OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2020 for $1.2M

$2,832,893

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,986/mo

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7.5 ba

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8,003

sq ft

221 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Elegant and comfortable living in this stately brick Georgian set on a private wooded 4 acre site. A wonderful open floor plan for today's living while maintaining the character and integrity of the original home. Graced with grand light filled rooms w/ hardwood floors, crown moldings, fireplaces and exquisite vintage details. Cooks kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and breakfast room. Family room w/ French doors to patio and handsome pine paneled Library just off the marble foyer entrance. Formal living room and spacious dining room both with access to charming sun room. Second floor master retreat w/ fireplace includes a lovely sitting room and luxurious master bath. Four additional 2nd floor bedrooms, along w/ bonus room and exercise room. There is also the added convenience of a 6th bedroom located on the 1st floor. Heated garage is able to accomodate 6 cars. Wonderful entertaining and private areas. Entertain w/ ease and enjoy garden views from this private estate. THE PANDEMIC ADVISORY FORM FOUND IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

4.08 acresLot Size

$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Jean Anderson • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listed by Donna Mancuso • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Non Member • NON MEMBER

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10372155

Redfin Estimate

$2,832,893

$1.6M since sold in September 2020$597K since July

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This home's estimate is 35.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.10M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$1,625,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths7,325 sq ft
600 Hunter Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,300,000
B
6 beds5.5 baths4,838 sq ft
180 S Suffolk Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$2,000,000
C
6 beds6.5 baths5,252 sq ft
965 Castlegate Ct, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,455,000
D
5 beds6 baths5,725 sq ft
1230 Conway 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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108

22 MoM

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Sale history for 221 S Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10372155

Sep 29, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,250,000

$156/sq ft

Jul 7, 2020

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$156/sq ft

Mar 4, 2020

Price Changed

$1,499,000

$187/sq ft

May 8, 2019

Listed (New)

$1,795,000

$224/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09671452

Dec 31, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 26, 2017

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08903605

Nov 30, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Apr 27, 2015

Listed (New)

Public Records

May 26, 1992

Sold

$600,000

$75/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1983

Sold

$375,000

$47/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$43,576 (+1.3%)

$293,975 + $462,262

$756,237

2024

$43,026 (−1.0%)

$293,975 + $462,262

$756,237

2023

$43,440 (+66.9%)

$280,403 + $440,921

$721,324

2022

$26,024 (+5.3%)

$269,101 + $423,149

$692,250

2021

$24,712 (+3.0%)

$283,423 + $147,793

$431,216

2020

$23,987 (−36.9%)

$273,258 + $142,492

$415,750

2019

$38,039 (−10.8%)

$273,368 + $410,772

$684,140

2018

$42,651 (+2.0%)

$289,750 + $516,890

$806,640

2017

$41,817 (+3.1%)

$289,750 + $516,890

$806,640

2016

$40,565 (+1.3%)

$288,826 + $515,241

$804,067

2015

$40,062 (+0.2%)

$277,904 + $495,758

$773,662

2013

$39,967 (+3.6%)

$262,981 + $476,963

$739,944

2012

$38,588 (+4.3%)

$266,525 + $483,390

$749,915

2011

$37,007 (+7.0%)

$279,669 + $507,230

$786,899

2010

$34,579 (+3.2%)

$307,117 + $491,674

$798,791

2008

$33,513 (+7.0%)

$325,405 + $520,952

$846,357

2007

$31,308

$323,859 + $518,477

$842,336

Tax history for 221 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$43,576 (+1.3%)

$293,975 + $462,262

$756,237

2024

$43,026 (−1.0%)

$293,975 + $462,262

$756,237

2023

$43,440 (+66.9%)

$280,403 + $440,921

$721,324

2022

$26,024 (+5.3%)

$269,101 + $423,149

$692,250

2021

$24,712 (+3.0%)

$283,423 + $147,793

$431,216

2020

$23,987 (−36.9%)

$273,258 + $142,492

$415,750

2019

$38,039 (−10.8%)

$273,368 + $410,772

$684,140

2018

$42,651 (+2.0%)

$289,750 + $516,890

$806,640

2017

$41,817 (+3.1%)

$289,750 + $516,890

$806,640

2016

$40,565 (+1.3%)

$288,826 + $515,241

$804,067

2015

$40,062 (+0.2%)

$277,904 + $495,758

$773,662

2013

$39,967 (+3.6%)

$262,981 + $476,963

$739,944

2012

$38,588 (+4.3%)

$266,525 + $483,390

$749,915

2011

$37,007 (+7.0%)

$279,669 + $507,230

$786,899

2010

$34,579 (+3.2%)

$307,117 + $491,674

$798,791

2008

$33,513 (+7.0%)

$325,405 + $520,952

$846,357

2007

$31,308

$323,859 + $518,477

$842,336

*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

7.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.08 Acres

Year renovated

1932

Sq. Ft.

8,003

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-100-005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 6
# of Garage Spaces: 6
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 6

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 22X16
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 18X16
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 17X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 15X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 7
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 26X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 23X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 26X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 15X9
Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Butler)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 11X6
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Library, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Sun/Florida Room (Heated), Foyer
Partial Basement
Unfinished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 15X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 13X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Library
Size: 20X14
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 21X21
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Sitting Room
Size: 18X16
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 20X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 22X17
On Main Level

Additional Room #9 Information
Foyer
Size: 13X9
On Main Level
Marble Flooring

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
In Family Room, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Wood Burning

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Hot Water/Steam Heating, Zoned Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Balcony, Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 268X653X286X691
4.0-4.99 Acres
Professionally Landscaped, Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 16
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 16051000050000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $38,038.96
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

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: Ridge Rd. North of Westleigh to address

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,003
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1932
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-100-005

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Some Property Photos Virtually Staged

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Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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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$2.69M – $3.26M

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Home values near 221 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
281 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2960 Sq. Ft.	$1,284,722
301 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$2,430,802

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3785 Sq. Ft.	$1,605,309
321 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3064 Sq. Ft.	$1,338,595

Address	Redfin Estimate
145 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3953 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,468
250 Majestic Oak Court, Lake Forest, IL 7 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 7424 Sq. Ft.	$3,099,350

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