896 Chaucer Way

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

$579,000
Price
4
Beds
2,103 Sq. Ft.
$275 / Sq. Ft.
2,103
Sq. Ft.
$275
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located in the Stevenson High School district, this beautifully maintained and freshly painted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial in Strathmore Grove offers space, comfort, and thoughtful updates throughout. The home features a bright, open layout with large living and dining areas and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen includes solid cherry cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a comfortable eat-in area. The family room is warm and inviting with a brick fireplace and new...Located in the Stevenson High School district, this beautifully maintained and freshly painted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial in Strathmore Grove offers space, comfort, and thoughtful updates throughout. The home features a bright, open layout with large living and dining areas and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen includes solid cherry cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a comfortable eat-in area. The family room is warm and inviting with a brick fireplace and new sliding door (2024) leading to the freshly installed backyard patio and vegetable garden. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with excellent closet space. Recent updates include first-floor windows, sliding door, and custom treatments (2024), backyard patio (2023), water heater (2023), sump pump (2022), and fresh interior paint (2024). Previous improvements include roof, siding, soffits, and gutters-providing peace of mind for years to come. The location is truly exceptional-just a short walk to Prairie Elementary School, the Buffalo Grove Park District facilities (featuring a fitness center, amphitheater, and open park space), and the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market and BG Days events. Perfectly situated between downtown Buffalo Grove and historic Long Grove, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and seasonal festivals. Nearby Dr. Larry Reiner Park offers trails, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and open fields, while Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve and the Metra station are just minutes away-making commuting and recreation equally convenient. This is a rare combination of updates, location, and lifestyle-all within top-rated District 96 and Stevenson High School boundaries.

Property Details for 896 Chaucer Way

Area
Buffalo Grove
Subdivision
Strathmore Grove
Township
Vernon
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 11/01/2025 03:01 AM

Property Details for 896 Chaucer Way

StatusContingent
MLS #12497901
Days on Market17
Taxes$15,638 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1977
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,880 SF
CountyLake County
Compensation RemarksOpen to buyer's agent commission. Will evaluate with offer(s).

Location

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Building Information for 896 Chaucer Way

Stories-Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,880 SF

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$4,164 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,861

Property Taxes

$1,303

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 896 Chaucer Way

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 96
  • Elementary School: Prairie Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Twin Groves Middle School
  • High School District: 125
  • High School: Adlai E Stevenson High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 96
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 71X111
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 21
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2103
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-17T13:44:26
  • Photos Count: 26
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
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 Dimensions: 20X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X12
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 25X25

Property History for 896 Chaucer Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12497901

—
Oct 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12497901

$579,000—
Jun 30, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311710194

$345,000—
Jun 30, 2011

Sold

MRED #07804453

$345,000—
May 19, 2011

Pending

MRED #07804453

—
May 11, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07804453

$369,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2025

Contingent

MRED #12497901

—
10/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12497901

$579,000
06/30/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311710194

$345,000
06/30/2011

Sold

MRED #07804453

$345,000
05/19/2011

Pending

MRED #07804453

—
05/11/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07804453

$369,900

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

Public Records for 896 Chaucer Way

Taxable ValueLand$37,583Additions$127,500Total$165,083
Tax Record2024$14,397 ($1,200 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,103 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,103 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977CountyLAKEAPN15-29-107-049Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 896 Chaucer Way

This home is within Kildeer Countryside Central Consolidated School District 96.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Prairie Elementary School
Public - 1 to 5
Twin Groves Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Prairie Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Twin Groves Middle School
Public6 to 8

Adlai E Stevenson 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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