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245 W Lincoln Avenue

Barrington, IL 60010

4 beds
3 baths
3,308 sqft
8,712 sqft lot
$236 per sqft
1918 build
– on site

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Welcome home to Lincoln Avenue, one of the prettiest tree-lined streets in the Village of Barrington! A charming reclaimed brick path winds through the beautifully landscaped setting, and leads you to a time and place of endless summer evenings of front porch lemonades, laughter & good conversation. The welcoming entry of this home steps into a beautiful room with high ceilings, built in bookcases, gorgeous millwork and a wood-burning fireplace. Sure to be the centerpiece of every-day life, this notable kitchen offers an eat-in breakfast nook with wall of windows, 42" beautiful white shaker cabinetry with NEW brass hardware (2023), NEW quartz countertops (2023), NEW SS under mount sink & brass farmhouse faucet (2023), NEW white subway tile backsplash (2023), under mount lighting, Electrolux SS 4-burner gas range, microwave & KitchenAid dishwasher, NEW brass fixture (2023), recessed lighting and fresh NEW paint (2023). After dinner, retire for the evening in the cozy family room addition (2012), featuring a custom built-in bar nook, wide plank hardwood floors, large windows & sliding glass door to the side porch. Divided with a sliding farm door, this generous space connects to your beautifully appointed mudroom, with custom, hardwood built-in cabinetry, bench, and tile floors, updated powder room and brand NEW LG washer (2023) & dryer. The rear entry leads out back for some stellar stargazing in your private, professionally landscaped, and fully fenced backyard. Make s'mores in the fire pit or entertain your neighbors and friends on the expansive brick paver patio. The second level offers a generous primary suite with hardwood floors, his & hers walk-in closets with custom organization systems. Spa-like, primary bath with double walk-in shower w/body sprays, free standing soaker tub & his and hers vanities and custom cabinetry. The freshly-painted (2023) secondary bedrooms have hardwood floors with bright & sunny paned glass windows, and share a beautifully updated (2023), hallway bath with NEW white subway tile, fresh paint, updated lighting, and shower/tub combo (2023). An open staircase leads you downstairs to a a cozy, carpeted rec room and home gym with high ceilings (could double as a work from home/home office space), workshop area, 2nd laundry, plus endless amounts of storage. Dual zone HVAC and full attic with walk up staircase. The pristine perennial gardens envelope this home and feature landscape architecture to provide continual blooms throughout the seasons. Mature specimen trees & plantings grace the entire property. Enjoy Village life to the fullest! Located just down the street from A+ Hough Street Elementary, preschools, parks, Village festivals, parades, great local shopping, hip coffee houses, trendy restaurants, Metra train station & more. Don't miss out on starting your next chapter in this charming home - this is the one you've been waiting for!

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11826358 —

The Building

Year Built:

1918
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

American 4-Sq., Farmhouse
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

2774
Total SqFt:

4002
Below Grade Finished Area:

534
Main SqFt:

1510
Upper SqFt:

1264
Basement SqFt:

1228
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

694
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Workshop, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Masonry
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3308

Location

Directions:

Highway 59 to North Hough Street to Lincoln Avenue. Head west. Property is located between Hough Street and Dundee Avenue.
Location:

4777
Location:

3770

The Property

Parcel Number:

01011130020000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights, Wood Fence
Lot Size Dimensions:

64X132
Lot Size Acres:

0.2
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

8273.53

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

4

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned

Schools

Elementary School:

Hough Street Elementary School
Elementary School District:

220
Middle Or Junior School:

Barrington Middle School Prairie
Middle Or Junior School District:

220
High School:

Barrington High School
High School District:

220

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Barrington Village
Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Utility Costs

$249/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/14/23 Aug 14, 2023	Sold	MRED	$782,000	-2.1%
8/8/23 Aug 8, 2023	Pending	MRED	$799,000
7/19/23 Jul 19, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$799,000

House Sold on 8/14/2023

$782,000

Listing provided by broker:

Tara Kelleher

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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245 W Lincoln Avenue

Barrington, IL 60010