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 while 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
Price:
$875,000
MLS #:
MRD12647418
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
lakeforest
Listed Date:
May 13, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,693
Year Built:
1976
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Schools
School District:
115
Elementary School:
Everett Elementary School
Middle School:
Deer Path Middle School
High School:
Lake Forest High School
Interior
Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Cooktop
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
Laundry Features
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Exterior
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Garage Spaces
3
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Parking Features
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Porch
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Skylight(s), Drapes
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$14,684
Map
Community
- Address21 N Ridge Road Lake Forest IL
- CityLake Forest
- CountyLake
- Zip Code60045
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Lake Forest as of Jun 17, 2026
81
Single Family Listed
73
Avg DOM
443
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,310,547
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 21 N Ridge Road Lake Forest IL is a Single Family for sale in Lake Forest, IL, 60045. It is listed for $875,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,693 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1976. The current price per square foot is $237. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Lake Forest is $443. The average listing price for Single Family in Lake Forest is $2,310,547.
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21 N Ridge Road
Lake Forest, IL


