Come see this historic estate that has tons of charm plus modern amenities. Beautiful yard w/ gardens & natural setting. This main house has 5 bedrooms/2.5 BA, the guest quarters has a bedroom, bath, living room & kitchen. High ceilings, hardwd flrs, large updated kitchen, lots of windows for natural light & views of the yard. 8.87 acres space between you & your neighbors. There are lots of pictures to see but they cannot do justice to this home, must see in person.Close to Lake Springfield, & access to Lincoln Memorial Gardens.Love to garden, like privacy, love a sense of history, see today!
- IL
- Springfield
- 62712
- 55 FOREST RIDGE
- MLS# CA156904
- Date Listed10/27/2015
- Bedrooms 6
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 8.87 acres (386,377 sq. ft)
- Sewer Septic Tank
- Property Type Single Family
- County Sangamon
- Water Public
- Square Feet 4,031 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $115.36
Interior Features
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Other
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 8.87
- Lot Size SQFT 386,377.20
- Lot Features Wooded
Directions
I55 south to East Lake Dr./ Chatham exit, go east toward Lincoln Memorial G
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $12,258
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Schools near 62712
Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 62712 in Springfield, IL.
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home
4.26 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 6 • Serves this home
4.26 mi
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Sangamon County Learning Academy
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.6 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home
4.26 mi
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Public • PK - 5
5.09 mi
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Public • 5 - 6 • Serves this home
4.26 mi
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Public • 7 - 8
4.89 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
6.64 mi
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Public • 7 - 8
7.43 mi
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Public • 4 - 6
8.57 mi
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Sangamon County Learning Academy
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.6 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
6.47 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
7.43 mi
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Private • KG - 12
5.39 mi
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Hope Learning Academy Springfield
Private • PK - 12
5.39 mi
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Private • UG - UG
6.7 mi
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Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6504 Willow Springs Road | Listing | 4 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $320,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $318,016 |
| 236 MAPLE GROVE Lane | 4 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $499,900 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 2720 E LAKE SHORE Drive | 3 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $299,900 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 2315 CHESAPEAKE Landing | 4 | 4 | Jul 30, 2026 | $425,000 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 2736 Vigal Road | 4 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $282,000 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 9 SYCAMORE Lane | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $479,000 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 68 Yacht Club Road | 4 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $450,000 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 2788 Vigal Road | 3 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $219,900 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 2305 Mallard Pointe Court | 4 | 5 | Jul 30, 2026 | $350,000 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
| 2320 E LAKE SHORE Drive | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $189,900 | Aug 10, 2026 | - |
Local Neighborhood Highlights for 62712
Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Springfield, IL area.
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,858 | 114,137 | 198,939 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 449 | 1,889 | 229 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 39.9 | 40.7 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $97,691 | $55,953 | $64,574 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $49,983 | $34,868 | $36,099 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 78 | 84 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 17.1°F | 17.1°F | 17.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86.5°F | 86.5°F | 86.5°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.56" | 35.56" | 35.56" | 38" |
4/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
7/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
26/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 26/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 55 FOREST RIDGE
Source: Realty.com
55 FOREST RIDGE, Springfield, IL 62712 in Springfield, IL 62712 is a single family listed at $465,000. Highlights include 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,031 sq. ft., 8.87 acre lot, $115 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 26 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 26 photos of 55 FOREST RIDGE.
The full address for this home is 55 FOREST RIDGE, Springfield, IL 62712.
55 FOREST RIDGE has been listed on Realty.com since Tue October 27, 2015
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 7/100, Bike Score: 26/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 55 FOREST RIDGE. Ball Elementary School (Grades: PK - 4), Glenwood Intermediate School (Grades: 5 - 6), Sangamon County Learning Academy (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
(tel: 217-787-7000)
Listing agent:
Rebecca Hendricks
(tel: 217-725-8455)
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