NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 E Ringwood Rd N Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $3,264,884 - $4,211,000

5 Beds
10 Baths
7,206 Sq Ft
$515/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2019

Last sale price $3,275,000 $454 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,410/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Floors
  • Mature Trees
  • Sheridan Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of October 2019

The perfect family retreat built to an incredibly high standard, this stunning custom home sits on a beautiful lot in East Lake Forest. Exquisite limestone home has everything- slate roof, copper gutters, soaring ceilings, stone floors made in Florence, custom iron work by artist Boleslaw Kochanowski. Spacious flowing floor plan includes stunning chef's kitchen with high end appliances, incredible architectural details and millwork throughout. Fabulous master suite with stone master bath and two level walk in closet. All bedrooms en-suite with large walk in closets. In-law/nanny suite with second kitchen and family room. Wine cellar with tasting area, wet bar with catering kitchen, cedar closet, exercise room. Jens Jensen stone walls surround in ground pool, spa, stone patios, and pool house with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, indoor and outdoor shower. Garage has 2 lifts to house 5 cars. Manicured professional landscaping. Experience this magnificent estate! Spectacular inside and out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Shortsle

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475168103 Listed on: 05/13/2019

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Dewar

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475170914

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $56,970

Year Built

  • 2003

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Limestone

Interior Spaces

  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Home Gym
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$56,970

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 7
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 7.3
  • Total Sq Ft: 3329
  • Style Of House: English
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2003
  • Total Sq Ft: 3329
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 16
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 35X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Bidet
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Exercise Room, Library, Loft, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X22, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X24, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Library, Dimensions: 15X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 39X24, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Den, Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7206
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3329
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 3329
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 27X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Stone, Limestone
  • Roof Type: Slate
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Hot Tub, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • Exposure: S (South), E (East)
  • Acreage: 1.182

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 9869

Schools

  • School District: 115
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Junior High Dist: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 164 X 412 X 74 X 414
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16031020140000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 54998.33

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2019
Closed on
Oct 3, 2019
Sold by
Hoffman Richard C and Hoffman Elizabeth
Bought by
Metzner Bruce and The Metzner Trust
Seller's Agent
Kim Shortsle
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bill Dewar
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,894,000
Sold Price
$3,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$619,000
-15.9%
Current Estimated Value
$3,708,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$433,628
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.60%
Original Mortgage
$3,110,250
Outstanding Balance
$2,685,378
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$708,749
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
Metzner Bruce $3,275,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Metzner Bruce $3,110,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Sold $3,275,000 -6.4% $454 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2019 06/12/19 Price Changed $3,500,000 -10.1% $486 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 For Sale $3,894,000 +18.9% $540 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Off Market $3,275,000 -- --
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 $56,970 $1,035,957 $261,070 $774,887
2023 $56,600 $933,799 $235,325 $698,474
2022 $56,600 $940,588 $258,517 $682,071
2021 $53,703 $909,220 $249,896 $659,324
2020 $52,210 $909,220 $249,896 $659,324
2019 $50,313 $904,967 $248,727 $656,240
2018 $56,244 $1,063,416 $225,977 $837,439
2017 $54,998 $1,057,284 $224,674 $832,610
2016 $56,518 $1,077,389 $213,894 $863,495
2015 $55,219 $1,001,012 $198,731 $802,281
2014 $51,603 $938,242 $258,653 $679,589
2012 $53,129 $943,716 $260,162 $683,554
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10376994

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-03-102-014