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  • $1,203,400

    281 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    3beds
    2,960sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1956
    2.71 Acres Lot
    $1,203,400 Zestimate®
    $407/sqft
    $6,814 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,203,400

    $1.07M - $1.36M

    $6,814/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Recently renovated, large 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath brick ranch with 2,960 square feet above grade on a 2.71 acre wooded property. Living room with fireplace. Large family room with vaulted beamed ceiling, stone fireplace, and sliding glass doors leading onto a large wood deck with new decking. New white eat-in kitchen with updated cabinets, counters and stainless steal appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Garaging for four cars, includes a 2-car attached garage, plus an additional 2-car detached garage with workshop area. Unfinished basement with high ceilings and two egress windows provides tons of storage or opportunity to create additional living space. Taxes reflect a fair market assessed value of $1,100,000 and should be reassessed based on the actual sale price after closing.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,960 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2.71 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1605104002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1956

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic-Private

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $407/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,125,344
    • Annual tax amount: $21,922

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/12/2021Sold$694,000-0.7%$234/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10893922 Report a problem
    2/11/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Local MLS Report a problem
    12/14/2020Listed for sale$699,000$236/sqft
    Source: Compass #10893922 Report a problem
    11/28/2020Pending sale$699,000$236/sqft
    Source: Compass #10893922 Report a problem
    11/18/2020Price change$699,000-2.8%$236/sqft
    Source: Compass #10893922 Report a problem
    10/30/2020Listed for sale$719,000+94.3%$243/sqft
    Source: Compass #10893922 Report a problem
    11/19/2018Sold$370,000-7.3%$125/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10058626 Report a problem
    10/22/2018Pending sale$399,000$135/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #10058626 Report a problem
    9/17/2018Price change$399,000-20%$135/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #10058626 Report a problem
    8/21/2018Listed for sale$499,000-16.7%$169/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #10058626 Report a problem
    2/27/2017Listing removed$599,000$202/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #09195176 Report a problem
    8/17/2016Price change$599,000-66.7%$202/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09195176 Report a problem
    4/14/2016Listed for sale$1,800,000+159%$608/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09195176 Report a problem
    8/22/2015Listing removed$695,000$235/sqft
    Source: @properties #08709733 Report a problem
    10/16/2014Price change$695,000-7.3%$235/sqft
    Source: @properties #08709733 Report a problem
    8/24/2014Listed for sale$750,000-5.7%$253/sqft
    Source: @properties #08709733 Report a problem
    4/8/2014Listing removed$2,800$1/sqft
    Source: Lake Forest #08486616 Report a problem
    11/13/2013Listed for rent$2,800$1/sqft
    Source: Lake Forest #08486616 Report a problem
    9/18/2013Listing removed$795,000$269/sqft
    Source: @properties #08161364 Report a problem
    11/1/2012Price change$795,000-3%$269/sqft
    Source: @properties #08161364 Report a problem
    9/18/2012Listed for sale$820,000-6.8%$277/sqft
    Source: @properties #08161364 Report a problem
    6/8/2011Listing removed$2,800$1/sqft
    Source: Koenig & Strey Real Living #07797669 Report a problem
    5/24/2011Price change$2,800-3.4%$1/sqft
    Source: Koenig & Strey Real Living #07797669 Report a problem
    5/6/2011Listed for rent$2,900$1/sqft
    Source: Koenig & Strey Real Living #07797669 Report a problem
    3/6/2007Sold$880,000$297/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$21,922 -3.1%$393,231 +4.8%
    2023$22,612 +61.7%$375,077 +4.2%
    2022$13,982 -36.1%$359,959 +55.6%
    2021$21,886 +2.8%$231,310 -37.6%
    2020$21,299 +3.5%$370,459 +0.2%
    2019$20,584 +53.8%$369,830 +43.9%
    2018$13,380 $257,047 +0.3%
    2017$13,380 +5.2%$256,227 +3.9%
    2016$12,719 -14.8%$246,538 -27.3%
    2015$14,923 +2.9%$339,023 +26.8%
    2014$14,505 -21%$267,332 -24.4%
    2012$18,364 +4.2%$353,399 -6.8%
    2011$17,618 +49.1%$379,170 +37%
    2010$11,816 +3.1%$276,820 -30.8%
    2009$11,458 -26%$400,064 -2.2%
    2008$15,481 +3.8%$409,272 -1.3%
    2006$14,908 +7%$414,509
    2005$13,932 +6.8%--
    2004$13,044 +3.3%--
    2003$12,630 +2.6%--
    2002$12,309 +5.5%--
    2001$11,672 +2.4%$256,086 +6.4%
    2000$11,400 $240,700
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
    • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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