OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2018 for $650K

$1,476,430

•

4.5 ba

•

3,139

sq ft

865 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

BUYER CAN HAVE TAXES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED BY 1.75% of PURCHASE PRICE DURING THE NEXT TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL! Beautiful country estate w/ 4 bedrooms, 4.1 baths, set on a breathtaking 1.68 acres will make you feel like you're in the Lake Forest countryside! Inviting Farmhouse w/ wrap around porch has an enormous deck w/ southern exposure. Extensively updated on the interior w/ new electrical, plumbing & interior finishes. Large eat-in kitchen, 48" Wolf range, island w/ seating & large butler's pantry w/ custom upper/lower cabinetry & sink. Cozy paneled den w/ fireplace. 1st & 2nd floor master bedroom options. The 1st floor master bath includes large walk-in shower, built-in linen storage & walk-in closet. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms, each w/ their own private bath, plus laundry. Cupola-topped garage w/ enough parking for 5 cars. The property also includes the original stable & tack room. This incredible estate has been lovingly owned by the same family for more than 40 years.

Single-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

1.68 acresLot Size

$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Lori Baker • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Alissa McNicholas

Bought with Andrea Wich • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10035345

Redfin Estimate

$1,476,430

$826K since sold in November 2018$23K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,300,000
A
4 beds4 baths3,668 sq ft
3525 Old Mill Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,391 sq ft
476 Briar Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,535,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,200 sq ft
1035 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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$970,276

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 865 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,256 (+1.7%)

$228,938 + $225,323

$454,261

2024

$23,860 (+6.4%)

$228,938 + $225,323

$454,261

2023

$22,434 (+70.2%)

$218,369 + $289,384

$507,753

2022

$13,184 (+4.6%)

$209,567 + $156,110

$365,677

2021

$12,609 (+3.9%)

$220,720 + $3,893

$224,613

2020

$12,139 (+3.4%)

$212,804 + $3,753

$216,557

2019

$11,736 (−43.6%)

$212,890 + $147,539

$360,429

2018

$20,812 (+2.0%)

$225,646 + $179,098

$404,744

2017

$20,403 (+3.2%)

$225,646 + $179,098

$404,744

2016

$19,770 (+1.4%)

$224,926 + $178,527

$403,453

2015

$19,488 (−1.1%)

$216,421 + $171,776

$388,197

2013

$19,711 (+3.2%)

$204,802 + $168,390

$373,192

2012

$19,099 (+4.2%)

$207,561 + $170,660

$378,221

2011

$18,335 (+14.3%)

$217,797 + $179,077

$396,874

2010

$16,035 (+86.7%)

$203,295 + $174,192

$377,487

2008

$8,590 (−40.5%)

$215,402

2007

$14,449

$214,379 + $180,549

$394,928

Tax history for 865 S Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,256 (+1.7%)

$228,938 + $225,323

$454,261

2024

$23,860 (+6.4%)

$228,938 + $225,323

$454,261

2023

$22,434 (+70.2%)

$218,369 + $289,384

$507,753

2022

$13,184 (+4.6%)

$209,567 + $156,110

$365,677

2021

$12,609 (+3.9%)

$220,720 + $3,893

$224,613

2020

$12,139 (+3.4%)

$212,804 + $3,753

$216,557

2019

$11,736 (−43.6%)

$212,890 + $147,539

$360,429

2018

$20,812 (+2.0%)

$225,646 + $179,098

$404,744

2017

$20,403 (+3.2%)

$225,646 + $179,098

$404,744

2016

$19,770 (+1.4%)

$224,926 + $178,527

$403,453

2015

$19,488 (−1.1%)

$216,421 + $171,776

$388,197

2013

$19,711 (+3.2%)

$204,802 + $168,390

$373,192

2012

$19,099 (+4.2%)

$207,561 + $170,660

$378,221

2011

$18,335 (+14.3%)

$217,797 + $179,077

$396,874

2010

$16,035 (+86.7%)

$203,295 + $174,192

$377,487

2008

$8,590 (−40.5%)

$215,402

2007

$14,449

$214,379 + $180,549

$394,928

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.75

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.68 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

4,388

Year built

1921

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-08-202-002

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
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4

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

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 16X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 11X23
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 26X33
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 10X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 16X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 15X15
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Butler)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 3X3
On 2nd Level

Additional Rooms Information
Den
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Dormer

Additional Room #1 Information
Den
Size: 10X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Living Room, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Gas Logs

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 91-100 Years
Cedar Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Deck

Lot Information
Dimensions: 309X203X168X120X293
1.0-1.99 Acres

Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 16082020020000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $20,402.85
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public)
200+ 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: Route 41 to Westleigh Road, West to Ridge Road, South to property.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,388
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Lake County
APN: 16-08-202-002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Exclusions (Call List Office)
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

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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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

$1.40M – $1.70M

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Home values near 865 S Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
811 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3400 Sq. Ft.	$1,725,256
945 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4366 Sq. Ft.	$1,390,823

Address	Redfin Estimate
900 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5965 Sq. Ft.	$2,970,280
855 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$878,285

Address	Redfin Estimate
780 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8404 Sq. Ft.	$3,747,020
965 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5638 Sq. Ft.	$1,641,225

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