Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,982 sqft
531 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$252/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$525/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tradition, Style & Elegance! All-brick home meticulously maintained, professionally remodeled and tastefully decorated using today's color palette. Sought after floor plan offers formal rooms,a light-filled remodeled kitchen opening to family room, and den/office on 1st floor. Kitchen includes Bosch, Thermador, Sub-Zero, granite, and custom wood cabinetry. Retreat to the master suite, light a fire and unwind. View the spacious yard from your private balcony. Updated master bath offers soaking tub...Tradition, Style & Elegance! All-brick home meticulously maintained, professionally remodeled and tastefully decorated using today's color palette. Sought after floor plan offers formal rooms,a light-filled remodeled kitchen opening to family room, and den/office on 1st floor. Kitchen includes Bosch, Thermador, Sub-Zero, granite, and custom wood cabinetry. Retreat to the master suite, light a fire and unwind. View the spacious yard from your private balcony. Updated master bath offers soaking tub and separate glass-enclosed shower. Finished basement with 5th bedroom, 3rd full bath, media/game room and office or hobby area. High-efficiency furnace (2012), Pella patio doors (2010), new entry and garage doors (2014/15) Built on the former estate of Louis F. Swift, homes in this centrally located neighborhood share walking paths and wooded conservancy areas. Love Lake Forest: Easy access to town (2.5 miles), Lake Forest beach, Tri-State, Rt. 41 and Metra to Ogilvie or Union stations.

    Sold By ALMS Brokerage

    • Listed by: Mary Dru 847.343.5076 marydru@atproperties.com; mary.d.carolan@gmail.com • @properties
    Listing closed: 08/24/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09684515

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $925,000

    Avg days on market

    43

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.7%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    1

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    3,130
    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a garden and trees
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    3

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    4,780
    Square Feet
    0.47
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    Property Information for 531 Buena Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $13,543 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Subdivision: THE PONDS
    • Township: WEST DEERFIELD
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1986
    • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 17,045 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 67
    • Elementary School: CHEROKEE 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 Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: South
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
    • Association Fee Includes: Common Insurance
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
    • Community Features: Tennis Courts, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished, Crawl
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1330
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Master Bedroom
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 2982
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3982
    • Main Sq Ft: 1582
    • Upper Sq Ft: 1400
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 92X136X153X144
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt,Brick
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 330
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: Video
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 23X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 12X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 17X13
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 14X9

    Property History for 531 Buena Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 24, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09684515

    $750,000—
    Aug 23, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #606741991

    $750,000—
    Jul 22, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09684515

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/24/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09684515

    $750,000
    08/23/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #606741991

    $750,000
    07/22/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09684515

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    Public Records for 531 Buena Road

    Taxable ValueLand$103,019Additions$215,215Total$318,234
    Tax Record2025$17,568 ($1,464 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,982 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,982 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986CountyLAKEAPN16-05-405-024Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 531 Buena Road

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

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    This home: 531 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $750,000
    5
    2,982
    17,045
    –
    4
    3,171
    –
    $639,020
    5
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    17,153
    $1,275,000
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    $760,000
    4
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