$895,000

55 Watergate Drive, South Barrington, IL 60010

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5 beds 3.5 baths 5,449 sqft (assessor) Built 1976 Residential MLS #MRD12738581 1 days on market

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · 847-541-5000 · MLS #MRD12738581 · Status: Active

Welcome to 55 Watergate Drive, a traditional estate nestled on an incredible 2.26-acre lot within the prestigious The Coves subdivision. Offering an impressive 3,872 square feet of above-grade living space plus a finished basement, this stately home features 5 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage-blending classic layout potential with grand scale. The expansive acreage offers an unrivaled outdoor canvas for a private pool, patio oasis, or serene retreat. Families will benefit from the top-tier, award-winning Barrington Community Unit School District 220. Enjoy the perfect balance of ultimate privacy and seamless convenience, located just minutes from upscale shopping, dining, and immediate expressway access for a smooth commute. Bring your design ideas to life and create your dream legacy estate in a premier South Barrington location!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplaces: 3
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Game Room, Storage
Total rooms: 13

Building & exterior

Age: 41-50 Years
Exterior: Brick

Parking

Garage spaces: 3
Total spaces: 3
Parking details: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 230x277x324x478
Township: Barrington
County: Cook
Waterfront: Yes

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank

HOA & community

Assessment: $1,280 / annually
Assessment includes: Insurance

Schools

Elementary: Barbara B Rose Elementary School (220)
Junior high: Barrington Middle School - Stati (220)
High school: Barrington High School (220)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $15,891 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 01272000260000
PIN: 01272000260000
Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 9/4/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Bedroom 5	15X13	Second	Hardwood
Balcony/Porch/Lanai	9X12	Second	Other
Foyer	14X14	Main	Tile
Breakfast Room	11X11	Main	Carpet
Office	15X9	Main	Carpet
Pantry	5X5	Main	Other
Recreation Room	31X29	Basement	Carpet
Game Room	14X25	Basement	Other
Storage	38X29	Basement	Other
Bedroom 2	15X11	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 3	10X12	Second	Hardwood
Bedroom 4	14X13	Second	Hardwood
Dining Room	15X13	Main	Hardwood
Family Room	14X26	Main	Carpet
Kitchen	12X14	Main	Carpet
Laundry	10X14	Main	Linoleum
Living Room	15X19	Main	Carpet
Master Bedroom	16X21	Second	Hardwood

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Recently sold nearby

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
59 Watergate Drive	4 bd / 2.5 ba	Dec 2025	$779,000
66 Watergate Road	3 bd / 3.5 ba	Jun 2026	$1,625,001
13 Lexington Road	3 bd / 3 ba	Apr 2026	$740,000
71 Watergate Drive	6 bd / 2.5 ba	Apr 2026	$580,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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