Off Market3597d on market

540 Caren Dr

Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089 • 60089 • Lake County

$504,200

$292/sqft

4Beds

2Baths

1,728Sqft

0.17 acLot

1979Built

Property DNA

1 highlights

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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3597 days on market

Established listing

$292/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1979

This original owner home in great location and Stevenson High School district has been lovingly cared for. Hardwood floors throughout main level with large picture window in living room and open to dining room allows for great light. Remodeled kitchen with garden window and sliding glass doors to large fenced yard. The lower level offers a spacious family room, 4th bdrm/office, full bath and laundry. Kitchen and baths were remodeled in 2012. New sump pump, 2015. Must see to appreciate. Move right in....a great place to call home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,144/month

Principal & Interest$2,472

Property Tax$504

Insurance$168

Down payment20% ($100,840)

3%50%

Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $403,360 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1979

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

Parking2 Parking spaces

Lot7,244 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1979

Systems

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

RoofAsphalt

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot7,244 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60089

Annual tax$11,458

Parcel1529202031

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

5 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Carpet

Hardwood

Laminate

Heating

Forced air

Gas

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Vinyl

Parking

Garage - Attached

Room details

1 room detailed

Dining Room

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market3597

Est. value$504,200

Est. rent$3,520/mo

Tax rate2.60%

Price/sqft$292

Last sold$309,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Buffalo Grove?

3 schools rated nearby

Prairie Elementary School

Elementary • Public • 1-5

0.2 mi

Twin Groves Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.2 mi

Adlai E Stevenson High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.9 mi

Location

Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

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Price history

16 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 6, 2025Listing Removed$3,400$2MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

May 3, 2025Listed For Rent$3,400$2MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 29, 2022Listing Removed——RE/MAX International

Oct 22, 2022Price Change$2,800$2RE/MAX International

Oct 9, 2022Listed For Rent$3,000$2RE/MAX International

Jun 3, 2016Sold$309,000$179MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 20, 2016Pending Sale$319,900$185Baird & Warner

Apr 7, 2016Price Change$319,900$185Baird & Warner

Mar 29, 2016Price Change$325,000$188Baird & Warner

Mar 16, 2016Listed For Sale$335,000$194Baird & Warner

Feb 27, 2016Pending Sale$335,000$194Baird & Warner

Feb 20, 2016Listed For Sale$335,000$194Baird & Warner

Feb 24, 2009Listing Removed$329,000$190Baird & Warner

Oct 4, 2008Price Change$329,000$190Baird & Warner

Sep 17, 2008Price Change$334,000$193Baird & Warner

Aug 7, 2008Listed For Sale$339,000$196Baird & Warner

Listing Removed$3,400

Jun 6, 2025•$2/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Rent$3,400

May 3, 2025•$2/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed—

Oct 29, 2022•RE/MAX International

Price Change$2,800

Oct 22, 2022•$2/sqft•RE/MAX International

Listed For Rent$3,000

Oct 9, 2022•$2/sqft•RE/MAX International

Sold$309,000

Jun 3, 2016•$179/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$319,900

Apr 20, 2016•$185/sqft•Baird & Warner

Price Change$319,900

Apr 7, 2016•$185/sqft•Baird & Warner

Price Change$325,000

Mar 29, 2016•$188/sqft•Baird & Warner

Listed For Sale$335,000

Mar 16, 2016•$194/sqft•Baird & Warner

Pending Sale$335,000

Feb 27, 2016•$194/sqft•Baird & Warner

Listed For Sale$335,000

Feb 20, 2016•$194/sqft•Baird & Warner

Listing Removed$329,000

Feb 24, 2009•$190/sqft•Baird & Warner

Price Change$329,000

Oct 4, 2008•$190/sqft•Baird & Warner

Price Change$334,000

Sep 17, 2008•$193/sqft•Baird & Warner

Listed For Sale$339,000

Aug 7, 2008•$196/sqft•Baird & Warner

Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$11,458$124,303

Apr 10, 2022$10,639$111,703

Apr 10, 2021$10,234$108,028

Apr 10, 2020$9,994$107,228

Apr 10, 2019$9,862$106,833

Apr 10, 2018$9,119$104,157

Apr 10, 2017$9,119$101,726

Apr 10, 2016$8,125$97,411

Apr 10, 2015$7,876$91,098

Apr 10, 2014$7,689$85,701

Apr 10, 2012$7,569$85,873

Apr 10, 2011$8,249$98,126

Apr 10, 2010$7,354$113,766

Apr 10, 2009$8,579$120,070

Apr 10, 2008$8,186$123,351

Apr 10, 2006$7,242$113,294

Apr 10, 2005$6,550—

Apr 10, 2004$6,352—

Apr 10, 2003$5,824—

Apr 10, 2002$5,360—

Apr 10, 2001$4,822$70,600

Apr 10, 2000$4,806$68,200

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Local context around this listing

Buffalo Grove, IL • Lake County

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Est. rent$3,520/mo

30yr rate est.6.20%

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