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Last Sold Price
8 beds10,680 sqft$272/sqft
700 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$272/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Take note! Incomparable and irreplaceable residence, privately situated on impeccably manicured grounds. This estate home has been enhanced and renovated in every aspect, to create an outstanding family oasis, with nothing left untouched. The condition is meticulous both inside and out. The residence is introduced by a formal motorcourt and entryway, protecting guests from the elements. The truly breathtaking entry foyer leads to beautifully proportioned rooms with tall ceilings, exquisite millwork,...Take note! Incomparable and irreplaceable residence, privately situated on impeccably manicured grounds. This estate home has been enhanced and renovated in every aspect, to create an outstanding family oasis, with nothing left untouched. The condition is meticulous both inside and out. The residence is introduced by a formal motorcourt and entryway, protecting guests from the elements. The truly breathtaking entry foyer leads to beautifully proportioned rooms with tall ceilings, exquisite millwork, and finishes. Views from the formal rooms capture the first glimpse of the expansive grounds & gardens. While every bit ready for a formal affair, the heart of the home is the superb kitchen with multiple service pantries, breakfast/hearth room and exceptional family room ready for favored friends and family. All bedrooms feature gorgeous private baths. Pool & pool house with outdoor kitchen, fireplace, covered patio and bath with changing room. Sport court. Great finished basement. 5 car garage parking, wired for car charging. Generator. Rest assured this home will not disappoint.

Listing Agent

  1. Nancy Adelman

    Nancy Adelman

    Listing Agent

    Griffith, Grant & Lackie

    P: (847) 338-5068

    M: (847) 338-5068

Sold By RE/MAX Premier

Listing closed: 04/08/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10367044

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$5,000,000

Avg days on market

184

Sale-to-list ratio

85.0%

Lake Forest, IL

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Property Information for 700 South Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $55,144 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Num Of Cars: 5.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 6
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Georgian
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 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
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, Multiple Garages
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • 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, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 17
  • Bedrooms Total: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 8
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Breakfast Room, Library, Recreation Room, Media Room, Heated Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 9.3
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground, Outdoor Grill
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1998
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 493X513X445X398
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2019-06-01T20:17:00
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Rural: N
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 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 24X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 17X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 16X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 19X14
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
Bedroom #8 Information
  • 8th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 8
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 19X30
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 28X27
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Size: 19X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Size: 8X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 24X30
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 15X14
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 20X13
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 20X13
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 20X10
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 14X15
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 15X26
Additional Room #8 Information
  • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 8 Size: 29X27
Additional Room #9 Information
  • Addtl Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 9 Size: 20X41
Additional Room #10 Information
  • Addtl Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 10 Size: 19X19
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Media Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Media Room
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library

Property History for 700 South Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2020

Sold

MRED #10367044

$2,900,000
Mar 27, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #666782353

$2,900,000
Feb 14, 2020

Pending

MRED #10367044

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2020

Sold

MRED #10367044

$2,900,000
03/27/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #666782353

$2,900,000
02/14/2020

Pending

MRED #10367044

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

Public Records for 700 South Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$380,653Additions$919,377Total$1,300,030
Tax Record2025$73,712 ($6,143 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt9,889 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,889 SqFtStories2Lot Size217,931 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1980CountyLAKEAPN16-05-301-080Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 700 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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This home: 700 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$2,900,000
8
10,680
217,800
$2,495,000
4
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102,366
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