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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 26 Forest Ln
General
- Sold For: $1,150,000
- HOA FEE: $150/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $18,312 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12475894
- Added to Site: 145 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Kitchen, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Barrington Area
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Forest Knoll
- Driving Directions: Barrington Rd to Algonquin Rd east to Forest Lane
School Information
- School District: 220
- Midd School District: 220
- Elementary School: Grove Avenue Elementary School
- Middle School: Barrington Middle School - Stati
- High School: Barrington High School
- Private School: Barrington High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Lake Rights, Other
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: English
- Construction: Brick, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 6,229
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1995
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.3
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 296 x 422 x 397
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front
- Water Front View: Back of Property
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,800
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 1995
- Tax Amount: $18,312.75
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 1244000290000
Listed by Compass
Sold by Fathom Realty IL LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 26 Forest Ln
School District:Barrington Community Unit School District 220
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Grove Avenue Elementary School 900 South Grove Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 | K-5 | 2.9 mi |
Barrington Middle School Station 215 Eastern Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 | 6-8 | 3.5 mi |
Barrington High School 616 West Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010 | 9-12 | 4.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 26 Forest Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/14/2025
Sold
$1,150,000
-11.47%
MLS
9/19/2025
Listed
$1,299,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
26 Forest Lane, South Barrington, IL 60010 (MLS# 12475894) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,150,000 on November 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 26 Forest Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Barrington? You can browse all South Barrington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

