999 Ringwood Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

$2,395,000
Price
6
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,850 Sq. Ft.
$494 / Sq. Ft.
4,850
Sq. Ft.
$494
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Listing Agents

  1. Marina Carney

    Marina Carney

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    marina.carney@compass.com

    P: (847)-274-5566

  2. Andy Mrowiec

    Andy Mrowiec

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    andy.mrowiec@compass.com

    P: (847)-308-2589

Property Details for 999 Ringwood Road

Area
Lake Forest
Township
Moraine
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
7.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
7.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 10/31/2024 09:58 AM

Property Details for 999 Ringwood Road

StatusContingent
MLS #11988338
Days on Market261
Taxes$47,526 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1936
Lot Size2.58 AC / 112,384 SF
CountyLake County

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Building Information for 999 Ringwood Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size2.58 AC / 112,384 SF

Property Information for 999 Ringwood Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School District: 115
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Cellar
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Enclosed Porch, Game Room, Mud Room, Office, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 5.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 2.58
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Guest House, Second Garage, Club House, Garage(s), Storage
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Stone
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-02-23T19:22:06
  • Photos Count: 48
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 22X17
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 23X19
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 25X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 28X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 30X22
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 8X4
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X14
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Deck Dimensions: 28X9
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Deck Dimensions: 13X9
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 19X19
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X19

Property History for 999 Ringwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 999 Ringwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$197,575Additions-Total$197,575
Tax Record2023$13,061 ($1,088 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size41,818 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyLAKEAPN16-03-108-029

Schools near 999 Ringwood Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sheridan Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Deer Path Middle School East
Public5 to 6

Deer Path Middle School West
Public7 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

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