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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,112 sqft
540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$386/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,000/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Listing Agent

  1. Dawn McKenna

    Dawn McKenna

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

Sold By ARNI Realty Incorporated

Listing closed: 12/03/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12496514

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,022,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

95.6%

Lake Forest, IL

9 comparable properties found

$979,500 | 196 East Louis Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/36
1

$979,500

Sold 06/22/26

4
Bedrooms
2,724
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and trees
1/25
2

$1,027,000

Sold 10/23/24

4
Bedrooms
2,656
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard table and chairs
1/9
3

$1,022,000

Sold 02/27/26

4
Bedrooms
3,072
Square Feet
0.97
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and yard
1/31
4

$1,300,000

Sold 11/18/25

4
Bedrooms
3,129
Square Feet
1.42
Acres
$1,000,000 | 1156 Mt Vernon Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/40
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$1,000,000

Sold 12/12/25

4
Bedrooms
3,574
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$1,300,000 | 912 Morningside Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/44
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$1,300,000

Sold 08/24/26

4
Bedrooms
3,221
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
$925,000 | 249 Wilshire Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
7

$925,000

Sold 09/09/26

4
Bedrooms
3,456
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/36
8

$1,467,500

Sold 08/01/25

4
Bedrooms
2,944
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/36
9

$950,000

Sold 10/08/25

4
Bedrooms
2,981
Square Feet
0.58
Acres

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Property Information for 540 Buena Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,914 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Lake County
  • Area: Lake Forest
  • Township: West Deerfield
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,552 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
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Insurance
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier
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: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 141X166X21X35
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Construction: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 4606
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-11-07T18:41:09
  • Photos Count: 35
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X19
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 9X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 31X16
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 27X23
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 9X20
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 22X23
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 13X14

Property History for 540 Buena Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Sold

MRED #12496514

$1,200,000—
Dec 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926051176

$1,200,000

+8.0% / yr

Nov 10, 2025

Pending

MRED #12496514

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Sold

MRED #12496514

$1,200,000
12/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926051176

$1,200,000

+8.0% / yr

11/10/2025

Pending

MRED #12496514

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Public Records for 540 Buena Road

Taxable ValueLand$103,019Additions$203,162Total$306,181
Tax Record2025$16,885 ($1,407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,026 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,026 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyLAKEAPN16-05-402-044Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 540 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 540 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$1,200,000
4
3,112
16,552
$980,000
4
3,137
10,942
$702,500
4
2,796
–
$935,000
5
3,822
15,799
–
3
4
4,446
17,028
$750,000
5
2,982
17,045

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