449 Caren Dr Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Estimated payment $4,116/month
Total Views
2,787
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,161
Sq Ft
$171
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Gated Community
- Open Floorplan
- Property is near a park
- Prairie Elementary School Rated A
- Landscaped Professionally
- Recreation Room
About This Home
Beautifully updated ranch in pristine move-in condition. Wonderful open concept living and dining room design letting natural light flow in. Rich natural hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning remodeled kitchen with Wilson Art custom cabinetry with under cabinet lighting, solid surface countertops, prep bar, high end appliances, and a spacious dining area in the kitchen. The kitchen opens to a warm and inviting family room with a gas starting fireplace. The family room overlooks the fabulous lushly landscaped fully fenced yard. Perfect for summer entertaining. There is a retractable awning over the spacious patio to protect from the summer sun. The basement is beautifully finished offering so much additional living space including a half bath. The basement also has a huge utility/storage room. The home features Pella Windows and a new patio door. The two car garage is heated and has an EV charge station. 2023 New furnace, hot water heater and central air. Award winning District 96 and Stevenson High School. This pristine home is back on the market as buyer was not able to secure financing.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475163012 Listed on: 07/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,979
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 146x96x132x44
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,161 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Recreation Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Portable Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Porcelain Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Prairie Elementary School
- Twin Groves Middle School
- Adlai E Stevenson High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
Additional Features
- Green Knolls Subdivision
- Gated Community
Map
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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 | $12,778 | $156,422 | $38,259 | $118,163 |
| 2023 | $12,425 | $140,568 | $34,381 | $106,187 |
| 2022 | $12,425 | $130,861 | $32,007 | $98,854 |
| 2021 | $11,948 | $129,450 | $31,662 | $97,788 |
| 2020 | $11,669 | $129,892 | $31,770 | $98,122 |
| 2019 | $11,511 | $129,413 | $31,653 | $97,760 |
| 2018 | $5,940 | $128,033 | $31,283 | $96,750 |
| 2017 | $10,285 | $118,963 | $30,553 | $88,410 |
| 2016 | $9,993 | $113,917 | $29,257 | $84,660 |
| 2015 | $9,691 | $106,534 | $27,361 | $79,173 |
| 2014 | $9,314 | $101,489 | $29,385 | $72,104 |
| 2012 | $9,362 | $101,692 | $29,444 | $72,248 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2025 07/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | For Sale | $539,000 | -- | $171 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $342,000 | First American Title | |
| Deed | $255,000 | St | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $440,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $80,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $273,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12420292
APN: 15-29-211-003
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