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Off Market Apr 2025 for $1.8M

$2,009,202

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,494/mo

•

4,336

sq ft

694 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Closed for $151,000 over asking with multiple offers. Discover your dream home on a breathtaking 2-acre private estate in Lake Forest! This meticulously maintained ranch-style retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility, and modern comfort. With timeless charm and thoughtful updates, this home is designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday relaxation. The kitchen, a chef's delight, was updated in 2017 with high-end finishes and appliances, including a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, designer custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The sun-filled breakfast room, with its cozy fireplace, offers casual, intimate dining. The family room is the heart of the home, providing ample space for relaxation and gatherings. The richly paneled library, featuring a handsome fireplace, built-ins, and hardwood floors, serves as an ideal work-from-home space, thoughtfully separated from the main flow of the home. Elegance and style abound in the recently designed living room, while a gracious dining room welcomes guests off the foyer. Your private oasis, the primary suite, includes luxurious his and her baths, separate dressing rooms, and a fabulous sunroom with a radiant heated floor. This exceptional ranch-style home is both spacious and inviting, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary just moments from everything Lake Forest has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$463Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Mercier • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Chris Foss • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Anne Hardy • Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12271850

Redfin Estimate

$2,009,202

$179K since sold in April 2025$29K since July

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This home's estimate is 43.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,785,000
A
5 beds5 baths4,152 sq ft
620 W Old Elm Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,350,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,192 sq ft
125 N Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$845,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,693 sq ft
21 N Ridge 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

Recently sold homes

108

22 MoM

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Sale history for 694 S Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12271850

Apr 4, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$1,830,000

$422/sq ft

Mar 31, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 15, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Mar 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

$1,679,000

$387/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12091228

Jan 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

Jan 15, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Dec 31, 2008

Sold

$1,387,500

$320/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06620985

Dec 5, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 5, 2008

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,387,500

$320/sq ft

Sep 23, 2008

Contingent

—

Aug 8, 2008

Price Changed

$1,500,000

$346/sq ft

Jul 27, 2007

Listed

$1,595,000

$368/sq ft

Live luxuriously on one level on a quiet lane off Ridge. Entertain in the sumptious living room with high ceilings or the fam room with walls of windows & sliding doors. Relax before the fire in the exquisite cherry library or the fireplace in the breakfast room. Don't miss the separate his and her bath and dressing areas, the secret garden & putting green, all on 2 glorious acres filled with perennials!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,685 (+1.5%)

$265,731 + $226,454

$492,185

2024

$26,299 (−0.8%)

$265,731 + $226,454

$492,185

2023

$26,509 (+2.5%)

$253,463 + $216,000

$469,463

2022

$25,872 (+5.8%)

$243,247 + $207,294

$450,541

2021

$24,444 (+2.7%)

$256,194 + $197,324

$453,518

2020

$23,797 (+3.4%)

$247,005 + $190,247

$437,252

2019

$23,013 (+4.2%)

$247,105 + $190,323

$437,428

2018

$22,086 (+1.9%)

$261,911 + $180,344

$442,255

2017

$21,671 (+3.2%)

$261,911 + $180,344

$442,255

2016

$20,989 (+1.5%)

$261,076 + $179,769

$440,845

2015

$20,688 (−5.6%)

$251,204 + $172,971

$424,175

2013

$21,915 (+2.3%)

$237,715 + $189,296

$427,011

2012

$21,427 (+4.6%)

$240,918 + $191,847

$432,765

2011

$20,489 (+13.6%)

$252,800 + $201,308

$454,108

2010

$18,041 (+3.1%)

$277,610 + $155,551

$433,161

2008

$17,502 (+0.9%)

$294,141 + $164,813

$458,954

2007

$17,343

$292,744 + $191,476

$484,220

Tax history for 694 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$26,685 (+1.5%)

$265,731 + $226,454

$492,185

2024

$26,299 (−0.8%)

$265,731 + $226,454

$492,185

2023

$26,509 (+2.5%)

$253,463 + $216,000

$469,463

2022

$25,872 (+5.8%)

$243,247 + $207,294

$450,541

2021

$24,444 (+2.7%)

$256,194 + $197,324

$453,518

2020

$23,797 (+3.4%)

$247,005 + $190,247

$437,252

2019

$23,013 (+4.2%)

$247,105 + $190,323

$437,428

2018

$22,086 (+1.9%)

$261,911 + $180,344

$442,255

2017

$21,671 (+3.2%)

$261,911 + $180,344

$442,255

2016

$20,989 (+1.5%)

$261,076 + $179,769

$440,845

2015

$20,688 (−5.6%)

$251,204 + $172,971

$424,175

2013

$21,915 (+2.3%)

$237,715 + $189,296

$427,011

2012

$21,427 (+4.6%)

$240,918 + $191,847

$432,765

2011

$20,489 (+13.6%)

$252,800 + $201,308

$454,108

2010

$18,041 (+3.1%)

$277,610 + $155,551

$433,161

2008

$17,502 (+0.9%)

$294,141 + $164,813

$458,954

2007

$17,343

$292,744 + $191,476

$484,220

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.95 Acres

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

4,336

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-301-010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 8
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Library
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room - Down
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 32 x 22
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 30 x 16

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 35 x 17
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Butler
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 15
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 13

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 23
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Laundry Features: Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, In-Law Arrangement
# of Rooms: 11

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Model: RANCH
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2017
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 16053010100000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 481X180X500X100
Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $26,509
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned

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: Westleigh 2 Ridge-So. 2 private rd by 4 mailbxes on West

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,336
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-301-010

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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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Historical weather

Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.91M – $2.31M

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Home values near 694 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
740 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 8950 Sq. Ft.	$1,946,102
780 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8404 Sq. Ft.	$3,693,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
775 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4748 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,602
680 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6443 Sq. Ft.	$3,495,854

Address	Redfin Estimate
690 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8225 Sq. Ft.	$4,050,984
800 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3430 Sq. Ft.	$1,440,047

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