ClosedPrice Reduced

$2,395,000

$2,895,000
999 Ringwood Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
6 Beds6 Baths0 sqft253 days
999 Ringwood Road·Lake Forest, IL 60045
6Bedrooms
6Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1936Year Built
About This Home

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 2.58 acre historic family compound. Originally designed by Russell Wolcott/Robert Work in 1930 as a dairy barn for Cyrus H McCormick, Jr on the historic Walden Estate. The compound then comprised the dairy barn, dairy room and dairyman's house. In 1936, architect Jerome R. Cerny purchased the property for himself and began the conversion of the property to largely as we know it today. Currently, the property consists of a main house with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and a newly renovated kitchen (2023); a separate, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, guesthouse with full kitchen and living room; 5 car upper garage, 2+ car lower garage, an underground, naturally cooled cellar, perfect for wine storage; raised garden beds with adjacent green house; a separate tavern as well as plenty of storage for toys for all ages! The trademark architectural details of a Cerney design are still present throughout much of the property, original hardware, 4 bowed bay windows, handsome pine paneling, beautiful millwork, cupola and dovecote to name a few. The main house has a screened porch on both wings that enjoy southern and western exposures that frames the brick patio to create a microclimate for plantings. An adjacent 1 acre parcel is offered at an additional $1,000,000- and will not be offered for sale separately until this main house parcel closes.

MLS# 11988338Listed February 21, 2024Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms6
Total Bathrooms6
Full Baths5
Half Baths1
Total Rooms13

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces7
Fireplaces3
Year Built1936
Lot Size2.580 acres

Location

CountyLake
TownshipMoraine
Zip Code60045

Financial

List Price$2,395,000
Original Price$2,895,000
Annual Taxes (2023)$47,526
Monthly Tax Est.$3,961
Parcel #16031080060000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasSteam

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedCellarPartial

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

CedarStone

Roof

Shake

Exterior Features

Fire Pit

Patio & Porch

PatioPorchScreened

Lot Features

Irregular LotLandscaped
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public SewerStorm Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

AsphaltYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Schools
Elementary
Sheridan Elementary School
District: 67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
District: 67
High School
Lake Forest High School
District: 115
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$47,526
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$3,961
per month
Price Reduced by $500,000
Original list price: $2,895,000
Property Location

999 Ringwood Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — Lake County

$2,395,000
999 Ringwood Road
6 bd6 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
253 days on market
7-car garage
3 fireplaces
2.580 acres
$47,526/yr taxes
Price reduced $500,000
$16,547
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$12,587/mo
Property Tax
$3,961/mo
$2,395,000
20% — $479,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,916,000
Down Payment
$479,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Marina Carney
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