There's something special about walking into a home that has real character-the kind you can't recreate or buy new. This 1,779-square-foot Cape Cod from 1944 offers that authentic charm throughout, from the hardwood floors and built-in features to the thoughtful layout that makes daily life feel a little more intentional. The main level flows naturally from the formal dining room into the living room, where a fireplace and original built-ins remind you this home has stories to tell. The kitchen keeps things simple and functional with its eating area-the kind of space where coffee tastes better in the morning light. The rec room becomes your favorite gathering spot with its own fireplace and doors leading out to the deck. Upstairs, the three spacious bedrooms feel peaceful and inviting. Hardwood floors run through the bedrooms and much of the main level, adding that warmth only real wood can provide. Two full bathrooms serve the home, and the full basement gives you the laundry space and storage every old house should have. Here's the best part: while you get all the charm of a vintage home, you also get the peace of mind that comes with a new roof and siding (2022) and a new furnace and central air (2021). The detached 2.5-car garage provides plenty of space for everything that doesn't fit in the house, and the quarter-acre lot gives you room to breathe in downtown Ringwood. This is the kind of home where you'll find yourself pausing to appreciate the way the light hits the hardwood, or how the fireplace makes winter evenings feel just right. If you're looking for something with soul-not just square footage-this one's worth your time. Schedule your showing and see what vintage character feels like.
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$274,900
4812 Barnard Mill Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072
3beds
1,779sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
0.25 Acres Lot
$280,200 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$2,586 Estimated rent
Home value
$280,200
$258,000 - $305,000
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Thoughtful layoutThree spacious bedroomsOriginal built-insQuarter-acre lotBuilt-in featuresFormal dining roomHardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shawn Strach, GRI,PSA,SFR (815)331-9520,
Dream Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Steven Kephart
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12549925
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Deck, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 483 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X21
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,779 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 66x165
Details
- Parcel number: 0910306017
- Special conditions: Short Sale
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Ringwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,981
- Annual tax amount: $4,785
- Date on market: 1/18/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $274,900$155/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549925 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Contingent | $274,900$155/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549925 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,900+89.6%$155/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12549925 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2020 | Sold | $145,000+3.6%$82/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10895771 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2020 | Pending sale | $139,900$79/sqft |
Source: Core Realty & Investments #10895771 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $139,900$79/sqft |
Source: Core Realty & Investments #10895771 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,785 +2.8% | $77,327 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $4,656 +2.2% | $69,277 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $4,557 +5.2% | $64,270 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $4,333 +68.5% | $59,853 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $2,571 | $57,358 +5.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $54,466 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $2,734 -3.9% | $51,997 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $2,845 -6% | $48,801 +7% |
| 2016 | $3,025 | $45,608 +1.6% |
| 2013 | $3,025 | $44,903 -15.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $53,150 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,654 -7.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,959 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $60,823 +8.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,100 +8.4% |
| 2005 | $2,958 +4.5% | $51,739 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $2,831 +2% | $48,418 +3.8% |
| 2003 | $2,777 +3.1% | $46,659 +4.8% |
| 2002 | $2,694 +29.6% | $44,531 +27% |
| 2001 | $2,079 +4.2% | $35,076 +3.4% |
| 2000 | $1,995 | $33,919 |
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Neighborhood: 60072
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NARingwood School Primary CenterGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Johnsburg Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 4/10Johnsburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 12
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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