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243 Colonial Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Greggs Landing · Lake County

Key Facts

5Beds
5Baths
5,397Sq Ft
2004Year Built
3Garage

Description

This is one of the most amazing.....private.....and beautifully landscaped locations on the golf course in all of Gregg's Landing! Plus, the home is beautiful! It's got everything you could want! NEW UPDATES IN LAST FEW MONTHS: All NEW carpet on stairs & entire second floor, All NEW luxury waterproof vinyl in the entire basement, NEW paint in the basement....NEW PAVER WALKWAY from driveway to front stoop.....This 5-bedroom 4.1 bath customized two story with a fully finished basement gives you a total of approximately 5997 square feet (3512 on the first two floors). The interior and exterior were professionally painted recently. First floor features a formal living room & dining room, large mud room, powder room, large kitchen with center island, pantry, 42" maple glazed cabinets, double oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher & refrigerator (all stainless steel), beautiful granite countertops, recessed lighting, under cabinet lighting, and a spacious eating area. The extended family room has hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, built-in Bose speaker system, and a fireplace. The first-floor den/office(w/closet) is perfect for working from home. The second level primary bedroom features a sitting area, fireplace, and private bath with double vanity, separate shower, and large corner tub, & private water closet. Bedroom 2 has its own private bath and closet. There are 2 additional bedrooms and an additional full bath on the second floor. All the bedrooms are quite spacious and have large closets. The fully finished English basement has so much space: a very large laundry room with a laundry sink and lots of storage, a fifth bedroom, a full bath, a large rec room, a bar area, a built-in Polk speaker system, a hobby room (was being used as a salon), plus two additional rooms. A 3-car garage is accessed through the mud room. The kitchen eating area has a sliding glass door to an extended deck, lower-level brick paver patio, and the most beautifully landscaped & private backyard backing to the golf course, but with amazing privacy! There is a beautiful English Garden with an irrigation system. This will be the place for all those summer parties! This home also includes a pricey solar system (totally paid for) on the roof to save energy and costs on your electric bill....never worry about leaving the lights on! Close to popular & award-winning schools (Hawthorn & VHHS) , shopping, restaurants, train stations, and close to easy access to the interstate. Pack your boxes and prepare to enjoy your beautiful new home, making beautiful memories! There is a current tenant until end of 2027. More pictures coming next week

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2004

Living Area

5,397 sq ft

Lot Dimensions

138X86X135X101

Garage Spaces

3

Parking Spaces

3

Ownership

Fee Simple

Days on Market

33

MLS® Listing#

12623436

Property Features

Interior

Cathedral Ceiling(s)Open FloorplanGranite CountersPantry

Appliances

Double OvenDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalCooktopOven

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Fireplace

Family RoomMaster Bedroom

Basement

Sump PumpFinishedFullDaylight

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage

Laundry

Main LevelIn Unit

Patio

DeckPatio

Lot Features

Corner LotOn Golf CourseLandscaped

Construction

Vinyl SidingBrick

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Roof

Asphalt

Windows

Screens

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • 14X11Lower
  • 11X12Second
  • 10X11Lower
  • 13X14Lower
  • 41X14Lower
  • 12X9Main
  • Bedroom 218X14Second
  • Bedroom 311X11Second
  • Bedroom 413X11Second
  • Bedroom 514X15Lower
  • Den12X11Main
  • Dining Room12X11Main
  • Family Room30X16Main
  • Kitchen15X16Main
  • Laundry11X8Lower
  • Living Room16X15Main
  • Master Bedroom16X16Second
  • Office13X11Lower

Schools

Elementary:
Hawthorn Elementary School (Sout
Middle:
Hawthorn Middle School South
High:
Vernon Hills High School
District:
Vernon Hills High School

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$21,839

Tax year 2024

Parcel Number

11283030050000

Directions

Gregg's Parkway to Augusta Green, to Colonial.

Affordability Calculator

$189,980

Estimated monthly payment

$5,056/mo

Principal $759,920 · Est. interest $1,060,156 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Vernon Hills, IL

$345,775
Median Listing Price
38
Median Days on Market
1,702
Median Sq Ft
$198
Median Price / Sq Ft
326
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 175% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 11% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Vernon Hills, IL.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Champions at Copeland Manor School

    School · 1.1 mi away

  • Libertyville School District 70

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Libertyville Montessori School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Libertyville School District 70

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Champions at Rockland School

    School · 1.2 mi away

  • Highland Middle School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • St. John School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • John Powers Center

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • Hawthorn Middle School North

    Secondary · 1.5 mi away

  • Hawthorn Elementary School North

    Elementary · 1.6 mi away

  • Hawthorn School District 73

    Elementary · 1.6 mi away

  • St Joseph Catholic School

    School · 1.6 mi away

  • Libertyville High School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Carmel Catholic High School

    Secondary · 1.7 mi away

  • Village Green Montessori

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Goddard School

    School · 1.8 mi away

  • Hawthorn Middle School South

    Secondary · 1.8 mi away

  • Fairhaven School

    School · 1.9 mi away

  • Hawthorn Elementary South

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • Townline Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Kale Realty - 3129395253

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-04-20. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Last Updated: 2026-04-20

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