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.
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$2,000,000
999 E Ringwood Rd S, Lake Forest, IL 60045
6beds
4,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
2.58 Acres Lot
$2,110,000 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$8,457 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,110,000
$1.90M - $2.34M
$8,457/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 10, 2025 at 01:28pm
Listing courtesy of:
Marina Carney 847-274-5566,
Compass,
Andrew Mrowiec 847-308-2589,
Compass
Bought with:
Peggy Glickman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11988338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X19
Enclosed porch
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 475 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X19
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Terracotta)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 660 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X22
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X4
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Cellar,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 7
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 2.58 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Guest House, Second Garage, Club House, Garage(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 16031080060000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stone
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | Sold | $2,000,000-16.5%$412/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11988338 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Contingent | $2,395,000$494/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11988338 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Price change | $2,395,000-17.3%$494/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11988338 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$597/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11988338 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,526 +9.7% | $841,093 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $43,316 +5.4% | $758,152 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $41,099 +2.9% | $719,828 +3.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Deer Path Middle School EastGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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