This stunning two-story, 2nd and 3rd floor condominium home in the heart of Fort Sheridan is one of 12 units in the historic Bakery School, offering a spacious floor plan with 2 bedrooms on the unit's main floor and a beautiful family room/ multi purpose area in the upstairs loft. The second floor entry to Unit 204 opens up to a large living room that features tall north and south facing windows, a tiled gas vent-less fireplace and decorative custom built-ins. Natural light fills the entire home. There is ample room for a dining room table and area merges with a custom kitchen that features a peninsula breakfast bar, an island with white granite counter tops and stainless appliances, adjacent dining area/ breakfast room, decorative lighting, and a stamped-tin ceiling that gives the space vintage character. Just outside the unit is a covered patio and your own adjoining beautiful 24 x 17 deck; a lovely space for enjoying your morning coffee, the quiet of a beautiful day, watching an approaching summer rainstorm, the opportunity for year-round grilling, dining and entertaining friends and family. The primary suite includes multiple closets, a private bath with an oversized shower, bathtub, and built-in cabinetry. The second bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and can be used as a guest room, an office, or a private study. Just beyond the living room is a reading nook with a half bath and a stunning custom circular staircase that leads up to the showstopper: a 790-square-foot loft. Vaulted ceilings, eight diagonal solar-powered skylights (and electric shades), and original wood beam trusses overhead frame this amazing space that can be used as a family room, a studio, an office, or a home theater. The loft also features a separate, 35 x 11 foot mixed-use room with two additional skylights; perfect for another office or an exercise room with additional storage capacity. Recent improvements include a new slate roof for the building (2023), and all HVAC elements in the unit have been replaced in the last few years - the upstairs and main floor air conditioning and furnace (2025 and 2026) and water heater (2022). Complete with a two-car heated indoor garage (also with large storage space), this home is the only unit in the building that has three separate entrances - two indoor entrances (on the main floor and the loft) and an outdoor entrance that opens up to the beautiful south-facing deck. The Bakery School is one of Fort Sheridan's treasured properties. Separate PIN #'s for 2 garage spaces and taxes paid on each add $428.62 (total $857.24) So total Taxes = $16,269.24
CondoProperty Type
2003Year Built
$323Price/Sq.Ft.
$644/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Segal• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Gary Segal• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Fort Sheridan, located between Lake Michigan and the Skokie River corridor, is a historic and lakeside Highwood neighborhood with blufftop trails and preserved military-era architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fort Sheridan Metra station and the parade-ground streets, where limestone buildings, quiet lanes, and lake breezes set the tone. Landmark structures at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve and the Fort Sheridan Historic District frame daily walks with wide-open views and formal landscaping. A short drive south, Highwood’s dining strip adds local flavor with Froggy’s French Café, Alex’s Washington Gardens, and the Highwood Theatre. Housing reads as a mix of stately brick officers’ quarters and newer townhomes tucked into mature trees. The shoreline paths and ravines keep the pace outdoorsy and calm.
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Offer insights
25 Ronan Rd #204 · $775,000
$784K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $784K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$775,000
Median list price in this area is $309,500. (60% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Storage
Skylights
Screens
Ceiling fan(s)
CO detectors
Intercom
Combined dining and living area
8 total rooms
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (master bedroom on second level, additional bedrooms on second level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Master/full bath
Features include whirlpool tub, separate shower, and double sink
Kitchen
Island with breakfast bar and table space
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup in unit
Flooring
Hardwood in main living areas
Carpet in bedrooms and select rooms
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with forced air
Multiple separate heating systems (2+)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Common grounds
Located in historical district
School bus service and commuter train access nearby
Home design
Attached single, condo-loft vintage style
Bakery School Loft model
Entry level is level 2
Condo ownership
Parking
Heated attached garage with garage door opener
Tandem garage configuration
Asphalt driveway
2 garage spaces (2 total parking spaces)
Garage owned
Security
Intercom
Security listed as an association amenity
Construction
Brick construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Approximately 21–25 years old
Utilities
Lake Michigan water source
Public sewer and storm sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $644
Association fee covers insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, and snow removal
Association amenities include storage, park, intercom, and security
Self-managed association
Pets allowed (cats and dogs)
Financial info
Special service area: No
Other
12 units in the building
Living area reported as estimated
Not currently leased
Located in the Fort Sheridan subdivision (Highwood)
Directions: Fort Sheridan entry off Sheridan Rd. north of Starbucks; turn right and veer straight at fork to Ronan, then right and park.
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Highwood, IL • 60040
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Highwood. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 25 Ronan Rd #204
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $650,000 and $1,021,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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