OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2024 for $1.1M

$1,322,476

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $305/mo

•

3,160

sq ft

720 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Welcome to 720 Buena Road in The Ponds subdivision of Lake Forest! This impeccably maintained and updated original owner home is ready for new owners! This home features a stunning curb appeal with the exterior constructed of brick & stone and so many upgrades including a BRAND NEW Davinci roof, new mechanicals, new garage doors w/ Lift-Master openers, leaf-guard gutter system, and lawn irrigation system...the list goes on and on. Nearly every window in the house has been replaced! Upon entering the home you are greeted by a 2-story foyer with hardwood flooring throughout the first and second level. The first floor features large living spaces including a living room with fireplace, spacious dining room with crown molding and wainscoting perfect for entertaining, private office, and a family room with fireplace and wet-bar. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast room overlooking the professionally landscaped rear yard. Also included is a mudroom/laundry room adjacent to the attached 3-car garage with epoxy floors. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom with double vanity, tub, and separate shower. 3 additional bedrooms of equal size and a full bathroom with double vanity and tub/shower complete the second level. The basement is partially finished and is perfect for additional family room and a crawl space for storage. The yard is fully fenced-in and includes an expansive paver patio with Koi pond and built-in fire-pit. Incredible opportunity to add your personal touches to this well maintained original owner home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Brady Andersen • Compass

Bought with Lisa Trace • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Samantha Trace • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Redfin Estimate

$1,322,476

$195K since sold in June 2024$4,000 since October

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$925,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,456 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$1,200,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,112 sq ft
540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,350,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,122 sq ft
120 W Blackthorn Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$720,000
D
4 beds3 baths1,980 sq ft
1123 Breckenridge Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$1,420,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,939 sq ft
655 Forest Hill Rd, 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 720 Buena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,023 (+2.9%)

$103,019 + $218,315

$321,334

2024

$17,512 (+4.3%)

$103,019 + $218,315

$321,334

2023

$16,797 (+2.1%)

$98,263 + $203,828

$302,091

2022

$16,450 (+5.8%)

$89,811 + $186,297

$276,108

2021

$15,547 (+2.6%)

$96,698 + $182,942

$279,640

2020

$15,147 (+3.5%)

$93,230 + $176,381

$269,611

2019

$14,640 (−0.9%)

$93,267 + $176,452

$269,719

2018

$14,775 (+2.0%)

$98,855 + $186,987

$285,842

2017

$14,485 (+3.2%)

$98,855 + $186,987

$285,842

2016

$14,039 (+1.4%)

$98,540 + $186,391

$284,931

2015

$13,844 (−1.7%)

$94,814 + $179,343

$274,157

2013

$14,081 (+3.5%)

$89,722 + $175,312

$265,034

2012

$13,603 (+4.2%)

$90,931 + $177,674

$268,605

2011

$13,055 (+11.4%)

$95,416 + $186,436

$281,852

2010

$11,715 (+3.1%)

$104,781 + $169,719

$274,500

2008

$11,360 (+6.8%)

$111,020 + $179,825

$290,845

2007

$10,636

$110,492 + $178,971

$289,463

Tax history for 720 Buena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,023 (+2.9%)

$103,019 + $218,315

$321,334

2024

$17,512 (+4.3%)

$103,019 + $218,315

$321,334

2023

$16,797 (+2.1%)

$98,263 + $203,828

$302,091

2022

$16,450 (+5.8%)

$89,811 + $186,297

$276,108

2021

$15,547 (+2.6%)

$96,698 + $182,942

$279,640

2020

$15,147 (+3.5%)

$93,230 + $176,381

$269,611

2019

$14,640 (−0.9%)

$93,267 + $176,452

$269,719

2018

$14,775 (+2.0%)

$98,855 + $186,987

$285,842

2017

$14,485 (+3.2%)

$98,855 + $186,987

$285,842

2016

$14,039 (+1.4%)

$98,540 + $186,391

$284,931

2015

$13,844 (−1.7%)

$94,814 + $179,343

$274,157

2013

$14,081 (+3.5%)

$89,722 + $175,312

$265,034

2012

$13,603 (+4.2%)

$90,931 + $177,674

$268,605

2011

$13,055 (+11.4%)

$95,416 + $186,436

$281,852

2010

$11,715 (+3.1%)

$104,781 + $169,719

$274,500

2008

$11,360 (+6.8%)

$111,020 + $179,825

$290,845

2007

$10,636

$110,492 + $178,971

$289,463

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1991

Sq. Ft.

3,914

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-05-402-067

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 29 x 26
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 6
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 14

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Island,Pantry-Closet,Breakfast Room,Granite Counters
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 7
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full,Double Sink,Whirlpool & Sep Shwr

Additional Rooms Information
Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 11

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Humidifier, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Fire Pit

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar,Stone
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 16054020670000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 109X165X112X150
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,796.86
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $875
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Insurance
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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

Location Information
Subdivision Name: The Ponds
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Westleigh Road east of 41, south on Buena to 720 Buena Road.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,914
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Lake County
APN: 16-05-402-067

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cherokee Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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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Lake Forest, IL • 60045

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Estimated sale price

$1.26M – $1.52M

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Home values near 720 Buena Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
694 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4149 Sq. Ft.	$1,537,259
761 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3894 Sq. Ft.	$1,279,190
740 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3736 Sq. Ft.	$1,352,236
710 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4051 Sq. Ft.	$1,901,521
4 Barn Swallow Road, Lake Forest, IL 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7024 Sq. Ft.	$2,004,420
86 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5672 Sq. Ft.	$1,442,688
40 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5103 Sq. Ft.	$1,488,309

Address	Redfin Estimate
677 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4387 Sq. Ft.	—
693 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3134 Sq. Ft.	$1,298,039
688 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3672 Sq. Ft.	$1,437,795
37 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3070 Sq. Ft.	$1,251,771
78 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4042 Sq. Ft.	$1,486,184
30 E Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	$1,112,197
60 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3428 Sq. Ft.	$1,180,163

Address	Redfin Estimate
707 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3937 Sq. Ft.	$1,556,920
685 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3081 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,808
674 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4200 Sq. Ft.	$1,586,410
18 Barn Swallow Road, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6501 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,707
80 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3718 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,755
20 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4995 Sq. Ft.	$1,775,724
27 W Quail Drive, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3497 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,398

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