Take the long & winding road to this one-of-a-kind nature lovers' sanctuary! Find your peace here in this contemporary country-chic hillside ranch on the highly sought-after Otis Road, featuring a walkout lower level and tucked away on 5.5 wooded acres, overlooking a tranquil pond & idyllic courtyard gardens and patios! Spectacular & private views from every room! Entertain in the cathedral great room w/fireplace! Enjoy large gatherings in the grand formal dining room! The gourmet island kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a snack bar, breakfast room, cherrywood cabinets, granite counters & top-line appliances! Retreat to the enclosed tongue & groove knotted pine 3-season room overlooking the pond and expansive lush privacy! Work from home in the cathedral library w/fireplace & reading balcony! The spacious cathedral master en-suite features a marble bathroom w/luxurious whirlpool tub & separate shower! The walkout lower level is perfect for guests and growing families, and features a family room w/fireplace, a wetbar, a workout room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms & a laundry room. (There is a laundry hook-up on the main floor also.) Newer systems. Newer roof 2016. Newer concrete driveway! 4 car garage w/high ceilings for lifts and lofts. The second-floor attic above the garage offers expansion possibilities! LOW 2021 taxes $9,193.11 (includes exemptions). Home is in good condition, but sold as-is. Award-winning Barrington Community School District 220". Near I-90, Metra train, All Schools, Downtown Barrington, and The Arboretum Mall-Shopping/Fitness/Restaurants!
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$895,000
70 Otis Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
4beds
4,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
5.44 Acres Lot
$1,053,200 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$6,768 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,053,200
$948,000 - $1.19M
$6,768/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 01:02am
Listing courtesy of:
Kimberly Schmidt 847-401-8478,
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Bought with:
Feliberto Salgado
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11813092
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X4
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X8
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X19
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,918
- Total interior livable area: 4,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 5.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 505X553X424X485
- Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent, Wetlands, Water Rights, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 01034000310000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
- Major remodel year: 2008
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM HILLSIDE RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Lake, Water Rights
Location
- Region: Barrington
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2023 | Sold | $895,000$183/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11813092 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Contingent | $895,000$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11813092 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $895,000+2.3%$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11813092 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2018 | Listing removed | $875,000$179/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09765940 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $875,000-2.2%$179/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #09765940 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,992 -9.2% | $68,568 -10.7% |
| 2022 | $16,507 +79.6% | $76,757 +90.3% |
| 2021 | $9,193 -10.9% | $40,333 -11% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Countryside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Barrington Middle School- Prairie CampusGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 10/10Barrington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Countryside Elementary School
- Middle: Barrington Middle School Prairie
- High: Barrington High School
- District: 220
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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