694 S Ridge Rd

4,336 Sq. Ft.
$422 / Sq. Ft.
4,336
Sq. Ft.
$422
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Closed for $151,000 over asking with multiple offers. Discover your dream home on a breathtaking 2-acre private estate in Lake Forest! This meticulously maintained ranch-style retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility, and modern comfort. With timeless charm and thoughtful updates, this home is designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday relaxation. The kitchen, a chef's delight, was updated in 2017 with high-end finishes and appliances, including a Wolf range and Sub-Zero...Closed for $151,000 over asking with multiple offers. Discover your dream home on a breathtaking 2-acre private estate in Lake Forest! This meticulously maintained ranch-style retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility, and modern comfort. With timeless charm and thoughtful updates, this home is designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday relaxation. The kitchen, a chef's delight, was updated in 2017 with high-end finishes and appliances, including a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, designer custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The sun-filled breakfast room, with its cozy fireplace, offers casual, intimate dining. The family room is the heart of the home, providing ample space for relaxation and gatherings. The richly paneled library, featuring a handsome fireplace, built-ins, and hardwood floors, serves as an ideal work-from-home space, thoughtfully separated from the main flow of the home. Elegance and style abound in the recently designed living room, while a gracious dining room welcomes guests off the foyer. Your private oasis, the primary suite, includes luxurious his and her baths, separate dressing rooms, and a fabulous sunroom with a radiant heated floor. This exceptional ranch-style home is both spacious and inviting, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary just moments from everything Lake Forest has to offer.

Listing Agents

  1. Donna Mercier

    Donna Mercier

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    P: (847)-757-6538

  2. Chris Foss

    Chris Foss

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    P: (847)-971-8524

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

Property Details for 694 South Ridge Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
West Deerfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
4
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
LISTING CLOSED: 04/04/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 694 South Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #12271850
Days on Market6
Taxes$26,509 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1976
Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 694 South Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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Property Information for 694 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
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Sun Room, Library, Family Room, Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.2
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 481X180X500X100
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • North Coordinate: 25
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 11
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-03-11T16:48:24
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 03-13-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 35X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 17X13
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X23
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 12X8
Utility Room-1st Floor Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Dimensions: 30X16
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 13X11
Family Room Down Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room - Down
  • Dimensions: 32X22
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 15X13
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 17X14

Property History for 694 South Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2025

Sold

MRED #12271850

$1,830,000
Apr 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554535656

$1,830,000

+1.7% / yr

Mar 18, 2025

Pending

MRED #12271850

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2025

Sold

MRED #12271850

$1,830,000
04/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554535656

$1,830,000

+1.7% / yr

03/18/2025

Pending

MRED #12271850

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Public Records for 694 South Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$265,731Additions$226,454Total$492,185
Tax Record2025$26,281 ($2,190 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,336 SqFtStories1Lot Size84,942 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976CountyLAKEAPN16-05-301-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 694 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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