$475,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,874 Sq Ft
7,540 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 9, 2026

$253 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Buffalo Grove High School Rated A+
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2026

Positioned perfectly between quiet retreat and community connection! This bright, updated 4-bedroom home offers the rare combination of a private, nature-filled setting with immediate access to Buffalo Grove's premier parks and schools. Inside, you'll find a thoughtful mix of classic features and modern updates. The main level greets you with an inviting living room where a sun-drenched focal window floods the hardwood floors with natural light. The layout flows effortlessly into a dedicated dining area, perfect for hosting, while the kitchen features recent upgrades including quartz countertops, custom tile work, flooring, dishwasher, disposal, and a touch-activated faucet. Just a few steps up, the upper story offers a peaceful separation from the living space. Three spacious guest rooms feature generous closets with built-in organization, while the primary suite serves as a tranquil sanctuary, complete with its own ensuite bath. Follow the natural flow of the home to the lower level, which boasts fresh paint, a full bath, and direct exterior access, offering a flexible footprint ideal for a private guest wing, home office, or versatile living suite. This layout leads seamlessly to the backyard, where you can enjoy the large deck, raised planting beds, apple tree, and fully fenced lawn.The property features additional recent installations, including a newer furnace (2020); roof, siding and gutters (2018); and hardwood flooring and hot water heater (2017). For structural protection, the home is equipped with basement waterproofing (2020) and dual sump pumps. Additional storage is provided by two separate crawl spaces, while the vaulted two-car garage features a dedicated, built-in workroom. Beyond the property lines, the home is situated in a quiet residential pocket with easy access to the area's premier amenities. Residents are just blocks from the Longfellow Elementary School, Cooper Middle School, and Buffalo Grove High School campuses, as well as the green space and walking/biking paths of Lions Park. This residence also offers immediate proximity to the shopping and dining along McHenry and Lake Cook Roads, and nearby highway access for streamlined commuting. Please exclude the mobile kitchen island. This is a home ready for its next chapter! Plan your visit today while it's still available!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kassie Houlihan

@properties Christies International Real Estate License #475173686 Listed on: 04/30/2026

@properties Christies International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Christine Carrion

@properties Christies International Real Estate License #475214385

Last Buyer's Agent

Agnieszka Pawlik

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475114871

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 7,540 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x115
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,874 Sq Ft Home
  • Dry Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Henry W Longfellow Elementary Sc
  • Cooper Middle School
  • Buffalo Grove High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Ballantrae Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,211

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

7,540 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Subdivision Name: Ballantrae
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1874
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1874
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: TOTAL: 1874 sq. ft Basement: 400 sq. ft, 1st floor: 585 sq. ft, 2nd floor: 889 sq. ft EXCLUDED AREAS: UTILITY: 167 sq. ft, GARAGE: 385 sq. ft, STORAGE: 121 sq. ft, PORCH: 66 sq. ft, DECK: 229 sq. ft, WALLS: 241 sq. ft
  • Total Sq Ft: 1874
  • Flooring: Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Garden
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Henry W Longfellow Elementary Sc
  • High School: Buffalo Grove High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Cooper Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1731
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x115
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9210.76
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2019
Closed on
Oct 9, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ted Apostol
HomeSmart Connect
Buyer's Agent
Diane Shukas
Core Realty & Investments, Inc
List Price
$325,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,900
-15.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$151,760
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$318,115

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2014
Closed on
Dec 2, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Andee Hausman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jay Blessent
Compass
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.74%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $275,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $285,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/09/2026 06/09/26 Sold $475,000 0.0% $253 / Sq Ft
05/04/2026 05/04/26 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2026 04/30/26 For Sale $475,000 +72.7% $253 / Sq Ft
10/10/2019 10/10/19 Sold $275,000 -8.3% $159 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2019 08/13/19 Price Changed $299,900 -3.3% $174 / Sq Ft
06/30/2019 06/30/19 Price Changed $310,000 -4.9% $180 / Sq Ft
05/31/2019 05/31/19 For Sale $325,900 +14.4% $189 / Sq Ft
12/09/2014 12/09/14 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $165 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2014 10/24/14 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2014 10/07/14 For Sale $299,900 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $8,861 $39,000 $7,917 $31,083
2024 $8,861 $31,000 $6,786 $24,214
2023 $8,492 $31,000 $6,786 $24,214
2022 $8,492 $31,000 $6,786 $24,214
2021 $8,498 $27,383 $4,335 $23,048
2020 $9,414 $27,383 $4,335 $23,048
2019 $0 $30,359 $4,335 $26,024
2018 $0 $27,680 $3,770 $23,910
2017 $0 $27,680 $3,770 $23,910
2016 $0 $27,680 $3,770 $23,910
2015 $0 $23,395 $3,204 $20,191
2014 $6,345 $23,395 $3,204 $20,191
2013 $5,833 $23,395 $3,204 $20,191
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12616626

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-05-309-003-0000

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