Welcome to 855 S Ridge Road. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Lake Forest history. This gem of a property is a project for someone looking to have a one-of-a-kind home on a great piece of land. Renovate the current floor plan, add on, or turn this into the ultimate car clubhouse. Built-in 1935 by Stanley Anderson as horse stables for the surrounding farmland and estate. Throughout the years the use has changed and the land was subdivided and the stables were converted into a hobby farm, then into a residence, and most recently into collector car storage. Sitting on 1.39 acres with a gated driveway off of Ridge road, and green grass all the way to Hunter lane, with plenty of room to add on. A large heated garage was added in 2013 and was built to house collector cars. Easily room for 6+ cars with a catwalk above makes the perfect hangout to admire a car collection from above. Bring your plans, your ideas, and your wildest imagination to this one-of-a-kind property on Ridge Road. New design renderings have just been completed and are available to turn the barn into a unique new construction residence built around the original stables.
Rehab Project sold with architectural plans. Car Enthusiast take advantage of the 6+ car garage, was built in 2013, heated with Cedar shake roof. 1.39 acres with a conservancy easement to the east. Rare Opportunity. SOLD" AS IS "
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09604297
Aug 24, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$412,500
Jul 5, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2017
Listed (New)
$549,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,449 (+11.8%)
$189,230 + $78,819
$268,049
2024
$13,823 (+9.9%)
$189,230 + $78,819
$268,049
2023
$12,579 (+26.8%)
$180,494 + $51,105
$231,599
2022
$9,919 (+5.7%)
$156,053 + $44,185
$200,238
2021
$9,383 (+2.6%)
$164,358 + $1
$164,359
2020
$9,143 (+3.5%)
$158,463 + $1
$158,464
2019
$8,836 (+47.7%)
$158,527 + $98,201
$256,728
2018
$5,984 (−42.7%)
$168,025 + $64,095
$232,120
2017
$10,441 (+3.7%)
$168,025 + $64,095
$232,120
2016
$10,067 (+2.3%)
$167,489 + $63,891
$231,380
2015
$9,840 (−5.6%)
$161,156 + $61,475
$222,631
2013
$10,426 (+3.5%)
$152,503 + $44,674
$197,177
2012
$10,076 (+4.1%)
$154,558 + $45,276
$199,834
2011
$9,677 (+1.6%)
$162,181 + $47,509
$209,690
2010
$9,520 (+3.1%)
$178,098 + $46,077
$224,175
2008
$9,233 (+2.8%)
$188,703 + $48,821
$237,524
2007
$8,983
$187,806 + $57,436
$245,242
Tax history for 855 S Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,449 (+11.8%)
$189,230 + $78,819
$268,049
2024
$13,823 (+9.9%)
$189,230 + $78,819
$268,049
2023
$12,579 (+26.8%)
$180,494 + $51,105
$231,599
2022
$9,919 (+5.7%)
$156,053 + $44,185
$200,238
2021
$9,383 (+2.6%)
$164,358 + $1
$164,359
2020
$9,143 (+3.5%)
$158,463 + $1
$158,464
2019
$8,836 (+47.7%)
$158,527 + $98,201
$256,728
2018
$5,984 (−42.7%)
$168,025 + $64,095
$232,120
2017
$10,441 (+3.7%)
$168,025 + $64,095
$232,120
2016
$10,067 (+2.3%)
$167,489 + $63,891
$231,380
2015
$9,840 (−5.6%)
$161,156 + $61,475
$222,631
2013
$10,426 (+3.5%)
$152,503 + $44,674
$197,177
2012
$10,076 (+4.1%)
$154,558 + $45,276
$199,834
2011
$9,677 (+1.6%)
$162,181 + $47,509
$209,690
2010
$9,520 (+3.1%)
$178,098 + $46,077
$224,175
2008
$9,233 (+2.8%)
$188,703 + $48,821
$237,524
2007
$8,983
$187,806 + $57,436
$245,242
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.39 Acres
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
4,403
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-08-202-015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway: Brick,Gravel
Interior
Additional Rooms Information
Basement Description: Slab
Laundry Features: In Unit
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parcel Number: 16082020150000
Land Information
Building(s) on Land: Yes
Lot Information
Dimensions: 199X536
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Frontage Type: City Street, Public Road
Frontage Length: 199
Zoning: SINGL
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,780.06
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric to Site, Gas to Site, Sanitary Sewer, Water-Municipal, Water to Site
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Partial
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 67
Middle Or Junior School District: 67
High School District: 115
High School: Lake Forest High School
Location Information
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: South on Ridge Road from Westleigh Road to 855. North on Ridge Road from Everett Road to 855. Driveway is on the East side of Ridge.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,403
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-202-015
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Cherokee Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Deer Path Middle School West
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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Historical weather
Lake Forest, IL • 60045
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Sun exposure
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
$832,000 – $1.01M
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