You will want to move right into this sunny and elegant brick and stucco home located in East Lake Forest in The Ponds neighborhood, backing to an expanse of maintained woods with walking trail. This home has been meticulously maintained and updated. The two-story foyer with bridal staircase welcomes you into the sun-filled home with tall ceilings, wood floors, deep crown moldings, and fresh, light paint. Just off the foyer is a home office with built-in cherry bookcases and bay window. The spacious living room with marble fireplace flows into the four season room with exposed brick wall, beadboard ceiling, and lovely doors to the exterior. The updated gourmet kitchen with white cabinets, large center island, and gorgeous granite countertops features high end appliances including Subzero refrigerator, refrigerator drawers, Miele dishwasher, and Wolf range with hood. You will be ready for entertaining with the sophisticated wet bar with glass-front cabinetry, granite, and wine refrigerator. Then step into the family room with vaulted ceiling, second fireplace, and access to the bluestone patio and landscaped property. The first floor also features a guest bedroom suite and a large laundry and mud room. The second level enjoys four spacious bedrooms and three full baths. The luxurious master suite has a tray ceiling, wainscotting, and a remodeled marble bath with radiant heat floors, two vanities, soaking tub, and oversized, walk-in shower. The awesome walk-in, custom closet is connected to an unfinished bonus space poised for future expansion! The lower level has a spacious rec room with new carpet and ample storage space. Additional features include a side-loading three car garage, updated two-zone HVAC, lawn sprinklers, fun new light fixtures, custom closets, and more! Quick close is a possibility.
1st time on market! Exquisite brick & stucco residence impeccably maintained & updated to perfection. Boasts 4,509 SF w/ tall ceilings, 2 FPs, gleaming HW flrs & deep crown moldings. Welcoming 2 story entry w/ stunning bridal staircase. Off the foyer is formal dining rm & library w/ built-in cherry bookshelves. Step down to formal living rm w/ fireplace & access to 4 season sunroom with walls of sliders. Gourmet eat-in white kitchen updated w/ center island, granite countertops & high end appliances incl Subzero frig, refrigerator drawers & Wolf range w/ hood. Family rm w/ FP & wet bar w/ wine cooler. Off back hall is 5th BR w/ full bath, laundry & access to 3 car garage. The 2nd flr has 4 spacious BRs w/ 3 full baths incl the luxurious master suite w/ tray ceiling, wainscotting, remodeled marble bath w/ radiant heat floors & enormous custom walk-in closet. Finished lower level rec rm. Beautiful bluestone patio. New dual HVAC, 2017, auto sprinkler system, auto lights & so much more!
Public Records
Dec 2, 1988
Sold
$600,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,361 (+4.4%)
$103,019 + $328,689
$431,708
2024
$23,329 (+4.2%)
$103,019 + $328,689
$431,708
2023
$22,390 (+8.9%)
$98,263 + $301,690
$399,953
2022
$20,557 (+5.8%)
$89,811 + $275,743
$365,554
2021
$19,434 (+2.7%)
$96,698 + $251,387
$348,085
2020
$18,930 (+3.5%)
$93,230 + $242,371
$335,601
2019
$18,296 (−3.7%)
$93,267 + $242,469
$335,736
2018
$18,990 (+2.0%)
$98,855 + $266,991
$365,846
2017
$18,617 (+3.2%)
$98,855 + $266,991
$365,846
2016
$18,047 (+1.4%)
$98,540 + $266,139
$364,679
2015
$17,802 (−1.9%)
$94,814 + $256,075
$350,889
2013
$18,149 (+3.5%)
$89,722 + $250,293
$340,015
2012
$17,528 (+4.2%)
$90,931 + $253,666
$344,597
2011
$16,818 (+13.0%)
$95,416 + $266,176
$361,592
2010
$14,878 (+3.1%)
$104,781 + $242,264
$347,045
2008
$14,425 (+6.9%)
$111,020 + $256,690
$367,710
2007
$13,496
$110,492 + $255,470
$365,962
Tax history for 470 Buena Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,361 (+4.4%)
$103,019 + $328,689
$431,708
2024
$23,329 (+4.2%)
$103,019 + $328,689
$431,708
2023
$22,390 (+8.9%)
$98,263 + $301,690
$399,953
2022
$20,557 (+5.8%)
$89,811 + $275,743
$365,554
2021
$19,434 (+2.7%)
$96,698 + $251,387
$348,085
2020
$18,930 (+3.5%)
$93,230 + $242,371
$335,601
2019
$18,296 (−3.7%)
$93,267 + $242,469
$335,736
2018
$18,990 (+2.0%)
$98,855 + $266,991
$365,846
2017
$18,617 (+3.2%)
$98,855 + $266,991
$365,846
2016
$18,047 (+1.4%)
$98,540 + $266,139
$364,679
2015
$17,802 (−1.9%)
$94,814 + $256,075
$350,889
2013
$18,149 (+3.5%)
$89,722 + $250,293
$340,015
2012
$17,528 (+4.2%)
$90,931 + $253,666
$344,597
2011
$16,818 (+13.0%)
$95,416 + $266,176
$361,592
2010
$14,878 (+3.1%)
$104,781 + $242,264
$347,045
2008
$14,425 (+6.9%)
$111,020 + $256,690
$367,710
2007
$13,496
$110,492 + $255,470
$365,962
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
5,598
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-05-402-038
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 19X17
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 15X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Living Room Information
Size: 23X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 20X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 15X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 17X15
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Walk-in)
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator