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510 Buena Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

4 beds
5 baths
3,734 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$346 per sqft
1985 build
– on site

Located in the highly desirable Ponds subdivision, this premier property offers spectacular, unobstructed water views. This spacious 3,734 SF Tudor-style home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a see-thru fireplace connecting the family and living rooms, and a formal dining room off the entry. The first-floor primary suite includes a screened porch and a luxurious private bath. The stunning gourmet kitchen, remodeled in 2017, showcases quartzite countertops, a unique octagonal breakfast room, center island, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. A mudroom connects to the attached 3-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a versatile loft space with new neutral carpeting (2025). The English basement offers a spacious recreation room and a full bath. Enjoy outdoor living on the large deck overlooking a fully fenced, .38-acre backyard-featuring what may be the best pond views in the subdivision. The Ponds community includes three stocked ponds perfect for fishing, scenic walking paths, and direct access to Waveland Park. Conveniently located in central Lake Forest near schools, shopping, and transportation, this is a truly special home.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12418767 —

The Building

Year Built:

1985
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Synthetic Stucco
Architectural Style:

Tudor
Roof:

Shake
Basement:

Finished, Full, Daylight
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Total SqFt:

3459
Total SqFt:

3459
Main SqFt:

2324
Upper SqFt:

1135
Living Area Source:

Other

Interior

Room Type:

Breakfast Room, Foyer, Loft
Rooms Total:

10
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Double Sided, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3734

Location

Directions:

Westleigh Road W of Green Bay to Buena S to home
Location:

4564

The Property

Parcel Number:

16054020410000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

88X162X114X156
Lot Size Acres:

0.38
Waterfront:

true
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced
View:

Water
Waterfront Features:

Pond

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

30256

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Schools

Elementary School:

Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School District:

67
Middle Or Junior School:

Deer Path Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

67
High School:

Lake Forest High School
High School District:

115

The Community

Subdivision Name:

The Ponds
Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee:

450
Association Fee Includes:

Other
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

3

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,295,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,934
Taxes	$2,521
Insurance	$356
HOA fees	$38
Utilities	$203 See report
Total	$10,052/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/16/25 Jul 16, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,295,000	29.5% (1.7% / YR)
6/6/08 Jun 6, 2008		MRED	$1,000,000

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This house located in North Shore, Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently for sale for $1,295,000. 510 Buena Road is a 3,734 square foot house with 4 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 2 days. 510 Buena Road is in the North Shore neighborhood of Lake Forest and has a WalkScore® of 4, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Lake Forest High School, Deer Path Middle School West, Deer Path Middle School East, and Cherokee Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Lisa Trace as distributed by MLS GRID.

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