NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 S Ridge Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,003,000 - $1,237,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,960 Sq Ft
$368/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2021

Last sale price $694,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,940/month

223 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.71 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Deer Path Middle School East Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2021

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Baker

Compass License #475134193 Listed on: 10/30/2020

Compass

Co-Listed By

Alissa McNicholas

Compass License #475134192

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Towson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475121737

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,584

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 2.71 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160 x 704 x 173 x 780
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Cherokee Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,584

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2960
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 699000
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Brick,Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.71
  • Lot Dimensions: 160 X 704 X 173 X 780
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20584.26
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2020
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Leahy Tim
Bought by
Ditka Mark and Ditka Stacy
Seller's Agent
Lori Baker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Towson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$694,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,106,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$412,130
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.99%
Original Mortgage
$566,304
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2018
Closed on
Nov 19, 2018
Sold by
Milliman Mark and Milliman Kathleen
Bought by
Leahy Tim
Seller's Agent
Jim McLaughlin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Wieneke
Compass
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,000
-25.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2007
Sold by
Diasparra Babara A
Bought by
Milliman Mark and Milliman Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$704,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2003
Sold by
Diasparra Barbara A and Barbara A Diasparra Revocable
Bought by
Diasparra Daniel and Diasparra Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2001
Sold by
Diasparra Daniel M and Diasparra Barbara A
Bought by
Diasparra Barbara A and Barbara A Diasparra Revocable
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ditka Mark $694,000 Chicago Title
Leahy Tim $370,000 Fidelity National Title
Milliman Mark $880,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Diasparra Daniel -- --
Diasparra Barbara A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ditka Mark $566,304
Previous Owner Ryan Donald $1,100,000
Previous Owner Milliman Mark $704,000
Previous Owner Diasparra Daniel $150,000
Previous Owner Diasparra Daniel $770,000
Previous Owner Diasparra Daniel $50,000
Previous Owner Diasparra Daniel $200,000
Previous Owner Diasparra Daniel M $385,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2021 08/12/21 Sold $694,000 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2021 06/08/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Off Market $694,000 -- --
04/20/2021 04/20/21 For Sale $699,000 +0.7% $236 / Sq Ft
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Off Market $694,000 -- --
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2020 12/14/20 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Price Changed $699,000 -2.8% $236 / Sq Ft
10/30/2020 10/30/20 For Sale $719,000 +94.3% $243 / Sq Ft
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Sold $370,000 -7.3% $93 / Sq Ft
10/19/2018 10/19/18 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Price Changed $399,000 -20.0% $100 / Sq Ft
08/21/2018 08/21/18 For Sale $499,000 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $22,612 $375,077 $255,930 $119,147
2023 $13,982 $359,959 $245,614 $114,345
2022 $13,982 $231,310 $1,310 $230,000
2021 $21,886 $369,681 $249,409 $120,272
2020 $21,299 $370,459 $249,934 $120,525
2019 $20,584 $369,830 $249,510 $120,320
2018 $13,513 $257,047 $77,114 $179,933
2017 $13,380 $256,227 $76,868 $179,359
2016 $12,981 $246,538 $73,961 $172,577
2015 $12,719 $339,023 $238,324 $100,699
2014 $14,505 $267,332 $240,027 $27,305
2012 $18,364 $353,399 $237,910 $115,489
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10893922

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-05-104-002