NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Buena Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,143,000 - $1,247,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,112 Sq Ft
$381/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2022

Last sale price $950,000 $305 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,726/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2022

Charming Cape Cod in the Ponds. Elegant, sophisticated, and pristine living - unique with a first 1st floor primary bedroom! A recently refreshed kitchen with honed granite countertops, ample storage, light and bright, with sleek lines make this the natural hub of the house. The French doors in the great room bring in the western light and the gas log fireplace adds to the enjoyment of the room. A comfortable den makes a nice office or formal dining room, great flex space for easy living! The primary bedroom has multiple closets, recently updated with a separate tub and shower, double sinks and linen storage, the windows add to the light in this room. The second floor has three family bedrooms with fabulous closets. A hall bath with skylight brightens the room. Additional features include 1st floor laundry/mudroom, heated garage, finished lower level with ample storage complete the home. 2022 new attic insulation installed. 2017 new HVAC and new windows 1st and 2nd floors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marina Carney

Compass License #475123100 Listed on: 10/03/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Andrew Mrowiec

Compass License #471004617

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,588

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 141x166x21x35
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,112 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Schools

  • Cherokee Elementary School
  • Deer Path Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,588

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 31-40 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 3112
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 5616
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 975000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 700
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Deer Path Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 67

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 141X166X21X35
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15587.6
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2022
Closed on
Nov 14, 2022
Sold by
Elizabeth Smyth 1995 Trust
Bought by
Fisher Charles and Napier Catherine
Seller's Agent
Marina Carney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.56%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,185,416

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$235,416
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.21%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$730,883
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$422,640

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Kinney Kinney Elizabeth H Elizabeth H and Kinney Elizabeth H
Bought by
Elizabeth Smyth 1995 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Kinney Elizabeth H and Elizabeth H Kinney Trust
Bought by
Elizabeth Smyth 1995 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2007
Sold by
Kinney Elizabeth H
Bought by
Elizabeth H Kinney Trust and Elizabeth Smyth 1995 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2006
Sold by
Loeger Daniel R and Loeger Julie A
Bought by
Kinney Elizabeth H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2000
Sold by
Pettineo Martha Rose and The Sheila E Rose Trust
Bought by
Loeger Daniel R and Loeger Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1996
Sold by
Doolittle Douglas B
Bought by
Doolittle Sheila R
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fisher Charles $950,000 Chicago Title
Elizabeth Smyth 1995 Trust -- Attorney
Elizabeth Smyth 1995 Trust -- None Available
Elizabeth H Kinney Trust -- None Available
Kinney Elizabeth H $850,000 St
Loeger Daniel R $590,000 Standard Title
Doolittle Sheila R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fisher Charles $760,000
Previous Owner Kinney Elizabeth H $336,000
Previous Owner Kinney Elizabeth H $417,000
Previous Owner Kinney Elizabeth H $417,000
Previous Owner Loeger Julie A $200,000
Previous Owner Loeger Daniel R $466,000
Previous Owner Loeger Daniel R $471,000
Previous Owner Loeger Daniel R $472,000
Previous Owner Loeger Daniel R $472,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Sold $950,000 -2.6% $305 / Sq Ft
10/09/2022 10/09/22 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2022 10/03/22 For Sale $975,000 -- $313 / 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 $16,222 $292,046 $98,263 $193,783
2023 $16,477 $266,927 $89,811 $177,116
2022 $16,477 $274,111 $96,698 $177,413
2021 $15,588 $264,280 $93,230 $171,050
2020 $15,183 $264,836 $93,426 $171,410
2019 $14,672 $264,386 $93,267 $171,119
2018 $15,189 $287,726 $98,855 $188,871
2017 $14,892 $286,809 $98,540 $188,269
2016 $14,445 $275,964 $94,814 $181,150
2015 $14,237 $259,292 $89,086 $170,206
2014 $13,355 $252,199 $89,722 $162,477
2012 $13,770 $266,440 $88,931 $177,509
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11644215

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-05-402-044