Land, privacy and beautiful views on prime Lake Forest real estate! Solid all brick house with 3 beds/3 baths is perfect for tear down or fix up! (See agent remarks) First floor has split living room/dining room, wood burning fireplace, enclosed porch and all window eating area to enjoy the beautifully landscaped view. Basement has second FP. 2nd floor as an exterior balcony off the back, Master Bedroom with large bath and 2 additional bedrooms. Property is sold " As Is. " Taxes prorated at 100%.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
2.32 acresLot Size
$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Melanie Croft• Vylla Home
Listed by Cheryl Rabin
Bought with Hermia Cheung• Richland Properties and Homes
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09813821
Redfin Estimate
$1,394,473
$799K since sold in November 2019$15K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 15.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.
Land, privacy and beautiful views on prime Lake Forest real estate! Solid all brick house with 3 beds/3 baths is perfect for tear down or fix up! (See agent remarks) First floor has split living room/dining room, wood burning fireplace, enclosed porch and all window eating area to enjoy the beautifully landscaped view. Basement has second FP. 2nd floor as an exterior balcony off the back, Master Bedroom with large bath and 2 additional bedrooms. Property is sold " As Is. " Taxes prorated at 100%.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09301270
Nov 10, 2017
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Oct 20, 2017
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Oct 20, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2017
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jun 8, 2017
Pending
—
May 24, 2017
Price Changed
*
May 24, 2017
Relisted (Price Change)
—
May 4, 2017
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Mar 21, 2017
Price Changed
*
Mar 20, 2017
Relisted (Price Change)
—
Mar 11, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2017
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Feb 2, 2017
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Dec 29, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 28, 2016
Price Changed
*
Dec 28, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Oct 27, 2016
Price Changed
*
Oct 27, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Oct 9, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 5, 2016
Price Changed
*
Oct 4, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Sep 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 9, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Aug 24, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 2016
Price Changed
*
Jul 29, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09153269
Jul 1, 2016
Price Changed
*
Jul 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jun 3, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 2016
Pending
—
May 18, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Apr 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09092629
Feb 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Feb 16, 2016
Price Changed
*
Feb 16, 2016
Relisted (Price Change)
—
Jan 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2016
Relisted (Price Change)
—
Jan 21, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2016
Listed (Price Change)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06998441
Sep 13, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2009
Contingent
—
Aug 14, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Aug 19, 2008
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06721737
Jun 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2007
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06721725
Jul 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Feb 18, 2002
Sold
$933,333
$227/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 2000
Sold
$960,000
$234/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 2000
Sold
$1,000,000
$243/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1999
Sold
$1,000,000
$243/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,982 (+1.3%)
$284,076 + $115,650
$399,726
2024
$22,691 (−1.0%)
$284,076 + $115,650
$399,726
2023
$22,910 (−0.8%)
$270,961 + $110,311
$381,272
2022
$23,096 (+5.7%)
$260,039 + $105,865
$365,904
2021
$21,848 (+2.7%)
$273,880 + $110,546
$384,426
2020
$21,282 (+3.3%)
$264,057 + $106,581
$370,638
2019
$20,593 (+178.1%)
$264,164 + $106,624
$370,788
2018
$7,404 (−61.9%)
$279,992 + $95,471
$375,463
2017
$19,456 (+3.1%)
$279,992 + $95,471
$375,463
2016
$18,874 (+1.3%)
$279,099 + $95,166
$374,265
2015
$18,637 (+9.1%)
$268,545 + $91,567
$360,112
2013
$17,077 (+3.5%)
$218,542 + $101,705
$320,247
2012
$16,494 (+4.2%)
$221,487 + $103,076
$324,563
2011
$15,826 (−3.1%)
$270,251 + $108,160
$378,411
2010
$16,341 (+3.1%)
$296,775 + $83,803
$380,578
2008
$15,842 (+3.1%)
$314,447 + $88,793
$403,240
2007
$15,371
$312,955 + $103,157
$416,112
Tax history for 1553 S Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,982 (+1.3%)
$284,076 + $115,650
$399,726
2024
$22,691 (−1.0%)
$284,076 + $115,650
$399,726
2023
$22,910 (−0.8%)
$270,961 + $110,311
$381,272
2022
$23,096 (+5.7%)
$260,039 + $105,865
$365,904
2021
$21,848 (+2.7%)
$273,880 + $110,546
$384,426
2020
$21,282 (+3.3%)
$264,057 + $106,581
$370,638
2019
$20,593 (+178.1%)
$264,164 + $106,624
$370,788
2018
$7,404 (−61.9%)
$279,992 + $95,471
$375,463
2017
$19,456 (+3.1%)
$279,992 + $95,471
$375,463
2016
$18,874 (+1.3%)
$279,099 + $95,166
$374,265
2015
$18,637 (+9.1%)
$268,545 + $91,567
$360,112
2013
$17,077 (+3.5%)
$218,542 + $101,705
$320,247
2012
$16,494 (+4.2%)
$221,487 + $103,076
$324,563
2011
$15,826 (−3.1%)
$270,251 + $108,160
$378,411
2010
$16,341 (+3.1%)
$296,775 + $83,803
$380,578
2008
$15,842 (+3.1%)
$314,447 + $88,793
$403,240
2007
$15,371
$312,955 + $103,157
$416,112
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,656
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Above Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MIDWOOD SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 4,110
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,656
Building Sq. Ft: 5,074
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: MIDWOOD SUB; LOT 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 550
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 101,059
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 2.32
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,110
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-401-009
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
29
14
37
21
52
32
60
41
66
47
79
61
83
67
80
64
76
58
66
48
49
37
35
22
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
10.2 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.60M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $13,945 in fees.3 minutes to get started.