What a beautiful home located on a sloping lot with breathtaking view of Lake Springfield. This home has 10' ceilings in the living room, dining room and kitchen. Beautiful granite counter tops and lots of gorgeous cabinets. 3 bedrooms on the main level the master bath is very tastefully done and has a huge closet. The walkout basement has a large family room and a beautiful 2nd master and a 5th non-conforming bedroom (no egress). A double boat dock with lifts and a big concrete patio make this the ultimate lake house.
- IL
- Springfield
- 62712
- 17 Forest Ridge Lane
- MLS# CA998660
- Date Listed03/14/2020
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 4 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.93 acres (40,511 sq. ft)
- Sewer Septic Tank
- Subdivision Forest Ridge
- Property Type Single Family
- County Sangamon
- Water Public
- Square Feet 4,483 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $147
Interior Features
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Electric, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Other
- Lot Size Acres 0.93
- Lot Size SQFT 40,510.80
- Lot Features Cul- De- Sac, Sloped
Directions
Chatham Exit, travel east on East Lake Shore to Forest Ridge
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $10,959
- 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
3.98 mi
Distance
Public • 5 - 6 • Serves this home
3.98 mi
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Sangamon County Learning Academy
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.61 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home
3.98 mi
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Public • PK - 5
5.06 mi
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Public • 5 - 6 • Serves this home
3.98 mi
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Public • 7 - 8
4.6 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
6.68 mi
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Public • 7 - 8
7.71 mi
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Public • 4 - 6
8.86 mi
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Sangamon County Learning Academy
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.61 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.18 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
7.71 mi
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Private • KG - 12
5.5 mi
Distance
Hope Learning Academy Springfield
Private • PK - 12
5.5 mi
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Private • UG - UG
6.9 mi
Distance
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 15, 2026 | - |
| 2720 E LAKE SHORE Drive | 3 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $299,900 | Aug 15, 2026 | - |
| 2315 CHESAPEAKE Landing | 4 | 4 | Jul 30, 2026 | $425,000 | Aug 15, 2026 | - |
| 2736 Vigal Road | 4 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $282,000 | Aug 15, 2026 | - |
| 9 SYCAMORE Lane | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $479,000 | Aug 15, 2026 | - |
| 68 Yacht Club Road | 4 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $450,000 | Aug 15, 2026 | - |
| 2788 Vigal Road | 3 | 3 | Jul 30, 2026 | $219,900 | Aug 15, 2026 | - |
| 2305 Mallard Pointe Court | 4 | 5 | Jul 30, 2026 | $350,000 | Aug 15, 2026 | - |
| 2320 E LAKE SHORE Drive | 3 | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 | $189,900 | Aug 15, 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" |
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Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
0/100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score ®
25/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
Transit Summary
0 nearby routes: 0 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
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 17 Forest Ridge Lane
Source: Realty.com
17 Forest Ridge Lane, Springfield, IL 62712 in Forest Ridge, Springfield, IL 62712 is a single family listed at $659,000. Highlights include 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,483 sq. ft., 0.93 acre lot, $147 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 50 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 50 photos of 17 Forest Ridge Lane.
The full address for this home is 17 Forest Ridge Lane, Springfield, IL 62712.
17 Forest Ridge Lane has been listed on Realty.com since Sat March 14, 2020
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
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 17 Forest Ridge Lane. Ball Elementary School (Grades: PK - 4), Glenwood Intermediate School (Grades: 5 - 6), Sangamon County Learning Academy (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Keller Williams Capital
(tel: 217-303-8445)
Listing agent:
James Skeeters
(tel: 217-971-6775)
(#CA0968)
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