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Property Description
Quietly tucked behind mature trees, this beautifully maintained home delivers the lifestyle today's buyers are searching for. With hardwood floors throughout, a flowing layout, and a kitchen designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining, this move-in-ready home is an opportunity not to miss. Rarely does a home offering this much space, land, and location come to market in the heart of Lake Forest. Set on approximately one acre just moments from shops, restaurants, and Metra, this home is walkable to everything Lake Forest has to offer both east and west of town while feeling like its own oasis. The heart of this home is the expansive kitchen, featuring rich dark cabinetry, granite countertops, new stainless-steel appliances, and a generous center island that anchors the space while seamlessly connecting to surrounding living and dining areas. Natural light pours through the abundant skylights, highlighting the clean lines and comfortable flow of the main level. The thoughtful floor plan offers flexibility for today's lifestyle, whether you need an additional home office, formal dining, playroom, or all the above. Here, the possibilities are endless. Upstairs you are immediately greeted by three well-proportioned bedrooms that provide space to grow, while the 2025 refreshed bathroom offers a clean, classic feel. Just down the hall is an inviting primary bedroom complete with en-suite, walk-in closet and private vanity space making this a true retreat. The basement offers a lovely recreation, gym space or flex along with an additional bedroom. The generous living areas of this home complete with a 2.5-car garage add both practicality and comfort. More than an address, this is a home to settle in, spread out, and truly enjoy everything that makes Lake Forest and 21 N. Ridge a special place to call home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 21 N Ridge Rd
General
- Sold For: $845,000
- Taxes: $14,684 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12647418
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lake Forest
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Ridge road south of Deerpath, north of rt 60
School Information
- School District: 67
- Midd School District: 67
- Elementary School: Everett Elementary School
- Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
- High School: Lake Forest High School
- Private School: Lake Forest High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s), Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,693
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1976
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 1998
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 146 x 263 x 174 x 212
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1976
- Tax Amount: $14,684
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12323090120000
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Schools
Schools serving 21 N Ridge Rd
School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Everett Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL 1111 Everett School Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | K-4 | 1.8 mi |
Deer Path Middle School West 155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 7-8 | 0.8 mi |
Lake Forest High School 1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
21 N Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12647418) is a Single Family property that was sold at $845,000 on June 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 21 N Ridge Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Forest? You can browse all Lake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

