405 Caren Drive — Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Active Under Contract
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

405 Caren Drive

$699,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,501 sqft
Listed at $699,000 18 days on market $17,845/yr taxes
01About this home

Set within the sought-after Green Knolls subdivision, this beautifully maintained two-story residence offers a thoughtful blend of comfort, function, and elevated everyday living, all within a neighborhood prized for its top-rated schools and enduring sense of community. A welcoming foyer with hardwood flooring introduces the main level, where sunlit living and dining spaces unfold with an easy, timeless flow-ideal for both daily living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen is designed as the heart of the home, appointed with granite countertops, a suite of stainless steel appliances including an LG refrigerator, KitchenAid double oven with five-burner cooktop and griddle, Bosch dishwasher, and LG microwave, all complemented by a double sink with brushed nickel fixtures. An adjacent eating area creates a warm, casual gathering space, seamlessly opening to the inviting family room featuring hardwood floors, recessed lighting, built-in speakers, and French doors that lead to a concrete patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A powder room and a functional laundry/mud room complete the main level. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is enhanced by a thoughtfully designed 2013 addition and serves as a private retreat with two walk-in closets and a spa inspired bath finished in tumbled marble, offering dual vanities, a soaking tub with mosaic surround, a separate shower with body sprays, bench seating, and a private commode room. A secondary ensuite bedroom is perfect for guests or family members, while two additional bedrooms share a well appointed hall bath. The finished basement extends the living space with a versatile recreation area and ample storage. Notable updates include newer windows, Roof replaced in 2023, dual HVAC systems, a tankless water heater and refrigerator, reflecting a home that has been carefully maintained and thoughtfully improved over time. With a concrete driveway, patio, and a location that blends suburban tranquility with exceptional convenience, this is a home that delivers both lifestyle and long-term value in one of Buffalo Grove's most desirable neighborhoods.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$699,000
List price
3,501
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1980
Year built
0.17 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$17,845
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
18
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalHumidifier
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Aluminum SidingBrick
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)Sump PumpMultiple Water Heaters
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Prairie Elementary School
Buffalo Grove, IL
📍144 mi🚗373 min
M Middle school
Twin Groves Middle School
Buffalo Grove, IL
📍1.2 mi🚗3 min🚶29 min
H High school
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Buffalo Grove, IL
📍1.9 mi🚗5 min🚶47 min
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Apr 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$699,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Connie Dornan
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12611008
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