Location, Location, Location - a rare opportunity for buyers and investors alike! Charming Ranch Nestled in a Tree-Lined Barrington Neighborhood is set on a street that features a medley of quaint homes with spacious lots offering the perfect blend of privacy and community charm. Sitting on nearly half an acre (.495 acre), this classic ranch offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a full basement ready to be enjoyed in its as-is vintage charm or transformed as your heart desires. Boasting corner-lot appeal, this home stands out with its brick exterior, spacious driveway, mature greenery, and solid bones. Inside, you'll find generous room sizes, hardwood floors under the carpets in the bedrooms and living room (potentially also in the kitchen), and plenty of potential for modern updates. Whether you envision an open-concept living area or a complete redesign, this home offers a blank canvas to bring your ideas to life. Additional highlights include metal shutters for added protection and an expansive backyard perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your dream outdoor oasis. Located within the highly sought-after Barrington School District and just minutes from downtown Barrington, the Metra, shopping, dining, and parks. Home is being sold as-is. NOTE: THIS HOME IS BEING MARKETED ALONGSIDE AN ADJACENT 0.26-ACRE PARCEL (WITH THE SAME ADDRESS), LISTED UNDER A SEPARATE MLS NUMBER FOR $59K. TOGETHER, THEY OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND THE PROPERTY TO A FULL 0.755 ACRES. WHILE EACH IS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY, THEY ARE IDEALLY BEING SOLD TOGETHER. Don't miss the chance to create something truly special with this combined space.
Active
$440,000
1221 S Grove Ave, Barrington, IL 60010
4beds
1,800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick exteriorSolid bonesMature greeneryMetal shuttersExpansive backyardSpacious drivewayCorner-lot appeal
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Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 01:03pm
Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth Trevino Martinez 847-373-1594,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12392268

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X30
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 186.5 X 122.1 X 185.7 X 122
- Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 01121060070000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Barrington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $429,990
- Annual tax amount: $7,533
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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