OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2020 for $2.9M

$4,968,491

•

10.5 ba

•

10,680

sq ft

700 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Take note! Incomparable and irreplaceable residence, privately situated on impeccably manicured grounds. This estate home has been enhanced and renovated in every aspect, to create an outstanding family oasis, with nothing left untouched. The condition is meticulous both inside and out. The residence is introduced by a formal motorcourt and entryway, protecting guests from the elements. The truly breathtaking entry foyer leads to beautifully proportioned rooms with tall ceilings, exquisite millwork, and finishes. Views from the formal rooms capture the first glimpse of the expansive grounds & gardens. While every bit ready for a formal affair, the heart of the home is the superb kitchen with multiple service pantries, breakfast/hearth room and exceptional family room ready for favored friends and family. All bedrooms feature gorgeous private baths. Pool & pool house with outdoor kitchen, fireplace, covered patio and bath with changing room. Sport court. Great finished basement. 5 car garage parking, wired for car charging. Generator. Rest assured this home will not disappoint.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$465Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Nancy Adelman • Griffith, Grant & Lackie

Bought with Janice Corley • RE/MAX Premier

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10367044

Redfin Estimate

$4,968,491

$2.1M since sold in April 2020$130K since July

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This home's estimate is 114.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.32M) of 5 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 BY REDFIN APR 10, 2026
$1,950,000
B
6 beds5.5 baths7,050 sq ft
940 Mount Vernon Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,455,000
C
5 beds6 baths5,725 sq ft
1230 Conway Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JAN 26, 2026
$2,700,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths5,849 sq ft
510 Broadsmoore Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$2,850,000
E
6 beds6.5 baths6,142 sq ft
1485 Abington Cambs Dr, 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 700 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$74,711 (+1.3%)

$380,653 + $919,377

$1,300,030

2024

$73,767 (−1.0%)

$380,653 + $919,377

$1,300,030

2023

$74,478 (+39.2%)

$363,080 + $876,933

$1,240,013

2022

$53,496 (+5.7%)

$348,445 + $841,586

$1,190,031

2021

$50,605 (+2.7%)

$366,991 + $523,554

$890,545

2020

$49,292 (+3.4%)

$353,829 + $504,776

$858,605

2019

$47,689 (−13.6%)

$353,972 + $504,980

$858,952

2018

$55,201 (+2.5%)

$375,182 + $671,398

$1,046,580

2017

$53,875 (+3.1%)

$375,182 + $671,398

$1,046,580

2016

$52,250 (+1.3%)

$373,985 + $669,256

$1,043,241

2015

$51,577 (−0.4%)

$359,843 + $643,949

$1,003,792

2013

$51,803 (+3.6%)

$340,522 + $619,171

$959,693

2012

$50,006 (+4.3%)

$345,110 + $627,514

$972,624

2011

$47,948 (+10.6%)

$362,130 + $658,462

$1,020,592

2010

$43,354 (+5.7%)

$397,672 + $602,311

$999,983

2008

$41,018 (+7.1%)

$421,352 + $638,177

$1,059,529

2007

$38,306

$419,351 + $635,145

$1,054,496

Tax history for 700 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$74,711 (+1.3%)

$380,653 + $919,377

$1,300,030

2024

$73,767 (−1.0%)

$380,653 + $919,377

$1,300,030

2023

$74,478 (+39.2%)

$363,080 + $876,933

$1,240,013

2022

$53,496 (+5.7%)

$348,445 + $841,586

$1,190,031

2021

$50,605 (+2.7%)

$366,991 + $523,554

$890,545

2020

$49,292 (+3.4%)

$353,829 + $504,776

$858,605

2019

$47,689 (−13.6%)

$353,972 + $504,980

$858,952

2018

$55,201 (+2.5%)

$375,182 + $671,398

$1,046,580

2017

$53,875 (+3.1%)

$375,182 + $671,398

$1,046,580

2016

$52,250 (+1.3%)

$373,985 + $669,256

$1,043,241

2015

$51,577 (−0.4%)

$359,843 + $643,949

$1,003,792

2013

$51,803 (+3.6%)

$340,522 + $619,171

$959,693

2012

$50,006 (+4.3%)

$345,110 + $627,514

$972,624

2011

$47,948 (+10.6%)

$362,130 + $658,462

$1,020,592

2010

$43,354 (+5.7%)

$397,672 + $602,311

$999,983

2008

$41,018 (+7.1%)

$421,352 + $638,177

$1,059,529

2007

$38,306

$419,351 + $635,145

$1,054,496

*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

10.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

13,236

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-301-080

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 5
# of Garage Spaces: 5
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Heated Garage, 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 8
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 8

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 24X18
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 17X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 19X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 9
# of Baths (1/2): 3
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 24X30
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Family Room Information
Size: 28X27
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 19X30
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Kitchen Information
Size: 19X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Butler), Pantry (Walk-in)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 8X8
On 2nd Level

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, 8th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Library, Recreation Room, Media Room, Sun/Florida Room (Heated)
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Finished Attic, Full Attic, Interior Stair to Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 15X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 20X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Bedroom #7
Size: 20X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Bedroom #8
Size: 20X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #6 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 14X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #7 Information
Library
Size: 15X26
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #8 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 29X27
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #9 Information
Media Room
Size: 20X41
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #10 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 19X19
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
Security System, Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler(s), Power Generator

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
In Family Room, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Gas Starter

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 2nd Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Tile Roof

Property Features
Patio, In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Grill

Lot Information
Dimensions: 493X513X445X398
5.0-5.99 Acres
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped
Zero Lot Line: No

Property Information
# of Rooms: 17
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 1998
Rural (Y/N): N
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 16053010800000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $55,143.64
Tax Year: 2018
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
400+ Amp Service

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: South on Ridge from Westleigh to 700 on west side of street.Look for pillars with addresses. No sign

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 10.5
Sq. Ft.: 13,236
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-301-080

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

Around this home

Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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

$4.72M – $5.71M

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Home values near 700 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
690 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8225 Sq. Ft.	$4,050,984
610 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7683 Sq. Ft.	$2,591,088

Address	Redfin Estimate
680 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6443 Sq. Ft.	$3,495,854
710 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4221 Sq. Ft.	$1,500,946

Address	Redfin Estimate
730 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,169,683
704 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5778 Sq. Ft.	$1,700,636

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