540 Buena Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 bd 3 ba 3,112 sqft Built 1985 Lot 16,553 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$850,000
Jul 3, 2006
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Sold | $1,200,000 | MRED |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Listed | $1,085,000 | MRED |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Sold | $950,000 | MRED |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Listed | $975,000 | MLS #11644215 |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Listing removed | $899,000 | MRED |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Price changed | $899,000 | MLS #09220014 |
| May 9, 2016 | Listed | $949,000 | MLS #09220014 |
| Jan 21, 2014 | Listing removed | $4,600 | MRED |
| Jan 18, 2014 | Listing removed | $4,500 | MRED |
| Jan 14, 2014 | Listed for rent | $4,500 | MRED |
| Jul 3, 2006 | Sold | $850,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 19, 1990 | Sold | $245,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 1, 1990 | Sold | $419,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $171,410 | $93,426 | $264,836 | $15,183 |
| 2019 | $171,119 | $93,267 | $264,386 | $14,672 |
| 2018 | $188,871 | $98,855 | $287,726 | $15,189 |
| 2017 | $188,269 | $98,540 | $286,809 | $14,892 |
| 2016 | $181,150 | $94,814 | $275,964 | $14,445 |
| 2015 | $170,206 | $89,086 | $259,292 | $14,266 |
| 2014 | $170,206 | $89,086 | $259,292 | $14,107 |
| 2013 | $162,477 | $89,722 | $252,199 | $13,384 |
| 2012 | $181,502 | $90,931 | $272,433 | $13,799 |
| 2011 | $190,453 | $95,416 | $285,869 | $13,244 |
| 2010 | $173,376 | $104,781 | $278,157 | $11,874 |
| 2009 | $183,700 | $111,020 | $294,720 | $11,514 |
| 2008 | $187,928 | $113,575 | $301,503 | $11,349 |
| 2007 | $182,827 | $110,492 | $293,319 | $10,780 |
Property facts
Year built
1985
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
3,112 sqft
Lot size
16,553 sqft
ZIP code
60045
City
Lake Forest
Street
Buena Rd
Coordinates
42.22984, -87.84993
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Frequently asked questions
When did 540 Buena Rd last sell?
540 Buena Rd most recently sold on Jul 3, 2006 for $850,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 540 Buena Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 540 Buena Rd (year 2020) is $264,836 with $15,183 in property tax.
How does 540 Buena Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 68.8% below the last sale price of $850,000.
When was 540 Buena Rd built?
540 Buena Rd was built in 1985.
How does 540 Buena Rd compare to others on Buena Rd?
We track 8 other properties on Buena Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Buena Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 540 Buena Rd?
540 Buena Rd is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,112 sqft, 16,553 sqft lot single_family.
Is 540 Buena Rd a flip candidate?
No — 540 Buena Rd does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 540 Buena Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 540 Buena Rd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.3%
Implied 1-yr
-1.1%
2026 Q3
$1.19M
2026 Q4
$1.19M
ZIP 60045 — Median Price History + Forecast
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