26840 N Fairfield Rd

Wauconda, IL 60084

$249,900
Price
199,940 / 4.59
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Rare opportunity to secure a premier 4.59-acre corner estate parcel in Wauconda's coveted equestrian corridor. Positioned at the highly visible intersection of North Fairfield and Schwerman Roads, this exceptional property offers the perfect canvas for your custom estate or horse property dreams. Surrounded by established large-acreage estates with active equestrian facilities, this is true horse country-where neighbors share your passion for the equestrian lifestyle. The expansive 4.59 acres provides...Rare opportunity to secure a premier 4.59-acre corner estate parcel in Wauconda's coveted equestrian corridor. Positioned at the highly visible intersection of North Fairfield and Schwerman Roads, this exceptional property offers the perfect canvas for your custom estate or horse property dreams. Surrounded by established large-acreage estates with active equestrian facilities, this is true horse country-where neighbors share your passion for the equestrian lifestyle. The expansive 4.59 acres provides ample space for your custom home, barn, paddocks, riding areas, and all the amenities serious horse enthusiasts demand. Imagine morning rides through your own property, with the peace of mind that comes from a community that embraces and supports the equestrian way of life. This prime corner location in the desirable Fairleigh Fields area offers the best of both worlds: the tranquility and space of rural living combined with surprisingly convenient access to the Northwest Suburbs and Chicago. Escape the congestion and constraints of smaller suburban lots while maintaining easy commuter access via nearby Route 12 and major thoroughfares. Top-rated Fremont schools serve the area, offering educational excellence for those who value quality education. The property's generous road frontage on two sides provides excellent visibility and multiple access possibilities for your estate design. Whether you envision a grand equestrian facility, a private compound, or a luxurious single-family estate with room to breathe, this parcel delivers the space and setting to make it reality. Build your dream on your timeline in an area where land of this caliber rarely becomes available. Wauconda offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience-vibrant downtown, Chain O'Lakes recreational opportunities, and a community that values open space and quality of life. This is your chance to join a distinguished neighborhood of estate properties where horses, privacy, and acreage are the standard, not the exception. Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure one of Wauconda's finest remaining estate parcels in an established equestrian-friendly neighborhood. Bring your architect, bring your builder, bring your dream-and create the lifestyle property you've always imagined.
  1. Listed by Shawn Strach • Dream Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (815)-472-7720 Shawn.Strach@DreamRealEstate.org

Property Details for 26840 North Fairfield Road

Area
Wauconda
Township
Fremont
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Zoning
SINGL
LISTING UPDATED: 01/01/2026 02:01 AM

Property Details for 26840 North Fairfield Road

StatusActive
MLS #12515503
Days on Market52
Taxes$5,088 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size4.59 AC
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 26840 North Fairfield Road

Lot Size4.59 AC

Payment Calculator

$1,659 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,235

Property Taxes

$424

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26840 North Fairfield Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 79
  • High School District: 120
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 79
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Length: 539
  • Frontage Type: County Road
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
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Water: Well Required
  • Utilities: Electric to Site, Natural Gas Available
Property/Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 4.0-4.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 274x265x636x141x124x538
  • Approx Land Sq Footage: 199940
  • Buildings on Land: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Estate
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 7
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Estate
  • Land Description: Horses Allowed
  • Location: Corner
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
  • Total Listed Lots Avail: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No

Property History for 26840 North Fairfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12515503

$249,900—
Mar 31, 2015

Expired

MRED #08561463

$424,900—
Mar 17, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08561463

$450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12515503

$249,900
03/31/2015

Expired

MRED #08561463

$424,900
03/17/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08561463

$450,000

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Public Records for 26840 North Fairfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$69,155Additions-Total$69,155
Tax Record2024$4,958 ($413 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size199,940 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyLAKEAPN10-32-101-018

Schools near 26840 North Fairfield Road

This home is within Mundelein High School District 120.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fremont Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Fremont Intermediate School
Public - 3 to 5
Fremont Jr High/Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mundelein Cons High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fremont Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Fremont Intermediate School
Public3 to 5

Fremont Jr High/Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mundelein Cons 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.

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More information about 26840 North Fairfield Road, Wauconda, IL 60084

26840 North Fairfield Road is a 4.59 ac of land for sale in Wauconda, IL 60084. This property was listed for sale on November 11, 2025 by Dream Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $249,900. This listing's school districts are Mundelein High School District 120, Fremont School District 79. Nearby schools include Fremont Elementary School, Fremont Intermediate School and Fremont Jr High/Middle School. 26840 North Fairfield Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4.59 ac of land on a 199,940 sq. ft. / 4.59 acres lot.

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