$539,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

449 Caren Dr Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,161 Sq Ft
1979 Built

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near park
  • Prairie Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsey Kaplan

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475163012 Listed on: 07/15/2025

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Anne Kaplan

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475125563

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsey Kaplan

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475163012 Listed on: 07/15/2025

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

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 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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,979

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Green Knolls
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Portable Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 3161
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3161
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3612
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Prairie Elementary School
  • High School: Adlai E Stevenson High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Twin Groves Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 146X96X132X44
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13979
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2025
Sold by
Tickman Michael Tyler
Bought by
Michael Tickman Revocable Living Trust and Tickman
Current Estimated Value
$550,134

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Steven Martin Rosenzweig Trust and Judith Anne Rosenzweig Trust
Bought by
Tickman Michael Tyier
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Kaplan
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lindsey Kaplan
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$539,000
Views
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Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2013
Sold by
Rosenzweig Steven Martin and Steven Martin Rosenzweig Trust
Bought by
Rosenzweig Steven Martin and Steven Martin Rosenzweig Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
Rosenzweig Steven M and Rosenzweig Judith A
Bought by
Rosenzweig Steve Martin and Rosenzweig Judith Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Watkinson Laura Teven
Bought by
Rosenzweig Steven M and Rosenzweig Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,000
Interest Rate
3.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2002
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Watkinson Laura Teven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2000
Sold by
Adam Robert J and Adam Bonnie J
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #1108944
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $539,000 None Listed On Document
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
Previous Owner $362,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $273,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $539,000 0.0% $171 / Sq Ft
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)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12420292

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-29-211-003