$490,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2025

425 Benjamin Dr Unit 409 Vernon Hills, IL 60061

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,026 Sq Ft
$615/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$242 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near forest
  • Half Day School Rated A
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2025

** MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - OFFER ACCEPTED - BACKUP OFFERS ONLY ** Freshly painted! Welcome to this luxurious maintenance free condo in the Rivers Edge community, backing to open space with a trail through the woods to the Half Day Forest Preserve and Des Plaines River trails system. This highly upgraded two bedroom, two bath corner end unit is SET APART from every other condo in the building as it includes deeded storage space next to the elevator, tucked away in it's own locked closet, where you may use or rent out to a neighbor to reduce expenses. Also included is TWO underground deeded garage parking spaces with TWO storage closets, a rare feature in Rivers Edge! The open living area is flush with sunlight thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows and includes two balconies, one off the kitchen eating area and the other very large covered balcony off the living and dining area. Check out the video and photos for a visual tour of this elegant home. The primary suite (just freshly painted and wall paper removed) will make you feel like you're at a spectacular vacation home with it's retreat style bathroom with double vanity, makeup station and stunning spa like shower. Enjoy the spacious walk-in closet for your clothes and separate closet for your linens. The unobstructed private views towards the forest preserve will be so peaceful as you wind down for the night after a busy day. Wake up to the sunrise and head down to the 3rd floor exercise room and watch the morning news as you get in a good workout. After a hearty breakfast in your fully applianced kitchen, head into your home office (2nd bedroom) with built in floor to ceiling bookshelves and enjoy a pleasant and efficient work at home experience. This is truly a gem of a condo! Need a break? On the 2nd floor you'll find a nice co-op type work/relax area with couches, kitchen and a walkout to a 2nd floor large balcony. This is a great place to get to know some of your neighbors. This is a prime location so close to the beaches of Lake Michigan, Botanical Gardens, Restaurants, Shopping, Employment, Churches and so much more. The HOA fee covers essential services including gas, water, heat, scavenger and other building amenities and services. Newer air conditioning unit installed in 2022, recently serviced and water heater installed in 2022 will provide peace of mind for many years. New in 2025 is the refrigerator, microwave, five brand new light fixtures and hardwired carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. Further enjoy easy access to the Des Plaines River Trail and Daniel Wright Woods. You will love the convenience if you enjoy nature walks, jogging, biking, kayaking/canoeing, fishing or horse back riding. Located within the highly regarded Lincolnshire School District 103 and the award-winning Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, this homes prime location can't be beat! Quick close is OK and may occur within 30 days, if desired. The value of this condo is unlike any other at Rivers Edge.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Schulenburg

Schulenburg Realty, Inc License #471009970 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom & Mary Zander

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #471004159

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,048

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $615 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,026 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Accessibility Features
  • No Interior Steps
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Low Pile Carpeting

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Laura B Sprague Elementary School
  • Daniel Wright Junior High School
  • Adlai E Stevenson High School

Additional Features

  • Property is near forest
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, parking, insurance, security, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 40 Units
  • Charles Hass Or Linda Bernardo Association, Phone Number (847) 757-7171
  • Rivers Edge Subdivision
  • Property managed by Mperial Asset Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,048

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$615 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 4
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Rivers Edge
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Bath Grab Bars, Low Pile Carpeting, No Interior Steps, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 2026
  • Other Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Window Features: Screens, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Square Footage Comments: Square footage includes two walk out balconies and storage room located off hallway that is deeded to this unit.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Outdoor Grill
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 615
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Ceiling Fan, Laundry
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Mperial Asset Management
  • Management Contact Name: Charles Hass or Linda Bernardo
  • Management Phone: 847-757-7171

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Laura B Sprague School
  • High School: Adlai E Stevenson High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Daniel Wright Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8047.76
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2025
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Zimmerman Ryan
Bought by
Wetendorf-Hankett Joint Trust and Wetendorf
Seller's Agent
Randy Schulenburg
Schulenburg Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Tom & Mary Zander
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.98%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$490,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$364
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.20%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
Trust Number 07-10410 and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Zimmerman Ryan
Seller's Agent
Monica Balder
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Randy Schulenburg
Schulenburg Realty, Inc
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$472,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-5.41%
Views
104

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%
Original Mortgage
$306,800
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2007
Sold by
Rivers Edge Of Vernon Hills Development
Bought by
North Star Trust Co and Trust #07-10410
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $490,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $472,000 Chicago Title
Corporate Deed $447,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $306,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Sold $490,000 -0.6% $242 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $493,000 -0.4% $243 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $495,000 -1.0% $244 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $499,900 +5.9% $247 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $472,000 -5.4% $250 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $264 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $499,000 -- $264 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $8,048 $128,799 $40,663 $88,136
2023 $8,048 $121,532 $38,369 $83,163
2022 $8,387 $115,295 $36,400 $78,895
2021 $8,149 $114,052 $36,008 $78,044
2020 $7,914 $114,441 $36,131 $78,310
2019 $7,606 $114,019 $35,998 $78,021
2018 $7,815 $108,990 $39,129 $69,861
2017 $8,032 $106,446 $38,216 $68,230
2016 $7,644 $108,437 $36,595 $71,842
2015 $8,060 $101,409 $34,223 $67,186
2014 $9,858 $116,116 $36,755 $79,361
2012 $9,244 $116,349 $36,829 $79,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12437920

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-10-100-019