694 Buena Road, Lake Forest, IL 60645

$1,295,000 Asking Price

5 beds
6 baths
4,149  sqft
Built in 1985

Move right into this meticulously maintained 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath, 4,149 sq. ft. home located in The Ponds of Lake Forest. One of its many recent updates includes a brand-new cedar shake and copper roof, completed in July 2024. The luxurious first-floor primary suite offers a serene retreat with custom cabinetry, an air jet tub, separate shower, radiant heated floors, a hidden 3-way full-length mirror, and eight double closets. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms with brand-new carpet (2024). The second floor features three full baths: one ensuite, one Jack and Jill, and one hall bath. The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, outfitted with high-end appliances, including a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and more. The kitchen flows into the family room, complete with a fireplace, Sub-Zero refrigeration drawers, and French doors leading to a brick patio and yard with a two-year-old Rainbow playset. Freshly refinished hardwood floors run through the kitchen, family room, dining room, and hallway. The living room, with 9ft ceilings, opens to the dining room and features Pella doors to a paver patio. The finished basement includes a recreation room, full bath, walk-in cedar closet, and ample storage space. The updated first-floor laundry room with radiant heated floors and powder room are conveniently located off the kitchen. Outside, enjoy a beautiful cedar and copper roof, a recently redone driveway, and a spacious three-car garage with a durable Rust-Oleum RockSolid Polyurea Curamine-coated floor and an EV charging port. The irrigation system, paver patios, and perennial gardens create a peaceful outdoor oasis perfect for relaxation or entertaining. This home offers an unmatched lifestyle, combining luxury, functionality, and thoughtful updates. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own. Be sure to watch our neighborhood video showcasing the scenic walking paths and ponds for fishing in The Ponds community!"


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatment, Some Wood Floors, Granite Counters, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Pantry
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Accessible Shower,Double Sink
Appliances:
Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Water Purifier Owned, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop
Dining:
Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Cedar, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

Roofing:
Shake
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Insurance, 975.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
67
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
16054020650000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Donna Mercier

About Lake Forest, IL

Housing

Number of Units
8,051
Median Home Value
$804,554
Median Rent
$1,603

15.54% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.67% are vacant.

Commute

Car
41.71%
Public Transportation
8.26%
Walk to Work
2.20%
Work from Home
46.14%
Other
1.11%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
20,699
Median Age
47.20
Median Household Size
2.67

Education

High School
6.26%
Associate’s Degree
3.18%
Bachelor’s Degree
39.38%
Graduate Degree
40.33%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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