Just what you have been looking for in Barrington Hills! A fabulous location and superb curb appeal on iconic Donlea Road. The Cape Cod sits poised on 5 acres and has so many updates. Gorgeous wood floors, newer Cherry Kitchen that opens to brick paver patio with fireplace, updated baths, and custom built-ins to name a few. First floor master and 3 bedrooms on main floor plus an adorable 2nd level with a supersized bedroom and bath. A English lower level completes this happy home. Irrigation system, wonderful 2 stall barn w/ paddock and fenced garden. Fun fact: Wilson McCoy is the original owner and was the artist that created The Phantom comic strip which he created in his study.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Judy Gibbons• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Connie Antoniou• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Fantastic location in the heart of Barrington Hills! Charming Cape Cod nestled on 5 acres has many updates. .. maple wood floors, white Kitchen opens to fabulous patio with fireplace, updated marble baths, custom built-ins, new roof, many newer windows, English LL. Plus stunning perennial gardens w/ irrigation system, wonderful 2 stall barn w/ paddock and fenced garden. (Owner Lic. Real Est. Agent)
Public Records
Aug 3, 1994
Sold
$426,000
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 1991
Sold
$364,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1983
Sold
$290,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,617 (+2.7%)
$21,780 + $45,220
$67,000
2022
$14,226 (+21.7%)
$21,780 + $45,220
$67,000
2021
$11,691 (+2.1%)
$21,780 + $27,884
$49,664
2020
$11,454 (−8.7%)
$21,780 + $27,884
$49,664
2019
$12,550 (+14.8%)
$21,780 + $33,403
$55,183
2018
$10,928 (+2.1%)
$16,335 + $34,141
$50,476
2017
$10,702 (+1.1%)
$16,335 + $34,141
$50,476
2016
$10,585 (−9.1%)
$16,335 + $35,388
$51,723
2015
$11,642 (−7.6%)
$10,890 + $40,060
$50,950
2014
$12,596 (−1.4%)
$10,890 + $44,066
$54,956
2013
$12,774 (+1.8%)
$10,890 + $47,050
$57,940
2012
$12,549 (−5.3%)
$10,890 + $48,853
$59,743
2011
$13,251 (+9.2%)
$10,890 + $55,582
$66,472
2010
$12,137 (+1.0%)
$10,890 + $55,582
$66,472
2009
$12,023 (+13.4%)
$16,335 + $53,111
$69,446
2008
$10,601 (+4.1%)
$26,136 + $46,204
$72,340
2007
$10,186
$26,136 + $46,204
$72,340
Tax history for 254 DONLEA Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,617 (+2.7%)
$21,780 + $45,220
$67,000
2022
$14,226 (+21.7%)
$21,780 + $45,220
$67,000
2021
$11,691 (+2.1%)
$21,780 + $27,884
$49,664
2020
$11,454 (−8.7%)
$21,780 + $27,884
$49,664
2019
$12,550 (+14.8%)
$21,780 + $33,403
$55,183
2018
$10,928 (+2.1%)
$16,335 + $34,141
$50,476
2017
$10,702 (+1.1%)
$16,335 + $34,141
$50,476
2016
$10,585 (−9.1%)
$16,335 + $35,388
$51,723
2015
$11,642 (−7.6%)
$10,890 + $40,060
$50,950
2014
$12,596 (−1.4%)
$10,890 + $44,066
$54,956
2013
$12,774 (+1.8%)
$10,890 + $47,050
$57,940
2012
$12,549 (−5.3%)
$10,890 + $48,853
$59,743
2011
$13,251 (+9.2%)
$10,890 + $55,582
$66,472
2010
$12,137 (+1.0%)
$10,890 + $55,582
$66,472
2009
$12,023 (+13.4%)
$16,335 + $53,111
$69,446
2008
$10,601 (+4.1%)
$26,136 + $46,204
$72,340
2007
$10,186
$26,136 + $46,204
$72,340
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,003
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
01042050110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 19X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 11X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink
Family Room Information
Size: 15X32
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 15X11
On Main Level
Slate
Kitchen Information
Size: 17X14
Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 8X7
In Basement
Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room
Partial Basement
Finished Basement, Crawl Space, Exterior Access to Basement