Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,134 sqft$199/sqft
693 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$475/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Make us an offer for this "best value" all brick home with newer cedar roof, perfectly poised on .4 acres with a desirable open floor plan drenched in sunshine! Featuring tall ceilings, hardwood floors and arched windows, amenities include a remodeled kitchen with island and breakfast bar open to the family room with fireplace! Formal dining room for entertaining! Big living room which shares a 2-sided fireplace with a sunny office. Master suite w/fireplace and romantic sunrise views over the pond!...Make us an offer for this "best value" all brick home with newer cedar roof, perfectly poised on .4 acres with a desirable open floor plan drenched in sunshine! Featuring tall ceilings, hardwood floors and arched windows, amenities include a remodeled kitchen with island and breakfast bar open to the family room with fireplace! Formal dining room for entertaining! Big living room which shares a 2-sided fireplace with a sunny office. Master suite w/fireplace and romantic sunrise views over the pond! Luxury master bath with over-sized shower! 3 additional family bedrooms! Main floor laundry room! Finished basement with rec room, hobby or exercise room! High-in-demand 3 car garage! Big deck and patio for barbecues and sun bathing! Peaceful walking paths that meander through meadows and ponds provide direct access to nearby waveland park, with playground and tennis courts for endless outdoor fun! Great schools, lower taxes (can be appealed based on purchase price), amazing value!

    Sold By City Habitat Realty LLC

    • Listed by: Jill Okun 847.902.2296 jokun@koenigrubloff.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
    Listing closed: 12/02/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10439195

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $770,825

    Avg days on market

    38

    Sale-to-list ratio

    95.6%

    Lake Forest, IL

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    Property Information for 693 Buena Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $15,456 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Lake Forest
    • Subdivision: The Ponds
    • Township: West Deerfield
    • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1987
    • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 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
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
    • Association Fee Includes: Other
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Bidet,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1510
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
    • Room Type: Exercise Room, Recreation Room, Office, Foyer, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 3134
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3799
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4644
    • Upper Sq Ft: 3134
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Pond, Water View, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 101X174X99X165
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • North Coordinate: 25
    • West Coordinate: 10
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 665.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 845
    • Management Company: Edward Jacks & Co.
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2019-07-03T19:11:00
    • Photos Count: 42
    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 Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Master Bedroom Size: 14X21
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Shades
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 14X17
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Shades
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 11X13
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Shades
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 11X13
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Shades
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 13X16
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: None
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 15X19
    • Family Room Window Treatments: None
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 12X23
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Laundry Size: 9X12
    • Laundry Window Treatments: None
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 14X28
    • Living Room Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 12X12
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 27X28
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 13X14
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Size: 10X11
    • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #6 Information
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 6 Size: 13X28
    • Addtl Room 6 Window Treatments: None
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    Exercise Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Exercise Room

    Property History for 693 Buena Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 2, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10439195

    $625,000
    Nov 22, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #658905814

    $625,000

    -1.6% / yr

    Oct 10, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10439195

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/02/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10439195

    $625,000
    11/22/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #658905814

    $625,000

    -1.6% / yr

    10/10/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10439195

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

    Public Records for 693 Buena Road

    Taxable ValueLand$103,019Additions$226,223Total$329,242
    Tax Record2025$18,202 ($1,517 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,134 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,134 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987CountyLAKEAPN16-05-407-030Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 693 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: 693 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $625,000
    4
    3,134
    17,424
    3
    3.5
    3,081
    16,047
    $1,300,000
    4
    3,937
    16,526
    $912,500
    5
    4,387
    $1,206,000
    4
    4,149
    16,204
    $950,000
    6
    4,657
    20,573

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