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21 N Ridge Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$875,000 $3,689/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

3,693

Sqft

0.92

Acre(Lot)

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 w hile 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $875,000

AD Id : 78472375

MLS Id : MRD12647418

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.92 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,693

Year Built : 1976

Garage : 3

County : Lake

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Game Room, Office, Recreation Room

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 12

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Cooktop Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan

Building Information

Year Built: 1976

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 146X263X174X212 Lot Acres: 0.92 Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$875000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $14684 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 12323090120000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

Parking Information

Total Parking: 3 Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Garage Information

Garage Space: 3

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Everett Elementary School Junior High School: Deer Path Middle School Senior High School: Lake Forest High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan
Location Information

City: Lake Forest Direction: Ridge road south of Deerpath, north of rt 60

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MLS: MRED #12647418 LISTED BY: Danielle Dowell, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago 312-642-1400 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)