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Off market jul 2024 for $905K

$1,103,610

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,964/mo

•

2,898

sq ft

988 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

About this home

Impressive Colonial with outstanding curb appeal! This updated home is set back from the street, sited on a .33 acre parcel with mature trees. With 2,898 square feet above grade, it offers 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, a finished basement, and an attached 2-car garage. Step inside to appreciate the expansive floor plan with wide open foyer. The large living room has maple wood flooring, recessed lighting, surround sound, crown molding, built-in bookcases, and tall windows that invite light from three sides. The separate formal dining room is an ideal spot to host holiday meals, or entertain family and friends. It has plantation shutters, crown moldings and French privacy doors. The renovated kitchen has an "open to family room" design. Highlights include 48" cherry cabinetry, a center island with granite top, newer smart stainless steel appliances, newly refinished maple floors, and an L-shaped planning desk. The family room is complete with brick fireplace and adjacent custom cherry built-ins. The laundry/mud-room provides quick access to the pretty rear yard. The second level has four generously-scaled bedrooms with crown moldings and large closets. The en suite primary bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet and renovated bathroom with marble vanity top, and seated shower. The sellers recently refinished the basement with Pergo plank flooring, a separate office/playroom, and a rec room area that has the potential to be a 5th bedroom. This entire space is light and bright. Additional recent improvements include: sewer line from house to street with 35-year warranty, 200-amp electrical panel, Class 4 impact-resistant roof with 35-year transferrable warranty and 6" oversized gutters, Marvin Ultimate Signature Collection windows in SW bedroom and basement w/doored egress, cedar fence with 6 X 6" posts, HVAC replacement, refinished hardwood floors, upgraded attic insulation, and new Maytag washer and dryer. A coveted location within the H.O. Stone subdivision, you will enjoy easy access to downtown Lake Forest, Lake Michigan, award-winning schools, bike/hiking trails, outstanding restaurants, and many convenient commuting options. Pride of ownership is evident in every room of this beautiful home. It is absolutely in move-in condition!

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mona Hellinga • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Patricia Carter • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12066918

Redfin Estimate

$1,103,610

$199K since sold in July 2024$1,000 since October

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$979,500
A
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SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,215,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,936 sq ft
777 Cherokee Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,050,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,108 sq ft
433 Greenwood Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$925,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,456 sq ft
249 Wilshire Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,060,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,378 sq ft
948 S Green Bay 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 988 Buena Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12066918

Jul 16, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$905,000

$312/sq ft

Jun 26, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 8, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

May 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

$890,000

$307/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11953818

May 24, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Sep 26, 2006

Sold

$840,000

$290/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 3, 2001

Sold

$545,000

$188/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 17, 1998

Sold

$450,000

$155/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,192 (+196.4%)

$89,073 + $200,637

$289,710

2024

$5,463 (+36,663.9%)

$89,073 + $200,637

$289,710

2023

$15 (−0.7%)

$84,961 + $153,425

$238,386

2022

$15 (−0.9%)

$81,536 + $131,981

$213,517

2021

$15 (+1.9%)

$76,807 + $124,852

$201,659

2020

$15 (−99.9%)

$74,052 + $120,374

$194,426

2019

$10,186 (−9.4%)

$74,082 + $120,422

$194,504

2018

$11,247 (+2.0%)

$78,521 + $145,647

$224,168

2017

$11,025 (+3.3%)

$78,521 + $145,647

$224,168

2016

$10,672 (+1.6%)

$78,271 + $145,182

$223,453

2015

$10,502 (+1.4%)

$75,311 + $139,692

$215,003

2013

$10,353 (+3.4%)

$71,266 + $127,864

$199,130

2012

$10,010 (+2.8%)

$72,226 + $129,587

$201,813

2011

$9,733 (−2.1%)

$75,788 + $135,978

$211,766

2010

$9,941 (+3.1%)

$83,210 + $150,626

$233,836

2008

$9,641 (+6.7%)

$88,165 + $159,595

$247,760

2007

$9,033

$87,746 + $158,837

$246,583

Tax history for 988 Buena Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,192 (+196.4%)

$89,073 + $200,637

$289,710

2024

$5,463 (+36,663.9%)

$89,073 + $200,637

$289,710

2023

$15 (−0.7%)

$84,961 + $153,425

$238,386

2022

$15 (−0.9%)

$81,536 + $131,981

$213,517

2021

$15 (+1.9%)

$76,807 + $124,852

$201,659

2020

$15 (−99.9%)

$74,052 + $120,374

$194,426

2019

$10,186 (−9.4%)

$74,082 + $120,422

$194,504

2018

$11,247 (+2.0%)

$78,521 + $145,647

$224,168

2017

$11,025 (+3.3%)

$78,521 + $145,647

$224,168

2016

$10,672 (+1.6%)

$78,271 + $145,182

$223,453

2015

$10,502 (+1.4%)

$75,311 + $139,692

$215,003

2013

$10,353 (+3.4%)

$71,266 + $127,864

$199,130

2012

$10,010 (+2.8%)

$72,226 + $129,587

$201,813

2011

$9,733 (−2.1%)

$75,788 + $135,978

$211,766

2010

$9,941 (+3.1%)

$83,210 + $150,626

$233,836

2008

$9,641 (+6.7%)

$88,165 + $159,595

$247,760

2007

$9,033

$87,746 + $158,837

$246,583

*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

85 ft.

Lot depth

170 ft.

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

1984

Sq. Ft.

3,914

Year built

1967

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-09-110-011

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
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

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

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 17
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 21
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 23
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 9 x 9
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
Flooring: Hardwood

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

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Island,Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 19
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 7
Window Treatments: Screens
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 29
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 18
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full,Tub & Separate Shwr

Additional Rooms Information
Office, Foyer, Storage, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,354
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
# of Rooms: 10

Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Gas Cooktop
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Other
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,076
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 3,974

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 2898
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,252
Total Sq Ft: 2,898
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 278
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16091100110000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 136 X 106 X 202 X 85
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Mature Trees

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Disabled Vet

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
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
Township: West Deerfield
Corporate Limits: Lake Forest
Directions: Old Elm, west of Green Bay Road and east of Rt 41, north to home.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,914
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Lake County
APN: 16-09-110-011

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 • 1.9mi

10/10

Deer Path Middle School West

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

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

1% 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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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

$1.05M – $1.27M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1040 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3861 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,452
1030 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$892,188
980 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3427 Sq. Ft.	$987,157
11 East Louis Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2649 Sq. Ft.	$714,731
36 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2922 Sq. Ft.	$860,267
63 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$928,795
127 East Louis Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2363 Sq. Ft.	$756,038

Address	Redfin Estimate
995 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4348 Sq. Ft.	$1,099,070
1001 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2777 Sq. Ft.	$943,510
945 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3037 Sq. Ft.	$986,723
41 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2174 Sq. Ft.	$783,378
26 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	—
55 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2320 Sq. Ft.	$762,706
121 East Louis Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2637 Sq. Ft.	$793,502

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979 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3532 Sq. Ft.	$1,234,055
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31 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2938 Sq. Ft.	$890,513
77 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3379 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,438
21 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	$748,119
88 Linden Ave, Lake Forest, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2744 Sq. Ft.	$908,089

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