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4 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,112 SqFt

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540 Buena RD Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,112 sqft

Price per Sqft $348

MLS Listing ID 12496514

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $1,000/ann

Year Built 1985

Annual Tax Amount $16,913

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.380 Acres

Lot Dimensions 141X166X21X35

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Nestled on a private, tree-studded lot in The Ponds, this 3,112-square-foot Cape Cod-style home is a study in modern adaptability, with a rare first-floor primary suite and a large, partially finished lower level designed to evolve with life's changing rhythms. Classic white siding, black shutters, and a cedar shake roof set a timeless tone that continues to the interiors. A sunlit, two-story foyer opens to gracious spaces defined by crown moldings, hardwood floors, and traditional architectural detailing. In the great room, a wall of windows and French doors invite in western light and extend seamlessly to the outdoors, where a newly added entertainer's patio overlooks a deep, lush backyard. An open kitchen-complete with honed granite countertops, ample pantry storage, and an adjoining breakfast area-serves as the natural gathering place of the home. Elegant double doors lead to a formal dining room that can easily flex as a den or office. The first-floor primary suite enjoys serene views of the backyard, and features a wall of closets plus a spa-like bath with double vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, and generous linen storage. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms boast tall ceilings, expansive closets, and a skylit hall bath that fills the space with natural light. The lower level reveals a finished recreation room with generous ceiling height, accompanied by a flexible multipurpose room suited for a gym, hobby room, or second office, plus plenty of unfinished storage space. Outdoors, the spacious patio encourages al fresco living amid mature trees, creating a secluded, park-like retreat. Additional highlights include a first-floor laundry/mudroom, heated two-car garage, and recent updates such as a new front paver walkway and rear patio (2023) and upgraded attic insulation (2022). A rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in The Ponds, one of Lake Forest's most coveted enclaves.

Location

State IL

County Lake

Area Lake Forest

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Gas Starter

Fireplace Y

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Roof Type Shake

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Cedar, No

Sewer Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Cedar

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Cherokee Elementary School

Middle Schools Deer Path Middle School

High Schools Lake Forest High School

School District 67 , 67, 115

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HOA Fee Include Insurance

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Listed by Annie Royster Lenzke of Coldwell Banker Realty

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540 Buena RD Lake Forest, IL 60045

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