, Study, Theatre Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Other Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 26-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Description: Wooded
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 268X185X296X200
    • Waterfront: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Yes
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Size: 22X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 14X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 15X15
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 14X10
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 16X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 17X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Marble
    • Kitchen Size: 22X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 20X15
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 24X11
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 15X12
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 24X15
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 4 Size: 14X10
    Additional Room #6 Information
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 6 Size: 35X25
    Study Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Study
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    Theatre Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Theatre Room

    Property History for 1960 South Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 7, 2010

    Sold

    MRED #07414245

    $795,000
    Mar 25, 2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #286959825

    $795,000
    Mar 16, 2010

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #07414245

    $799,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/07/2010

    Sold

    MRED #07414245

    $795,000
    03/25/2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #286959825

    $795,000
    03/16/2010

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #07414245

    $799,000

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

    Public Records for 1960 South Ridge Road

    Taxable ValueLand$212,408Additions$222,392Total$434,800
    Tax Record2025$23,702 ($1,975 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,616 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,616 SqFtStories2Lot Size62,291 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969CountyLAKEAPN16-17-201-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1960 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: 1960 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $795,000
    6
    $774,500
    5
    3,279
    60,984
    $822,000
    5
    2,806
    65,340
    $995,000
    4
    3,809
    61,419
    $1,600,000
    5
    5,020
    61,419
    $1,200,000
    4
    4,761
    84,070

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