One hundred and eleven years have passed by the front porch of this 5 BR 3.1/2 bath, 1914 Craftsman home in the middle of Downtown Barrington. Sidewalk close to Blue Ribbon Schools, shopping, parks, restaurants and the metra line to Downtown Chicago, This bright and cheery home was completely renovated in a "money is no object" style with solid cherrywood floors and stairs, a new kitchen, baths, plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and an addition that included an open concept great room with a coffered ceiling, a split granite and mortar raised hearth fireplace, a lower level game room, two below grade bedroom/office spaces (one en suite) a hobby room and large laundry. The first floor Primary bedroom is spacious and just a few steps to that first cup of coffee. The beautiful two landing staircase takes you to the second floor that features a full bath,two large and unique bedrooms that have lots of storage in the eaves that could lend itself to an opportunity for expansion. There is also a study space that would make any student want to do their homework. All this, a 2 1/2 car garage and a yard that will make the 4 seasons' cleanups a breeze. Surrounded by some of the highest priced homes in the Northwest suburbs, owning this home will make you wish you had another hundred years to spend on its front porch, watching the world go by. Sold in PLN.
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$1,000,000
608 S Grove Ave, Barrington, IL 60010
5beds
2,451sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
8,514 Square Feet Lot
$1,058,400 Zestimate®
$408/sqft
$5,041 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,058,400
$953,000 - $1.19M
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Listing courtesy of:
Ward Schell 847-306-6158,
Compass
Bought with:
John Morrison, SFR
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12344820
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X15
Storage
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,937
- Total interior livable area: 2,451 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,514 sqft
- Dimensions: 66X129
Details
- Parcel number: 01011250320000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Barrington
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2025 | Sold | $1,000,000+471.4%$408/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12344820 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/1997 | Sold | $175,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2023 | $3,246 -0.8% | $34,000 |
| 2022 | $3,272 -9.1% | $34,000 +48.5% |
| 2021 | $3,601 +11.2% | $22,890 |
| 2020 | $3,238 +2.3% | $22,890 -10.2% |
| 2019 | $3,164 -4.1% | $25,491 +5% |
| 2018 | $3,298 +3.9% | $24,279 |
| 2017 | $3,175 -12.6% | $24,279 |
| 2016 | $3,631 -12% | $24,279 +4.5% |
| 2015 | $4,127 +0.3% | $23,233 |
| 2014 | $4,114 -4.5% | $23,233 |
| 2013 | $4,310 -8.3% | $23,233 -11.5% |
| 2012 | $4,701 +5.1% | $26,251 |
| 2011 | $4,474 +10.9% | $26,251 |
| 2010 | $4,033 +3.6% | $26,251 -9.4% |
| 2009 | $3,893 +23.4% | $28,967 -4% |
| 2008 | $3,154 +2.2% | $30,174 |
| 2007 | $3,087 -3.3% | $30,174 +18% |
| 2006 | $3,193 +11.2% | $25,578 |
| 2005 | $2,872 -1.8% | $25,578 -6.9% |
| 2004 | $2,926 -2.4% | $27,487 +34.8% |
| 2003 | $2,997 -3.9% | $20,391 |
| 2002 | $3,120 +35% | $20,391 |
| 2001 | $2,311 +5.3% | $20,391 +14.1% |
| 2000 | $2,193 +8.8% | $17,876 |
| 1999 | $2,016 | $17,876 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hough Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Barrington Middle School StationGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Barrington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hough Street Elementary School
- Middle: Barrington Middle School - Stati
- High: Barrington High School
- District: 220
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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- Cook County
- Barrington
- 60010
- 608 S Grove Ave
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