NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $648,000 - $696,473

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,933 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2024

Last sale price $600,000 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,115/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Boat Slip
  • 3.72 Acre Lot
  • Eastview Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of March 2024

Absolutely Stunning! This Barrington Hills Gem Is an Investor's Dream Come True, Poised to Be Transformed Into a Million-Dollar Home. Set Atop a Hill, This Castle-Like Residence Overlooks the Fox River, Providing an Enchanting Retreat Nestled in the Woods. Inside, the Home Is a Grand Showcase of Luxury, Featuring a Gourmet Kitchen, Ultra-Modern Baths, 9' Ceilings, and a One-of-a-Kind Great Room With Panoramic Water Views. Ascend the Tower's Curved Staircase, and You'll Find a Unique Office Space, Adding a Touch of Regal Charm to This Extraordinary Property. Spanning 3.75 Acres of Wooded Beauty, the Property Boasts an Impressive 225 Feet of River Frontage With a Private Dock, Offering a Serene Connection to Nature. While the In-Ground Pool and Hot Tub Have Not Been Used in Some Time, Envision the Potential for Restoration to Create an Outstanding Outdoor Oasis. The Full Basement Holds Promise, With the Possibility of Transforming It Into an In-Law Suite, Adding Versatility to This Already Remarkable Home. The 3-Car Garage, Which Once Housed a 1-Bedroom Coach House Above, Presents a Fantastic Restoration Project and Could Become a Lucrative Rental Opportunity. Outdoor Enthusiasts Will Appreciate the Inviting Outdoor Fireplace and Deck, Perfect for Entertaining Against the Backdrop of This Picturesque Setting. Additionally, the Lot Extends Across the Street to the River, Providing Even More Private Wooded Areas to Explore. Seize This Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Own and Restore a Property of Such Grandeur and Potential. The Castle on the Fox River Is Not Just a Home; It's an Investment in a Lifestyle of Unparalleled Luxury and Natural Beauty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Silva

Five Star Realty, Inc License #471009218 Listed on: 11/17/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Hanna Lam

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475170572

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,799

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 3.72 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 875x166x24x228
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • River Front
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Earth Berm
  • Shake Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,933 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Space is Owned

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Boat Slip
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Eastview Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Dundee-Crown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,799

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories,Hillside
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: English
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories,Hillside
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, In-Law Arrangement
  • LivingArea: 3933
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Loft
  • Basement Description: Finished,Partially Finished,Exterior Access
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Hot Tub, Boat Slip, In Ground Pool
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 674900
  • Lot Features: Chain of Lakes Frontage, Landscaped, River Front, Stream(s), Water View, Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Pool, Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved, Other
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Eastview Elementary School
  • High School: Dundee-Crown High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 300

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.72
  • Lot Dimensions: 875X166X24X228
  • Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16798.72
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2023
Closed on
Mar 25, 2024
Sold by
Kohnen Kevin John
Bought by
Donaldson Diana and Lam Hanna
Seller's Agent
Jim Silva
Five Star Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Hanna Lam
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$674,900
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-11.1%
Views
603
Current Estimated Value
$674,618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,618
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.74%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Outstanding Balance
$474,692
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,919

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2011
Sold by
Wichman Christopher
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2008
Sold by
Wichman Christopher and Wichman Dorian D
Bought by
Wichman Christopher and Wichman Dorian D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,800
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2006
Sold by
Wichman Christopher
Bought by
Wichman Christopher and Wichman Dorian D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1999
Sold by
Wichman Dorian D and Hitzeman Dorian D
Bought by
Wichman Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1997
Sold by
Johnson George E and Johnson Mary L
Bought by
Hitzeman Dorian D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Donaldson Diana $600,000 First American Title
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Wichman Christopher -- Residential Title Services
Wichman Christopher -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Wichman Christopher -- --
Hitzeman Dorian D $430,000 Land Title Group Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Donaldson Diana $60,612
Open Donaldson Diana $480,000
Previous Owner Kohnen Kevin $411,000
Previous Owner Wichman Christopher $123,800
Previous Owner Wichman Christopher $417,000
Previous Owner Wichman Christopher $70,000
Previous Owner Wichman Christopher $385,000
Previous Owner Wichman Christopher $420,000
Previous Owner Wichman Christopher $60,000
Previous Owner Wichman Christopher $385,000
Previous Owner Hitzeman Dorian D $425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Sold $600,000 -11.1% $153 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2023 11/17/23 For Sale $674,900 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $18,423 $208,099 $108,338 $99,761
2022 $16,799 $187,588 $88,479 $99,109
2021 $16,559 $174,761 $82,429 $92,332
2020 $16,151 $168,574 $79,511 $89,063
2019 $15,482 $161,346 $76,102 $85,244
2018 $14,828 $149,049 $70,302 $78,747
2017 $14,617 $140,414 $66,229 $74,185
2016 $13,755 $131,696 $62,117 $69,579
2013 -- $122,855 $57,947 $64,908
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11913685

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-26-251-005