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$1,830,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 4,336 Sq. Ft.
  • 3 Car Garage
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Closed for $151,000 over asking with multiple offers. Discover your dream home on a breathtaking 2-acre private estate in Lake Forest! This meticulously maintained ranch-style retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, tranquility, and modern comfort. With timeless charm and thoughtful updates, this home is designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday relaxation. The kitchen, a chef's delight, was updated in 2017 with high-end finishes and appliances, including a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, designer custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The sun-filled breakfast room, with its cozy fireplace, offers casual, intimate dining. The family room is the heart of the home, providing ample space for relaxation and gatherings. The richly paneled library, featuring a handsome fireplace, built-ins, and hardwood floors, serves as an ideal work-from-home space, thoughtfully separated from the main flow of the home. Elegance and style abound in the recently designed living room, while a gracious dining room welcomes guests off the foyer. Your private oasis, the primary suite, includes luxurious his and her baths, separate dressing rooms, and a fabulous sunroom with a radiant heated floor. This exceptional ranch-style home is both spacious and inviting, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a private sanctuary just moments from everything Lake Forest has to offer.

Full Property Details for 694 S Ridge Rd

General

  • Sold For: $1,830,000
  • Taxes: $26,509 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12271850
  • Added to Site: 308 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s), Wet Bar, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Other, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Lawn Sprinkler
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Patio

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Lake Forest
  • County: Lake
  • Driving Directions: Westleigh 2 Ridge-So. 2 private rd by 4 mailbxes on West

School Information

  • School District: 67
  • Midd School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Cherokee 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, SpacePak, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 4,336
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2017

Manufactured Home

  • Model: RANCH

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Gazebo

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2
  • Lot Size Range: 2.0 to 2.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 481 x 180 x 500 x 100
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1976
  • Tax Amount: $26,509
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 16053010100000

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Schools serving 694 S Ridge Rd

School Districts:Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Forest Community High School District 115
NameGradesDistance
Cherokee Elementary School, Lake Forest, IL
475 Cherokee Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
K-41.1 mi
Deer Path Middle School East
95 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5-61.5 mi
Deer Path Middle School West
155 West Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7-81.5 mi
Lake Forest High School
1285 North McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
9-122.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 694 S Ridge Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/04/2025
Sold
$1,830,000
8.99%
MLS
3/13/2025
Listed
$1,679,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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694 S Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (MLS# 12271850) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,830,000 on April 04, 2025. This property was listed by Mercfoss Team from our Lake Forest Office.Want to learn more about 694 S 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.