Imagine yourself living on your very own five acres of beautiful hillside, overlooking tranquil woods and a marsh brimming with wildlife! Spectacular views will wow you in this custom Italian villa inspired home. This beautifully designed home has an abundance of natural light throughout to highlight the interesting architectural elements. Modern updated Kitchen with old world touches. The lower level features full kitchen, dining room, bedroom, laundry room, bathroom and living room with a fireplace for the convenience of your family members or guests or can double as a full in-law suite. There are so many conveniences is your new home, you have a heated three car garage, a workshop, a separated office, and two laundry rooms. You have so many outdoor entertainment options all with spectacular views of the property. An expansive awning covered deck off the kitchen. A roof terrace above the 3 car garage is ready for home expansion. A roof deck off the primary bathroom and two patios complete the outdoor living spaces. Privacy and beauty and it is all located within a short drive to downtown Barrington and everything it has to offer: coffee shops, restaurants, local shopping and the Metra Station. Great low taxes too!
Spectacular views abound from every room of this Italian inspired home perched on a beautiful five acre hillside site overlooking woods and a marsh brimming with wildlife. The owner, an architect, designed and built Collina "little hill" after returning from over a decade of living and working in Rome. The design inspiration came from traveling through the Italian Hilltowns of Tuscany and is reflected by the uplit vaulted brick rooms and arches reminiscent of a stroll through a centuries old Tuscan town. The abundance of natural light highlights the interesting architectural design elements and the flow of the rooms throughout the home. This home is also designed for today's family. The walk out level is set up as a fully independent apartment for generational living, family members or guests. It features a full kitchen, dining room, bedroom, laundry room, bathroom and living room with a fireplace. The elevated office off the main level is large enough to easily accommodate two family members working from home. An attached heated workshop with outside access is perfect for the hobbyist or for additional storage. This home offers a multitude of outdoor entertaining areas all with stunning views of the property. An expansive awning covered deck (can be screened in) off the kitchen. A roof terrace above the 3 car garage. A roof deck off the primary bathroom. Two patios complete the outdoor living spaces. While this property offers the ultimate in privacy and beauty it is located within a 5 minute drive from all downtown Barrington has to offer: coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, local shopping and the Metra Station. The foundations of the attached workshop and the 3 car garage are designed to support two story additions using the the existing foundations saving time and money if the next owner would like to expand the home. The design details of the home and how the views from the home are incorporated into the hillside site make this a must see property. ***Low Taxes*** for Barrington Hills.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1999
Sold
$212,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,657 (+2.4%)
$21,780 + $60,297
$82,077
2022
$19,190 (+48.1%)
$21,780 + $60,297
$82,077
2021
$12,958 (+2.6%)
$10,890 + $40,842
$51,732
2020
$12,636 (+6.3%)
$10,890 + $40,842
$51,732
2019
$11,885 (−19.4%)
$21,780 + $33,908
$55,688
2018
$14,748 (−0.5%)
$16,335 + $50,583
$66,918
2017
$14,826 (−1.1%)
$16,335 + $52,291
$68,626
2016
$14,996 (+5.8%)
$16,335 + $55,900
$72,235
2015
$14,168 (−12.6%)
$10,890 + $50,545
$61,435
2014
$16,213 (−1.4%)
$10,890 + $59,107
$69,997
2013
$16,441 (−5.3%)
$10,890 + $62,927
$73,817
2012
$17,354 (+6.0%)
$10,890 + $70,775
$81,665
2011
$16,375 (+3.8%)
$10,890 + $70,775
$81,665
2010
$15,771 (+12.7%)
$10,890 + $70,775
$81,665
2009
$13,995 (+10.6%)
$16,335 + $63,533
$79,868
2008
$12,659 (+1.5%)
$26,136 + $57,060
$83,196
2007
$12,470
$26,136 + $57,060
$83,196
Tax history for 74 Otis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,657 (+2.4%)
$21,780 + $60,297
$82,077
2022
$19,190 (+48.1%)
$21,780 + $60,297
$82,077
2021
$12,958 (+2.6%)
$10,890 + $40,842
$51,732
2020
$12,636 (+6.3%)
$10,890 + $40,842
$51,732
2019
$11,885 (−19.4%)
$21,780 + $33,908
$55,688
2018
$14,748 (−0.5%)
$16,335 + $50,583
$66,918
2017
$14,826 (−1.1%)
$16,335 + $52,291
$68,626
2016
$14,996 (+5.8%)
$16,335 + $55,900
$72,235
2015
$14,168 (−12.6%)
$10,890 + $50,545
$61,435
2014
$16,213 (−1.4%)
$10,890 + $59,107
$69,997
2013
$16,441 (−5.3%)
$10,890 + $62,927
$73,817
2012
$17,354 (+6.0%)
$10,890 + $70,775
$81,665
2011
$16,375 (+3.8%)
$10,890 + $70,775
$81,665
2010
$15,771 (+12.7%)
$10,890 + $70,775
$81,665
2009
$13,995 (+10.6%)
$16,335 + $63,533
$79,868
2008
$12,659 (+1.5%)
$26,136 + $57,060
$83,196
2007
$12,470
$26,136 + $57,060
$83,196
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
217,800
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
4,731
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
01034000340000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Heated
Driveway: Asphalt,Brick,Concrete,Circular
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 21
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Loft
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 24
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Pantry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 3 x 9
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Work Room
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 24
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 23
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 24
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Pantry-Walk-in
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 4 x 7
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full,Double Sink,Shower Only
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Full,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Walkout
Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,677
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink