OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2021 for $789K

$1,155,186

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,903/mo

•

5,060

sq ft

257 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 60010

About this home

Idyllic pond views, a gently rolling lawn and beautiful pastures are the backdrop for this fabulous equestrian property set on a prime 5.1-acre site in the heart of Barrington Hills! A gorgeous 4 stall barn, paddock and riding arena are ready and waiting for your horses! The lovely 4 bed, 4.1 bath colonial home has a wonderful floor plan with an abundance of natural light, spacious room sizes as well as a separate studio apartment, perfect for guests, in-laws, au pair or your college student. Bucolic pasture views, hardwood floors, cozy fireplaces, and crown molding add to the charm and appeal of this home. Offering ample space for entertaining and family gatherings with large living room, separate dining room and kitchen that opens to eating area and family room! The delightful sun room beckons you to enjoy a cup of coffee or curl up with your favorite book and the first-floor office is perfect for work from home days. The well-appointed second level features a primary bedroom with en-suite as well as three secondary bedrooms and hall bath. Full finished walk-out lower level is the perfect hang-out and leads to the amazing outdoor living space. A large paver patio with outdoor fireplace, stone walls and an enormous deck are the perfect place to relax and unwind! This enchanting property offers the space and privacy you are looking for and is ideally located near riding trails yet just minutes from town, train, schools, shopping & restaurants. A winning combination!

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

5.15 acresLot Size

$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by John Morrison • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Heidi Seagren • Compass

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11111078

Redfin Estimate

$1,155,186

$366K since sold in August 2021$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$850,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,510 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths6,220 sq ft
209 Spring Creek Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
SOLD JAN 26, 2026
$800,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,475 sq ft
232 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,650,000
D
4 beds5.5 baths5,382 sq ft
12 Rock Ridge Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
SOLD OCT 29, 2025
$1,852,000
E
5 beds5 baths6,500 sq ft
379 W County Line Rd, Barrington, IL 60010

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Market trends in 60010, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$773K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

3 days MoM

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239

33 MoM

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$859,900
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NEW 6 HRS AGO
$1,574,900
5 beds5.5 baths6,888 sq ft
23 Wood Oaks Dr, South Barrington, IL 60010
$665,000
4 beds4 baths4,200 sq ft
24740 W Miller Rd, North Barrington, IL 60010
$969,000
4 beds3.5 baths5,294 sq ft
117 Stone Marsh Ln, North Barrington, IL 60010
$579,000
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820 Golf Ln, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
$1,350,000
4 beds4 baths4,987 sq ft
28415 W Heritage Oaks Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
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$2,299,000
6 beds5.5 baths11,020 sq ft
5 S Meadow Ct, South Barrington, IL 60010
NEW
$1,575,000
5 beds3.5 baths4,152 sq ft
135 W Lake St, Barrington, IL 60010
$1,995,000
4 beds4.5 baths7,646 sq ft
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Sale history for 257 Donlea Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11111078

Aug 24, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$789,000

$156/sq ft

Jul 14, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

Jul 2, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Jun 4, 2021

Listed (New)

$825,000

$163/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07455813

Apr 20, 2011

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$600,000

$119/sq ft

Mar 23, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 15, 2011

Price Changed (Price Change)

$650,000

$128/sq ft

Jan 4, 2011

Price Changed (Price Change)

$699,000

$138/sq ft

Sep 1, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$799,000

$158/sq ft

Jul 2, 2010

Price Changed (Price Change)

$899,000

$178/sq ft

Mar 12, 2010

Relisted (Active)

—

Mar 12, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Mar 1, 2010

Listed (New)

$949,000

$188/sq ft

+11

NOT SHORT SALE, NOT BANK OWNED. MOTIVATED SELLER WANTS OFFER. THIS DELIGHTFUL EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BARRINGTON HILLS FEATURES A 4 BR, 3.1 BATH COLONIAL HOME WITH 3 FIREPLACES, FULL FINISHED W/ O LOWER LEVEL & SEPARATE FULLY EQUIPPED APT. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS OFFER A BEAUTIFUL, NEWLY CONSTRUCTED TERRACE W/ STONE RETAINING WALLS AND FIREPLACE, 5 STALL BARN, AMPLE TURNOUTS.

Public Records

May 2, 2006

Sold

$870,000

$172/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1986

Sold

$280,000

$55/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,830 (−9.0%)

$22,433 + $35,313

$57,746

2022

$15,197 (+36.5%)

$22,433 + $42,566

$64,999

2021

$11,130 (+2.5%)

$22,433 + $22,470

$44,903

2020

$10,861 (+2.8%)

$22,433 + $22,470

$44,903

2019

$10,567 (−24.3%)

$22,433 + $27,460

$49,893

2018

$13,958 (+2.1%)

$16,825 + $46,690

$63,515

2017

$13,664 (+4.1%)

$16,825 + $46,690

$63,515

2016

$13,121 (−2.9%)

$16,825 + $46,690

$63,515

2015

$13,514

$11,216 + $47,504

$58,720

2014

$13,501 (+4.2%)

$11,216 + $47,504

$58,720

2013

$12,954 (−1.5%)

$11,216 + $47,504

$58,720

2012

$13,152 (+10.3%)

$11,216 + $48,784

$60,000

2011

$11,920 (−18.3%)

$11,216 + $48,784

$60,000

2010

$14,598 (−7.9%)

$11,216 + $63,895

$75,111

2009

$15,846 (+9.0%)

$16,825 + $66,885

$83,710

2008

$14,532 (−0.6%)

$26,920 + $60,278

$87,198

2007

$14,624

$26,920 + $60,278

$87,198

Tax history for 257 Donlea Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,830 (−9.0%)

$22,433 + $35,313

$57,746

2022

$15,197 (+36.5%)

$22,433 + $42,566

$64,999

2021

$11,130 (+2.5%)

$22,433 + $22,470

$44,903

2020

$10,861 (+2.8%)

$22,433 + $22,470

$44,903

2019

$10,567 (−24.3%)

$22,433 + $27,460

$49,893

2018

$13,958 (+2.1%)

$16,825 + $46,690

$63,515

2017

$13,664 (+4.1%)

$16,825 + $46,690

$63,515

2016

$13,121 (−2.9%)

$16,825 + $46,690

$63,515

2015

$13,514

$11,216 + $47,504

$58,720

2014

$13,501 (+4.2%)

$11,216 + $47,504

$58,720

2013

$12,954 (−1.5%)

$11,216 + $47,504

$58,720

2012

$13,152 (+10.3%)

$11,216 + $48,784

$60,000

2011

$11,920 (−18.3%)

$11,216 + $48,784

$60,000

2010

$14,598 (−7.9%)

$11,216 + $63,895

$75,111

2009

$15,846 (+9.0%)

$16,825 + $66,885

$83,710

2008

$14,532 (−0.6%)

$26,920 + $60,278

$87,198

2007

$14,624

$26,920 + $60,278

$87,198

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.15 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,796

Year built

1967

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

01042040030000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt,Circular

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full, Walkout
Basement Description: Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,500

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement
# of Rooms: 13

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer
Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,500
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 5,060

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 1380
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 5,060
Total Sq Ft: 3,560
Upper Sq Ft: 2180
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 01042040030000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 546X390X696X238
Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Paddock, Water View

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,566.71
Tax Year: 2019

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Horse-Riding Area, Horse-Riding Trails, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 220
Elementary School: Countryside Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 220
Middle Or Junior School: Barrington Middle School Prairie
High School District: 220
High School: Barrington High School

Location Information
Township: Barrington
Corporate Limits: Barrington Hills
Directions: County Line W of Village to Donlea to 257 (on south side)

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,796
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 01042040030000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Barrington Middle School- Prairie Campus

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

Barrington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 101° 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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Barrington, IL • 60010

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Home values near 257 Donlea Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$1,540,792
232 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,386

Address	Redfin Estimate
264 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3422 Sq. Ft.	$1,154,268
239 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1721 Sq. Ft.	$2,917,920

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3108 Sq. Ft.	$862,363
254 Donlea Rd, Barrington, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$1,065,766

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