Sold during processing. Charming & impressive brick cape cod style home set on 3.3 acres in the center of Lake Forest's historic Ridge Road estate area. Rarely does a home like this become available for rent. Beautiful crown moldings, hardwood floors and a gracious floor plan that flows seamlessly from room to room. The spacious living room & library feature elegant fireplaces and large windows. The 3-season sun porch overlooks the sweeping rear lawn. Great informal space includes an open kitchen/family room. The kitchen boasts Wolf, SubZero and Bosch appliances, granite counter tops and white cabinetry. The second floor has a lovely master suite w/elegant white marble bath, and three additional family bedrooms. All baths have been recently updated! The finished basement has an office/homework area, recreation room and kitchenette. Fabulous outdoor terraces. 3 car garage.
Impressive brick home set on 3.3 acres in the center of Lake Forest's historic Ridge Road estate area. The long driveway provides pristine views of the vast lawn and stand of mature oaks. Enter the wide gallery foyer to find rich character including layered crown moldings, hardwood floors and a gracious floor plan that flows seamlessly from room to room. Every inch has been enhanced with top designer finishes. The spacious living room & library feature elegant fireplaces and large windows. The 3-season sun porch overlooks the sweeping rear lawn. Great informal space includes an open kitchen/family room. The kitchen boasts Wolf, SubZero and Bosch applcs, granite counter tops and white cabinetry. The second floor has a lovely master suite w/ elegant white marble bath, and three additional family bedrooms. All baths have been recently updated! The finished basement has an office/homework area, recreation room and kitchenette. Fabulous outdoor terraces. Impeccable condition; move in ready!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09502696
Jul 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 21, 2017
Price Changed
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Feb 13, 2017
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09341834
Nov 18, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2016
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09230508
Sep 14, 2016
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2016
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08980718
Dec 30, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 13, 2015
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06571737
Nov 29, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 2, 2007
Listed
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Public Records
Oct 29, 2001
Sold
$1,130,000
$299/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 1993
Sold
$697,500
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,872 (+3.4%)
$287,451 + $126,134
$413,585
2024
$23,096 (−0.9%)
$287,451 + $126,134
$413,585
2023
$23,297 (+8.2%)
$274,181 + $120,311
$394,492
2022
$21,523 (+6.1%)
$263,130 + $115,462
$378,592
2021
$20,293 (−7.8%)
$277,136 + $85,503
$362,639
2020
$21,999 (+3.5%)
$267,196 + $120,320
$387,516
2019
$21,265 (+2.9%)
$267,304 + $120,368
$387,672
2018
$20,671 (+2.0%)
$283,320 + $112,663
$395,983
2017
$20,266 (+3.1%)
$283,320 + $112,663
$395,983
2016
$19,649 (+1.4%)
$282,416 + $112,304
$394,720
2015
$19,386 (−4.2%)
$271,737 + $108,057
$379,794
2013
$20,226 (+3.5%)
$257,146 + $119,436
$376,582
2012
$19,536 (+4.2%)
$260,611 + $121,045
$381,656
2011
$18,746 (+9.3%)
$273,464 + $127,015
$400,479
2010
$17,154 (+3.2%)
$300,303 + $98,932
$399,235
2008
$16,630 (+2.7%)
$318,185 + $104,823
$423,008
2007
$16,190
$316,674 + $121,326
$438,000
Tax history for 255 S Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,872 (+3.4%)
$287,451 + $126,134
$413,585
2024
$23,096 (−0.9%)
$287,451 + $126,134
$413,585
2023
$23,297 (+8.2%)
$274,181 + $120,311
$394,492
2022
$21,523 (+6.1%)
$263,130 + $115,462
$378,592
2021
$20,293 (−7.8%)
$277,136 + $85,503
$362,639
2020
$21,999 (+3.5%)
$267,196 + $120,320
$387,516
2019
$21,265 (+2.9%)
$267,304 + $120,368
$387,672
2018
$20,671 (+2.0%)
$283,320 + $112,663
$395,983
2017
$20,266 (+3.1%)
$283,320 + $112,663
$395,983
2016
$19,649 (+1.4%)
$282,416 + $112,304
$394,720
2015
$19,386 (−4.2%)
$271,737 + $108,057
$379,794
2013
$20,226 (+3.5%)
$257,146 + $119,436
$376,582
2012
$19,536 (+4.2%)
$260,611 + $121,045
$381,656
2011
$18,746 (+9.3%)
$273,464 + $127,015
$400,479
2010
$17,154 (+3.2%)
$300,303 + $98,932
$399,235
2008
$16,630 (+2.7%)
$318,185 + $104,823
$423,008
2007
$16,190
$316,674 + $121,326
$438,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.75
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.3 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
4,239
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-05-104-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)