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988 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

$940,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,898 SqFt
$324/SqFt
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988 Buena Rd, Lake Forest$940,000

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$10,000*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1967
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #11953818
Lot Size0.33 Acres
StatusActive

About 988 Buena Rd

Inviting Colonial with eye-catching curb appeal due to its brick facade, colonnade, large symmetrical windows and center front entry. This impressive home is set back from the street, sited on a .33 acre wooded parcel. With 2,898 square feet above grade, it offers 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, a finished basement, and an attached 2-car garage. A coveted location within the H.O. Stone subdivision, you will enjoy easy access to downtown Lake Forest, Lake Michigan, award-winning schools, bike/hiking trails, outstanding restaurants, and many convenient commuting options. In fact, there are three nearby Metra train stations! Step inside to appreciate the traditional floor plan with wide foyer and adjacent formal rooms. The expansive living room has maple wood flooring, recessed lighting, surround sound, crown molding, built-in bookcases, and tall windows that invite compelling views of nature from three sides. With similar finishes, the spacious separate dining room is an ideal spot to host holiday meals, or entertain family and friends. The renovated kitchen has an "open to family room" design. Highlights include 48" cherry cabinetry, a center island with granite top, upgraded stainless steel appliances, newly refinished maple floors, and a sophisticated L-shaped planning desk. The family room is complete with fireplace, custom cherry built-ins and French doors. Near the kitchen, the laundry/mud-room also provides quick access to the pretty rear yard. All four generously-scaled bedrooms are on the second level. It is rare for all bedrooms to have crown moldings and large closets, yet these do. The en suite primary bedroom features crown molding, a spacious custom walk-in closet, and a renovated bathroom with marble vanity top, and seated shower. In January of 2023, the sellers refinished 1,076 square feet of the basement with Pergo plank flooring, red oak stairs, a separate office/playroom, and a rec room area that has the potential to be a 5th bedroom. This entire space is light, bright, and feels brand new. Additional major improvements include: Refinished hardwood floors (2024), upgraded attic insulation (2024), new Maytag washer (2023), new sewer line from house to street with 35-year warranty (2022), new 200-amp electrical panel (2020), new impact resistant roof and 6" oversized gutters with 35-year transferable warranty (2020), new Marvin Signature Ultimate windows in SW bedroom and basement w/egress (2020), new granite kitchen island, new stainless steel refrigerator and Bosch gas cooktop (2020), new cedar fence with 6 X 6" posts (2019), and HVAC replacement (2014). Pride of ownership is evident in every room of this beautiful home. It is absolutely in move-in condition!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Living Area: 2,898 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 295-0700
  • Listing Agent: Mona Hellinga

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Trees
  • Lot Size: 0.33 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Lake Forest High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Deer Path Middle School West, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Deer Path Middle School East, Public District Grades 5-6
  • Cherokee Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Old Elm, west of Green Bay Road and east of Rt 41, north to home.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $940,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $324/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $10,171
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Lake Forest, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$969.5K

Med. Price/SqFt

$312

Avg. Days On Market

56

# of Sold Homes

24

988 Buena Rd vs Lake Forest

107 DAYS ON ROCKET

+51 Days

$940,000

-$29.5K Less

$324/SqFt

+$12 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $29.5K less than the Median Sold Price and $12/SqFt more than other homes in Lake Forest, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #11953818

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 295-0700
  • Listing Agent: Mona Hellinga

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 26, 2006Home Sold
$840,000
Dec 03, 2001Home Sold
$545,000
Jul 17, 1998Home Sold
$450,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$10,171$194,835
2019$10,186$194,504
2018$11,024$224,168
2017$11,025$223,453

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Cherokee Elementary School

  • 475 Cherokee Rd

  • 0.54 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

Middle School

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6
/10

  • Deer Path Middle School West

  • 155 W Deerpath

  • 1.83 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

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6
/10

  • Deer Path Middle School East

  • 95 W Deerpath

  • 1.84 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-6

High School

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8
/10

  • Lake Forest High School

  • 1285 N Mckinley Rd

  • 3.05 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $162,500. Most Lake Forest, IL residents have annual incomes $200k+. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 988 Buena Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 988 Buena Rd property is $940,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 988 Buena Rd is a house located in Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 988 Buena Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 988 Buena Rd are:
Cherokee Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Deer Path Middle School West: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Deer Path Middle School East: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Lake Forest High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $10,171 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 26, 2006 for $840,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 988 Buena Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 988 Buena Rd is 2,898 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 988 Buena Rd is 1967.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Lake County›Lake Forest›60045›988 Buena Rd

This home is located at 988 Buena Rd in Lake Forest, IL and zip code 60045. This 2,898 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 0.33 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $940,000.

Lake Forest, IL housing market in March 2024 saw over 7 listings sold above listed price, more than 5 sold at listed price and over 12 sold below. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Lake Forest, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.1%. Listings spent 56 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $969,500 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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