$2,875,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

899 E Ringwood Rd S Lake Forest, IL 60045

5 Beds
9 Baths
7,270 Sq Ft
1.8 Acres

Recently Sold

$395 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled on a picturesque and private 1.84-acre lot, this stunning brick Georgian estate embodies timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Thoughtfully maintained, the home boasts a newer DaVinci roof, gutters, and Hardie board siding, ensuring both beauty and durability. Step inside the grand two-story foyer, where a graceful, curved staircase serves as the heart of the home. This central space seamlessly connects the formal living and dining rooms, library, family room, and kitchen, all featuring rich hardwood floors, exquisite millwork, and soaring 9' ceilings. The sunken living room is a highlight, with a classic fireplace, custom built-ins, and a breathtaking picture window overlooking a serene side patio and lush grounds. The distinguished walnut-paneled library, complete with a fireplace and built-in bookcases, offers a cozy retreat. Adjacent to the library is a versatile office with a vaulted ceiling and a private front patio. A full bath next to the office offers the potential for a guest suite. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the family room showcases exposed beams, a brick fireplace, a wet bar, and three sets of sliding glass doors that open to an expansive bluestone patio. The chef's kitchen is a true delight, featuring abundant storage, an island, peninsula, breakfast area, and a well-appointed butler's pantry. A sliding glass door from the breakfast room leads to the bright, heated enclosed porch. The formal dining room, with charming corner cabinets, provides the perfect setting for grand dinner parties. A separate mudroom, laundry room, and second powder room add to the home's everyday convenience. Two staircases lead to the second level, where the luxurious Primary Suite offers a private sitting room, dual baths, and multiple walk-in closets. Three additional ensuite bedrooms, plus a spacious guest suite with its own sitting area, complete this level. A walk-up third-floor attic provides excellent storage and potential for future expansion. The finished lower level is designed for fun and functionality, featuring a recreation room, pool table area, craft room, and playroom. The three-car heated garage includes ample storage, cabinetry, and a utility sink. Breathtaking views of the estate's lush, manicured grounds can be enjoyed from nearly every room, while the sunroom and multiple outdoor spaces invite year-round enjoyment of the natural surroundings. This exceptional property is truly a rare find - don't miss your chance to call it home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andra O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136496 Listed on: 02/17/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Trace

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,865

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1.8 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 7,270 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,865

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 7270
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Office, Library, Foyer, Enclosed Porch Heated, Game Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 9542
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Den/Library
  • Square Footage Comments: The assessor square footage includes the covered entry patio (21 square feet).
  • Total Sq Ft: 9542
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.8049
  • Lot Dimensions: 78623
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 39864.9
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Fairchild Paul W and Fairchild Rebecca
Bought by
Demas Gregory and Demas Amy
Seller's Agent
Andra O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Trace
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-4.01%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$2,984,141

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,141
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$2,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,291,808
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$692,333

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2010
Sold by
Fairchild Paul W
Bought by
Fairchild Paul W and Fairchild Rebecca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2000
Sold by
Friedeman William B and Friedeman Laurie S
Bought by
Fairchild Paul W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2000
Sold by
Friedeman William B and Friedeman Laurie S
Bought by
Depree Joan P and The Joan P Depree Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1998
Sold by
Loucks Vernon R and Loucks Linda
Bought by
Persky Joyce E and Joyce E Persky Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,875,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Regent Title Ins Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $2,850,000 --
Warranty Deed $327,500 --
Warranty Deed $2,300,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,700,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $2,875,000 -4.0% $395 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $2,995,000 -- $412 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $39,865 $714,379 $359,917 $354,462
2023 $42,273 $643,933 $324,425 $319,508
2022 $42,273 $708,496 $356,399 $352,097
2021 $40,097 $684,868 $344,513 $340,355
2020 $38,983 $684,868 $344,513 $340,355
2019 $37,569 $681,664 $342,901 $338,763
2018 $33,947 $655,040 $312,216 $342,824
2017 $33,566 $651,263 $310,416 $340,847
2016 $32,210 $620,015 $295,522 $324,493
2015 $31,447 $576,061 $274,572 $301,489
2014 $32,529 $593,655 $318,053 $275,602
2012 $35,596 $597,118 $319,908 $277,210
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12292527

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-03-108-004