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    • $1,200,000

    540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

    4beds
    3,112sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1985
    0.38 Acres Lot
    $1,251,400 Zestimate®
    $386/sqft
    $5,584 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,251,400

    $1.13M - $1.39M

    $5,584/mo

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    What's special

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    Listed by:

    Dawn McKenna 847-234-8000,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Howard King

    ARNI Realty Incorporated

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12496514MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 256 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X16
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 234 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X18
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X13
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 228 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X19
    Bonus room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 182 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X14
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X16
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 180 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X20
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 187 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X17
    Laundry
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 63 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X7
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 496 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 31X16
    Recreation room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 506 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 22X23
    Storage
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 621 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 27X23
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier
    Features
    • Basement: Finished,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 3,112 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 0.38 Acres
    • Dimensions: 141X166X21X35
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 16054020440000
    • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cedar
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shake
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1985

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: Insurance
    • HOA fee: $1,000 annually
    Location
    • Region: Lake Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $386/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $876,225
    • Annual tax amount: $16,913
    • Date on market: 11/7/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/3/2025Sold$1,200,000+10.6%$386/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496514 Report a problem
    11/11/2025Contingent$1,085,000$349/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496514 Report a problem
    11/7/2025Listed for sale$1,085,000+14.2%$349/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12496514 Report a problem
    11/30/2022Sold$950,000-2.6%$305/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11644215 Report a problem
    11/1/2022Pending sale$975,000$313/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11644215 Report a problem
    10/10/2022Contingent$975,000$313/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11644215 Report a problem
    10/3/2022Listed for sale$975,000+8.5%$313/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11644215 Report a problem
    10/31/2016Listing removed$899,000$289/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09220014 Report a problem
    6/22/2016Price change$899,000-5.3%$289/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09220014 Report a problem
    5/9/2016Listed for sale$949,000+11.6%$305/sqft
    Source: Griffith Grant & Lackie #09220014 Report a problem
    4/8/2014Listing removed$4,500$1/sqft
    Source: Griffith, Grant & Lackie #08516190 Report a problem
    1/14/2014Listed for rent$4,500$1/sqft
    Source: Griffith, Grant & Lackie #08516190 Report a problem
    4/6/2013Listing removed$4,500$1/sqft
    Source: Griffith, Grant & Lackie Realtors® Report a problem
    1/9/2013Listed for rent$4,500$1/sqft
    Source: Hotpads for Rent Report a problem
    7/3/2006Sold$850,000+44.1%$273/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/5/2000Sold$590,000$190/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$16,914 +4.3%$306,181 +4.8%
    2023$16,222 -1.6%$292,046 +9.4%
    2022$16,477 +5.7%$266,927 -2.6%
    2021$15,588 +2.7%$274,111 +3.5%
    2020$15,183 +3.5%$264,836 +0.2%
    2019$14,672 -1.5%$264,386 -8.1%
    2018$14,892 $287,726 +0.3%
    2017$14,892 +4.6%$286,809 +3.9%
    2016$14,237 +1.1%$275,964 +6.4%
    2015$14,079 +5.4%$259,292 +2.8%
    2014$13,355 -3%$252,199 -5.3%
    2012$13,770 +4.2%$266,440 -6.8%
    2011$13,215 +11.3%$285,869 +2.8%
    2010$11,874 +3.1%$278,157 -5.6%
    2009$11,514 +1.5%$294,720 -2.2%
    2008$11,349 +13.1%$301,503 +2.8%
    2006$10,034 +1.3%$293,319
    2005$9,904 -2.4%--
    2004$10,151 +2.1%--
    2003$9,941 +2.3%--
    2002$9,713 +5.5%--
    2001$9,206 +2.4%$203,164 +6.4%
    2000$8,989 $190,958
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60045

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cherokee Elementary School
    • Middle: Deer Path Middle School
    • High: Lake Forest High School
    • District: 67

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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