Sold323d on market
541 Caren Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089 • 60089 • Lake County
$500,000
$241/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,076Sqft
0.19 acLot
1979Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1979 · 47 years of history
Strathmore Grove
60089
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen · Gas Log · Gas Starter · Family Room
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Attached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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323 days on market
Established listing
$241/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1979
What a find! Rarely Available, Ranch Home in Desirable Strathmore Subdivision and Stevenson High School and District 96! Spacious and Well Maintained Home Boasts an Open Floor Plan, Huge Great Room, Complete with a Beautiful Brick Fireplace and Wood Floors, Perfect for Entertaining or Relaxing with Family! Bright & Lovely Eat-in Kitchen has Newer Appliances (2 years) and Plenty of Cabinet Space! Primary Bedroom has Newly Remodeled, Beautiful, Full Bath, with Generous Size Shower and plenty of Closet Space! 2 More Spacious Bedrooms Share Hall Bath That Also Has Been Recently Updated! Enjoy the Views from the Stunning 20' x 13' ALL Season Room, with Vaulted Ceiling, New Arched Window and Sliding Door! Wood Burning Stove allows for cozy, comfy, year around use! This Home Really Has It All! Spacious Floor Plan, Maintenance Free Exterior, Plus Common Area Green Space for Added Backyard Enjoyment! Whole House Fan, Crawl Area with Concrete Floor Provides Tons of Storage Space, Great Location, Great Schools (Award Winning Stevenson High School) Close to Shopping and Transportation. This is a Must See!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights beautiful brick fireplace, wood burning stove, and spacious bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,118/month
Principal & Interest$2,451
Property Tax$500
Insurance$167
Down payment20% ($100,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $400,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1979
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot8,400 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1979
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
Fireplaces1
Lot8,400 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60089
Annual tax$11,107
Parcel1529209022
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Gas Log
Gas Starter
Family Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Attached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Park
Curbs
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Fan-Whole House
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main16×12 ft192 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)Bathroom (FullShower Only)
Bedroom2
Main13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Main10×9 ft90 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market323
Est. value$519,600
Est. rent$3,464/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$241
On marketJan 13, 2025
PostedJan 13, 2025
Last sold$500,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 22, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
Favorites1
How are the schools in Buffalo Grove?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 21, 2025Sold$500,000$241MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 2, 2025Contingent$524,000$252MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 11, 2025Price Change$524,000$252MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 21, 2025Listed For Sale$529,900$255MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 17, 2025Contingent$529,900$255MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 13, 2025Listed For Sale$529,900$255MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 25, 2018Sold$354,000$171MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 3, 2018Pending Sale$365,000$176Picket Fence Realty
Aug 24, 2018Price Change$365,000$176Picket Fence Realty
Aug 9, 2018Price Change$375,000$181Picket Fence Realty
Aug 1, 2018Listed For Sale$379,900$183Picket Fence Realty
Aug 4, 2004Sold$351,000$169Public Record
Sold$500,000
May 21, 2025•$241/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$524,000
Apr 2, 2025•$252/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$524,000
Mar 11, 2025•$252/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$529,900
Jan 21, 2025•$255/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$529,900
Jan 17, 2025•$255/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$529,900
Jan 13, 2025•$255/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$354,000
Oct 25, 2018•$171/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$365,000
Sep 3, 2018•$176/sqft•Picket Fence Realty
Price Change$365,000
Aug 24, 2018•$176/sqft•Picket Fence Realty
Price Change$375,000
Aug 9, 2018•$181/sqft•Picket Fence Realty
Listed For Sale$379,900
Aug 1, 2018•$183/sqft•Picket Fence Realty
Sold$351,000
Aug 4, 2004•$169/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$10,414$145,006
Apr 10, 2022$11,107$130,309
Apr 10, 2021$11,060$121,311
Apr 10, 2020$10,516$120,412
Apr 10, 2019$10,268$119,968
Apr 10, 2018$10,362$117,522
Apr 10, 2017$10,362$114,779
Apr 10, 2016$9,818$109,910
Apr 10, 2015$9,684$102,787
Apr 10, 2014$9,452$97,843
Apr 10, 2012$9,376$98,039
Apr 10, 2011$9,266$109,498
Apr 10, 2010$8,788$114,234
Apr 10, 2009$8,616$120,564
Apr 10, 2008$8,494$121,755
Apr 10, 2006$8,456$126,050
Apr 10, 2005$7,717—
Apr 10, 2004$7,175—
Apr 10, 2003$6,568—
Apr 10, 2002$6,047—
Apr 10, 2001$2,722$79,253
Apr 10, 2000$5,290$74,722
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Local context around this listing
Buffalo Grove, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60089
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