This grand estate in gorgeous Farmington Ridge of South Barrington offers 5 bedrooms and 5.1 baths, combining timeless elegance with exceptional functionality. A dramatic two-story foyer and living room are filled with natural light from expansive windows, highlighting the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level. The first-floor primary suite provides a luxurious retreat with a fireplace and a cozy sitting area surrounded by windows. A main-floor office near the front entrance is ideal for meeting with clients or working from home. The gourmet maple and granite kitchen features Thermador, Bosch, and Sub-Zero appliances, abundant cabinetry, a large island with seating, and a sunny breakfast nook that opens to the inviting family room. The kitchen and family room lead to a spacious deck and lower patio-perfect spaces for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. A convenient double staircase leads upstairs to a large ensuite bedroom with a sitting area and walk-in closet, serving as an ideal second primary suite, along with three additional generously sized bedrooms. The walk-out, fully finished lower level is designed for entertaining, offering two fireplaces, an expansive recreation room, a wet bar, wine room, full bath, and a large separate area ideal for a game/play or crafts room. Outside, the circular brick paver driveway leads to a four-car garage with access to a large mudroom and laundry area. Impeccably maintained inside and out, this home effortlessly blends sophistication, comfort, and convenience in a premier location near shopping, dining, expressways, and highly acclaimed District 220 schools. Come and see this gem just waiting for you to call home! DaVinci roof replaced in 2021; 3 furnaces and 3 central ACs approximately 8 years old; 2 water heaters replaced in 2025; Water well pump replaced in 2022; water system 2023
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
$174Price/Sq.Ft.
$250/moHOA Dues
4 car garageParking
Listed by Dean Tubekis• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Olawale Babatunde• Exit Strategy Realty / EMA Management
Est. $4,367 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8 Farmington Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12587153
May 4, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$1,410,000
$174/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Pending
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Mar 18, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Mar 11, 2026
Listed (Active)
$1,499,000
$185/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12505594
Mar 11, 2026
Listing Removed
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Mar 4, 2026
Relisted (Active)
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Feb 17, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Oct 30, 2025
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06936396
Sep 12, 2008
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$1,300,000
$161/sq ft
Sep 11, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2008
Contingent
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Jun 22, 2008
Listed
$1,379,000
$171/sq ft
This gorgeous home features 5 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, 5 fireplaces, 2 story entry & Liv Rm, 1st floor MBR, Hardwood Floorsthruout 1st flr, double staircase, finised walkout LL w/ wet bar, 5 fireplaces, wine cellar, 5th bedroom can be used for in-law arrangement, brick paver driveway. Maple and grantie kitchen with thermador, bosch, sub-zero. Shows like a model home!