Sold286d on market
486 Buckthorn Ter
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089 • 60089 • Lake County
$675,000
$241/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,800Sqft
0.17 acLot
1978Built
Property DNA
Ridgewood
60089
Outdoor Living
Deck · Patio
1 Fireplace
Cozy heat source
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 286 days ago · 28 views · 1 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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286 days on market
Established listing
$241/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1978
Don't miss this rarely available, move-in ready 4-bedroom, 3 full-bath home located on a quiet street in sought-after Buffalo Grove-just minutes from top-rated schools, parks, shops, Metra, and restaurants. Enjoy 2,800 sq ft of finished living space, including a sun-filled, fully finished basement with an additional bedroom, office, full bath, and a large family room-perfect for guests, remote work, or entertaining. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and a fully remodeled en-suite bath. Recent updates include a new roof and siding (2023). Relax or entertain on the huge deck overlooking a fenced yard. Located in the award-winning Stevenson High School District, this home offers comfort, space, and unbeatable convenience.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights sun-filled fully finished basement, fenced yard, and additional bedroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,153/month
Principal & Interest$3,253
Property Tax$675
Insurance$225
Down payment20% ($135,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $540,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1978
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot7,579 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1978
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding, Brick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot7,579 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60089
Annual tax$12,880
Parcel1533402081
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Brick
Patio & Porch
Deck
Patio
Lot Features
Landscaped
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×15 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Lower15×10 ft150 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market286
Est. value$698,600
Est. rent$3,989/mo
Tax rate2.60%
Price/sqft$241
On marketMay 21, 2025
PostedMay 21, 2025
Last sold$675,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views28
Favorites1
How are the schools in Buffalo Grove?
3 schools rated nearby
10
Earl Pritchett School
Elementary • Public • K-3
Location
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 27, 2025Sold$675,000$241MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 25, 2025Contingent$649,000$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 21, 2025Listed For Sale$649,000$232MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 22, 2020Sold$330,000$118Public Record
Oct 9, 2020Sold$330,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 10, 2020Pending Sale$355,900$127Compass
Aug 25, 2020Listed For Sale$355,900$127Compass
Aug 17, 2020Pending Sale$355,900$127Compass
Aug 13, 2020Price Change$355,900$127Compass
Jul 24, 2020Price Change$362,900$130Compass
Jul 16, 2020Price Change$364,900$130Compass
Jun 15, 2020Pending Sale$369,900$132Compass
May 21, 2020Price Change$369,900$132Compass
May 14, 2020Listed For Sale$375,000$134Compass
May 11, 2020Pending Sale$375,000$134Compass
Apr 21, 2020Listed For Sale$375,000$134Compass
Mar 12, 2020Pending Sale$375,000$134Compass
Mar 5, 2020Listed For Sale$375,000$134Compass
Sold$675,000
Jun 27, 2025•$241/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$649,000
May 25, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$649,000
May 21, 2025•$232/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$330,000
Dec 22, 2020•$118/sqft•Public Record
Sold$330,000
Oct 9, 2020•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$355,900
Sep 10, 2020•$127/sqft•Compass
Listed For Sale$355,900
Aug 25, 2020•$127/sqft•Compass
Pending Sale$355,900
Aug 17, 2020•$127/sqft•Compass
Price Change$355,900
Aug 13, 2020•$127/sqft•Compass
Price Change$362,900
Jul 24, 2020•$130/sqft•Compass
Price Change$364,900
Jul 16, 2020•$130/sqft•Compass
Pending Sale$369,900
Jun 15, 2020•$132/sqft•Compass
Price Change$369,900
May 21, 2020•$132/sqft•Compass
Listed For Sale$375,000
May 14, 2020•$134/sqft•Compass
Pending Sale$375,000
May 11, 2020•$134/sqft•Compass
Listed For Sale$375,000
Apr 21, 2020•$134/sqft•Compass
Pending Sale$375,000
Mar 12, 2020•$134/sqft•Compass
Listed For Sale$375,000
Mar 5, 2020•$134/sqft•Compass
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$12,502$137,126
Apr 10, 2022$11,639$129,388
Apr 10, 2021$11,225$125,132
Apr 10, 2020$10,821$124,205
Apr 10, 2019$10,088$123,748
Apr 10, 2018$9,824$117,252
Apr 10, 2017$9,824$114,515
Apr 10, 2016$9,456$109,657
Apr 10, 2015$8,586$106,404
Apr 10, 2014$8,478$91,582
Apr 10, 2012$8,213$91,765
Apr 10, 2011$8,418$107,060
Apr 10, 2010$8,124$112,003
Apr 10, 2009$8,232$118,209
Apr 10, 2008$9,249$135,711
Apr 10, 2006$7,938$130,076
Apr 10, 2005$7,378—
Apr 10, 2004$6,845—
Apr 10, 2003$6,178—
Apr 10, 2002$5,631—
Apr 10, 2001$4,956$75,501
Apr 10, 2000$4,809$71,265
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Buffalo Grove, IL • Lake County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60089
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