Welcome to a home where timeless design, exceptional functionality, and endless possibilities come together. Offering almost 3,000 square feet of beautifully appointed living space on a spacious quarter-acre corner lot, this integrated smart home is the perfect blend of everyday comfort, sophisticated entertaining, and investment potential. Currently operating as an established short-term rental with proven income potential, this property presents a rare opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Natural light fills the open, flowing floor plan, highlighting rich hardwood flooring and thoughtfully designed living spaces. The inviting living room seamlessly connects to the formal dining room, creating an ideal setting for everything from holiday gatherings to intimate dinners. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen is designed to impress with 42-inch crowned cabinetry, a built-in butler's pantry, wine rack, glass-front display cabinetry, center island with breakfast bar seating, and abundant prep space. The kitchen opens effortlessly into the expansive great room featuring soaring volume ceilings and oversized sliding glass doors that lead to your private backyard retreat. The mid-level offers a versatile den or executive home office behind elegant Manhattan-style French doors, centered around a stunning floor-to-ceiling natural stone wood-burning fireplace. A beautifully updated full bath with a rain shower and European handheld fixture completes this level. Each bathroom throughout the home has been tastefully updated with timeless neutral finishes, custom shelving, and quality craftsmanship. Upstairs, hardwood flooring continues throughout all three bedrooms. The spacious primary suite enjoys direct access to a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring dual vanities and a relaxing jetted tub. The fully finished lower level expands your living space with a generous recreation room, two additional flex rooms-perfect for a media room, home gym, guest rooms, hobby space, home office, or potential fourth and fifth bedrooms-a dedicated Samsung-equipped laundry room with built-in cabinetry, and abundant storage. Step outside to your own private oasis. The fully fenced backyard was designed for entertaining and relaxation with an oversized patio, six-person hot tub, outdoor mounted television, fire pit, greenhouse, raised garden beds, and mature landscaping that creates a peaceful retreat in every season. Located within the highly regarded Benjamin School District and just minutes from Meacham Grove, the Great Western Trail, West Branch Forest Preserve, Fountain View Recreation Center, Carol Stream Park District amenities, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and flexibility. Whether you're searching for your forever home, a multi-generational living opportunity, or an established short-term rental with proven income potential, this one-of-a-kind property is ready to exceed expectations.
Active
$575,000
725 Buffalo Cir, Carol Stream, IL 60188
4beds
2,951sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyardOversized sliding glass doorsRaised garden bedsSix-person hot tubFire pitSoaring volume ceilingsAbundant prep space
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Listed by:
Laura Thon, CSC,SRES 630-802-3825,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12714693
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Foyer, Media Room, Recreation Room, Tandem Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Media room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Den/Library
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,951
- Total interior livable area: 2,951 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,611
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Hot Tub
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 128 X 133 X 52 X 105
- Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 0125308024
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Carol Stream
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $124,108
- Annual tax amount: $9,986
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listing removed | $575,000$195/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $575,000+11.2%$195/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $517,000$175/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Contingent | $517,000$175/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $517,000-10.1%$175/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listing removed | $575,000$195/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12598473 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+15.2%$195/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $499,000+75.1%$169/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12296751 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2016 | Sold | $285,000+50.8%$97/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09340537 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2012 | Sold | $189,000-5.5%$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2011 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$68/sqft |
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| 10/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $209,900-36.4%$71/sqft |
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| 8/21/2010 | Listing removed | $330,000$112/sqft |
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| 5/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $330,000$112/sqft |
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| 2/7/2010 | Listing removed | $330,000$112/sqft |
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| 1/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $330,000-1.5%$112/sqft |
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| 1/18/2009 | Listing removed | $334,900$113/sqft |
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| 9/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $334,900+10.5%$113/sqft |
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| 11/18/2005 | Sold | $303,000+89.4%$103/sqft |
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| 5/4/1998 | Sold | $160,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,986 +4.2% | $124,108 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $9,581 +5.2% | $112,600 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $9,109 +4.5% | $104,640 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $8,714 -3.8% | $99,330 -3% |
| 2020 | $9,061 +2.5% | $102,390 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $8,839 +8.5% | $98,730 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $8,143 +1.9% | $92,180 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $7,992 +2% | $88,510 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $7,835 +1% | $84,540 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $7,754 +4.4% | $80,030 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $7,428 +23.6% | $75,260 +16.4% |
| 2013 | $6,009 +3.9% | $64,640 -5% |
| 2012 | $5,781 -16.8% | $68,040 -24.3% |
| 2011 | $6,945 +3.2% | $89,860 -3% |
| 2010 | $6,733 +2.3% | $92,640 -6.4% |
| 2009 | $6,579 +1.2% | $98,980 |
| 2008 | $6,501 +4.5% | $98,980 +5% |
| 2007 | $6,221 +16.4% | $94,270 +17.5% |
| 2006 | $5,344 +3.9% | $80,240 +5.2% |
| 2005 | $5,143 +5.3% | $76,270 +5.7% |
| 2004 | $4,884 +4.3% | $72,160 +8.1% |
| 2003 | $4,682 +9.7% | $66,750 +8% |
| 2002 | $4,267 +3.5% | $61,810 +7.9% |
| 2001 | $4,124 +4.4% | $57,270 +5.5% |
| 2000 | $3,952 | $54,290 |
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Neighborhood: 60188
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Evergreen Elementary School
- Middle: Benjamin Middle School
- High: Community High School
- District: 25
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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