NOT LISTED FOR SALE

889 Thornton Ln Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

South Buffalo Grove Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $444,000 - $477,199

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,901 Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2025

Last sale price $445,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,262 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Buffalo Grove High School Rated A+
  • Granite Countertops
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautifully updated and expanded 3 bedroom ranch home in Mill Creek. Living, dining, family and kitchen + 3 bed/2bath. Fireplace. Windows replaced. Slider patio door to fenced yard. 1901 sqft per assessor. 2 car garage + storage. Meticulously maintained. Many upgrades. 3-bedrooms, including primary suite and bath. Eat-in kitchen, many newer appliances. Large mud room / laundry room between garage and kitchen with pantry storage space. Beautiful yard with patio doors leading out. Loved home. Turnkey. Move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Katz

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475118836 Listed on: 04/01/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Connie Dornan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128119

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,652

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 8,568 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,901 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • J W Riley Elementary School
  • Jack London Middle School
  • Buffalo Grove High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,652

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

8,568 Sq Ft Lot

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
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • 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, Freezer, Washer, Humidifier
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 1901
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: All sqft on main level. No Basement.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: J W Riley Elementary School
  • High School: Buffalo Grove High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Jack London Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1967
  • Lot Dimensions: 8568
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8652
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steven Katz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.09%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$462,300

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,300
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2018
Closed on
Apr 17, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carol Gold
Aria Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Steven Katz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2013
Closed on
Oct 28, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Eileen Katz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Gold
Aria Properties, LLC
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in South Buffalo Grove, IL

  • Marla Schneider Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Marla Schneider

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (224) 258-0591

    256 Total Sales

    2 in South Buffalo Grove

    $150K - $366K Price Range

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  • Henri Vasquez Real Estate Agent - House Select Realty, Inc.

    Henri Vasquez

    Responds Quickly

    House Select Realty, Inc.

    (630) 349-7684

    90 Total Sales

    1 in South Buffalo Grove

    $94,000 Price

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  • Monica Balder Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner

    Monica Balder

    Responds Quickly

    Baird & Warner

    (224) 332-3116

    65 Total Sales

    1 in South Buffalo Grove

    $450,000 Price

    Monica Balder
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  • Lisa Wolf Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams North Shore West

    Lisa Wolf

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (224) 332-2538

    1,083 Total Sales

    1 in South Buffalo Grove

    $240,000 Price

    Lisa Wolf
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  • Anne Jacobs Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner

    Anne Jacobs

    Responds Quickly

    Baird & Warner

    (224) 419-6315

    112 Total Sales

    1 in South Buffalo Grove

    $113,000 Price

    Anne Jacobs
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  • Kristine Galazka Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Kristine Galazka

    Compass

    (630) 426-7922

    35 Total Sales

    1 in South Buffalo Grove

    $211,700 Price

    Kristine Galazka
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$445,000 Proper Title
$325,000 Chicago Title
-- None Available
$285,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
-- Cti
$181,000 Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $142,500
Previous Owner $147,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $445,000 -1.1% $234 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $449,900 +38.4% $237 / Sq Ft
04/17/2018 04/17/18 Sold $325,000 -1.2% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/02/2018 02/02/18 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2018 01/31/18 For Sale $329,000 +15.4% $173 / Sq Ft
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Sold $285,000 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2013 09/09/13 For Sale $284,900 -- $150 / 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 $8,652 $41,000 $8,996 $32,004
2024 $8,652 $33,000 $7,711 $25,289
2023 $8,265 $33,000 $7,711 $25,289
2022 $8,265 $33,000 $7,711 $25,289
2021 $8,403 $29,779 $4,926 $24,853
2020 $8,318 $29,779 $4,926 $24,853
2019 $8,322 $33,051 $4,926 $28,125
2018 $8,708 $31,468 $4,284 $27,184
2017 $5,891 $32,619 $4,284 $28,335
2016 $8,900 $32,619 $4,284 $28,335
2015 $7,336 $26,092 $3,641 $22,451
2014 $7,246 $26,092 $3,641 $22,451
2013 $7,968 $28,429 $3,641 $24,788
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steven Katz Real Estate Agent - @ Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Steven Katz

    @ Properties

    (312) 961-8589

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Steven Katz
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  • Connie Dornan Real Estate Agent - @ Properties

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Connie Dornan

    @ Properties

    (847) 208-1397

    3 in this area

    626 Total Sales

    Connie Dornan
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non Member

    NON MEMBER

  • Carol Gold Real Estate Agent - Aria Properties, LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Carol Gold

    Aria Properties, LLC

    (847) 668-4321

    5 Total Sales

    Carol Gold
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Jane Lee

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  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Eileen Katz

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 222-5000

    1 Total Sale

    Eileen Katz
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12311379

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-08-106-018-0000

Illinois Cook County Buffalo Grove 60089 South Buffalo Grove

889 Thornton Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL

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