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Off Market Aug 2017 for $750K

$1,238,114

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,006/mo

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3.5 ba

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2,982

sq ft

531 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Tradition, Style & Elegance! All-brick home meticulously maintained, professionally remodeled and tastefully decorated using today's color palette. Sought after floor plan offers formal rooms, a light-filled remodeled kitchen opening to family room, and den/office on 1st floor. Kitchen includes Bosch, Thermador, Sub-Zero, granite, and custom wood cabinetry. Retreat to the master suite, light a fire and unwind. View the spacious yard from your private balcony. Updated master bath offers soaking tub and separate glass-enclosed shower. Finished basement with 5th bedroom, 3rd full bath, media/game room and office or hobby area. High-efficiency furnace (2012), Pella patio doors (2010), new entry and garage doors (2014/15) Built on the former estate of Louis F. Swift, homes in this centrally located neighborhood share walking paths and wooded conservancy areas. Love Lake Forest: Easy access to town (2.5 miles), Lake Forest beach, Tri-State, Rt. 41 and Metra to Ogilvie or Union stations.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

$415Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Mary Dru Carolan • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Listed by Christine Puszynski

Bought with Mary Tracy • ALMS Brokerage

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09684515

Redfin Estimate

$1,238,114

$488K since sold in August 2017$46K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,150,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths3,008 sq ft
818 Valley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 17, 2025
$1,365,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,415 sq ft
51 Heron Rd, 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 DEC 3, 2025
$1,200,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,112 sq ft
540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Market trends in 60045, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

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Sale history for 531 Buena Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 3, 2017

Sold

$750,000

$252/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09684515

Aug 24, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$750,000

$252/sq ft

Aug 14, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 25, 2017

Contingent

—

Jul 10, 2017

Listed (New)

$800,000

$268/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09563001

Jul 10, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Mar 13, 2017

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09149158

Mar 3, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Aug 18, 2016

Price Changed

Feb 26, 2016

Listed (New)

Public Records

Mar 1, 1990

Sold

$515,000

$173/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1984

Sold

$51,000

$17/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,845 (+1.4%)

$103,019 + $215,215

$318,234

2024

$17,598 (+4.3%)

$103,019 + $215,215

$318,234

2023

$16,879 (+6.6%)

$98,263 + $205,279

$303,542

2022

$15,841 (+5.8%)

$89,811 + $187,624

$277,435

2021

$14,973 (+2.7%)

$96,698 + $172,801

$269,499

2020

$14,585 (+3.5%)

$93,230 + $166,603

$259,833

2019

$14,098 (+9.4%)

$93,267 + $166,671

$259,938

2018

$12,885 (−8.5%)

$98,855 + $182,311

$281,166

2017

$14,088 (+4.0%)

$98,855 + $182,311

$281,166

2016

$13,543 (+1.5%)

$98,540 + $181,729

$280,269

2015

$13,337 (−1.7%)

$94,814 + $174,857

$269,671

2013

$13,570 (+3.0%)

$89,722 + $170,942

$260,664

2012

$13,171 (+4.1%)

$90,931 + $173,245

$264,176

2011

$12,652 (+11.4%)

$95,416 + $181,789

$277,205

2010

$11,360 (+3.1%)

$104,781 + $165,504

$270,285

2008

$11,022 (+5.3%)

$111,020 + $175,359

$286,379

2007

$10,470

$110,492 + $174,526

$285,018

Tax history for 531 Buena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,845 (+1.4%)

$103,019 + $215,215

$318,234

2024

$17,598 (+4.3%)

$103,019 + $215,215

$318,234

2023

$16,879 (+6.6%)

$98,263 + $205,279

$303,542

2022

$15,841 (+5.8%)

$89,811 + $187,624

$277,435

2021

$14,973 (+2.7%)

$96,698 + $172,801

$269,499

2020

$14,585 (+3.5%)

$93,230 + $166,603

$259,833

2019

$14,098 (+9.4%)

$93,267 + $166,671

$259,938

2018

$12,885 (−8.5%)

$98,855 + $182,311

$281,166

2017

$14,088 (+4.0%)

$98,855 + $182,311

$281,166

2016

$13,543 (+1.5%)

$98,540 + $181,729

$280,269

2015

$13,337 (−1.7%)

$94,814 + $174,857

$269,671

2013

$13,570 (+3.0%)

$89,722 + $170,942

$260,664

2012

$13,171 (+4.1%)

$90,931 + $173,245

$264,176

2011

$12,652 (+11.4%)

$95,416 + $181,789

$277,205

2010

$11,360 (+3.1%)

$104,781 + $165,504

$270,285

2008

$11,022 (+5.3%)

$111,020 + $175,359

$286,379

2007

$10,470

$110,492 + $174,526

$285,018

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.39 Acres

Year renovated

1986

Sq. Ft.

3,979

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-405-024

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video
Additional Media Type 2: Other Media

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 19X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 13X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 19X14
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 19X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 16X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 23X12
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 12X9
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Office, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement, Crawl Space
Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 14X9
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 17X13
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 14X12
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood
Humidifier, Cable TV, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, In Master Bedroom
Wood Burning, Gas Logs

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Age: 31-40 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof

Lot Information
Dimensions: 92X136X153X144
.25-.49 Acre
Professionally Landscaped, Wooded

Property Information
# of Rooms: 11
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 1582
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1330
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 330
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 1000
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 1400
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3982
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 16054050240000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $13,542.66
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
200+ Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

Homeowners Association Information
Assessments/Association Dues: $525
Frequency: Annual
Assessment Includes: Includes Common Insurance

School Information
Elementary School: CHEROKEE 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: 41 N to Westleigh, east to Buena, South to number

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,979
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-405-024

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

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

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 68-76% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.18M – $1.42M

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Home values near 531 Buena Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3112 Sq. Ft.	$1,294,123
510 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3734 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,128

Address	Redfin Estimate
511 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3856 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,976
595 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2988 Sq. Ft.	$1,196,678

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5564 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,659
521 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3779 Sq. Ft.	$1,362,528

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