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Off market jun 2020 for $639K

$1,353,744

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,500/mo

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4.5 ba

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3,779

sq ft

521 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

WOW! Amazing spacious 3779 Sq feet! Attractive welcoming circular drive. Very impressive bright and sunny 2 story foyer with a breathtaking open spiral staircase! Gorgeous marble floors. Fabulous living room with a stunning fireplace and sensational elaborate crown moldings. The family room also has a fireplace and a wet bar. You'll love the circular study with custom woodwork. The spacious kitchen hosts granite cabinets, a separate eating area and an abundance of cabinets. First floor laundry. The master suite has his and her closets, a generous master bath, bar area , a gorgeous fireplace and crown moldings. Full basement ready for your finishing touches. Nestled in the amazing Ponds neighborhood with easy access to 41. BANK RIDER MUST ACCOMPANY THE CONTRACT. .It is available under additional info and agents have access. For all showings, the Pandemic form found in additional info must be signed by all parties.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Andrew Nazimok • Entrust Realty Group, LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10540823

Redfin Estimate

$1,353,744

$715K since sold in June 2020$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,420,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,939 sq ft
655 Forest Hill Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,350,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,224 sq ft
1087 Highland Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,175,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,449 sq ft
131 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,100,000
D
5 beds5 baths4,775 sq ft
30 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

2 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 521 Buena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,501 (+1.4%)

$103,019 + $278,887

$381,906

2024

$21,208 (+4.2%)

$103,019 + $278,887

$381,906

2023

$20,351 (+57.8%)

$98,263 + $266,012

$364,275

2022

$12,898 (+5.8%)

$89,811 + $243,133

$332,944

2021

$12,189 (+5.2%)

$96,698 + $123,746

$220,444

2020

$11,587 (−30.5%)

$93,230 + $119,308

$212,538

2019

$16,663 (−4.2%)

$93,267 + $217,916

$311,183

2018

$17,396 (+2.0%)

$98,855 + $241,750

$340,605

2017

$17,054 (+3.2%)

$98,855 + $241,750

$340,605

2016

$16,521 (+1.5%)

$98,540 + $240,979

$339,519

2015

$16,279 (−1.9%)

$94,814 + $231,867

$326,681

2013

$16,586 (+3.1%)

$89,722 + $226,522

$316,244

2012

$16,081 (+4.1%)

$90,931 + $229,575

$320,506

2011

$15,441 (+13.6%)

$95,416 + $240,897

$336,313

2010

$13,596 (+3.1%)

$104,781 + $216,786

$321,567

2008

$13,189 (+6.7%)

$111,020 + $229,695

$340,715

2007

$12,361

$110,492 + $228,604

$339,096

Tax history for 521 Buena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,501 (+1.4%)

$103,019 + $278,887

$381,906

2024

$21,208 (+4.2%)

$103,019 + $278,887

$381,906

2023

$20,351 (+57.8%)

$98,263 + $266,012

$364,275

2022

$12,898 (+5.8%)

$89,811 + $243,133

$332,944

2021

$12,189 (+5.2%)

$96,698 + $123,746

$220,444

2020

$11,587 (−30.5%)

$93,230 + $119,308

$212,538

2019

$16,663 (−4.2%)

$93,267 + $217,916

$311,183

2018

$17,396 (+2.0%)

$98,855 + $241,750

$340,605

2017

$17,054 (+3.2%)

$98,855 + $241,750

$340,605

2016

$16,521 (+1.5%)

$98,540 + $240,979

$339,519

2015

$16,279 (−1.9%)

$94,814 + $231,867

$326,681

2013

$16,586 (+3.1%)

$89,722 + $226,522

$316,244

2012

$16,081 (+4.1%)

$90,931 + $229,575

$320,506

2011

$15,441 (+13.6%)

$95,416 + $240,897

$336,313

2010

$13,596 (+3.1%)

$104,781 + $216,786

$321,567

2008

$13,189 (+6.7%)

$111,020 + $229,695

$340,715

2007

$12,361

$110,492 + $228,604

$339,096

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.39 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

3,777

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-405-023

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 20X13
On 2nd Level

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X9
On Main Level

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 11X10
On 2nd Level

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath

Living Room Information
Size: 16X14
On Main Level

Family Room Information
Size: 19X18
On Main Level

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 15X13
On Main Level

Kitchen Information
Size: 14X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Den, Foyer
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 11X10
On 2nd Level

Additional Room #2 Information
Eating Area
Size: 16X15
On Main Level

Additional Room #3 Information
Den
Size: 13X12
On Main Level

Additional Room #4 Information
Foyer
Size: 15X10
On Main Level

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Age: 21-25 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 130X146X164X91
.25-.49 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 11
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 16054050230000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $17,396
Tax Year: 2018
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Assessments/Association Dues: $474
Frequency: Annual
Assessment Includes: Includes Other Benefits (See Remarks)

School Information
Elementary School: Sheridan Elementary School
Elementary School District: 67
Junior High: Deer Path Middle School
Junior High District: 67
High School: Lake Forest High School
High School District: 115

Location Information
Subdivision: The Ponds
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Westleigh east of 41 and west of Green Bay to Buena South

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,777
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-405-023

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Immediate
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Information for Agents
Agent Owned/Interest

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.29M – $1.56M

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Home values near 521 Buena Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
531 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2982 Sq. Ft.	$1,246,575
520 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5564 Sq. Ft.	$1,324,314
530 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,906
491 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3740 Sq. Ft.	$1,295,016
488 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3303 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,253
52 W Mallard Lane, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3134 Sq. Ft.	$1,197,289
71 W Mallard Lane, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3272 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,527

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3112 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,524
510 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3734 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,679
581 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3176 Sq. Ft.	$1,097,271
560 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3137 Sq. Ft.	$1,322,267
470 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4509 Sq. Ft.	$1,699,138
85 W Mallard Lane, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3364 Sq. Ft.	$1,390,837
60 W Mallard Lane, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3804 Sq. Ft.	$1,219,143

Address	Redfin Estimate
511 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3856 Sq. Ft.	$1,234,667
580 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3822 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,096
565 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3886 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,101
500 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3295 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,464
70 W Sandpiper Lane, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3306 Sq. Ft.	—
111 Heron Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5148 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,923
81 Heron Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3194 Sq. Ft.	$1,364,705

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