2527 Checker Rd Long Grove, IL 60047
Estimated payment $5,646/month
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is adjacent to nature preserve
- Wood Flooring
- Kildeer Countryside Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
PRICE REFRESH - Welcome home to this beautifully updated colonial in Long Grove, set on a one acre lot surrounded by mature trees and overlooking the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve. With over 3500 square feet of space, this home offers five bedrooms and three full baths, with hardwood floors throughout. A main level fifth bedroom provides flexibility and works perfectly as a home office. The light wood kitchen, redesigned with a generous island and thoughtful details, opens seamlessly to the family room, where a wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character. From the family room, step into the expansive four-season room a comfortable retreat for enjoying the changing seasons of the Midwest. All bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with neutral, contemporary finishes that lend a bright and airy atmosphere. The finished basement extends the living space with a large recreation area and ample storage. Outdoors, the spacious backyard captures the quiet beauty of Long Grove's natural landscape and surrounding open spaces. The home is ideally situated near Route 53 with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and parks. It also belongs to the award-winning District 96 schools -Kildeer Countryside Elementary and Woodlawn Middle School and Stevenson High School in District 125.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,360
Year Built
- Built in 1976 | Remodeled in 2025
Lot Details
- 0.93 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 145 x 281
- Property is adjacent to nature preserve
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,874 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Window Screens
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Attic
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Crawl Space
Schools
- Kildeer Countryside Elementary S
- Woodlawn Middle School
- Adlai E Stevenson High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Two Heating Systems
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Well
- Water Softener is Owned
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- Country Club Estates Subdivision, 2 Story Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,361 | $168,167 | $47,910 | $120,257 |
| 2023 | $12,403 | $163,650 | $46,623 | $117,027 |
| 2022 | $12,403 | $133,320 | $45,721 | $87,599 |
| 2021 | $771 | $165,982 | $44,549 | $121,433 |
| 2020 | $0 | $165,982 | $44,549 | $121,433 |
| 2019 | $0 | $164,534 | $44,160 | $120,374 |
| 2018 | $12,816 | $164,215 | $47,504 | $116,711 |
| 2017 | $13,298 | $162,235 | $46,931 | $115,304 |
| 2016 | $12,295 | $157,098 | $45,445 | $111,653 |
| 2015 | $12,898 | $149,631 | $43,285 | $106,346 |
| 2014 | $11,711 | $130,022 | $45,854 | $84,168 |
| 2012 | $11,213 | $130,295 | $45,950 | $84,345 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 02/02/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/31/2026 01/31/26 | Price Changed | $839,000 | -4.6% | $292 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/27/2026 01/27/26 | For Sale | $879,000 | +51.6% | $306 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/18/2025 08/18/25 | Sold | $580,000 | -5.7% | $202 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/03/2025 08/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Price Changed | $615,000 | 0.0% | $214 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | For Sale | $615,000 | -2.4% | $214 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | For Sale | $629,900 | 0.0% | $219 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/06/2023 07/06/23 | Rented | $4,000 | -5.9% | -- | |
| 05/14/2023 05/14/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/22/2023 04/22/23 | For Rent | $4,250 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 11/05/2021 11/05/21 | Sold | $400,000 | 0.0% | $139 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/10/2021 08/10/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/07/2021 08/07/21 | For Sale | $400,000 | -- | $139 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $580,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $400,000 | Chicago Title Insurance |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $320,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12555775
APN: 14-36-402-009
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