Welcome to 1542 Bluestem in The Glen-an exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering sophisticated style, generous living spaces, and an unbeatable walk-to-everything location. Thoughtfully updated and expanded throughout, this beautifully maintained residence blends timeless elegance with modern convenience. A charming front porch sets the tone, welcoming you into a sun-filled interior featuring elegant living and dining rooms that flow seamlessly into the recently renovated DDK kitchen. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the kitchen showcases high-end newer appliances, quartz countertops, a striking designer backsplash, and exceptional craftsmanship. The inviting first-floor family room features a cozy fireplace and sliding doors leading to a lovely patio, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living experience. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a relaxing sitting area and a luxurious, spa-inspired bath complete with a new soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms and a beautifully renovated hall bath complete the second level. The finished lower level provides outstanding flexibility with a huge recreation room, fifth bedroom, full bath, playroom/fitness room, and a fully equipped second kitchen-ideal for extended family, guests, or entertaining. Additional highlights include a newer roof, attached garage with EV charger, double staircases, tray and vaulted ceilings, and quality updates throughout. Ideally located in the heart of The Glen, you'll enjoy walking distance to The Glen Town Center, restaurants, shopping, parks, the lake, Metra, and more, with convenient access to expressways for an easy commute to downtown Chicago. All of this within award-winning school districts. This exceptional home truly has it all-welcome home!
Contingent
$1,550,000
1542 Bluestem Ln, Glenview, IL 60026
5beds
5,473sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$11,319/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
8,842 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$50/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceStriking designer backsplashFifth bedroomBeautifully renovated hall bathRelaxing sitting areaInviting first-floor family roomGenerous living spaces
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Listed by:
Meredith Pierson 847-616-9910,
Compass,
Missy Jerfita,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12693156
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Office, Other Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Play Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X05
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X06
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X18
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X07
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Unit
Features
- Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,473
- Total interior livable area: 5,473 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,542
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,842 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 X 150 X 66 X 152
Details
- Parcel number: 04274240040000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: The Glen
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $50 monthly
Location
- Region: Glenview
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $958,810
- Annual tax amount: $21,264
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2020 | Sold | $970,000-2.5%$177/sqft |
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| 8/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $995,000$182/sqft |
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| 7/14/2020 | Pending sale | $995,000$182/sqft |
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| 7/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $995,000$182/sqft |
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| 7/5/2020 | Pending sale | $995,000$182/sqft |
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| 5/20/2020 | Price change | $995,000-5.1%$182/sqft |
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| 1/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000-6.8%$192/sqft |
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| 7/19/2019 | Listing removed | $1,125,000$206/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Price change | $1,125,000-5.9%$206/sqft |
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| 4/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+16.6%$218/sqft |
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| 5/20/2015 | Sold | $1,025,000+26.5%$187/sqft |
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| 5/27/2010 | Sold | $810,000-7.4%$148/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07400062 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2010 | Price change | $875,000-2.7%$160/sqft |
Source: Koenig & Strey #07400062 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $899,000+1.6%$164/sqft |
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| 6/30/2008 | Sold | $885,000-4.7%$162/sqft |
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| 6/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $929,000+26.4%$170/sqft |
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| 4/8/2003 | Sold | $735,000+5.9%$134/sqft |
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| 8/8/2002 | Sold | $694,000$127/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,265 -2.1% | $95,881 -5.4% |
| 2023 | $21,711 +3% | $101,407 |
| 2022 | $21,077 -9% | $101,407 +9% |
| 2021 | $23,151 +1.5% | $93,014 -3% |
| 2020 | $22,815 +7.3% | $95,867 -9% |
| 2019 | $21,259 -6.7% | $105,349 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $22,784 +2.7% | $102,500 |
| 2017 | $22,190 +4.9% | $102,500 |
| 2016 | $21,154 +16.2% | $102,500 +29.7% |
| 2015 | $18,199 +1.8% | $79,047 |
| 2014 | $17,879 +3.2% | $79,047 |
| 2013 | $17,320 +6.1% | $79,047 -2.4% |
| 2012 | $16,330 +4.1% | $81,000 |
| 2011 | $15,684 -0.4% | $81,000 |
| 2010 | $15,744 +1.7% | $81,000 -8.5% |
| 2009 | $15,476 -8.9% | $88,500 -19.6% |
| 2008 | $16,983 +10.8% | $110,072 -3.3% |
| 2007 | $15,324 +27.3% | $113,774 +54.8% |
| 2006 | $12,036 +1.8% | $73,500 |
| 2005 | $11,825 +2.5% | $73,500 |
| 2004 | $11,534 -18.7% | $73,500 -11.6% |
| 2003 | $14,183 | $83,128 |
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Neighborhood: 60026
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWestbrook Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Attea Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Glenbrook South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westbrook Elementary School
- Middle: Attea Middle School
- High: Glenbrook South High School
- District: 34
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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