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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,779 sqft

4812 Barnard Mill Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1944Year Built
$155/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

There's something special about walking into a home that has real character-the kind you can't recreate or buy new. This 1,779-square-foot Cape Cod from 1944 offers that authentic charm throughout, from the hardwood floors and built-in features to the thoughtful layout that makes daily life feel a little more intentional. The main level flows naturally from the formal dining room into the living room, where a fireplace and original built-ins remind you this home has stories to tell. The kitchen keeps...There's something special about walking into a home that has real character-the kind you can't recreate or buy new. This 1,779-square-foot Cape Cod from 1944 offers that authentic charm throughout, from the hardwood floors and built-in features to the thoughtful layout that makes daily life feel a little more intentional. The main level flows naturally from the formal dining room into the living room, where a fireplace and original built-ins remind you this home has stories to tell. The kitchen keeps things simple and functional with its eating area-the kind of space where coffee tastes better in the morning light. The rec room becomes your favorite gathering spot with its own fireplace and doors leading out to the deck. Upstairs, the three spacious bedrooms feel peaceful and inviting. Hardwood floors run through the bedrooms and much of the main level, adding that warmth only real wood can provide. Two full bathrooms serve the home, and the full basement gives you the laundry space and storage every old house should have. Here's the best part: while you get all the charm of a vintage home, you also get the peace of mind that comes with a new roof and siding (2022) and a new furnace and central air (2021). The detached 2.5-car garage provides plenty of space for everything that doesn't fit in the house, and the quarter-acre lot gives you room to breathe in downtown Ringwood. This is the kind of home where you'll find yourself pausing to appreciate the way the light hits the hardwood, or how the fireplace makes winter evenings feel just right. If you're looking for something with soul-not just square footage-this one's worth your time. Schedule your showing and see what vintage character feels like.

    Sold By Century 21 Circle

    • Listed by: Shawn Strach 815.472.7720 shawn.strach@dreamrealestate.org • Dream Real Estate, Inc.
    Listing closed: 02/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12549925
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $377,500

    Avg days on market

    6

    Sale-to-list ratio

    102.2%

    Ringwood, IL

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    Property Information for 4812 Barnard Mill Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $4,785 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Holiday Hills / Johnsburg / McHenry / Lakemoor /
    • Township: McHenry
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1944
    • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 12
    • High School District: 12
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 12
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Concrete, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Deck, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
    • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 66x165
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1779
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2026-01-19T23:26:05
    • Photos Count: 25
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X10
    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: 10X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 23X21
    Deck Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Deck
    • Dimensions: 22X10
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 28X18
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 10X6
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 17X16

    Property History for 4812 Barnard Mill Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 27, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12549925

    $274,900—
    Feb 20, 2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1930286934

    $275,000

    +13.1% / yr

    Jan 20, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12549925

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/27/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12549925

    $274,900
    02/20/2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1930286934

    $275,000

    +13.1% / yr

    01/20/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12549925

    —

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

    Public records

    4812 Barnard Mill Road

    Beds

    0

    Baths

    3.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,779 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,779 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    10,890 SqFt

    Schools near 4812 Barnard Mill Road

    This home is within Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 2
    Public - 3 to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Ringwood School Primary Center
    PublicPK to 2

    James C Bush Elementary School
    Public3 to 5

    Johnsburg Junior High School
    Public6 to 8

    Johnsburg 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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    This home: 4812 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, IL 60072
    $274,900
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    10,890
    $198,000
    3
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