255 S Ridge Rd

3,785 Sq. Ft.
$303 / Sq. Ft.
3,785
Sq. Ft.
$303
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sold during processing. Charming & impressive brick cape cod style home set on 3.3 acres in the center of Lake Forest's historic Ridge Road estate area. Rarely does a home like this become available for rent. Beautiful crown moldings, hardwood floors and a gracious floor plan that flows seamlessly from room to room. The spacious living room & library feature elegant fireplaces and large windows. The 3-season sun porch overlooks the sweeping rear lawn. Great informal space includes an open kitchen/family...Sold during processing. Charming & impressive brick cape cod style home set on 3.3 acres in the center of Lake Forest's historic Ridge Road estate area. Rarely does a home like this become available for rent. Beautiful crown moldings, hardwood floors and a gracious floor plan that flows seamlessly from room to room. The spacious living room & library feature elegant fireplaces and large windows. The 3-season sun porch overlooks the sweeping rear lawn. Great informal space includes an open kitchen/family room. The kitchen boasts Wolf, SubZero and Bosch appliances, granite counter tops and white cabinetry. The second floor has a lovely master suite w/elegant white marble bath, and three additional family bedrooms. All baths have been recently updated! The finished basement has an office/homework area, recreation room and kitchenette. Fabulous outdoor terraces. 3 car garage.

Listing Agents

  1. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    andy.mrowiec@compass.com

    P: (847)-308-2589

  2. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847)-274-5566

Sold By Compass

Property Details for 255 South Ridge Road

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, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/19/2022 03:55 PM

Property Details for 255 South Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #11608082
Days on Market1
Taxes$20,293 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1955
Lot Size3.30 AC / 143,748 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 255 South Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size3.30 AC / 143,748 SF

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Property Information for 255 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)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Library, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Office, Kitchen
  • Num of Baths: 2.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 206 X 694 X 224 X 744
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 25
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 12
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • 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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 21X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 29X15
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 35X12
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 27X12
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 13X8
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 13X10
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 21X16

Property History for 255 South Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2022

Sold

MRED #11608082

$1,145,000
Aug 18, 2022

Pending

MRED #11608082

Aug 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11608082

$1,199,000
Aug 2, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496086137

$1,145,000

+5.0% / yr

Oct 19, 2020

Sold

MRED #10509047

$1,049,000
Oct 15, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685519651

$1,049,000

-0.4% / yr

Aug 23, 2020

Pending

MRED #10509047

Sep 6, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10509047

$1,225,000
Jul 31, 2017

Expired

MRED #09502696

$1,269,000
Feb 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09502696

$1,300,000
Nov 18, 2016

Expired

MRED #09341834

$1,349,000
Sep 14, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09230508

$1,400,000
Sep 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09341834

$1,349,000
May 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09230508

$1,400,000
Dec 30, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08980718

$1,500,000
Jul 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08980718

$1,500,000
Nov 29, 2007

Expired

MRED #06571737

$2,450,000
Jul 2, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06571737

$2,450,000
Oct 29, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80555561

$1,130,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2022

Sold

MRED #11608082

$1,145,000
08/18/2022

Pending

MRED #11608082

08/18/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11608082

$1,199,000
08/02/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496086137

$1,145,000

+5.0% / yr

10/19/2020

Sold

MRED #10509047

$1,049,000
10/15/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685519651

$1,049,000

-0.4% / yr

08/23/2020

Pending

MRED #10509047

09/06/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10509047

$1,225,000
07/31/2017

Expired

MRED #09502696

$1,269,000
02/13/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09502696

$1,300,000
11/18/2016

Expired

MRED #09341834

$1,349,000
09/14/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09230508

$1,400,000
09/14/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09341834

$1,349,000
05/18/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09230508

$1,400,000
12/30/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08980718

$1,500,000
07/13/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08980718

$1,500,000
11/29/2007

Expired

MRED #06571737

$2,450,000
07/02/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06571737

$2,450,000
10/29/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #80555561

$1,130,000

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

Public Records for 255 South Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$274,181Additions$120,311Total$394,492
Tax Record2024$23,176 ($1,931 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,785 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,785 SqFtStories2Lot Size143,748 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyLAKEAPN16-05-104-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 255 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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