Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort. Thoughtfully updated and impeccably cared for, this residence offers a seamless blend of style, functionality, and peace of mind. Recent upgrades-including a newer roof, siding, HVAC system, attic fan, and energy-efficient Andersen windows-ensure year-round comfort and long-term durability. At the heart of the home, the updated gourmet kitchen shines with rich cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an eat-in area -perfect for everyday meals or effortless entertaining. The main level features a bright and airy living room that leads into the separate dining room. A warm and inviting family room features a sliding glass door that opens to the patio and fenced-in backyard. A fantastic spot for reading the morning paper, BBQs or simply unwinding under the stars. Completing the main level is a lovely half bath. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring dual closets, a ceiling fan, and a spa-like walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms, each with ceiling fans, share a beautifully renovated hall bath with crisp, contemporary finishes. Everyday living is enhanced by a first-floor laundry room and an oversized 2.5-car garage with custom built-in cabinetry. Enough to meet all of your storage needs! The unfinished basement provides an additional 440 square feet of potential-ideal for future living space, a workout area, creative studio, you name it! Located within the award-winning Stevenson High School District, this home offers not only refined interiors and modern updates but also an unbeatable location. Close to top-rated schools, parks, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences including Sunset Foods, Jewel-Osco and Mariano's grocery stores and both Indian Trails and Vernon libraries. Truly move-in ready, this home delivers the lifestyle you've been waiting for!
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$553,000
457 Caren Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3beds
2,048sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
10,672 Square Feet Lot
$649,600 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$3,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$649,600
$617,000 - $689,000
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Modern updatesRefined interiorsFenced-in backyardExpansive primary suiteFirst-floor laundry roomUpdated gourmet kitchenSliding glass door
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Listed by:
Sherri Esenberg 847-359-4600,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
Anastasiia Novytska
Core Realty & Investments Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12342716
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Parquet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,672 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 15292110010000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Buffalo Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $475,886
- Annual tax amount: $12,980
- Date on market: 4/23/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $553,000+5.3%$270/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12342716 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2025 | Contingent | $525,000$256/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12342716 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$256/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12342716 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,202 +9.4% | $168,256 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $12,980 +6.5% | $158,613 +11.3% |
| 2022 | $12,191 +4% | $142,536 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $11,723 +2.4% | $127,912 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $11,448 +0.6% | $126,963 -0.3% |
| 2019 | $11,379 +5.6% | $127,343 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $10,774 | $127,064 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $10,774 +6.1% | $124,098 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $10,157 +4.9% | $118,834 +6.9% |
| 2015 | $9,679 +2.4% | $111,133 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $9,449 -0.6% | $102,802 -0.2% |
| 2012 | $9,509 +6.5% | $103,008 -10.8% |
| 2011 | $8,932 +2.1% | $115,452 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $8,745 +1.9% | $117,629 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $8,585 +2% | $124,147 -0.4% |
| 2008 | $8,415 +2.2% | $124,679 -3.4% |
| 2006 | $8,236 +6.6% | $129,133 |
| 2005 | $7,729 +6.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $7,249 +9.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $6,635 +8.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $6,109 +122.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,749 -48.6% | $80,018 +6% |
| 2000 | $5,345 | $75,459 |
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Neighborhood: 60089
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Prairie Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Twin Groves Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Adlai E Stevenson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prairie Elementary School
- Middle: Twin Groves Middle School
- High: Adlai E Stevenson High School
- District: 96
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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- Lake County
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- 457 Caren Dr
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