NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 Buena Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045

Estimated Value: $1,199,000 - $1,277,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,672 Sq Ft
$342/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2024

Last sale price $1,170,000 $319 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,526/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Property is near a park
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cherokee Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to 688 Buena Road, located in the beautiful Ponds neighborhood of Lake Forest! This home offers over 4,000 square feet of living space and seamlessly blends comfort and convenience. Upon entering, you're greeted by beautiful hardwood floors and a grand foyer. The main level boasts remarkable room sizes, starting with a large living room featuring a lovely fireplace and french doors leading to the expansive family room. With vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace, the family room is perfect for hanging out and relaxing. The kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped with a large island, top-tier appliances, and ample storage. Adjacent is the bright breakfast room, ideal for casual dining, while the separate and spacious dining room offers an excellent space for entertaining. The main level also features an ultra-rare bedroom with an en-suite bathroom perfect for guests, in-laws, or a home office. A large laundry room, powder room, and 3-car attached garage complete this floor. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features a huge walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with dual sinks, a separate shower, and a whirlpool tub. Three additional bedrooms and another full bathroom provide ample space for family and guests. The finished basement offers a large recreation room, storage space, and a half bathroom. Outside, a new deck overlooks the expansive backyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Located close to parks, Cherokee Elementary School and all that Lake Forest has to offer, 688 Buena is the perfect place to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Chung

Compass License #475170036 Listed on: 05/02/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Amy Chung

Compass License #475172212

Last Buyer's Agent

Doug Misko

Redfin Corporation License #471017266

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 112 x 169 x 88 x 164
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $73 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,672 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • 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
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • The Ponds Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,347

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$73 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: The Ponds
  • Year Built: 1987
  • 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3672
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Generator
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1175000
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 875
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 112 X 169 X 88 X 164
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19347.34
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2024
Closed on
Jun 26, 2024
Sold by
Bradley Chris and Bradley Deborah
Bought by
Herring Andrew and Herring Casey
Seller's Agent
David Chung
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Doug Misko
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.43%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$1,255,679

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,679
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%
Original Mortgage
$936,000
Outstanding Balance
$924,635
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$288,658

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2012
Closed on
Feb 13, 2013
Sold by
Nehring Carl Mark and Nehring Lisa Marie
Bought by
Bradley Chris
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Gurza
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sondra Douglass
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,060,000
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-11.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2005
Sold by
Dembski Jeffrey B and Dembski Marietta
Bought by
Nehring Carl Mark and Nehring Lisa Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$766,400
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1999
Sold by
Cella Peter L and Cella Karolyn G
Bought by
Dembski Jeffrey B and Dembski Marietta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1993
Sold by
Klunder Carole Paula
Bought by
Cella Peter L and Cella Karolyn G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
6%
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
Herring Andrew $1,170,000 None Listed On Document
Bradley Chris $935,000 None Available
Nehring Carl Mark $958,000 Multiple
Dembski Jeffrey B $685,000 First American Title
Cella Peter L $367,333 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Herring Andrew $936,000
Previous Owner Bradley Chris $500,000
Previous Owner Bradley Chris $250,000
Previous Owner Nehring Carl Mark $778,000
Previous Owner Nehring Carl M $50,000
Previous Owner Nehring Carl Mark $766,400
Previous Owner Dembski Jeffrey B $170,000
Previous Owner Dembski Jeffrey B $172,000
Previous Owner Dembski Jeffrey B $175,000
Previous Owner Cella Peter L $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Sold $1,170,000 -0.4% $319 / Sq Ft
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2024 05/02/24 For Sale $1,175,000 +25.7% $320 / Sq Ft
02/14/2013 02/14/13 Sold $935,000 -4.6% $255 / Sq Ft
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Price Changed $980,000 -1.9% $267 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Price Changed $999,000 -4.4% $272 / Sq Ft
07/03/2012 07/03/12 Price Changed $1,045,000 -1.4% $285 / Sq Ft
06/04/2012 06/04/12 For Sale $1,060,000 -- $289 / 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 $19,347 $346,724 $98,263 $248,461
2023 $19,597 $316,903 $89,811 $227,092
2022 $19,597 $332,092 $96,698 $235,394
2021 $18,527 $320,181 $93,230 $226,951
2020 $18,046 $320,855 $93,426 $227,429
2019 $17,442 $320,310 $93,267 $227,043
2018 $16,914 $329,637 $98,855 $230,782
2017 $16,746 $328,586 $98,540 $230,046
2016 $16,232 $316,161 $94,814 $221,347
2015 $15,981 $297,060 $89,086 $207,974
2014 $16,410 $308,496 $89,722 $218,774
2012 $15,848 $305,775 $88,931 $216,844
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12045734

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-05-402-064