740 S Ridge Rd is a 8,950 square foot house on a 1.89 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $1,948,474.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1.89 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,948,474
$54K since September
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This home's estimate is 25.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,558 (+1.3%)
$257,555 + $421,490
$679,045
2024
$38,049 (−0.9%)
$257,555 + $421,490
$679,045
2023
$38,396 (+1.5%)
$245,665 + $402,032
$647,697
2022
$37,818 (+5.8%)
$235,763 + $385,827
$621,590
2021
$35,761 (+2.7%)
$248,310 + $387,525
$635,835
2020
$34,833 (+3.4%)
$239,404 + $373,626
$613,030
2019
$33,686 (+10.6%)
$239,501 + $373,777
$613,278
2018
$30,458 (+1.9%)
$253,853 + $329,763
$583,616
2017
$29,887 (+3.1%)
$253,853 + $329,763
$583,616
2016
$28,980 (+1.3%)
$253,043 + $328,711
$581,754
2015
$28,597 (−3.4%)
$243,474 + $316,281
$559,755
2013
$29,601 (+3.4%)
$230,400 + $345,989
$576,389
2012
$28,632 (+4.0%)
$233,505 + $350,651
$584,156
2011
$27,528 (+24.2%)
$245,021 + $367,944
$612,965
2010
$22,158 (+8.2%)
$269,069 + $244,890
$513,959
2008
$20,481 (−1.3%)
$285,091 + $259,472
$544,563
2007
$20,758
$283,736 + $301,446
$585,182
Tax history for 740 S Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,558 (+1.3%)
$257,555 + $421,490
$679,045
2024
$38,049 (−0.9%)
$257,555 + $421,490
$679,045
2023
$38,396 (+1.5%)
$245,665 + $402,032
$647,697
2022
$37,818 (+5.8%)
$235,763 + $385,827
$621,590
2021
$35,761 (+2.7%)
$248,310 + $387,525
$635,835
2020
$34,833 (+3.4%)
$239,404 + $373,626
$613,030
2019
$33,686 (+10.6%)
$239,501 + $373,777
$613,278
2018
$30,458 (+1.9%)
$253,853 + $329,763
$583,616
2017
$29,887 (+3.1%)
$253,853 + $329,763
$583,616
2016
$28,980 (+1.3%)
$253,043 + $328,711
$581,754
2015
$28,597 (−3.4%)
$243,474 + $316,281
$559,755
2013
$29,601 (+3.4%)
$230,400 + $345,989
$576,389
2012
$28,632 (+4.0%)
$233,505 + $350,651
$584,156
2011
$27,528 (+24.2%)
$245,021 + $367,944
$612,965
2010
$22,158 (+8.2%)
$269,069 + $244,890
$513,959
2008
$20,481 (−1.3%)
$285,091 + $259,472
$544,563
2007
$20,758
$283,736 + $301,446
$585,182
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 22, 2023 • Final
Building
Pool and hot tub
May 31, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new irrigation system.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,809
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WHITEHALL MEADOWS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 8,950
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 4,751
Building Sq. Ft: 12,408
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: WHITEHALL MEADOWS SUB; LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,649
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 82,546
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 1.895
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,950
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-301-088
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
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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
1% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.85M – $2.24M
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