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Off market jul 2019 for $875K

$1,509,907

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,070/mo

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3 ba

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4,251

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1470 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Inviting and expansive Cape Cod sited on 1.41 acres on beautiful tree-lined Ridge Road. Impressive curb appeal, circular driveway and side-load 3-car garage. Sunny 5 bedroom, 2.2 bath home with open floor plan! 1st floor has pristine oak hardwood floors, formal living/dining rooms, a gracious family room w/ fireplace, a gorgeous sun room, renovated kitchen and powder room. Fabulous chef's kitchen with table eating area, island w/ seating and planning desk. Huge walk-in pantry, 1st floor laundry and mudroom. 2nd level has a gracious landing and 4 bedrooms. Huge master suite boasts 2 walk-in closets, spa bath and bonus room (office/home gym/studio) with vaulted ceilings. Finished basement offers a recreation room, 5th bedroom, ample storage and more! Relax and enjoy stunning views of the large fenced backyard w/ multi-tiered deck and lush landscaping. Short walk to Northcroft Park; close to Metra commuter train station and great shopping. What an incredible buy! Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

1.41 acresLot Size

$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Mona Hellinga • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Michael Kaufman • Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10300812

Redfin Estimate

$1,509,907

$635K since sold in July 2019$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,650,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,379 sq ft
1086 Polo Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$925,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,456 sq ft
249 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,350,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths4,224 sq ft
1087 Highland Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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Sale history for 1470 S Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10300812

Jul 8, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$875,000

$206/sq ft

May 17, 2019

Contingent

—

Mar 7, 2019

Listed (New)

$899,000

$211/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09865182

Jul 22, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09681921

Feb 23, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09195033

Mar 19, 2017

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08973850

Apr 8, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Mar 1, 1984

Sold

$115,000

$27/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,484 (+1.5%)

$213,026 + $229,016

$442,042

2024

$24,130 (+1.2%)

$213,026 + $229,016

$442,042

2023

$23,849 (+34.0%)

$203,192 + $218,443

$421,635

2022

$17,802 (+5.8%)

$187,502 + $201,575

$389,077

2021

$16,827 (+2.7%)

$185,247 + $117,116

$302,363

2020

$16,391 (+3.3%)

$178,603 + $112,916

$291,519

2019

$15,861 (−12.1%)

$178,675 + $145,843

$324,518

2018

$18,038 (+1.9%)

$189,381 + $158,614

$347,995

2017

$17,705 (−11.2%)

$189,381 + $158,614

$347,995

2016

$19,933 (+1.4%)

$188,777 + $213,237

$402,014

2015

$19,664 (+12.8%)

$181,639 + $205,174

$386,813

2013

$17,439 (+3.5%)

$171,886 + $155,233

$327,119

2012

$16,843 (+4.2%)

$174,202 + $157,325

$331,527

2011

$16,160 (+13.2%)

$182,793 + $216,464

$399,257

2010

$14,279 (−22.7%)

$200,733 + $242,318

$443,051

2008

$18,482 (+6.9%)

$212,686 + $256,747

$469,433

2007

$17,282

$211,676 + $255,528

$467,204

Tax history for 1470 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,484 (+1.5%)

$213,026 + $229,016

$442,042

2024

$24,130 (+1.2%)

$213,026 + $229,016

$442,042

2023

$23,849 (+34.0%)

$203,192 + $218,443

$421,635

2022

$17,802 (+5.8%)

$187,502 + $201,575

$389,077

2021

$16,827 (+2.7%)

$185,247 + $117,116

$302,363

2020

$16,391 (+3.3%)

$178,603 + $112,916

$291,519

2019

$15,861 (−12.1%)

$178,675 + $145,843

$324,518

2018

$18,038 (+1.9%)

$189,381 + $158,614

$347,995

2017

$17,705 (−11.2%)

$189,381 + $158,614

$347,995

2016

$19,933 (+1.4%)

$188,777 + $213,237

$402,014

2015

$19,664 (+12.8%)

$181,639 + $205,174

$386,813

2013

$17,439 (+3.5%)

$171,886 + $155,233

$327,119

2012

$16,843 (+4.2%)

$174,202 + $157,325

$331,527

2011

$16,160 (+13.2%)

$182,793 + $216,464

$399,257

2010

$14,279 (−22.7%)

$200,733 + $242,318

$443,051

2008

$18,482 (+6.9%)

$212,686 + $256,747

$469,433

2007

$17,282

$211,676 + $255,528

$467,204

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.41 Acres

Year renovated

1984

Sq. Ft.

5,461

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-08-404-022

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 19X17
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 15X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 19X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 19X15
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 20X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 15X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 26X22
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Walk-in)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 14X8
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Sun/Florida Room (Heated), Bonus Room, 5th Bedroom, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Full Attic, Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 14X14
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 21X16
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 15X14
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 27X23
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Foyer
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Storage
Size: 29X13
In Basement
Other Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Air Exchanger

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Skylight(s), Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating, Zoned Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Age: 31-40 Years
Brick Exterior, Cedar Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Deck, Porch, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 262 X 234
1.0-1.99 Acres
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped, Park Adjacent, Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 12
Ownership: Fee Simple
Basement Sq. Ft.: 2462
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 1759
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 703
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 703
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2462
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 16084040220000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $17,705
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public), Sewer (Storm)
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Curbs/Gutters, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: West on Old Elm, South on Ridge Road to #1470.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,461
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-404-022

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: No

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Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

9/10

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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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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Estimated sale price

$1.44M – $1.74M

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Home values near 1470 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1553 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4110 Sq. Ft.	$1,331,401
1565 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$1,806,627

Address	Redfin Estimate
1440 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4431 Sq. Ft.	$1,777,334
1505 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3072 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,590

Address	Redfin Estimate
1475 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4623 Sq. Ft.	$2,255,815
1560 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8097 Sq. Ft.	$2,524,626

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