OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2018 for $650K

$1,448,235

•

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

$461Est. 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

$1,448,235

$798K since sold in November 2018$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) 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 JUN 15, 2026
$1,620,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths4,244 sq ft
791 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,475,000
C
5 beds5 baths4,073 sq ft
1520 Telegraph Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,175,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths3,449 sq ft
131 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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$942,392

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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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$425,000
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EARLY ACCESS
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NEW 35 HRS AGO
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,820 sq ft
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$399,900
2 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft
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Sale history for 865 S Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10035345

Nov 15, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$650,000

$207/sq ft

Oct 12, 2018

Contingent

—

Sep 19, 2018

Price Changed

$699,000

$223/sq ft

Jul 30, 2018

Listed (New)

$799,000

$255/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09842725

Jun 28, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 17, 2018

Price Changed

Feb 5, 2018

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09356704

Nov 1, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Aug 14, 2017

Price Changed

Jun 29, 2017

Price Changed

Apr 3, 2017

Price Changed

Oct 1, 2016

Listed (New)

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

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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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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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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.	$1,682,234
945 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4366 Sq. Ft.	$1,352,166

Address	Redfin Estimate
900 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5965 Sq. Ft.	$2,979,480
855 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$875,636

Address	Redfin Estimate
780 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8404 Sq. Ft.	$3,693,362
965 South Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5638 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,762

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