Welcome to Cambridge of Buffalo Grove! Today is your lucky day because this rarely available Westminster model is ready and waiting for you! Not only is this the LARGEST model in Cambridge, it also has an expanded kitchen breakfast area. If you love to cook and entertain, this gourmet kitchen has an induction cook top and the perfect layout. You'll also love the way the expansive kitchen opens to the family room with fireplace and stunning views of the beautifully landscaped and private yard with two patios. The master suite has a second fireplace, lots of closets and plenty of room to enjoy the space as a quiet retreat. If you're not familiar with Buffalo Grove it's ranked #2 Best Places to Live in IL and #63 in America for affordability, desirability and job market. For your peace of mind the seller is even providing a home warranty!
Spacious house with nice private backyard. Some dated flooring. Good size kitchen with large eat-in area full of natural light and views of the yard. Attached garage.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Boysen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 159 University Dr
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12437579
Oct 27, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$525,000
$206/sq ft
Aug 13, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Aug 8, 2025
Listed (Active)
$515,000
$202/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1983
Sold
$125,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,728 (+0.8%)
$7,038 + $28,962
$36,000
2022
$7,671 (−12.9%)
$7,038 + $28,962
$36,000
2021
$8,805 (+3.6%)
$4,496 + $26,420
$30,916
2020
$8,496 (−2.5%)
$4,496 + $26,420
$30,916
2019
$8,713 (−16.3%)
$4,496 + $29,817
$34,313
2018
$10,405 (+1.7%)
$3,910 + $29,738
$33,648
2017
$10,234 (+4.6%)
$3,910 + $29,738
$33,648
2016
$9,784 (−2.3%)
$3,910 + $29,738
$33,648
2015
$10,017 (+1.5%)
$3,323 + $28,788
$32,111
2014
$9,869 (+8.4%)
$3,323 + $28,788
$32,111
2013
$9,105 (−8.3%)
$3,323 + $28,788
$32,111
2012
$9,929 (+4.1%)
$3,714 + $32,958
$36,672
2011
$9,542 (+8.7%)
$3,714 + $32,958
$36,672
2010
$8,781 (+20.9%)
$3,714 + $32,958
$36,672
2009
$7,265 (+8.8%)
$3,910 + $37,968
$41,878
2008
$6,675 (+4.4%)
$6,256 + $38,775
$45,031
2007
$6,391
$6,256 + $38,775
$45,031
Tax history for 159 University Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,728 (+0.8%)
$7,038 + $28,962
$36,000
2022
$7,671 (−12.9%)
$7,038 + $28,962
$36,000
2021
$8,805 (+3.6%)
$4,496 + $26,420
$30,916
2020
$8,496 (−2.5%)
$4,496 + $26,420
$30,916
2019
$8,713 (−16.3%)
$4,496 + $29,817
$34,313
2018
$10,405 (+1.7%)
$3,910 + $29,738
$33,648
2017
$10,234 (+4.6%)
$3,910 + $29,738
$33,648
2016
$9,784 (−2.3%)
$3,910 + $29,738
$33,648
2015
$10,017 (+1.5%)
$3,323 + $28,788
$32,111
2014
$9,869 (+8.4%)
$3,323 + $28,788
$32,111
2013
$9,105 (−8.3%)
$3,323 + $28,788
$32,111
2012
$9,929 (+4.1%)
$3,714 + $32,958
$36,672
2011
$9,542 (+8.7%)
$3,714 + $32,958
$36,672
2010
$8,781 (+20.9%)
$3,714 + $32,958
$36,672
2009
$7,265 (+8.8%)
$3,910 + $37,968
$41,878
2008
$6,675 (+4.4%)
$6,256 + $38,775
$45,031
2007
$6,391
$6,256 + $38,775
$45,031
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,820 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,552
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
03091160140000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage