$539,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,161

square ft

449 Caren Drive

Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

Closed / MLS #12420292 / Single Family / Buffalo Grove

Listing information updated 8/22/2025 at 6:03am

Beautifully updated ranch in pristine move-in condition. Wonderful open concept living and dining room design letting natural light flow in. Rich natural hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning remodeled kitchen with Wilson Art custom cabinetry with under cabinet lighting, solid surface countertops, prep bar, high end appliances, and a spacious dining area in the kitchen. The kitchen opens to a warm and inviting family room with a gas starting fireplace. The family room overlooks the fabulous lushly landscaped fully fenced yard. Perfect for summer entertaining. There is a retractable awning over the spacious patio to protect from the summer sun. The basement is beautifully finished offering so much additional living space including a half bath. The basement also has a huge utility/storage room. The home features Pella Windows and a new patio door. The two car garage is heated and has an EV charge station. 2023 New furnace, hot water heater and central air. Award winning District 96 and Stevenson High School. This pristine home is back on the market as buyer was not able to secure financing.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Portable Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,161

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

24x17 - Main

Dining Room:

13x11 - Main

Kitchen:

19x11 - Main

Family Room:

21x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

30x30 - Basement Level

Laundry:

18x15 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$13,979

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60089

City:

Buffalo Grove

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

96, 125

Elementary School:

Prairie Elementary School

Middle School:

Twin Groves Middle School

High School:

Adlai E Stevenson High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Portable Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,161

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

24x17 - Main

Dining Room:

13x11 - Main

Kitchen:

19x11 - Main

Family Room:

21x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

30x30 - Basement Level

Laundry:

18x15 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$13,979

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60089

City:

Buffalo Grove

County:

Lake

School District(s):

96, 125

Elementary School:

Prairie Elementary School

Middle School:

Twin Groves Middle School

High School:

Adlai E Stevenson High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.797.0200

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