686 Bernard Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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OFF MARKET

$442,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft

686 Bernard Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2015 for $270,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$442K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+3.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$172K (+63.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$442K
August 2026$442K
July 2026$448K
June 2026$452K
May 2026$451K
April 2026$442K
March 2026$435K
February 2026$416K
January 2026$411K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
170 Cherrywood Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$345,000
04/06/26
3
2
1,026
484 Chatham Cir, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$440,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,221
315 Cherrywood Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$375,000
10/09/25
6
3
1,983
712 Saint Marys Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$375,000
08/28/26
3
2
1,083
397 Bernard Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$310,000
06/23/26
3
2
913
632 White Pine Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$450,000
10/01/25
3
2
1,348
921 Country Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$361,000
07/21/26
3
2
1,284
360 Rosewood Ave, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$358,000
10/03/25
4
2
1,201
571 Estate Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$471,675
03/05/26
3
2
1,221
921 Bernard Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$430,000
11/18/25
3
2
1,569

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
348 Cherrywood Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.02
$499,900
4
3
1,964
For Sale
315 Cherrywood Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.07
$515,400
6
3
1,983
Off Market
8 Greenwood Ct N, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.05
$458,000
4
2
1,798
Recently Sold
15 Greenwood Ct S, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.05
$502,500
5
1.5
2,007
Off Market
5 Arbor Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.12
$455,500
4
2
2,188
Off Market
8 Belaire Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.09
$648,900
4
2.5
2,700
Off Market
685 Hickory Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.13
$493,800
4
2
2,505
Off Market
265 Belaire Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.13
$438,900
3
2
2,001
Off Market
241 Belaire Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.15
$406,700
3
2
1,800
Off Market
614 Hickory Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.18
$429,400
3
2
1,500
Off Market
458 White Pine Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.11
$447,600
4
1.5
1,650
Off Market
449 White Pine Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
0.12
$499,500
3
2
1,720
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1966
1,200 sqft
$368/sqft
Garage

About this House

Gorgeous home in Desirable Buffalo Grove. Spectacular eat-in kitchen with tons of cabinets, granite counter tops and brand new SS appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout !!! Full finished basement with wet bar. Fresh custom paint . Cozy brick patio and amazing back yard. Nothing to do but move in !!!
686 Bernard Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 1966. It last sold for $270,000 on Jun 29, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $442,100, with a rent estimate of $2,944/month.

Home Details for 686 Bernard Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Stone, VinylPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8581 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 29, 2015
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08932299
Sold
$270,000
May 29, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$268,900
May 25, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$268,900
May 7, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$214,000
Jan 13, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$0

Market trends in Buffalo Grove

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$388K
$3.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$251
$2MoM
Available listings
138
2MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Buffalo Grove

At least 238 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Reboundfi
    "This is a very friendly neighborhood. We all get along well. Look out for each other. I’ve been here 22 years. The neighbors support each other during storms look out for each other’s houses when we’re out of town. Kids in the neighborhood are very respectful."
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  • Reboundfi
    "Everyone in the area has at least two vehicles. Traffic flow is pretty good even during rush hour.. I live 9 miles away. I can get to work in 15 to 20 minutes. Depending on traffic. During ithe winter snow removal is excellent I don’t recall the plows not getting out before I leave work."
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  • Reboundfi
    "This is a great place to live and raise kids. Been here for more than 20 years. I have not been disappointed."
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  • Reboundfi
    "This is an excellent place to raise kids, education is first class city government is very responsive. I have been living here for over 25 years."
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  • Reboundfi
    "I have lived here for 20 years. The neighbors are very friendly and welcoming. City government is responsible and functions well."
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  • Marian Levandovskyi
    "Good and very quiet area for us! Many shops, parks and playgrounds for children! Good all three schools!"
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  • Cjlove1225
    "I have lived here since 3rd grade. It is one of the safest neighborhoods with the best school system I could imagine. The recreational sports leagues for kids is the best around. Great place to raise a family. "
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  • Ksljonysio
    "Friendly neighbors who watch out for each other. Loads of kids. Pet friendly. People live here for decades. "
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  • Kingkay2002
    "Peaceful, very quiet, green, parks, walking paths, great schools, wonderful community. Buffalo grove is a lay back, family oriented community, with all outside home needs within short distances inluding, store, restaurants, gyms, schools and many other recreational facilities "
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  • Ksljonysio
    "Almost every home has a dog and are respective of each other and their dogs. They are always on leash. "
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  • Ksljonysio
    "I have lived here for 23 years and everyone looks out for each other. We have all watched each other’s kids grow up. Stevenson High school has been a big draw and was phenomenal for my kids.Everything you need is within 10 minutes in any direction. More people than not have dogs and we all stop and chat with each other.The neighborhood is very diverse and we all benefit from that.Every kid has either played soccer, flag football, baseball or was in dance and many of us become friends for life."
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  • Macstuff661
    "A Lot of spaces to walk dogs like paths and parks. Dogs are welcome, I always see owners walking there dogs. "
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  • John M.
    "There are no community events in my neighborhood. It is pretty boring around here because people keep yo themselves "
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  • John M.
    "Not a lot of neighbor interaction. Everyone keeps to themselves. Lots of speeders come down my street. Taxes way too high for services provided. "
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  • Luvmygolden2
    "Good schools, good family area, good park district & programs. Easy access to major highways & train"
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  • Macstuff661
    "It’s nice and quiet. Plus there is a really nice nature path a block away. Overall, a really nice neighborhood. "
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  • Luvmygolden2
    "I’ve lived here for 20 years. We have good schools, great park district, village bike trail, are close to train to downtown Chicago & nestled between Routes 294 & 53. A variety of shopping is minutes away."
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  • Luvmygolden2
    "BG offers senior discounts for taxis & has a door to door senior Pace buss. There’s a train station in northern BG, or Wheeling, which runs to downtown Chicago."
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  • Petem8907
    "Nothing. All the better events are north buy the wealthier parts of Buffalo. Empty plazas all around."
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  • Diddie0077
    "Great neighborhood to live in and raise kids as a family..loads of Great Restuarants and groceries stores,parks, summer events and lots more"
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  • Dhamodharan K.
    "amazing school district. safe place. swim pool. golf. all markets nearby. Walgreens head quarters is 3 miles away. discover office is 2 miles away. highway is 3 miles away. Metra is 1 mile away. "
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  • Mary W.
    "I grew up in Buffalo Grove and I loved living there. Very friendly neighborhood, great schools. My family still lives there & go home as often to visit."
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  • Daniel J.
    "Yup this is the place to raise a growing family. Great schools and neighbors. Diverse families and a multitude of back grounds ."
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  • siestafun
    "Close to the train, shopping, churches, main highways, schools, parks, groceries, casual restaurants, fast foods."
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  • Pbsau
    "Great area to start and raise a family. School system is top notch in Buffalo Grove (Stevenson) there is so much as far as shopping eating etc within 10-15 drive as well and 10 min from Highway "
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  • Katieclark0814
    "There’s a great community pool in the neighborhood that is fun for all! Variety of neighbors walking their pets in the neighborhood. "
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  • Colleen S.
    "Beautiful green spaces. Excellent zoning vision and execution. Tons of beautiful parks vs other areas that over developed. "
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  • Staci K.
    "The neighborhood is serene, with tons of families. There’s a park and lots of greenery, including a large grassy field for play. "
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Frequently asked questions about 686 Bernard Dr

  • What is 686 Bernard Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 686 Bernard Dr in Buffalo Grove, IL is $442,100.
  • What is the price history for 686 Bernard Dr?
    686 Bernard Dr in Buffalo Grove, IL last sold for $270,000 in June 2015.
  • Is Buffalo Grove a buyer's or seller's market?
    Buffalo Grove is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Buffalo Grove?
    The median sale price in Buffalo Grove is $388K. That is down $3.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 686 Bernard Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 686 Bernard Dr in Buffalo Grove, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 686 Bernard Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 686 Bernard Dr in Buffalo Grove, IL has in-unit laundry.

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