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Property Description
Welcome home to this beautifully updated colonial in Long Grove, set on a one acre lot surrounded by mature trees and overlooking the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve. With over 3500 square feet of space, this home offers five bedrooms and three full baths, with hardwood floors unifying the space throughout. A main level fifth bedroom provides flexibility and works perfectly as a home office. The light wood kitchen, redesigned with a generous island and thoughtful details, opens seamlessly to the family room, where a wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character. From the family room, step into the expansive four-season room a comfortable retreat for enjoying the changing seasons of the Midwest. All bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with neutral, contemporary finishes that lend a bright and airy atmosphere. The finished basement extends the living space with a large recreation area and ample storage. Outdoors, the spacious backyard captures the quiet beauty of Long Grove's natural landscape and surrounding open spaces. The home is ideally situated near Route 53 with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and parks. It also belongs to the award-winning District 96 schools -Kildeer Countryside Elementary and Woodlawn Middle School and Stevenson High School in District 125.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2527 Checker Rd
General
- Price: $899,000
- Taxes: $15,360 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12532063
- Updated: 12/19/2025
- Added to Site: 33 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, C
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Hawthorn Woods / Lake Zurich / Kildeer / Long Gro
- County: Lake
- Township: Ela
- Subdivision: Country Club Estates
- Driving Directions: LAKE COOK TO ARL HGTS RD N2 CHECKER W AROUND CURVES TO HOME (BETWEEN SHEANDOAH & LINCOLN
School Information
- School District: 96
- Elem School District: 96
- Midd School District: 96
- High School District: 125
- Elementary School: Kildeer Countryside Elementary S
- Middle School: Woodlawn Middle School
- High School: Adlai E Stevenson High School
- Private School: Adlai E Stevenson High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Model: 2 STORY
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Crawl Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,874
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1976
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Manufactured Home
- Model: 2 STORY
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.9322
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 145 x 281
- Lot Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1976
- Tax Amount: $15,360
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 14364020090000
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Schools
Schools serving 2527 Checker Rd
School Districts:Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School 3100 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL 60047 | 1-5 | 1.7 mi |
Woodlawn Middle School 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove, IL 60047 | 6-8 | 4.1 mi |
Adlai E Stevenson High School 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 | 9-12 | 4.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2527 Checker Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/13/2025
Listed
$899,000
55%
MLS
9/17/2025
Sold
$580,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2527 Checker Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$15,361
24%
$168,167
3%
2023
$12,402
1509%
$163,650
23%
2022
$771
100%
$133,320
-20%
2021
100%
$165,982
—
2020
-100%
$165,982
1%
2018
$12,334
-7%
$164,215
1%
2017
$13,298
8%
$162,235
3%
2016
$12,295
-5%
$157,098
5%
2015
$12,898
13%
$149,631
—
2014
$11,414
-3%
$149,631
15%
2013
$11,711
4%
$130,022
-1%
2012
$11,213
—
$131,214
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2527 Checker Road, Long Grove, IL 60047 (MLS# 12532063) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 2527 Checker Road is currently listed for $899,000 and was received on December 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 2527 Checker Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Long Grove? You can browse all Long Grove real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

