730 South Ridge Road

Closed 12/22/20
Closed 12/22/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,226,000
8 beds11,086 sqft
730 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.79 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$201/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Auction! $1,500,000 is the suggested opening bid for the online auction, not an asking price; the reserve price is higher. This architecturally significant English country estate, with ties to Marshall Field and Daniel Burnham, was built in 1925. Whitehall sits gracefully upon nearly six acres of rolling green grounds with stunning views of its impeccably maintained English gardens. A large, well maintained, inground pool is the centerpiece of this home's expansive and impressive backyard entertaining...Auction! $1,500,000 is the suggested opening bid for the online auction, not an asking price; the reserve price is higher. This architecturally significant English country estate, with ties to Marshall Field and Daniel Burnham, was built in 1925. Whitehall sits gracefully upon nearly six acres of rolling green grounds with stunning views of its impeccably maintained English gardens. A large, well maintained, inground pool is the centerpiece of this home's expansive and impressive backyard entertaining areas. This stately manor home with its brick and stone exterior features timeless interior finishes, including many recaptured from England's Shrewsbury Castle circa 1500's. Arguably one of the finest estates designed by Burnham, it boasts both grand entertaining rooms and intimate spaces, high ceilings throughout, eight bedrooms, five full and five half bathrooms, 6 fireplaces, garage parking for five cars, an apartment over one of the garages, and an English pub style entertaining area and bar on the third floor of the home. Appointed with exquisite materials not commonly used in today's construction, from the clay roof, zinc gutters and intricate millwork imported from England throughout, this home would be prohibitively expensive to build today. This is a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Place your winning bid today and begin making your memories in this storybook setting only a lucky few have called home. Pre-auction offers highly encouraged! This property is expected to sell prior to the online auction. The 6% buyer's premium applies: Your client's offer plus 6% = total purchase price. Sufficient proof of funds required for all showings Do not send clients to walk the property! Accompanied tours only!

    Sold By Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    • Listed by: Diana Peterson 312.218.6102 dianap@awproperties.com • AW Properties Global/Auction Works
    • Listed by: Erica Goldman 847.716.5152 egoldman@jamesonsir.com;erica.goldman@sothebysrealty.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
    Listing closed: 12/22/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10863566

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    1180 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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    Property Information for 730 South Ridge Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $44,541 / 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, Radiant
    • Architectural Style: English
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1925
    • Lot Size: 5.79 AC / 252,068 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), Multiple Garages
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Direction Faces: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 16
    • Bedrooms Total: 8
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Partial, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 8
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
    • Basement Description: Unfinished, Crawl, Exterior Access
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • 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, Foyer, Library, Office, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 5.5
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash, Range Hood
    • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X799X437X435X450X275
    • Other Structures: Second Garage
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
    • Roof Type: Tile
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Other
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 4
    • Document Date: 2020-09-30T18:30:45
    • Photos Count: 2
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: Video
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 27X21
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X18
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 22X17
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 15X11
    Bedroom #7 Information
    • 7th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 7
    • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #8 Information
    • 8th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 8
    • Bedroom #8 Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 27X17
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Dimensions: 27X20
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Walk-in
    • Kitchen Flooring: Stone
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 28X18
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Second
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Stone
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X7
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    • Living Room Dimensions: 39X27
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Stone
    Additional Room #7 Information
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #8 Information
    • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #10 Information
    • Addtl Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 28X15
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 45X21
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 19X9
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 11X11
    Library Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Library
    • Dimensions: 23X17

    Property History for 730 South Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 22, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10863566

    		$2,226,000—
    Dec 10, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #690589256

    		$2,226,000—
    Oct 19, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10863566

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/22/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10863566

    $2,226,000
    12/10/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #690589256

    $2,226,000
    10/19/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10863566

    —

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

    Public Records for 730 South Ridge Road

    Taxable ValueLand$409,122Additions$490,653Total$899,775
    Tax Record2025$51,017 ($4,251 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt8,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,450 SqFtStories2Lot Size252,082 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyLAKEAPN16-05-301-087Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 730 South Ridge Road

    This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Cherokee Elementary School
    		Public - K to 4
    Deer Path Middle School East
    		Public - 5 to 6
    Deer Path Middle School West
    		Public - 7 to 8
    Lake Forest High School
    		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

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    This home: 730 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $2,226,000
    8
    11,086
    252,068
    710 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    –
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    4,221
    84,332
    704 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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    78,844
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    61,419
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