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Off Market Mar 2021 for $350K

$738,076

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,935/mo

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2,268

sq ft

81 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Great price for the size, space and amount of land (2.73 acres) in the center of Lake Forest! Enjoy it yourself, use it as investment property, or consider it as land, for potential new construction, subject to City of Lake Forest approval. Home is currently occupied by a long-term tenant who is on a month-to-month agreement at a low rental rate of $1,800. Property is across from Westleigh Farm, a new residential development, and surrounded by other larger and some historic homes. Super convenient to town, highway access, shopping and schools. New roof over part of house 2 years ago (older roof is over rear of home and is also older over garage). First floor primary bedroom. Finished basement. 24 hours notice needed for showings and must be confirmed and accompanied. Covid precautions must be taken (complete the form, provide and wear a mask, etc. ) SOLD "AS IS". Property is also listed as Vacant Land.

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

2.73 acresLot Size

$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Fischer • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Deborah Fischer • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10858833

Redfin Estimate

$738,076

$388K since sold in March 2021$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 25.1% lower than the average sale price ($985K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$775,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,969 sq ft
156 High Holborn, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$925,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,073 sq ft
700 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,500,000
C
Land— sq ft
250 Butler Dr, 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
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$880,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,866 sq ft
731 Mellody 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 81 S Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10858833

Mar 16, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$350,000

$154/sq ft

Dec 18, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Dec 10, 2020

Price Changed

$419,888

$185/sq ft

Sep 15, 2020

Listed (New)

$450,000

$198/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10449418

Mar 17, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Dec 10, 2020

Price Changed

Sep 11, 2020

Price Changed

Jul 12, 2019

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08449298

Sep 19, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Sep 19, 2013

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08448601

Sep 16, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Sep 18, 2013

Listed (New)

Public Records

May 24, 1994

Sold

$296,000

$131/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,767 (+1.3%)

$92,364 + $75,948

$168,312

2024

$9,645 (−0.9%)

$92,364 + $75,948

$168,312

2023

$9,737 (+32.2%)

$88,100 + $72,442

$160,542

2022

$7,363 (+6.5%)

$84,549 + $69,522

$154,071

2021

$6,915 (−24.5%)

$89,049 + $31,946

$120,995

2020

$9,156 (+3.4%)

$85,855 + $72,045

$157,900

2019

$8,851 (+7.1%)

$85,890 + $72,074

$157,964

2018

$8,267 (+2.0%)

$91,035 + $63,920

$154,955

2017

$8,107 (+3.1%)

$91,035 + $63,920

$154,955

2016

$7,867 (+1.2%)

$90,745 + $63,716

$154,461

2015

$7,770 (−5.6%)

$87,314 + $61,307

$148,621

2013

$8,228 (+3.6%)

$82,626 + $67,132

$149,758

2012

$7,944 (+4.3%)

$83,739 + $68,037

$151,776

2011

$7,618 (+15.1%)

$87,869 + $71,392

$159,261

2010

$6,617 (+3.2%)

$96,494 + $55,227

$151,721

2008

$6,411 (+1.0%)

$102,240 + $58,516

$160,756

2007

$6,346

$101,754 + $67,981

$169,735

Tax history for 81 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,767 (+1.3%)

$92,364 + $75,948

$168,312

2024

$9,645 (−0.9%)

$92,364 + $75,948

$168,312

2023

$9,737 (+32.2%)

$88,100 + $72,442

$160,542

2022

$7,363 (+6.5%)

$84,549 + $69,522

$154,071

2021

$6,915 (−24.5%)

$89,049 + $31,946

$120,995

2020

$9,156 (+3.4%)

$85,855 + $72,045

$157,900

2019

$8,851 (+7.1%)

$85,890 + $72,074

$157,964

2018

$8,267 (+2.0%)

$91,035 + $63,920

$154,955

2017

$8,107 (+3.1%)

$91,035 + $63,920

$154,955

2016

$7,867 (+1.2%)

$90,745 + $63,716

$154,461

2015

$7,770 (−5.6%)

$87,314 + $61,307

$148,621

2013

$8,228 (+3.6%)

$82,626 + $67,132

$149,758

2012

$7,944 (+4.3%)

$83,739 + $68,037

$151,776

2011

$7,618 (+15.1%)

$87,869 + $71,392

$159,261

2010

$6,617 (+3.2%)

$96,494 + $55,227

$151,721

2008

$6,411 (+1.0%)

$102,240 + $58,516

$160,756

2007

$6,346

$101,754 + $67,981

$169,735

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.73 Acres

Year renovated

1968

Sq. Ft.

2,836

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-100-016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X20
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 14X31
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 12X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: COMBO
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 10X15
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement

Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 51-60 Years
Brick Exterior, Cedar Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Currently Leased

Lot Information
Dimensions: 613 X 451 X 222 X 219 X 329 X 135
2.0-2.99 Acres

Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: Assessor shows 2,268 Building SF; 4,974 Gross area; 1,418 Basement; 720 sf attached garage.
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2127
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 16051000160000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $8,850.76
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Paved Street

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: Rt. 60 east to Ridge Road, south to property

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,836
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-100-016

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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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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

$702,000 – $849,000

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Home values near 81 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
145 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3953 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,468
565 Jacqulyn Lane, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7418 Sq. Ft.	$2,140,240

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 N Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3693 Sq. Ft.	$1,087,290
560 Jacqulyn Lane, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4994 Sq. Ft.	$1,575,167

Address	Redfin Estimate
563 Jacqulyn Lane, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6961 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,147
90 S Orchard Circle, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4310 Sq. Ft.	$2,152,561

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