26288 N Farwell Rd

$500,000
Price
40,075 / 0.92
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Prime lot (20) in Deerpath Farm with gorgeous trees and serene views of nature! Open space adjacent to the back and side. Other sites are also available. You're just 20 minutes to O'Hare & 10 minutes to work. Retreat just as quickly to a place where all of that evaporates. Nature's literally out your window. Enjoy hiking, biking, horse trails, & miles of forest preserves just outside your door. This lot lives like an estate - without the work. Manage your homesite and let the genius of nature do...Prime lot (20) in Deerpath Farm with gorgeous trees and serene views of nature! Open space adjacent to the back and side. Other sites are also available. You're just 20 minutes to O'Hare & 10 minutes to work. Retreat just as quickly to a place where all of that evaporates. Nature's literally out your window. Enjoy hiking, biking, horse trails, & miles of forest preserves just outside your door. This lot lives like an estate - without the work. Manage your homesite and let the genius of nature do the rest. A fully improved site with access to a 140-acre preserve of native ecosystems restored to balance in partnership with Lake Forest Open Lands. Naturally beautiful - and beautifully efficient. Get from contract to keys quickly. Bring your plan & builder or call for referrals. Construction financing available. Landscape as you like within the generous building envelope or let us help you with an environmentally-friendly design. Talk about beautiful! HOA is $150/quarter. LF Open Lands Maintenance Assessment is $285 /quarter. Buyer pays transfer tax.

Property Details for 26288 North Farwell Road

Area
Mettawa
Subdivision
Deerpath Farm
Township
Libertyville
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Zoning
SINGL
LISTING UPDATED: 10/09/2025 01:32 PM

Property Details for 26288 North Farwell Road

StatusContingent
MLS #12335790
Days on Market182
Taxes$2,011 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size0.92 AC
CountyLake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Baird & Warner
Add your commute

Building Information for 26288 North Farwell Road

Lot Size0.92 AC

Payment Calculator

$2,638 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,471

Property Taxes

$168

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 26288 North Farwell Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 73
  • Elementary School: Townline Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Hawthorn Middle School North
  • High School District: 128
  • High School: Vernon Hills High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 73
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Length: 222
  • Frontage Type: City Street
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • Backup Package: No
Utilities / Equipment
  • Water: Municipal Water
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Property/Lot Information
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 222X211X166X183
  • Approx Land Sq Footage: 40046
  • Buildings on Land: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 26
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 14
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Documents Available: Covenants/Restrictions
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-05-06T22:19:26
  • Photos Count: 31
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Single Family
  • Land Amenities: Curbs and Gutters,Horse Riding Trails,Snow Removal,Other
  • Land Description: Wooded
  • Location: Forest Preserve Adjacent
  • Min Req Sq Ft By Covenant 1 Story: 2000
  • Min Req Sq Ft By Covenant 2 Story: 2000
  • Other Min Req Sq Ft: Yes
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Lot Number: 20
  • Total Listed Lots Avail: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No

Property History for 26288 North Farwell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12335790

Aug 5, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12335790

$500,000
Apr 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12335790

$550,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2025

Contingent

MRED #12335790

08/05/2025

Price Change

MRED #12335790

$500,000
04/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12335790

$550,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 26288 North Farwell Road

Taxable ValueLand$23,222Additions-Total$23,222
Tax Record2024$1,967 ($164 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyLAKEAPN11-35-403-001

Schools near 26288 North Farwell Road

This home is within Hawthorn Central Consolidated School District 73.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hawthorn School Of Dual Language
PublicK to 5

Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Hawthorn Middle School North
Public6 to 8

Vernon Hills High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Baird & Warner

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 10/09/2025 01:32 PM. 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.