This hidden waterfront gem will amaze you! Set on a private 1.6 acre site, nestled among mature trees, this spectacular home has it all! Exceptional quality and design are found throughout with a sun-drenched open floor plan offering generous room sizes, volume ceilings, skylights, oversized windows, architectural details and a casual elegance suitable for quiet relaxation or lively entertaining! Gracious two-story entry leads to formal living and dining rooms as well as a first-floor office, perfect for today's work from home trend. The heart of the home features an enormous kitchen and spacious family room, both sure to be favorite gathering spaces! A large breakfast bar, island, walk-in pantry and top-of the line appliances will delight the fussiest chef! Breakfast room and adjoining sunroom with double sided fireplace and access to the rear deck & patio will have you lingering over your morning coffee. Relax in the private primary bedroom suite with fireplace, luxury bath and walk-in closet. Three secondary bedrooms and two hall baths round out the well-appointed second level. Finished to perfection and remodeled in 2019, the English lower level with exterior access offers amazing spaces in which to live, play and entertain with huge rec, game & media rooms as well as a fifth bedroom, exercise room, full bath, wet bar & wine cellar! The gorgeous professionally landscaped yard provides seasonal view of the best that nature has to offer with large deck, outdoor kitchen, stone patio, lush lawn and a quarter acre pond with sandy beach area and built-in firepit! Updated throughout including baths, flooring, deck, new roof in 2020 and epoxy garage floors added to the 3-car side-load garage! Just minutes from schools, shopping and restaurants at the Arboretum, with easy access to tollways and O'Hare. Offering the space, privacy and convenience today's buyers are looking for, this picturesque home is sure to be a hit!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.62 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by John Morrison• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Truly a must see . . Gracious home on almost two gorgeous acres of land with 1/4 acre pond w/ waterfall to enjoy. Completely renovated w/ new addition boasting gourmet kitchen w/ maple cabinets, granite ctrs, dual Sub Zero frig, Wolf stove, walk-in pantry & fireplace. Large fam rm w/ fireplace, sunroom w/ custom stone FP & heated stone flrg. Master w/ sep sitting rm, FP & beautiful lux bath. Why build? Move in & enjoy.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07358171
Apr 19, 2010
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 30, 1991
Sold
$367,500
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 1985
Sold
$39,000
$8/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1985
Sold
$39,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,755 (−7.1%)
$31,177 + $64,655
$95,832
2022
$16,965 (+20.0%)
$28,226 + $48,773
$76,999
2021
$14,137 (−3.3%)
$21,170 + $38,986
$60,156
2020
$14,622 (+2.3%)
$21,170 + $42,641
$63,811
2019
$14,295 (−11.7%)
$21,170 + $49,811
$70,981
2018
$16,183 (+2.7%)
$19,405 + $58,343
$77,748
2017
$15,762 (+4.8%)
$19,405 + $58,343
$77,748
2016
$15,034 (−1.9%)
$19,405 + $58,343
$77,748
2015
$15,318 (+0.5%)
$17,641 + $55,898
$73,539
2014
$15,243 (+4.8%)
$17,641 + $55,898
$73,539
2013
$14,548 (+2.4%)
$17,641 + $55,898
$73,539
2012
$14,201 (+1.7%)
$19,405 + $55,711
$75,116
2011
$13,957 (+11.3%)
$19,405 + $55,711
$75,116
2010
$12,542 (−23.0%)
$19,405 + $55,711
$75,116
2009
$16,285 (−5.1%)
$21,170 + $74,121
$95,291
2008
$17,161 (+10.0%)
$33,872 + $81,843
$115,715
2007
$15,601
$33,872 + $81,843
$115,715
Tax history for 5 E Penny Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,755 (−7.1%)
$31,177 + $64,655
$95,832
2022
$16,965 (+20.0%)
$28,226 + $48,773
$76,999
2021
$14,137 (−3.3%)
$21,170 + $38,986
$60,156
2020
$14,622 (+2.3%)
$21,170 + $42,641
$63,811
2019
$14,295 (−11.7%)
$21,170 + $49,811
$70,981
2018
$16,183 (+2.7%)
$19,405 + $58,343
$77,748
2017
$15,762 (+4.8%)
$19,405 + $58,343
$77,748
2016
$15,034 (−1.9%)
$19,405 + $58,343
$77,748
2015
$15,318 (+0.5%)
$17,641 + $55,898
$73,539
2014
$15,243 (+4.8%)
$17,641 + $55,898
$73,539
2013
$14,548 (+2.4%)
$17,641 + $55,898
$73,539
2012
$14,201 (+1.7%)
$19,405 + $55,711
$75,116
2011
$13,957 (+11.3%)
$19,405 + $55,711
$75,116
2010
$12,542 (−23.0%)
$19,405 + $55,711
$75,116
2009
$16,285 (−5.1%)
$21,170 + $74,121
$95,291
2008
$17,161 (+10.0%)
$33,872 + $81,843
$115,715
2007
$15,601
$33,872 + $81,843
$115,715
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
70,567
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,000
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
01261010090000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$17 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Feb 27, 2022.
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: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned
Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Master Bedroom,Basement,Other,Bedroom,Kitchen
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fire Pit
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 01261010090000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 150X473X150X485
Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
Lot Features: Landscaped, Pond(s), Water View, Mature Trees
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,294.91
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $200
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Other
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 220
Elementary School: Barbara B Rose 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
Directions: Algonquin/Rt 62 N of Barrington Rd to Penny Rd to home
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 01261010090000
HOA Dues: $17/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 27, 2022
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Barrington Middle School- Prairie Campus
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Barrington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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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Historical weather
South Barrington, IL • 60010
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.41M
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