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Off Market Aug 2025 for $1.5M

$1,734,704

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5,108

sq ft

1490 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Your Search is Over! Welcome Home to this 5,000 Square Foot Property on a Wooded 1 1/2 acre fenced lot in Lake Forest's Old Elm Estates. There are 5 Bedrooms including a Large 1st Floor In Law Suite with full updated private bath. New Roof, Gutters and Fresh Paint exterior. Gourmet Kitchen features Maple cabinets, Granite and top of the line appliances. Oversized Formal Dining room with Butler pantry, built in white cabinets, wet bar, and New under counter ice maker. Main Bedroom Suite upstairs features a huge walkin closet, Dressing room with quality built-ins, Updated Bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower and heated floor. Three car attached garage. New Cedar Deck with Infrared Heater. Smart House Electrical Switches throughout. Programmable Locks on all 4 doors. Smart Garage Door Sensors and so much more to view in person. Floor Plans with Documents

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

1.41 acresLot Size

$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by John Charleston • RE/MAX 10

Bought with Kathryn Moor • Compass

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12399916

Redfin Estimate

$1,734,704

$185K since sold in August 2025$10K since July

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$1,300,000
A
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$2,400,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths5,477 sq ft
1090 Evergreen Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,785,000
C
5 beds5 baths4,152 sq ft
620 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$117K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 1490 S Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12399916

Aug 25, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$1,550,000

$303/sq ft

Jun 24, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jun 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

$1,550,000

$303/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09780710

Jan 23, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$760,000

$149/sq ft

Dec 28, 2018

Contingent

—

Dec 3, 2018

Price Changed

$799,000

$156/sq ft

Aug 30, 2018

Price Changed

$875,000

$171/sq ft

Jul 23, 2018

Price Changed

$899,995

$176/sq ft

May 14, 2018

Price Changed

$985,000

$193/sq ft

Jan 15, 2018

Listed (New)

$1,105,000

$216/sq ft

+21

This home is exquisitely updated and newly painted with soft elegant colors. Bathrooms are updated. First floor bedroom suite with full bathroom. Two powder rooms on the first floor. Gourmet Kitchen: Newer cabinets and granite top; large sink & a vegetable sink, lady's desk ; Bosch dishwasher, Wolf 5 burner cooktop, 2 large built in Wolf ovens , Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer, large side by side GE refrigerator / freezer & a built in dacor Microwave. Eating area and seating at the kitchen island. The butler pantry with built in white cabinets, a wet bar, granite tops and under counter ice maker, French doors leading to the formal dining with a beautiful bay window. Master suite a huge walking closet. Dressing room with quality built-ins. Master bath with a whirlpool, a separate shower and a separate water closet. Three car garage. Newly updated basement. Wooded & private property with lots of perennials. Replaced deck . An awning for the hot sunny summer days .

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09014691

Dec 31, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Oct 31, 2016

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Aug 4, 2016

Contingent

—

May 16, 2016

Price Changed

Aug 18, 2015

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08692079

Aug 18, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Apr 13, 2015

Price Changed

Sep 8, 2014

Price Changed (Price Change)

Aug 4, 2014

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06373352

Sep 21, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 8, 2007

Listed

Public Records

Sep 11, 2001

Sold

$975,000

$191/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 7, 1998

Sold

$905,000

$177/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1989

Sold

$645,000

$126/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1984

Sold

$110,000

$22/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,600 (+1.3%)

$213,026 + $284,701

$497,727

2024

$28,239 (+3.0%)

$213,026 + $284,701

$497,727

2023

$27,415 (+73.8%)

$203,192 + $271,558

$474,750

2022

$15,778 (+5.7%)

$187,502 + $250,588

$438,090

2021

$14,925 (+2.7%)

$185,247 + $77,378

$262,625

2020

$14,538 (+3.4%)

$178,603 + $74,603

$253,206

2019

$14,066 (−11.0%)

$178,675 + $233,367

$412,042

2018

$15,806 (−28.3%)

$189,381 + $236,343

$425,724

2017

$22,031 (+3.1%)

$189,381 + $236,343

$425,724

2016

$21,370 (+1.3%)

$188,777 + $235,589

$424,366

2015

$21,103 (+4.2%)

$181,639 + $226,680

$408,319

2013

$20,259 (+3.6%)

$171,886 + $207,197

$379,083

2012

$19,564 (+4.2%)

$174,202 + $209,989

$384,191

2011

$18,768 (−1.4%)

$182,793 + $220,345

$403,138

2010

$19,035 (+3.2%)

$200,733 + $241,621

$442,354

2008

$18,452 (+6.9%)

$212,686 + $256,009

$468,695

2007

$17,254

$211,676 + $254,793

$466,469

Tax history for 1490 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,600 (+1.3%)

$213,026 + $284,701

$497,727

2024

$28,239 (+3.0%)

$213,026 + $284,701

$497,727

2023

$27,415 (+73.8%)

$203,192 + $271,558

$474,750

2022

$15,778 (+5.7%)

$187,502 + $250,588

$438,090

2021

$14,925 (+2.7%)

$185,247 + $77,378

$262,625

2020

$14,538 (+3.4%)

$178,603 + $74,603

$253,206

2019

$14,066 (−11.0%)

$178,675 + $233,367

$412,042

2018

$15,806 (−28.3%)

$189,381 + $236,343

$425,724

2017

$22,031 (+3.1%)

$189,381 + $236,343

$425,724

2016

$21,370 (+1.3%)

$188,777 + $235,589

$424,366

2015

$21,103 (+4.2%)

$181,639 + $226,680

$408,319

2013

$20,259 (+3.6%)

$171,886 + $207,197

$379,083

2012

$19,564 (+4.2%)

$174,202 + $209,989

$384,191

2011

$18,768 (−1.4%)

$182,793 + $220,345

$403,138

2010

$19,035 (+3.2%)

$200,733 + $241,621

$442,354

2008

$18,452 (+6.9%)

$212,686 + $256,009

$468,695

2007

$17,254

$211,676 + $254,793

$466,469

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.41 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

5,108

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-08-404-023

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Flooring: Stone

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Stone

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 788
Laundry Features: Main Level

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
# of Rooms: 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Range
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

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

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Lighting

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 444
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Shake
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Cedar, Frame
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4,932

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 2466
Model: TWO STORY
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 5,276
Total Sq Ft: 4,488
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 344
Upper Sq Ft: 2022
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 16084040230000
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Dimensions: 234X262X262X234
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $27,415
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Old Elm Estates
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Rt 22 Half Day Road East of Waukegan to Ridge and North to Address..

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,108
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-404-023

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Negotiable
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Dawn McKenna Group

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Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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, 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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$1.65M – $2.00M

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Home values near 1490 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1553 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4110 Sq. Ft.	$1,394,473
1565 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$1,813,748

Address	Redfin Estimate
1440 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4431 Sq. Ft.	$1,746,410
1505 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3072 Sq. Ft.	$1,387,588

Address	Redfin Estimate
1475 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4623 Sq. Ft.	$2,187,558
1560 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8097 Sq. Ft.	$2,502,660

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