999 E Ringwood Road S
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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- 6 beds
- 6 baths
- 4,850 sqft
- ~3 acre lot
- $412 per sqft
- 1936 build
- – on site
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A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 2.58 acre historic family compound. Originally designed by Russell Wolcott/Robert Work in 1930 as a dairy barn for Cyrus H McCormick, Jr on the historic Walden Estate. The compound then comprised the dairy barn, dairy room and dairyman's house. In 1936, architect Jerome R. Cerny purchased the property for himself and began the conversion of the property to largely as we know it today. Currently, the property consists of a main house with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and a newly renovated kitchen (2023); a separate, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, guesthouse with full kitchen and living room; 5 car upper garage, 2+ car lower garage, an underground, naturally cooled cellar, perfect for wine storage; raised garden beds with adjacent green house; a separate tavern as well as plenty of storage for toys for all ages! The trademark architectural details of a Cerney design are still present throughout much of the property, original hardware, 4 bowed bay windows, handsome pine paneling, beautiful millwork, cupola and dovecote to name a few. The main house has a screened porch on both wings that enjoy southern and western exposures that frames the brick patio to create a microclimate for plantings. An adjacent 1 acre parcel is offered at an additional $1,000,000- and will not be offered for sale separately until this main house parcel closes.
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Last updated Apr 23, 2025
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The Building
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Year Built:1936
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Roof:Shake
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Basement:Partial
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Exterior Features:Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Fire Pit
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Disability Access:No
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Living Area Source:Assessor
Interior
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Room Type:Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Enclosed Porch, Game Room, Mud Room, Office, Screened Porch
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Rooms Total:13
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Interior Features:Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
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Fireplaces Total:3
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Fireplace Features:Wood Burning
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Fireplace Location:Family Room,Living Room,Other
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:4850
Location
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Directions:Sheridan Rd north of Westleigh to Ringwood S, East to #
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Location:6577
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Location:6542
The Property
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Parcel Number:16031080060000
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Property Type:Residential
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Location:N
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Lot Features:Irregular Lot, Landscaped
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Lot Size Dimensions:2.58
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Lot Size Acres:2.58
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Lot Size Source:County Records
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Waterfront:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (847) 250-6391
- Office phone:
- (847) 250-6391
Taxes
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Tax Year:2023
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Tax Annual Amount:47526.48
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:6
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Bedrooms Possible:6
Baths
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Baths:6
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Full Baths:5
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Short Sale:Not Applicable
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Special Listing Conditions:List Broker Must Accompany
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Natural Gas, Steam
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
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Electric:Circuit Breakers
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Water Source:Lake Michigan, Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Schools
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Elementary School:Sheridan Elementary School
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Elementary School District:67
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Middle Or Junior School:Deer Path Middle School
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Middle Or Junior School District:67
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High School:Lake Forest High School
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High School District:115
The Community
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:7
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Garage Type:Detached
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Garage Spaces:7
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Garage Onsite:Yes
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Garage Ownership:Owned
Extra Units
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Other Structures:Greenhouse, Guest House, Second Garage, Club House, Garage(s), Storage
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Bike Score®
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Soundscore™
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Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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11/26/24
Nov 26, 2024
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Sold | MRED | $2,000,000 | -16.5% |
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10/31/24
Oct 31, 2024
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | MRED | $2,395,000 | |
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9/2/24
Sep 2, 2024
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Price Changed | MRED | $2,395,000 | -17.3% |
