Sold532d on marketHistoric · 91 yrs
278 Donlea Rd
Barrington, IL, 60010 • 60010 • Cook County
$1,020,000
$176/sqft
6Beds
5Baths
5,795Sqft
8.7 acLot
1935Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Pond
Colonial Style
Built 1935 · 91 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio · Porch
4 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen · Gas Log · Family Room · Living Room · Den/Library · Great Room
Special Features
Gazebo · Outbuilding · Shed(s) · Garage(s)
4-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
21 views
People checking out this listing
532 days on market
Established listing
$176/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1935 · Historic
Quintessential Barrington Hills Estate in the Private enclave of Oak Brae, off beloved and picture-perfect Donlea Road. 5,700 sq. ft. Colonial Revival set on 8.7 acres under a breathtaking canopy of mature oak trees. Property features a pond, gazebo, hand-built cabin, potting shed, three-car garage, custom soaking tubs, and lush gardens everywhere you look. House boasts light-filled rooms, built-ins, closets, character and style. The rooms are large and gracious, providing plenty of space for entertaining, working from home, and enjoying the views out of every window. There are two Primary Bedrooms, one on the first floor, and one on the second floor, each with an ensuite bathroom.The home is being sold "as is".
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,294/month
Principal & Interest$4,934
Property Tax$1,020
Insurance$340
Down payment20% ($204,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $816,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1935
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking4 Garage spaces
Lot8.73 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1935
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt,Other
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerWell / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage4 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Partial
Fireplaces4
FencingPartial
Lot8.73 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60010
Annual tax$21,178
Parcel0104100004
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
16 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Wet Bar
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bookcases
Historic/Period Mlwk
Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Double Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
High End Refrigerator
Freezer
Washer
Dryer
Trash Compactor
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Wine Refrigerator
Cooktop
Oven
Water Softener Owned
Gas Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Upper Level
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Gas Log
Family Room
Living Room
Den/Library
Great Room
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Porch
Lot Features
Wooded
Mature Trees
Backs to Trees/Woods
Garden
Views
Community
Horse-Riding Trails
Lake
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Water-Softener Owned
TV-Dish
Radon Mitigation System
Other Structures
Gazebo
Outbuilding
Shed(s)
Garage(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second21×18 ft378 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second17×17 ft289 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second11×19 ft209 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom5
Second11×19 ft209 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom6
Main18×32 ft576 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market532
Est. value$1,211,400
Est. rent$6,666/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$176
On marketJun 24, 2024
PostedJun 24, 2024
Last sold$1,020,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedOct 30, 2024
Tour days6
Views21
How are the schools in Barrington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Barrington, IL, 60010
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 25, 2024Sold$1,020,000$176MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 9, 2024Pending Sale$999,900$173MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 16, 2024Contingent$999,900$173MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 24, 2024Price Change$999,900$173MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 10, 2024Listed For Sale$1,099,900$190MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 10, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 1, 2024Listed For Sale$1,250,000$216MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 1, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 25, 2024Contingent$1,250,000$216MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 15, 2024Listed For Sale$1,250,000$216MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 11, 1994Sold$55,666$10Public Record
Sold$1,020,000
Oct 25, 2024•$176/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$999,900
Oct 9, 2024•$173/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$999,900
Sep 16, 2024•$173/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$999,900
Jun 24, 2024•$173/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,099,900
May 10, 2024•$190/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
May 10, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,250,000
Apr 1, 2024•$216/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Apr 1, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,250,000
Mar 25, 2024•$216/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,250,000
Mar 15, 2024•$216/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$55,666
Mar 11, 1994•$10/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$21,718$93,999
Apr 11, 2022$21,178$93,999
Apr 11, 2021$23,126$89,710
Apr 11, 2020$22,504$89,710
Apr 11, 2019$21,889$99,678
Apr 11, 2018$25,321$112,430
Apr 11, 2017$24,778$112,430
Apr 11, 2016$23,639$112,430
Apr 11, 2015$24,781$105,488
Apr 11, 2014$24,747$105,488
Apr 11, 2013$23,757$105,488
Apr 11, 2012$25,546$119,037
Apr 11, 2011$24,058$119,037
Apr 11, 2010$23,550$119,037
Apr 11, 2009$24,677$132,138
Apr 11, 2008$22,631$137,644
Apr 11, 2007$22,789$137,644
Apr 11, 2006$23,993$138,998
Apr 11, 2005$24,205$138,998
Apr 11, 2004$23,292$146,100
Apr 11, 2003$19,803$104,149
Apr 11, 2002$17,053$104,149
Apr 11, 2001$13,641$104,149
Apr 11, 2000$12,569$89,756
Apr 11, 1999$11,851$89,756
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Local context around this listing
Barrington, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60010
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