510 Buena Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estimated payment $8,120/month
Highlights
- Water Views
- Home fronts a pond
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
- Landscaped Professionally
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
Located in the highly desirable Ponds subdivision, this premier property offers spectacular, unobstructed water views. This spacious 3,734 SF Tudor-style home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a see-thru fireplace connecting the family and living rooms, and a formal dining room off the entry. The first-floor primary suite includes a screened porch and a luxurious private bath. The stunning gourmet kitchen, remodeled in 2017, showcases quartzite countertops, a unique octagonal breakfast room, center island, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. A mudroom connects to the attached 3-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a versatile loft space with new neutral carpeting (2025). The English basement offers a spacious recreation room and a full bath. Enjoy outdoor living on the large deck overlooking a fully fenced, .38-acre backyard-featuring what may be the best pond views in the subdivision. The Ponds community includes three stocked ponds perfect for fishing, scenic walking paths, and direct access to Waveland Park. Conveniently located in central Lake Forest near schools, shopping, and transportation, this is a truly special home.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127633 Listed on: 09/11/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,464
Year Built
- Built in 1985
Lot Details
- 0.38 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 88x162x114x156
- Home fronts a pond
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
HOA Fees
- $83 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shake Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,734 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Sided Fireplace
- Attached Fireplace Door
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Loft
- Water Views
- Unfinished Attic
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Steam Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School
- Deer Path Middle School
- Lake Forest High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- The Ponds Subdivision
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 | $19,636 | $351,774 | $98,263 | $253,511 |
| 2023 | $17,705 | $321,518 | $89,811 | $231,707 |
| 2022 | $17,705 | $300,566 | $96,698 | $203,868 |
| 2021 | $16,736 | $289,786 | $93,230 | $196,556 |
| 2020 | $16,303 | $290,396 | $93,426 | $196,970 |
| 2019 | $15,757 | $289,903 | $93,267 | $196,636 |
| 2018 | $16,767 | $326,823 | $98,855 | $227,968 |
| 2017 | $16,601 | $325,781 | $98,540 | $227,241 |
| 2016 | $16,091 | $313,462 | $94,814 | $218,648 |
| 2015 | $15,842 | $294,524 | $89,086 | $205,438 |
| 2014 | $16,267 | $305,864 | $89,722 | $216,142 |
| 2012 | -- | $303,166 | $88,931 | $214,235 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 09/11/25 | For Sale | $1,199,000 | -- | $321 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,000,000 | Fort Dearborn Land Title Llc | |
| Deed | $950,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $627,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $332,300 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $832,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $414,590 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $417,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $417,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $111,750 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $333,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12469448
APN: 16-05-402-041
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