This home's estimate is 59.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 4 comparable homes.
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1521 Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
About this home
Set on private wooded acreage this new home has it all! Fine finishes hardwd flrs, stunning kitchen, gorgeous LR & DR, 4 fireplaces, master suite w/ spa bth, 4 addtional bd rms w/ desighner bths, fabulous finished bsmnt w/ theatre, rec rm, exercise rm, full bath & fireplace. 4 car attached garage. You will be amazed! No survey or termite inspection. Taxes are prorated 100%. Buyer pays LF transfer tax $4/$1000.
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Sale history for 1521 Ridge Rd
$178/sq ft
$232/sq ft
$224/sq ft
$232/sq ft
$252/sq ft
$278/sq ft
$309/sq ft
$154/sq ft
Tax history for 1521 Ridge Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Cars: 4
- # of Garage Spaces: 4
- Garage Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Attached Garage
- Circular Driveway
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 5
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 26X19
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 17X13
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Size: 18X16
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Size: 16X13
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 5
- # of Baths (1/2): 2
- Master Bath
- Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Bidet
- Bathroom(s) in Basement
- Living Room Information
- Size: 22X16
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Family Room Information
- Size: 22X19
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Dining Room Information
- Separate Dining Room
- Size: 20X15
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 18X18
- Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Laundry Room Information
- Size: 11X10
- On 2nd Level
- Additional Rooms Information
- 5th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Exercise Room, Foyer, Library, Office, Recreation Room, Theatre Room
- Full Basement
- Finished Basement
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Bedroom #5
- Size: 17X13
- On 2nd Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #2 Information
- Breakfast Room
- Size: 19X12
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #3 Information
- Library
- Size: 14X12
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #4 Information
- Foyer
- Size: 19X17
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #5 Information
- Recreation Room
- Size: 34X34
- On Lower Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Additional Room #6 Information
- Exercise Room
- Size: 44X17
- On Lower Level
- Other Flooring
- Additional Room #7 Information
- Theater Room
- Size: 20X15
- On Lower Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Additional Room #8 Information
- Office
- Size: 14X14
- On Lower Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 4
- In Family Room, In Living Room, In Basement
- Interior Features
- Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Hot Tub, Wet Bar
- Heating & Cooling
- Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
- Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- Age: 1-5 Years
- Brick Exterior
- Property Features
- Balcony, Patio
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 60113
- 1.0-1.99 Acres
- Wooded
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 11
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- School Bus Service, Commuter Train
- Parcel Identification Number: 16084010100000
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $36,056
- Tax Year: 2008
- Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Sewer (Public), Sewer (Storm)
Location
- 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: Westleigh to Ridge Rd S of Old Elm to property
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 6.0
- Sq. Ft.: 8,931
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1.38 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2005
- Year Renovated: 2005
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-08-401-010
Other
- Listing Information
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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|---|---|
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 4110 Sq. Ft. | $1,394,473 |
4 Beds | 5 Baths | 4600 Sq. Ft. | $1,813,748 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4431 Sq. Ft. | $1,746,410 |
6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 5639 Sq. Ft. | $1,958,032 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4623 Sq. Ft. | $2,187,558 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2720 Sq. Ft. | $1,155,106 |
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