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318 E Lake Shore Drive

Tower Lakes, IL 60010

3 beds
3 baths
3,601 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$215 per sqft
1929 build
– on site

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MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED-SELLER IS CALLING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY WEDNESDAY APRIL 5 AT 4 PM. Vintage cape cod joins modern contemporary in a unique 3,600 SF, half-acre, hillside, lake property overlooking Tower Lake's "Play" and "Rest" Islands' sandy beach, idyllic walking bridges, fun water activities, parkland, and awesome western sunset views: absolutely, the best waterfront setting in Barrington. Inside, you will find a modern updated kitchen, fully remodeled baths, rich hardwood flooring, three fireplaces and full lake views from the living and dining rooms, kitchen, fabulous two-story-family room, second-floor master suite and loft. Off the living room is a rugged, year-round sunroom with wood beam ceiling, cedar/glass sides and stone flooring, next to a large, screened gazebo also viewing the lake. Newer composite deck and balcony are adjacent to the family room and second floor loft, respectively, both also facing the lake. The larger first floor bedroom features a luxury ensuite bath with the second bedroom served by an adjacent full hall bath. You will be within a short walk to the beach, tennis courts, soccer field and numerous neighborhood parks and social activities including music in the park, the chili cook-off and Halloween and holiday decoration contests, progressive dinner, Fourth of July activities on Rest Island, bowling, card parties and much more. Tower Lakes is served by School District 220 Barrington Schools, and Barrington Post Office. Train Service is located 10 minutes south in the village of Barrington and/or Fox River Grove. Proximity to local and area shopping, amenities, and supporting services is excellent. General information: Fireplaces: Foyer (Gas), Family Room (Gas and Wood Burning), Living Room (Wood Burning). The invisible fence includes one dog collar. The refrigerator and freezer in the basement can stay. Screens for the Sun Room are under the deck. Major improvements include: roof, skylight (2021); deck and balcony (2020); garage door opener (2020); water heater (2021); dishwasher (2021); Attic furnace (2013); Basement furnace (2012); Master Bath (2012); En suite bath (2016); Hall Bath (2014). This property is on a private well. A hookup access point to Tower Lakes' village water system is located at the south end of the driveway marked with a blue reflector post. There is a gate (shown on the survey photo), marked with a blue line, that provides access to the walking path, bridge to the beach, as well as other bridges and islands in this enchanted setting. Directions: IL Rt 59 to Roberts Road, West on Roberts Road to East Lake Shore Drive, South to 318.

Listing courtesy of MRED / RE/MAX Suburban as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11722497 —

The Building

Year Built:

1929
Rebuilt:

Yes
Rebuilt Year:

1991
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Cape Cod
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Partial, Walkout
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Balcony, Deck, Porch Screened
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows,Some Wood Windows
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Total SqFt:

3610
Total SqFt:

5422
Below Grade Finished Area:

700
Main SqFt:

2578
Upper SqFt:

1032
Basement SqFt:

1812
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

1112
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Rooms Total:

9
Room Type:

Loft, Heated Sun Room, Foyer
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Center Hall Plan, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
Door Features:

French Doors
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, More than one
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Grand Entry Hall
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3601

Location

Directions:

IL Rt 59 to Roberts Road, West on Roberts Road to East Lake Shore Drive, South to 318.
Location:

8098
Location:

17665

The Property

Parcel Number:

13023030040000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Common Grounds, Lake Front, Water Rights, Water View, Mature Trees, Fence-Invisible Pet, Lake Access, Partial Fencing, Sloped, Waterfront
Lot Size Dimensions:

150X131X62X107X123
Lot Size Acres:

0.5
Lot Size Source:

Survey
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

true
Additional Parcels:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

16796.18

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic-Private
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Private Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Other, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

North Barrington Elementary Scho
Elementary School District:

220
Middle Or Junior School:

Barrington Middle School-Station
Middle Or Junior School District:

220
High School:

Barrington High School
High School District:

220

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Tower Lakes
Community Features:

Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
Association Fee:

800
Association Fee Includes:

Insurance, Lake Rights, Other
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

6
Parking Features:

Off Street, Driveway
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Gazebo

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$248/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/24/23 May 24, 2023	Sold	MRED	$775,000	-3.1%
4/6/23 Apr 6, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$799,900
3/10/23 Mar 10, 2023	Listed / Active	MRED	$799,900	23.1% (1.7% / YR)

House Sold on 5/24/2023

$775,000

Listing provided by broker:

Frank Cincotta

RE/MAX Suburban

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318 E Lake Shore Drive

Tower Lakes, IL 60010