Sold227d on market
1490 S Ridge Rd
Lake Forest, IL, 60045 • 60045 • Lake County
$1,550,000
$303/sqft
5Beds
6Baths
5,108Sqft
1.4 acLot
1985Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1985 · 41 years of history
Old Elm Estates
60045
Outdoor Living
Deck · Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Gas Starter · Family Room
3-Car Garage
Asphalt · Side Driveway · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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227 days on market
Established listing
$303/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1985
Your Search is Over! Welcome Home to this 5,000 Square Foot Property on a Wooded 1 1/2 acre fenced lot in Lake Forest's Old Elm Estates. There are 5 Bedrooms including a Large 1st Floor In Law Suite with full updated private bath. New Roof, Gutters and Fresh Paint exterior. Gourmet Kitchen features Maple cabinets, Granite and top of the line appliances. Oversized Formal Dining room with Butler pantry, built in white cabinets, wet bar, and New under counter ice maker. Main Bedroom Suite upstairs features a huge walkin closet, Dressing room with quality built-ins, Updated Bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower and heated floor. Three car attached garage. New Cedar Deck with Infrared Heater. Smart House Electrical Switches throughout. Programmable Locks on all 4 doors. Smart Garage Door Sensors and so much more to view in person. Floor Plans with Documents
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights heated floor, main bedroom suite, and three car attached garage as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,854/month
Principal & Interest$7,787
Property Tax$1,550
Insurance$517
Down payment20% ($310,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,240,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Parking3 Attached Garage spaces
Lot1.41 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1985
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
RoofShake
ConstructionCedar, Frame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage3 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Crawl Space,Partial
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot1.41 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60045
Annual tax$27,415
Parcel1608404023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
1st Floor Bedroom
In-Law Floorplan
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Cooktop
Oven
Range Hood
Range
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Zoned
Radiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Zoned
Laundry
Main Level
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Gas Starter
Family Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Lighting
Parking
Asphalt
Side Driveway
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Cedar
Frame
Patio & Porch
Deck
Patio
Lot Features
Landscaped
Wooded
Mature Trees
Garden
Community
Park
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second19×16 ft304 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second18×12 ft216 sqft
Flooring (Other)
Bedroom3
Second16×12 ft192 sqft
Bedroom4
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom5
Main18×14 ft252 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market227
Est. value$1,593,800
Est. rent$8,043/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$303
On marketJun 21, 2025
PostedJun 21, 2025
Last sold$1,550,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views15
How are the schools in Lake Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 25, 2025Sold$1,550,000$303MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 24, 2025Contingent$1,550,000$303MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2025Listed For Sale$1,550,000$303MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 23, 2019Sold$760,000$149MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 28, 2018Pending Sale$799,000$156Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Dec 4, 2018Price Change$799,000$156Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Aug 30, 2018Price Change$875,000$171Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Jul 23, 2018Price Change$899,995$176Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
May 14, 2018Price Change$985,000$193Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Jan 15, 2018Listed For Sale$1,105,000$216Coldwell Banker Residential
Jan 1, 2017Listing Removed$1,095,000$214Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Oct 31, 2016Listed For Sale$1,095,000$214Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Aug 5, 2016Pending Sale$1,095,000$214Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
May 16, 2016Price Change$1,095,000$214Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Aug 19, 2015Price Change$1,195,000$234Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Apr 14, 2015Price Change$1,275,000$250Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Sep 9, 2014Price Change$1,318,000$258Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Aug 5, 2014Listed For Sale$1,355,000$265Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Sep 11, 2001Sold$975,000$191Public Record
Aug 7, 1998Sold$905,000$177Public Record
Sold$1,550,000
Aug 25, 2025•$303/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,550,000
Jun 24, 2025•$303/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,550,000
Jun 21, 2025•$303/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$760,000
Jan 23, 2019•$149/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$799,000
Dec 28, 2018•$156/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$799,000
Dec 4, 2018•$156/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$875,000
Aug 30, 2018•$171/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$899,995
Jul 23, 2018•$176/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$985,000
May 14, 2018•$193/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Listed For Sale$1,105,000
Jan 15, 2018•$216/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential
Listing Removed$1,095,000
Jan 1, 2017•$214/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Listed For Sale$1,095,000
Oct 31, 2016•$214/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Pending Sale$1,095,000
Aug 5, 2016•$214/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$1,095,000
May 16, 2016•$214/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$1,195,000
Aug 19, 2015•$234/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$1,275,000
Apr 14, 2015•$250/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Price Change$1,318,000
Sep 9, 2014•$258/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Listed For Sale$1,355,000
Aug 5, 2014•$265/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest
Sold$975,000
Sep 11, 2001•$191/sqft•Public Record
Sold$905,000
Aug 7, 1998•$177/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$27,415$474,750
Apr 10, 2022$15,778$438,090
Apr 10, 2021$14,925$262,625
Apr 10, 2020$14,538$253,739
Apr 10, 2019$14,066$253,308
Apr 10, 2018$22,031$299,636
Apr 10, 2017$22,031$424,366
Apr 10, 2016$21,065$408,319
Apr 10, 2015$20,827$383,650
Apr 10, 2014$20,240$379,083
Apr 10, 2012$19,544$375,739
Apr 10, 2011$18,749$403,138
Apr 10, 2010$19,035$442,354
Apr 10, 2009$18,452$468,695
Apr 10, 2008$18,173$479,484
Apr 10, 2006$17,159$466,469
Apr 10, 2005$16,421—
Apr 10, 2004$15,944—
Apr 10, 2003$14,486—
Apr 10, 2002$14,210—
Apr 10, 2001$14,889$325,744
Apr 10, 2000$14,545$306,173
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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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