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896 Chaucer Way, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,103 Sq Ft

Located in the Stevenson High School district, this beautifully maintained and freshly painted 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial in Strathmore Grove offers space, comfort, and thoughtful updates throughout. The home features a bright, open layout with large living and dining areas and an abundance of natural light. The kitchen includes solid cherry cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a comfortable eat-in area. The family room is warm and inviting with a brick fireplace and new sliding door (2024) leading to the freshly installed backyard patio and vegetable garden.Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with excellent closet space. Recent updates include first-floor windows, sliding door, and custom treatments (2024), backyard patio (2023), water heater (2023), sump pump (2022), and fresh interior paint (2024). Previous improvements include roof, siding, soffits, and gutters-providing peace of mind for years to come.The location is truly exceptional-just a short walk to Prairie Elementary School, the Buffalo Grove Park District facilities (featuring a fitness center, amphitheater, and open park space), and the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market and BG Days events. Perfectly situated between downtown Buffalo Grove and historic Long Grove, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and seasonal festivals. Nearby Dr. Larry Reiner Park offers trails, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and open fields, while Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve and the Metra station are just minutes away-making commuting and recreation equally convenient. This is a rare combination of updates, location, and lifestyle-all within top-rated District 96 and Stevenson High School boundaries.

Listing By: Joe Gattone - Compass ilmlsni-r Realty.com
  • MLS# 12497901
  • Date Listed10/16/2025
  • Days on Realty 58 Days
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.18 acres (7,880 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Strathmore Grove
  • County Lake
  • Year Built 1977
  • Square Feet 2,103 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $275.32

Interior Features

  • Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt
  • Lot Size Acres 0.18
  • Lot Size SQFT 7,880.00
  • Lot Features Landscaped, Wooded

Directions

DEERFIELD PKWY TO BRANDYWYN, N TO CHAUCER W TO 896 L

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $15,638
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IL / 60089

Source: Walkscore

23/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

50/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 1/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

Property Change History

Points of Interest near 896 Chaucer Way, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Frequently Asked Questions for 896 Chaucer Way

Source: Realty.com

896 Chaucer Way, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 is a Single Family 2,103 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 26 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $579,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 26 photos of 896 Chaucer Way.

Our records indicate that 896 Chaucer Way was built in 1977.

The full address for this home is 896 Chaucer Way, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

896 Chaucer Way has been listed on Realty.com since Thu October 16, 2025

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 1/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 896 Chaucer Way. Prairie Elementary School (Grades: K - 5), Twin Groves Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Adlai E Stevenson High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Compass (tel: 847-318-3718)
Listing agent: Joe Gattone (tel: 847-650-4048) (#43883)

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