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1475 S Ridge Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 beds
5 baths
4,623 sqft
~3 acre lot
$381 per sqft
1969 build
– on site

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Enjoy living on your own private oasis surrounded by nature in Lake Forest! Perfectly set on 2.84 acres just south of Northcroft Park, this amazing property includes a beautifully updated 4,623 sq. ft. home with 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, an open floor plan, an amazing coach house with a 6-car garage and a studio apartment upstairs, a pool with an expansive terrace, and professionally landscaped, fenced grounds. The current homeowners have updated/improved every space and the list is long and impressive! The home itself has 5 bedrooms, 3 of them on the 1st floor, including the incredible Primary Suite, which features vaulted ceilings, two huge walk-in closets, and 2 bathrooms w/ radiant heat floors, an oversized jetted tub, a wonderful walk-in shower, and vanity with abundant storage. The beautifully updated, gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a large island w/ breakfast bar, an abundance of storage and counter space, and a walk-in pantry. The large family room has a lovely wood-burning fireplace, a bar with a beverage refrigerator and a coffee bar station with sink, and a 40' wall of windows providing sun drenched rooms and beautiful views of the pool and grounds. The rest of the home includes a 1st floor office, a 1st floor laundry room, new hardwood floors throughout, an abundance of windows, and a separate wing w/ a bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, and bonus space that can be used as another office. The heated 6-car garage is ideal for a car enthusiast, a tradesman, or a weekend hobbyist. It has epoxy flooring, a shop sink, multiple compressed air outlets, is prewired for EV charging and a car lift, cable TV and internet, plumbed for radiant heat floors, lots of workspace, and tons of storage. Upstairs via a private, secure entrance, there is a 1,000 sq. ft. studio apartment w/ a full bathroom and plumbed for a kitchen. This space is perfect for guests, family, an au pair, or as an office or workshop. This apartment could also be used as an income-producing opportunity. Outside, the lush, private grounds feature mature trees, a circular driveway, planting beds, a fenced backyard, a storage shed, and an in-ground pool w/ a large stone paver terrace. Move right in and enjoy all that this fabulous home has to offer near town, train, parks, schools and a 150 acre nature preserve!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11751230 —

The Building

Year Built:

1969
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Brick Paver Patio, In Ground Pool
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Rooms Total:

14
Room Type:

Foyer, Office, Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Bonus Room, Eating Area, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Insert
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4623

Location

Directions:

Old Elm Rd west of US 41 to Ridge Rd, south on Ridge Rd to home.
Location:

4564
Location:

2415

The Property

Parcel Number:

16084010030000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Park Adjacent, Wooded, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

200X625
Lot Size Acres:

2.84
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

25976.38

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation Type:

% of Net Sale Price
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.25% ON 1ST MM, 1.75% ON BALANCE LESS $495

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned, Wood
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Driveway, Circular Driveway
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

6
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

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Utility Costs

$232/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/21/23 Jun 21, 2023	Sold	MRED	$1,765,284	-11.6%
5/11/23 May 11, 2023	Pending	MRED	$1,996,000
5/3/23 May 3, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,996,000

House Sold on 6/21/2023

$1,765,284

Listing provided by broker:

Ann Lyon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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1475 S Ridge Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045