740 Buena Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

Subdivision > The Ponds

$925,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,736
Cost/Sqft: $264
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1988
Property Taxes: $16,648
Days On Market: 1937
Lot Size: 0,38

Description

Rick Swanson designed & custom built original owner home in the highly desirable Ponds subdivision. Sturdy all brick Georgian with concrete tile roof, private backyard and three car garage is what you are looking for. This home ticks all the boxes with 5 bedrooms up, 4 fireplaces, a newer kitchen with large island, SS appliances, hardwood floors and a finished basement. Step inside to the beautiful foyer with grand staircase. The living room enjoys large windows , crown moldings and a handsome fireplace. Two French doors lead to the sunroom/ office with vaulted ceilings and another handsome fireplace. The newer kitchen enjoys stunning wood cabinets & marble countertops, a beautiful marble subway tiled backsplash, a pantry cabinet , and lots of large drawers and pull-outs for easy access storage and organization. There is a large central island and built-in lighted hutch with granite and wood countertops. Beautiful high-end stainless appliances are a cooks dream! The kitchen has a spacious eating area that opens to the family room and to the deck. The family room has another fireplace, beamed ceiling and a serving bar- perfect for entertaining! The gracious dining room is large & elegant. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms including a beautiful primary suite with it's own fireplace, a balcony overlooking the backyard, a spacious primary bathroom and walk in closet. The other 4 bedrooms have ample closets and access to large walk-in attics for additional storage. The full finished basement enjoys a no maintenance tile floor throughout. There is an exercise room, a party bar, a recreation room, a laundry room and a full bathroom. This forever home has never been offered for sale before and is an amazing opportunity for a lucky buyer! The Ponds subdivision offers sidewalks, walking paths and serene ponds to enjoy. Recent improvements & features include: Two AC 2018, irrigation system, tuckpointing and new chimney caps 2021. Floor plan available in additional information tab. Welcome home!

Property Specifics

Single Family
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Georgian
1988
Full
Brick
Other
CUSTOM HOME GEORGIAN
No
0.38
Lake
The Ponds
745 / Annual
Other
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
Central Air, Zoned
Natural Gas
11169036
16054020680000

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:
4 Feb, 2022 Sold $925,000 MRED MLS
16 Oct, 2021 Under contract $985,000 MRED MLS
26 Jul, 2021 Listed for sale $985,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Dining Room Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Kitchen Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Features: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
Laundry Room Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Living Room Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Family Room Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet
Basement: Full

Other Specifics

3
Concrete Perimeter
Garage
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—
—
Balcony, Deck
Landscaped
162X134X88X150
Unfinished
Full
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Not in DB
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
—
—

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2022 $16,648

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