$475,000

beds

baths

1,835

square ft

531 Amherst Drive

Lake Villa, Illinois 60046

Closed / MLS #12748264 / Single Family / Lake Villa

Listing information updated 9/23/2026 at 10:23am

Rarely available and highly desirable, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath brick ranch in Cedar Crossing offers the convenience of one-level living with the added bonus of a finished walk-out basement. Perfectly situated on a premium lot backing to the Brentwood Preserve pond, this home provides exceptional privacy, peaceful water views, and a tranquil natural setting. Inside, hardwood floors grace many of the main living areas, creating warmth and timeless appeal. The inviting family room features a cozy fireplace, while the spacious floor plan includes a large laundry room and a walk-out basement that offers abundant space for entertaining, guests, hobbies, or a home office. Step outside to the upgraded Trex deck, installed in 2018, where you can enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard and pond. Thoughtful updates include a new roof in 2019 and many replacement windows, offering peace of mind for years to come. Combining solid brick construction, a premium pond-view location, desirable ranch living, and quality updates, this exceptional Cedar Crossing home is one you won't want to miss. Home is an estate sale and being sold as-is.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

26-30 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

1,835

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20x15 - Main

Dining Room:

12x9 - Main

Kitchen:

16x15 - Main

Family Room:

30x17 - Walkout Basement

Primary Bedroom:

17x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Storage:

20x16 - Walkout Basement Level

Laundry:

13x10 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$12,328

Tax Year:

2025

Assessments:

$275 / year

Location

Zip Code:

60046

City:

Lake Villa

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

41, 127

Elementary School:

William L Thompson School

Middle School:

Peter J Palombi School

High School:

Grayslake North High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

26-30 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

1,835

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20x15 - Main

Dining Room:

12x9 - Main

Kitchen:

16x15 - Main

Family Room:

30x17 - Walkout Basement

Primary Bedroom:

17x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Storage:

20x16 - Walkout Basement Level

Laundry:

13x10 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$12,328

Tax Year:

2025

Assessments:

$275 / year

Zip Code:

60046

City:

Lake Villa

County:

Lake

School District(s):

41, 127

Elementary School:

William L Thompson School

Middle School:

Peter J Palombi School

High School:

Grayslake North High School

Listing Office: Lakes Realty Group

Listing Office Phone: 224.225.1139

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