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$1,150,000 SOLD Nov 2025

Listed at $1,299,000

26 Forest Lane, South Barrington, IL 60010

Closed

6 beds 4.5 baths 6,229 sqft (appraiser) Built 1995 Residential MLS #MRD12475894 19 days on market

Listing courtesy of Compass · 847-306-6158 · MLS #MRD12475894 · Status: Closed

Stunning custom brick and stone waterfront estate on 1.3 acres in Forest Knoll. Home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, the home showcases remarkable architectural details throughout. First floor includes a formal living room and dining room with coffered ceilings, inviting family room with a copper ceiling and turret, large kitchen with a fireplace and breakfast room, private office and three season room. Second floor boasts master suite that is a luxurious retreat with a turret sitting area and its own fireplace both in bedroom and bath - bathroom offers cathedral ceiling, large double vanity and soaker tub. In addition, 4 additional bedrooms on second floor including one that measures 20x35 and could be a fantastic in-law suite with it's own ensuite bath. Large walkout basement with recreation room, bedroom, full bath and exercise room and turret. Recent improvements to home include new roof with 50 year warranty (2017), new carpeting (2025) and two new furnaces and humidifiers (2022). Original windows in home are reflected in price. Lakefront views and inviting outdoor patio and screened in porch, this elegant home seamlessly blends luxury with tranquility in South Barrington.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
Interior features: Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Main Level
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Screened Porch, Recreation Room, Bedroom 6, Exercise Room, Sitting Room, Bonus Room, Foyer
Total rooms: 16

Building & exterior

Style: English
Age: 26-30 Years
Exterior: Brick, Stone
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Skylight(s)
Patio & porch: Patio, Screened

Parking

Garage spaces: 3
Total spaces: 3
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 296X422X397
Township: Barrington
County: Cook
Waterfront: Yes

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity: Circuit Breakers
Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment: $1,800 / annually
Assessment includes: Lake Rights, Other
Community features: Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Grove Avenue Elementary School (220)
Junior high: Barrington Middle School - Stati (220)
High school: Barrington High School (220)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $18,312 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 01244000290000
PIN: 01244000290000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Listed: 9/19/2025
Sold: 11/14/2025
Sold price: $1,150,000

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