Magnificent 5,200+ square foot estate nestled into a secluded 1.2 acre lot in East Lake Forest! This stunning home features an impressive arched limestone entrance leading to a grand foyer with views of the gardens beyond; a spacious library with a bay window, fireplace, built ins and French doors which open to a beautiful living room and cherry wet bar; a formal dining room with a rich custom cherry built-in buffet and wood burning fireplace; a tiled sun-room with a wall of French doors leading to the stone patio. Enjoy a chef's kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, large seated island that is opened to the dramatic family room with high vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, a 2-story limestone fireplace, and a build-in custom entertainment center. The generous back hall mudroom adjacent to the large laundry room is convenient and opens to the 3 car garage. Upstairs you will find 4 king-sized guest bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms plus a private primary bedroom oasis with sitting area, fireplace, and luxurious 6-piece bath. Full finished basement with a media room, exercise room, game room, separate recreation room and a full bathroom! Incredible attention to detail throughout. A true masterpiece in an incomparable location.
Contingent
$2,475,000
936 E Ringwood Rd N, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
5,211sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
1.18 Acres Lot
$2,422,400 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large seated islandGame roomExercise roomCherry wet barImpressive arched limestone entranceGenerous back hall mudroomLarge laundry room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leslie Dhamer (847)254-0800,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12571823
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Bedroom 5, Library, Foyer, Recreation Room, Game Room, Exercise Room, Theatre Room, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bar entertainment
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 550 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X25
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X18
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X23
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X30
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,027
- Total interior livable area: 5,211 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,816
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Dimensions: 161.75X393.7X95X412.46
- Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 16031020070000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $475/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $39,630
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$2,422,400
$2.30M - $2.54M
$7,594/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $2,475,000$475/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Contingent | $2,475,000$475/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,475,000+105%$475/sqft |
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| 1/24/2018 | Sold | $1,207,500$232/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.8 mi
- 10/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 9/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake Forest
- 60045
- 936 E Ringwood Rd N




