510 Buena Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Subdivision > The Ponds

$1,199,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 3,734
Cost/Sqft: $321
Beds: 4
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1985
Property Taxes: $20,464
Days On Market: 52
Lot Size: 0,38
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Description

Located in the highly desirable Ponds subdivision, this premier property offers spectacular, unobstructed water views. This spacious 3,734 SF Tudor-style home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a see-thru fireplace connecting the family and living rooms, and a formal dining room off the entry. The first-floor primary suite includes a screened porch and a luxurious private bath. The stunning gourmet kitchen, remodeled in 2017, showcases quartzite countertops, a unique octagonal breakfast room, center island, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. A mudroom connects to the attached 3-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a versatile loft space with new neutral carpeting (2025). The English basement offers a spacious recreation room and a full bath. Enjoy outdoor living on the large deck overlooking a fully fenced, .38-acre backyard-featuring what may be the best pond views in the subdivision. The Ponds community includes three stocked ponds perfect for fishing, scenic walking paths, and direct access to Waveland Park. Conveniently located in central Lake Forest near schools, shopping, and transportation, this is a truly special home.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1985
Yes
0.38
Lake
The Ponds
1000 / Annual
12469448
16054020410000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Cherokee Elementary School
67
Middle School
Deer Path Middle School
67 Not in DB
High School
Lake Forest High School
115 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
6 Jun, 2008 Sold $1,000,000 MRED MLS
1 Feb, 2008 Under contract $1,049,000 MRED MLS
27 Sep, 2007 Listed for sale $1,049,000 MRED MLS
26 Sep, 2025 Under contract $1,199,000 MRED MLS
11 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $1,199,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Steam Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

3
88X162X114X156
Unfinished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2008 $12,055
2025 $20,464

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