Fabulous sprawling ranch on over 5 acres of land in Barrington Hills! Minutes to the expressway, Metra, shopping and award winning Barrington schools. This beautiful house is the perfect updated family home and nearly every room has gorgeous views of the property. The stunning kitchen has been completely remodeled with custom cabinetry, granite counters, center island, stainless steel appliances and a cozy eat in breakfast area. Enjoy family and friends while entertaining on the enormous deck overlooking the lovely and private back yard. The large Master bedroom has an amazing ensuite bath with whirlpool tub, huge walk in closet, and awesome natural light. 3 additional bedrooms, full baths, hardwood floors and 3 fireplaces complete this home. The lower level walkout is a great extra living space with fireplace, full bath and wet bar. The kids will love this! Bring your horses home or live your dream of getting horses with a turnkey 7 stall barn. This barn has everything including electric, water, tack room, and Dutch doors with access to 3 fenced pastures. Over 600 acres of Forest Preserve and horse trails are nearby and close to the Park District Riding Center. Popular for all equestrian & community events focused on the great outdoors! Enjoy the very best of the Chicago suburbs and come see this beautiful, move in ready home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5.42 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Dean Tubekis• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Patricia Wood• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Michelle Rushing• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10739485
Redfin Estimate
$1,015,979
$246K since sold in September 2023$4,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 60.7% higher than the average sale price ($632K) of 4 comparable homes.
Fabulous sprawling ranch on over 5 acres of land in Barrington Hills! Minutes to the expressway, Metra, shopping and award winning Barrington schools. This beautiful house is the perfect updated family home and nearly every room has gorgeous views of the property. The stunning kitchen has been completely remodeled with custom cabinetry, granite counters, center island, stainless steel appliances and a cozy eat in breakfast area. Enjoy family and friends while entertaining on the enormous deck overlooking the lovely and private back yard. The large Master bedroom has an amazing ensuite bath with whirlpool tub, huge walk in closet, and awesome natural light. 3 additional bedrooms, full baths, hardwood floors and 3 fireplaces complete this home. The lower level walkout is a great extra living space with fireplace, full bath and wet bar. The kids will love this! Bring your horses home or live your dream of getting horses with a turnkey 7 stall barn. This barn has everything including electric, water, tack room, and Dutch doors with access to 3 fenced pastures. Over 600 acres of Forest Preserve and horse trails are nearby and close to the Park District Riding Center. Popular for all equestrian & community events focused on the great outdoors! Enjoy the very best of the Chicago suburbs and come see this beautiful, move in ready home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10555513
Apr 21, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2020
Price Changed
*
Oct 23, 2019
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Mar 21, 2003
Sold
$715,000
$189/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1994
Sold
$525,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 1984
Sold
$215,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 1983
Sold
$215,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1981
Sold
$210,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 1981
Sold
$142,500
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,285 (+2.4%)
$23,596 + $44,403
$67,999
2022
$15,899 (−1.0%)
$23,596 + $44,403
$67,999
2021
$16,063 (−6.5%)
$23,596 + $36,404
$60,000
2020
$17,176
$23,596 + $45,610
$69,206
2019
$17,169 (+25.5%)
$23,596 + $55,330
$78,926
2018
$13,682 (+2.1%)
$17,697 + $44,630
$62,327
2017
$13,394 (+4.1%)
$17,697 + $44,630
$62,327
2016
$12,865 (−20.7%)
$17,697 + $44,630
$62,327
2015
$16,231 (−13.5%)
$11,798 + $58,202
$70,000
2014
$18,768 (+4.2%)
$11,798 + $68,826
$80,624
2013
$18,013 (−2.7%)
$11,798 + $68,826
$80,624
2012
$18,514 (+6.0%)
$11,798 + $75,156
$86,954
2011
$17,462 (−1.6%)
$11,798 + $75,156
$86,954
2010
$17,744 (+14.6%)
$11,798 + $82,584
$94,382
2009
$15,478 (−3.1%)
$17,697 + $70,001
$87,698
2008
$15,979 (+2.4%)
$28,315 + $76,294
$104,609
2007
$15,597
$28,315 + $76,294
$104,609
Tax history for 157 Helm Rd Unit M
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,285 (+2.4%)
$23,596 + $44,403
$67,999
2022
$15,899 (−1.0%)
$23,596 + $44,403
$67,999
2021
$16,063 (−6.5%)
$23,596 + $36,404
$60,000
2020
$17,176
$23,596 + $45,610
$69,206
2019
$17,169 (+25.5%)
$23,596 + $55,330
$78,926
2018
$13,682 (+2.1%)
$17,697 + $44,630
$62,327
2017
$13,394 (+4.1%)
$17,697 + $44,630
$62,327
2016
$12,865 (−20.7%)
$17,697 + $44,630
$62,327
2015
$16,231 (−13.5%)
$11,798 + $58,202
$70,000
2014
$18,768 (+4.2%)
$11,798 + $68,826
$80,624
2013
$18,013 (−2.7%)
$11,798 + $68,826
$80,624
2012
$18,514 (+6.0%)
$11,798 + $75,156
$86,954
2011
$17,462 (−1.6%)
$11,798 + $75,156
$86,954
2010
$17,744 (+14.6%)
$11,798 + $82,584
$94,382
2009
$15,478 (−3.1%)
$17,697 + $70,001
$87,698
2008
$15,979 (+2.4%)
$28,315 + $76,294
$104,609
2007
$15,597
$28,315 + $76,294
$104,609
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FAIRVIEW GDNS/3RD ADD/BLUETTS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,790
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PART OF E2 SW4 OF SEC07 T42N R09E 3 P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 235,965
Legal Lot Number: 262
Acres: 5.417
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,790
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 01073010100000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
Barrington Middle School- Prairie Campus
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
8/10
Barrington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Barrington, IL • 60010
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$966,000 – $1.17M
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