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2 beds1,521 sqft
478 W Shady Ln Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Est: $2,970/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$279/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to 478 W Shady Lane Rd, a fantastic updated sprawling ranch with a wide-open floor plan, perfectly situated on a prime corner lot in the desirable Barrington Woods neighborhood! Set on over a quarter acre directly across from Deer Park shopping, this beautifully maintained home offers easy one-story living at its finest, an incredible location, a finished basement, oversized 2.5-car attached garage, and fantastic fenced backyard-all just minutes from Route 53, downtown Palatine, and...Welcome home to 478 W Shady Lane Rd, a fantastic updated sprawling ranch with a wide-open floor plan, perfectly situated on a prime corner lot in the desirable Barrington Woods neighborhood! Set on over a quarter acre directly across from Deer Park shopping, this beautifully maintained home offers easy one-story living at its finest, an incredible location, a finished basement, oversized 2.5-car attached garage, and fantastic fenced backyard-all just minutes from Route 53, downtown Palatine, and the Metra station. Step inside to a bright and inviting living space highlighted by a truly unique arched, raised-hearth wood-burning fireplace that adds warmth, character, and a striking focal point to the room. The spacious dining area is flooded with natural light from the oversized front windows and features beautiful hardwood flooring with plenty of room for everyday meals, entertaining, and holiday gatherings. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and counter space, stainless steel appliances, room for a table, and a convenient pass-through overlooking the living room, creating an open and connected feel while still maintaining defined living spaces. The bedrooms feature hardwood flooring and dedicated closet space, including the primary bedroom with its own private ensuite bath. A second full bath serves the rest of the main level, while a wheelchair ramp at the front entrance provides additional accessibility and convenience. Need more room? Head downstairs to the finished basement, where a huge carpeted recreation area offers incredible flexibility for a family room, home theater, game room, home gym, office, or entertaining space. A convenient half bath adds even more functionality, while the unfinished portion provides laundry and plenty of additional storage. Looking for a third bedroom? The versatile floor plan also offers excellent potential to reconfigure space on the main level or utilize a portion of the basement to create an additional bedroom to fit your needs. Outside, the large fenced backyard offers a wonderful combination of mature trees, green space, and privacy with plenty of room to entertain, garden, play, or let the dogs run. Relax on the patio and enjoy a yard that feels surprisingly spacious for such a convenient Palatine location. An extended driveway and oversized 2.5-car attached garage provide plenty of parking along with additional room for bikes, tools, hobbies, and storage. With its prime Barrington Woods location, oversized corner lot, finished basement, hardwood floors, one-of-a-kind fireplace, fenced backyard, and exceptional access to shopping, dining, recreation, Route 53, downtown Palatine, and the Metra-478 W Shady Lane Rd offers the space, flexibility, location, and one-level lifestyle you've been looking for!
38 days on Market
  • Listed by: Sarah Leonard 224.239.3966 sarah@sarahleonardsells.com • Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
  • Listed by: James Brown 224.999.9100 jim@sarahleonardsells.com • Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Last updated: 08/25/2026 11:27 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12730583

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Property Information for 478 West Shady Ln Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,416 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Palatine
  • Subdivision: Barrington Woods
  • Township: Palatine
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,717 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 15
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Walter R Sundling Middle School
  • High School District: 211
  • High School: Palatine High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 15
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 11718
  • Other Structures: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Ramp(s)
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1521
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-08-18T17:12:26
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 22
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 19X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 24X20
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 22X19
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 10X9
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 10X9

Property History for 478 West Shady Ln Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648459367

$277,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648459367

$277,500

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

Public Records for 478 West Shady Ln Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,789Additions$24,212Total$33,001
Tax Record2023$7,993 ($666 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,521 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,521 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,718 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1956CountyCOOKAPN02-03-104-068-0000

Schools near 478 West Shady Ln Road

This home is within Township Hsd 211 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Walter R Sundling Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Palatine High School
Public9 to 12

Winston Campus Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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478 West Shady Ln Road is a single family home for sale in Palatine, IL 60074. This property was listed for sale on August 19, 2026 by Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC, it's currently listed at $425,000. It has been on the market for a total of 38 days and was last sold on July 10, 2019. This listing's school districts are Township Hsd 211 School District, Palatine Central Consolidated School District 15. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Walter R Sundling Jr High School and Palatine High School. 478 West Shady Ln Road is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,521 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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