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540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL

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$1,200,000
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MLS® 12496514

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 3112 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $16,914
Lot Size 0.38 acres
Approx. Age 1985
Avg. Price Per Sqft $348
MLS® Number 12496514

Property Address: 540 Buena Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-4409

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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.
MLS® Number12496514
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage0.38
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1985
BasementFinished, Full
DrivewayAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Kitchen:Main Floor17 × 11 ft
Other:Main Floor20 × 9 ft
Other:Basement23 × 27 ft
Master Bedroom:Main Floor16 × 16 ft
Bedroom 2:Second Floor18 × 13 ft
Bonus Room:Basement14 × 13 ft
Bedroom 4:Second Floor19 × 12 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor16 × 12 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor13 × 12 ft
Living Room:Main Floor16 × 31 ft
Laundry:Main Floor7 × 9 ft
Other:Basement23 × 22 ft

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Nov 10, 2025End Date
$1,200,000Sold Price

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Nov 7, 2025List Date
$1,085,000List Price
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