Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,850 sqft$317/sqft
280 Donlea Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.15 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$317/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Envision Mid-Century Meets 2016! restore..expand..redevelop. No better opportunity than "Oak Brae". This coveted private lane through natural woodlands, approaches a picturesque 5 acre site overlooking sweeping lawns, a hilly landscape, tranquil ravines & the Far Field Nature Preserve. Nestled in privacy, this select cul-de-sac location with circular drive presents a unique, sprawling single family residence for the visionary. Spanning a length of ninety plus ft. on the crest of the hillside, nature...Envision Mid-Century Meets 2016! restore..expand..redevelop. No better opportunity than "Oak Brae". This coveted private lane through natural woodlands, approaches a picturesque 5 acre site overlooking sweeping lawns, a hilly landscape, tranquil ravines & the Far Field Nature Preserve. Nestled in privacy, this select cul-de-sac location with circular drive presents a unique, sprawling single family residence for the visionary. Spanning a length of ninety plus ft. on the crest of the hillside, nature surrounds you. Its significant style emphasizes an open floor plan, walls of glass & contemporary simplicity. A nod to the past with new opportunity offers a living room of grand proportion, marble fireplace & French doors to the extended sun room with clerestory windows & tree top views. Adjacent is the dining room & fully appliance kitchen. A gallery hallway highlights 4 spacious bedrooms & 3 baths. Not to miss at the foot of the hill, "A Tiny House" 550 SF renovated guest house.

    Sold By Baird & Warner

    • Listed by: Donna 847.826.1530 donna.veller@cbexchange.com • Coldwell Banker Residential
    Listing closed: 12/20/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09357828

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,230,000

    Avg days on market

    36

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.8%

    Barrington Hills, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    4,142
    Square Feet
    5.96
    Acres
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    $450,000 | 94 West County Line Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010
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    Bedrooms
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    Property Information for 280 Donlea Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $14,267 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Barrington Area
    • Township: BARRINGTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.1
    • Num Of Cars: 3.1
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1955
    • Lot Size: 5.15 AC / 224,203 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 220
    • Elementary School: COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • High School District: 220
    • High School: BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
    • 2nd Alternate Jr High Middle School: BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL PRAIRIE
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 220
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Horse-Riding Trails
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Crawl, Exterior Access, Other
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Eating Area, Foyer, Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 4.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Security System
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Wooded
    • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 590X373X590X388
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • North Coordinate: 18
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 28
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, VA
    • Photos Count: 24
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 23X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X16
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X13
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 30X19
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 15X8
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 18X8
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 38X11

    Property History for 280 Donlea Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 20, 2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #587379164

    $586,500
    Dec 20, 2016

    Sold

    MRED #09357828

    $586,500
    Oct 20, 2016

    Pending

    MRED #09357828

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/20/2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #587379164

    $586,500
    12/20/2016

    Sold

    MRED #09357828

    $586,500
    10/20/2016

    Pending

    MRED #09357828

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

    Public Records for 280 Donlea Road

    Taxable ValueLand$22,420Additions$39,845Total$62,265
    Tax Record2023$14,369 ($1,197 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtStories1Lot Size224,203 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954CountyCOOKAPN01-04-100-021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 280 Donlea Road

    This home is within Barrington Community Unit School District 220.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Countryside Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Barrington Middle School- Prairie Campus
    Public6 to 8

    Barrington 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 280 Donlea Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010
    $586,500
    4
    1,850
    224,203
    $606,250
    4
    4,674
    217,800
    278,784
    4
    4,806
    216,624
    $807,250
    4
    3,000
    217,800
    $1,900,000
    7
    7,650
    554,518

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