This elegant and classic residence is located on historic South Ridge Road, gracing a 1.38 acre wooded and landscaped property approached by a circular drive. Perfectly melding a contemporary and traditional ambiance, the thoughtfully designed and welcoming floor plan presents 10 well-proportioned and beautifully appointed rooms offering quality craftsmanship throughout sporting 4366 SF, four bedrooms/2.3 baths and a 3-car garage. A lovely sun room provides panoramic views of the verdant grounds beyond. A large exercise room and rec room grace the lower level. What a great opportunity - a 10! Perfectly located, enjoy the best Lake Forest has to offer - easy access to the center of town, prime shopping, restaurants, nature trails, Lake Michigan, transportation!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1.38 acresLot Size
$310Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Joanna Koperski• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Patricia Denenberg• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Picture Perfect! Park-like setting, a rare combination of elegance, comfort & space. This home is alive w/ color & charm. 9 large rooms, plus a sunroom a welcome retreat w/ panoramic views of lush acre plus property. Gleaming hdwd floors & moldings. Home offers an ideal floor plan for daily living & entertaining. Possible second level expansion. Finished LL with office, rec rm & exercise rm. 3 car att gar.
Public Records
Sep 25, 2000
Sold
$840,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1990
Sold
$675,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,454 (+86.2%)
$159,847 + $216,053
$375,900
2024
$10,447 (−50.4%)
$159,847 + $216,053
$375,900
2023
$21,075 (−1.2%)
$152,468 + $206,079
$358,547
2022
$21,340 (+5.8%)
$146,322 + $197,773
$344,095
2021
$20,177 (+2.7%)
$154,110 + $206,584
$360,694
2020
$19,654 (+3.5%)
$148,583 + $199,175
$347,758
2019
$18,996 (+11.1%)
$148,643 + $199,255
$347,898
2018
$17,098 (+2.0%)
$157,550 + $171,891
$329,441
2017
$16,763 (+3.2%)
$157,550 + $171,891
$329,441
2016
$16,249 (+1.4%)
$157,047 + $171,343
$328,390
2015
$16,027 (−7.8%)
$151,108 + $164,864
$315,972
2013
$17,390 (+3.5%)
$142,995 + $182,543
$325,538
2012
$16,797 (+4.2%)
$144,922 + $185,003
$329,925
2011
$16,118 (+18.8%)
$152,069 + $194,127
$346,196
2010
$13,566 (+3.1%)
$166,993 + $149,963
$316,956
2008
$13,154 (−0.1%)
$176,937 + $158,893
$335,830
2007
$13,168
$176,097 + $184,596
$360,693
Tax history for 945 S Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,454 (+86.2%)
$159,847 + $216,053
$375,900
2024
$10,447 (−50.4%)
$159,847 + $216,053
$375,900
2023
$21,075 (−1.2%)
$152,468 + $206,079
$358,547
2022
$21,340 (+5.8%)
$146,322 + $197,773
$344,095
2021
$20,177 (+2.7%)
$154,110 + $206,584
$360,694
2020
$19,654 (+3.5%)
$148,583 + $199,175
$347,758
2019
$18,996 (+11.1%)
$148,643 + $199,255
$347,898
2018
$17,098 (+2.0%)
$157,550 + $171,891
$329,441
2017
$16,763 (+3.2%)
$157,550 + $171,891
$329,441
2016
$16,249 (+1.4%)
$157,047 + $171,343
$328,390
2015
$16,027 (−7.8%)
$151,108 + $164,864
$315,972
2013
$17,390 (+3.5%)
$142,995 + $182,543
$325,538
2012
$16,797 (+4.2%)
$144,922 + $185,003
$329,925
2011
$16,118 (+18.8%)
$152,069 + $194,127
$346,196
2010
$13,566 (+3.1%)
$166,993 + $149,963
$316,956
2008
$13,154 (−0.1%)
$176,937 + $158,893
$335,830
2007
$13,168
$176,097 + $184,596
$360,693
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
60,112
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
4,366
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-08-202-005
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 3
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 18
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 22 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Finished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Separate Dining Room