Welcome to 232 Tower Road in Barrington, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental that offers comfortable living in a desirable suburban community. This home provides a welcoming layout with the space and functionality needed for everyday living, while the two bedrooms offer flexibility for a primary bedroom, guest room, home office, or additional living space. Its Barrington location adds to the appeal, combining a peaceful residential setting with convenient access to the many amenities of the surrounding area. Living at 232 Tower Road means being close to the best of Barrington, including its charming downtown filled with local shops, restaurants, coffee spots, and community events. Residents can enjoy browsing the historic Icehouse Mall & Village Shops, spending time downtown, or taking advantage of the area's convenient access to the Metra station for commuting into Chicago. Barrington is known for its small-town atmosphere, historic character, and variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Outdoor recreation is another great benefit of the area, with numerous parks, trails, preserves, and open spaces nearby. Citizens Park and Langendorf Park provide opportunities for walking, biking, sports, playgrounds, and other recreational activities, while nearby nature preserves offer hiking, birdwatching, and opportunities to enjoy the area's beautiful landscape. With its comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home and excellent Barrington location, 232 Tower Road offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy convenient suburban living with plenty to see and do close to home. ***All County-residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.00/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident's credit score with timely rent payments, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BARRINGTON HIGHLANDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,024
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 4 IN BLK 1 IN BARRINGTON HIGHLA NDS W2 SW4 OF SEC01 T42N R09E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,750
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 1
Acres: 0.2238
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 01013150040000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Sale and tax history for 232 Tower Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TENANTTURNER2 #1
Oct 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,550
$2/sq ft
Sep 26, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,550
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 2020
Sold
$240,000
$234/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10797705
Sep 18, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$240,000
$234/sq ft
Aug 7, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jul 28, 2020
Listed (New)
$259,900
$254/sq ft
+9
Affordable stylish living in Barrington Village. .. .. This pristine jewel box offers a living room/dining room, beautiful white kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Architectural details throughout - shiplap ceilings with beams, vintage tile in bath, newer windows. Attached 1 car garage and a wonderful large backyard with a shed for extra storage. Close proximity to train, restaurants and shopping in downtown Barrington but also has easy access to expressway. Don't miss seeing this one!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10760339
Jul 28, 2020
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07458978
Sep 10, 2010
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06881375
Aug 11, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Mar 21, 2002
Sold
$165,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1996
Sold
$135,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1983
Sold
$70,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1983
Sold
$70,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,028 (+2.3%)
$11,700 + $19,300
$31,000
2022
$5,891 (−7.0%)
$9,750 + $17,250
$27,000
2021
$6,333 (+17.8%)
$5,118 + $20,563
$25,681
2020
$5,374 (+1.5%)
$5,118 + $20,563
$25,681
2019
$5,296 (+13.6%)
$5,118 + $23,480
$28,598
2018
$4,663 (+1.8%)
$4,631 + $20,102
$24,733
2017
$4,581 (+0.9%)
$4,631 + $20,102
$24,733
2016
$4,540 (−2.6%)
$4,631 + $20,102
$24,733
2015
$4,659 (+0.8%)
$4,143 + $19,572
$23,715
2014
$4,620 (+4.8%)
$4,143 + $19,572
$23,715
2013
$4,410 (−7.6%)
$4,143 + $19,572
$23,715
2012
$4,773 (+6.1%)
$4,631 + $21,981
$26,612
2011
$4,500 (+20.6%)
$4,631 + $21,981
$26,612
2010
$3,731 (−3.0%)
$4,631 + $21,981
$26,612
2009
$3,847 (+23.9%)
$4,875 + $23,819
$28,694
2008
$3,104 (+9.0%)
$7,800 + $22,090
$29,890
2007
$2,849
$7,800 + $22,090
$29,890
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Hough Street Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Barrington Middle School- Prairie Campus
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Barrington High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Public facts and zoning for 232 Tower Rd
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,024
Stories
1
Lot Size
9,750 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1954
Year Renovated
—
County
Cook County
APN
01013150040000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
1% 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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