1440 S Ridge Rd is a 4,431 square foot house on a 1.41 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 23, 1999 for $1,100,000. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,777,334.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.41 acresLot Size
$401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,777,334
$677K since sold in September 1999$26K since September
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This home's estimate is 27.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 3 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jul 29, 2025 • Final
Building
Remove and replace a concrete walkway.
Grading
Jan 31, 2025 • Final
Building
Remove and replace the driveway.
Grading
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,849
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OLD ELM ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 4,431
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,582
Building Sq. Ft: 9,109
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: OLD ELM ESTATES LOT 8 & 1/64% INT IN OPEN SPACE & DETENTION AREA LOT 8
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 980
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 61,420
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 1.41
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,431
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-404-021
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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, 13 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
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.69M – $2.04M
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