Sold370d on market
694 S Ridge Rd
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$1,830,000
$422/sqft
4Beds
6Baths
4,336Sqft
2 acLot
1976Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1976 · 50 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
4 Fireplaces
Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen · Gas Log · Gas Starter · Family Room · Living Room · Other
Gazebo
Gazebo
3-Car Garage
Asphalt · Side Driveway · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Attached · Garage
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370 days on market
Established listing
$422/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1976
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy fireplace, separate dressing rooms, and elegance and style as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$11,935/month
Principal & Interest$9,495
Property Tax$1,830
Insurance$610
Down payment20% ($366,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,464,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1976
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
Parking3 Attached Garage spaces
Lot2 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1976
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
Garage3 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Partial
Fireplaces4
Lot2 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$26,509
Parcel1605301010
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Wet Bar
1st Floor Bedroom
In-Law Floorplan
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Steam
Baseboard
Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Small Duct High Velocity
Zoned
Laundry
Sink
Fireplace
Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Family Room
Living Room
Other
Windows
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Side Driveway
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Attached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Irregular Lot
Landscaped
Wooded
Community
Street Paved
Security
Security System
Other Equipment
TV-Cable
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sprinkler-Lawn
Other Structures
Gazebo
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main17×15 ft255 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main19×16 ft304 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Main16×13 ft208 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market370
Est. value$1,911,900
Est. rent$7,640/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$422
On marketMar 13, 2025
PostedMar 13, 2025
Last sold$1,830,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedApr 6, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 4, 2025Sold$1,830,000$422MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 31, 2025Pending Sale$1,679,000$387MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 18, 2025Contingent$1,679,000$387MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 13, 2025Listed For Sale$1,679,000$387MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 5, 2008Sold$1,387,500$320MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 18, 2008Listing Removed$1,888,000$435Visual Tour
Feb 19, 2008Listed For Sale$1,888,000$435Visual Tour
Sold$1,830,000
Apr 4, 2025•$422/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,679,000
Mar 31, 2025•$387/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,679,000
Mar 18, 2025•$387/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,679,000
Mar 13, 2025•$387/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,387,500
Dec 5, 2008•$320/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,888,000
May 18, 2008•$435/sqft•Visual Tour
Listed For Sale$1,888,000
Feb 19, 2008•$435/sqft•Visual Tour
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$26,509$469,463
Apr 10, 2022$25,872$450,541
Apr 10, 2021$24,444$453,518
Apr 10, 2020$23,797$438,172
Apr 10, 2019$23,013$437,428
Apr 10, 2018$21,671$442,255
Apr 10, 2017$21,671$440,845
Apr 10, 2016$20,637$424,175
Apr 10, 2015$22,518$398,548
Apr 10, 2014$21,890$427,011
Apr 10, 2012$21,402$423,244
Apr 10, 2011$20,463$454,108
Apr 10, 2010$18,041$433,161
Apr 10, 2009$17,502$458,954
Apr 10, 2008$17,229$469,519
Apr 10, 2006$16,277$484,220
Apr 10, 2005$15,123—
Apr 10, 2004$15,252—
Apr 10, 2003$14,568—
Apr 10, 2002$14,294—
Apr 10, 2001$13,556$306,989
Apr 10, 2000$13,241$288,544
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Local context around this listing
Lake Forest, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
AntiochBuffalo GroveGurneeHighland ParkLibertyvilleMundeleinRound Lake BeachVernon Hills
Nearby zip codes
6003760045
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