This home enjoys a spectacular, private, tranquil setting on almost 1.7 acres in North Barrington's Biltmore. Since purchasing this spacious property the seller has added a bedroom and full bathroom giving this sprawling ranch 4 main level bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The kitchen appliances were all replaced 3 years ago and include a Kucht Professional stove. The kitchen also features granite counters, a breakfast bar, and is open to the wonderful, large living room. While relaxing or entertaining in the living room you'll enjoy a gas start fireplace, cathedral ceilings with exposed architectural beams, and the spectacular view of your property. The dining room can accommodate a large table and is surrounded by windows. In the master bedroom suite there is a large walk in closet with organizers, and walk-in shower. An additional bedroom suite with private bathroom was added a few years ago and is great as a guest bedroom. The family room is in the partial walk out basement and features a fireplace and sliding glass doors to the patio area. The deck runs along most of the back side of the home and there are views from almost every room. 3 car attached garage and circular driveway too! Other features include hardwood floors, skylights, reverse osmosis, and more. Top rated Barrington District 220 for schools. This is a special property.
What an amazing opportunity to own this Tuscan style spectacular sprawling ranch on almost 1.7 acres. Elegant, romantic and functional. Everything has been redone within the past 10 years. Very inviting and open floor plan. Spacious foyer that opens to dining and living areas. Vaulted ceilings with massive architectural beams throughout the house. Tons of natural light. Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast bar adjoins living room with stunning, wood burning fireplace with gas starter. Impressive Venetian plaster wall finish in almost every room. Partial, finished basement with bar and another fireplace. Circular driveway, 3 car attached garage and a lot of exterior parking space. Beautifully landscaped, very private lot with two separate patios and a deck. Perfect home for entertaining friends and family. Nothing to do! Just move in and enjoy! A+ Barrington schools!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09931170
Jun 13, 2018
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 27, 2003
Sold
$415,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 2000
Sold
$325,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1988
Sold
$252,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,617 (+6.9%)
$44,462 + $132,632
$177,094
2024
$10,871 (+0.7%)
$44,462 + $132,632
$177,094
2023
$10,797 (−3.5%)
$41,929 + $125,077
$167,006
2022
$11,184 (+1.2%)
$39,743 + $118,556
$158,299
2021
$11,048 (+2.8%)
$44,963 + $116,732
$161,695
2020
$10,747 (−2.4%)
$44,198 + $114,747
$158,945
2019
$11,008 (+1.0%)
$42,898 + $121,547
$164,445
2018
$10,901 (+2.7%)
$50,965 + $114,831
$165,796
2017
$10,616 (+0.8%)
$50,965 + $114,831
$165,796
2016
$10,529 (+6.4%)
$49,941 + $112,524
$162,465
2015
$9,892 (−5.8%)
$48,057 + $108,279
$156,336
2013
$10,498 (+3.2%)
$52,628 + $93,431
$146,059
2012
$10,175 (+14.2%)
$54,337 + $96,465
$150,802
2011
$8,907 (+1.7%)
$66,620 + $86,305
$152,925
2010
$8,755 (+7.1%)
$54,295 + $103,572
$157,867
2008
$8,178 (+11.9%)
$58,008 + $110,654
$168,662
2007
$7,310
$55,283 + $105,455
$160,738
Tax history for 197 Kimberly Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,617 (+6.9%)
$44,462 + $132,632
$177,094
2024
$10,871 (+0.7%)
$44,462 + $132,632
$177,094
2023
$10,797 (−3.5%)
$41,929 + $125,077
$167,006
2022
$11,184 (+1.2%)
$39,743 + $118,556
$158,299
2021
$11,048 (+2.8%)
$44,963 + $116,732
$161,695
2020
$10,747 (−2.4%)
$44,198 + $114,747
$158,945
2019
$11,008 (+1.0%)
$42,898 + $121,547
$164,445
2018
$10,901 (+2.7%)
$50,965 + $114,831
$165,796
2017
$10,616 (+0.8%)
$50,965 + $114,831
$165,796
2016
$10,529 (+6.4%)
$49,941 + $112,524
$162,465
2015
$9,892 (−5.8%)
$48,057 + $108,279
$156,336
2013
$10,498 (+3.2%)
$52,628 + $93,431
$146,059
2012
$10,175 (+14.2%)
$54,337 + $96,465
$150,802
2011
$8,907 (+1.7%)
$66,620 + $86,305
$152,925
2010
$8,755 (+7.1%)
$54,295 + $103,572
$157,867
2008
$8,178 (+11.9%)
$58,008 + $110,654
$168,662
2007
$7,310
$55,283 + $105,455
$160,738
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.