OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2021 for $694K

$1,284,722

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,523/mo

•

2,960

sq ft

281 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Recently renovated, large 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath brick ranch with 2,960 square feet above grade on a 2.71 acre wooded property. Living room with fireplace. Large family room with vaulted beamed ceiling, stone fireplace, and sliding glass doors leading onto a large wood deck with new decking. New white eat-in kitchen with updated cabinets, counters and stainless steal appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Garaging for four cars, includes a 2-car attached garage, plus an additional 2-car detached garage with workshop area. Unfinished basement with high ceilings and two egress windows provides tons of storage or opportunity to create additional living space. Taxes reflect a fair market assessed value of $1,100,000 and should be reassessed based on the actual sale price after closing.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

2.71 acresLot Size

$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Lori Baker • Compass

Listed by Alissa McNicholas • Compass

Bought with Shannon Towson • Coldwell Banker Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10893922

Redfin Estimate

$1,284,722

$591K since sold in August 2021$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 23.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,500,000
A
Land— sq ft
250 Butler Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$880,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,866 sq ft
731 Mellody Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$1,330,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,634 sq ft
262 E Foster Pl, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$925,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,073 sq ft
700 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$845,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,693 sq ft
21 N Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$775,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,969 sq ft
156 High Holborn, 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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3 beds2.5 baths2,820 sq ft
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Sale history for 281 S Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 14, 2021

Sold

$694,000

$234/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10893922

Aug 12, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$694,000

$234/sq ft

Jul 14, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

Jun 11, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Apr 20, 2021

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Mar 10, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Feb 19, 2021

Relisted (Temporarily No Showings)

—

Jan 29, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Dec 14, 2020

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Nov 28, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Nov 18, 2020

Price Changed

$699,000

$236/sq ft

Oct 30, 2020

Listed (New)

$719,000

$243/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10058626

Nov 19, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$370,000

$125/sq ft

Oct 22, 2018

Contingent

—

Sep 17, 2018

Price Changed

$399,000

$135/sq ft

Aug 21, 2018

Listed (New)

$499,000

$169/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09195176

Feb 24, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jun 25, 2016

Price Changed

Jun 25, 2016

Price Changed

Apr 14, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09194571

Feb 24, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Aug 10, 2016

Price Changed

Apr 14, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08713844

Aug 21, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2014

Price Changed

Aug 28, 2014

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08709733

Aug 21, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2014

Price Changed

Aug 23, 2014

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08161364

Sep 18, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Oct 30, 2012

Price Changed (Price Change)

Sep 17, 2012

Listed (New)

Public Records

Mar 6, 2007

Sold

$880,000

$297/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06356119

Jan 10, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Dec 8, 2006

Listed

Public Records

Jul 1, 1987

Sold

$249,000

$84/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,223 (+1.4%)

$268,317 + $124,914

$393,231

2024

$21,922 (−3.1%)

$268,317 + $124,914

$393,231

2023

$22,612 (+61.7%)

$255,930 + $119,147

$375,077

2022

$13,982 (−36.1%)

$245,614 + $114,345

$359,959

2021

$21,886 (+2.8%)

$258,687 + $124,746

$383,433

2020

$21,299 (+3.5%)

$249,409 + $120,272

$369,681

2019

$20,584 (+50.8%)

$249,510 + $120,320

$369,830

2018

$13,646 (+2.0%)

$77,114 + $179,933

$257,047

2017

$13,380 (+3.1%)

$77,114 + $179,933

$257,047

2016

$12,981 (+1.2%)

$76,868 + $179,359

$256,227

2015

$12,821 (−12.2%)

$73,961 + $172,577

$246,538

2013

$14,606 (−20.9%)

$240,027 + $27,305

$267,332

2012

$18,466 (+4.2%)

$243,262 + $118,087

$361,349

2011

$17,720 (+50.0%)

$255,259 + $123,911

$379,170

2010

$11,816 (+3.1%)

$188,760 + $88,060

$276,820

2008

$11,458 (−25.2%)

$297,004 + $103,060

$400,064

2007

$15,312

$295,593 + $118,916

$414,509

Tax history for 281 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,223 (+1.4%)

$268,317 + $124,914

$393,231

2024

$21,922 (−3.1%)

$268,317 + $124,914

$393,231

2023

$22,612 (+61.7%)

$255,930 + $119,147

$375,077

2022

$13,982 (−36.1%)

$245,614 + $114,345

$359,959

2021

$21,886 (+2.8%)

$258,687 + $124,746

$383,433

2020

$21,299 (+3.5%)

$249,409 + $120,272

$369,681

2019

$20,584 (+50.8%)

$249,510 + $120,320

$369,830

2018

$13,646 (+2.0%)

$77,114 + $179,933

$257,047

2017

$13,380 (+3.1%)

$77,114 + $179,933

$257,047

2016

$12,981 (+1.2%)

$76,868 + $179,359

$256,227

2015

$12,821 (−12.2%)

$73,961 + $172,577

$246,538

2013

$14,606 (−20.9%)

$240,027 + $27,305

$267,332

2012

$18,466 (+4.2%)

$243,262 + $118,087

$361,349

2011

$17,720 (+50.0%)

$255,259 + $123,911

$379,170

2010

$11,816 (+3.1%)

$188,760 + $88,060

$276,820

2008

$11,458 (−25.2%)

$297,004 + $103,060

$400,064

2007

$15,312

$295,593 + $118,916

$414,509

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.71 Acres

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

3,345

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-104-002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Brick,Concrete

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Double Sink

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 7

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Wood Siding
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16051040020000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 160 X 704 X 173 X 780
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Lot Features: Wooded
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,584.26
Tax Year: 2019

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: 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
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: EAST ON RT 60 ON RIDGE PROPERTY ON EAST SIDE OF STREET

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,345
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-104-002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

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 • 2.3mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.22M – $1.48M

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Home values near 281 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

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
301 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$2,430,802
370 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2540 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,105

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8003 Sq. Ft.	$2,832,893
361 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4498 Sq. Ft.	$1,444,451

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