Wake up to the shimmering waters of Lake Leopold and sweeping protected prairie views at 860 Blazing Star Road - a spacious five-bedroom Watts model crowned by a finished third story in one of the country's most acclaimed conservation communities. Meticulously cared for and fully move-in ready, the home delivers three finished above-grade levels and room for everything - and everyone. Crisp new paint and refreshed light fixtures elevate every room, while brand-new stainless steel appliances bring a sleek, contemporary finish to the kitchen. Tucked just off the kitchen, a stunning butler's pantry complete with a wet bar doubles as an entertainer's centerpiece and your go-to morning coffee bar. Step outside onto the deluxe second-story porch, where the prairie and lake views stretch even wider - breathtaking in all four seasons. Two bedrooms enjoy direct access to this private second-floor balcony, treating you to a bird's-eye perspective of the neighborhood and the shimmering waters of Lake Leopold. Mornings here are nothing short of extraordinary. The finished third floor is the crown jewel - think of it as your above-grade recreation room! Rich hardwood flooring, a full bathroom, and sunlight pouring in from every angle frame some of the most stunning lake views Prairie Crossing has to offer. Ideal as a recreation room, private guest quarters, a home office, or a play space. Just inside from the garage, a cleverly reimagined mudroom creates the ultimate drop zone, while custom built-ins throughout the home deliver both everyday function and timeless style. Owned solar panels provide lasting energy efficiency and year-round peace of mind. Downstairs, the unfinished basement is already roughed in for a future bathroom, offering a blank canvas to expand and personalize. And the low-maintenance lifestyle? The yard opens directly onto protected green space and a park - a rare and tranquil setting that extends your living space straight into nature. Little mowing or long hours landscaping, just serenity at your doorstep. Miles of walking and biking trails, organic farmland, and preserved open space complete a lifestyle that stands in a league of its own. Room for everything - and the time to enjoy it. A finished third-floor rec room, private guest quarters, a home office, and space for the whole household, all with nature right outside. If you're looking for move-in-ready convenience with room to live, this one's for you. This isn't just a home - it's Prairie Crossing living at its absolute finest.
Active
$724,999
860 Blazing Star Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
5beds
3,853sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$135/mo HOA
What's special
Private second-floor balconyFinished third storyDeluxe second-story porchSpacious five-bedroom watts modelSweeping protected prairie viewsRich hardwood flooringCleverly reimagined mudroom
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Connie Barhorst, CSC 847-736-1337,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12753950
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Pantry, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 1221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37X33
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Humidifier
- Laundry: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Dry Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Drapes
- Basement: Unfinished,Bath/Stubbed,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,620
- Total interior livable area: 3,853 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 111x112x63x101
- Features: Wetlands
Details
- Parcel number: 10012080120000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder model: Watts
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Stable(s), Horse-Riding Area, Horse-Riding Trails, Lake, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Prairie Crossing
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Exercise Facilities, Lake Rights
- HOA fee: $405 quarterly
Location
- Region: Grayslake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $609,787
- Annual tax amount: $18,557
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listing removed | $749,000$194/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12675236 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2026 | Contingent | $749,000$194/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $749,000-0.1%$194/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $749,999-5.7%$195/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12675236 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $795,000-0.6%$206/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12645230 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+44.1%$208/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12645230 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2021 | Sold | $555,000+1%$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Pending sale | $549,500$143/sqft |
Source: BHHS Chicago #11101654 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $549,500$143/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Pending sale | $549,500$143/sqft |
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| 5/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $549,500+30.8%$143/sqft |
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| 8/11/2017 | Sold | $420,000-1.2%$109/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09668284 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2017 | Pending sale | $425,000$110/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Kreuser & Seiler, Ltd. #09668284 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $425,000-5.6%$110/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Kreuser & Seiler #09668284 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2015 | Listing removed | $450,000$117/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Top Performers #08988743 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2015 | Price change | $450,000-2%$117/sqft |
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| 7/1/2015 | Price change | $459,000-2.3%$119/sqft |
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| 5/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $469,900+4.4%$122/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Top Performers #08920070 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2009 | Sold | $450,000-13.6%$117/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06821690 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2009 | Price change | $520,900-8.6%$135/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner - Barrington #06821690 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2008 | Listed for sale | $570,000+1.2%$148/sqft |
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| 12/3/2007 | Sold | $563,000+5.7%$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2004 | Sold | $532,500$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,557 +12.8% | $218,718 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $16,447 -8.4% | $203,242 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $17,950 +26.2% | $174,038 -5.9% |
| 2021 | $14,218 -4.8% | $184,981 +31.8% |
| 2020 | $14,935 +3.1% | $140,332 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $14,481 +4% | $135,718 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $13,918 | $128,890 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $13,918 +1.5% | $124,833 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $13,716 -6.7% | $118,561 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $14,704 +4.3% | $111,148 -3.9% |
| 2014 | $14,100 +1.2% | $115,663 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $13,926 +3.9% | $116,689 -18.8% |
| 2011 | $13,399 -1.6% | $143,772 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $13,615 +6.4% | $151,782 -11.1% |
| 2009 | $12,791 -11.9% | $170,639 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $14,510 +2.8% | $174,571 |
| 2006 | $14,115 -1.9% | $174,571 |
| 2005 | $14,395 +18.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $12,184 +14363.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $84 +12.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $75 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 60030
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 79
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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