454 Harvard Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,964 sqft

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of a classic brick ranch with a modern airy design. This beautifully maintained home is bathed in natural light thanks to the 7 strategically placed skylights throughout. The heart of the home features a chef's kitchen with a Sub-Zero fridge and Bosch dishwasher with views to the garden from the sink and a convenient breakfast bar for meals on the run. The current homeowners say that this is the most functional kitchen they have ever had! The adjacent family room enjoys vaulted ceilings, skylights, a wet bar and a cozy gas lit fireplace. The spacious dining room accommodates a very large table with built-in cabinetry for buffet style serving. The living room serves as a space to enjoy quiet conversation or a cozy reading area by the second gas lit fireplace. Just down the hall you will find the brightly lit primary bedroom retreat with 3 closet spaces with professionally installed Elfa closet systems. The private primary bathroom has been described as an oasis with yet another skylight streaming natural light. The flexible basement has dedicated areas for a workshop, private office and a rec room, all ready for your own finishing ideas. The outdoor botanical energy this home radiates is pure magic. Professionally landscaped and hardscaped to provide 3 seasons worth of perennial blooms, including heirloom peony bushes, this property is filled mature trees across an expansive park-like setting. The private, partially-covered deck with glass-paneled railings has been enjoyed as an outdoor room, providing a beautiful open-air retreat by its current owners. Near downtown Barrington, the Metra Train Station, I-90, District 220 schools, parks, shopping, restaurants and so much more. Welcome home!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

February 13, 2026 at 11:18PM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Properties Northwest : 847-691-8701

Listing Agent:

Linda Sue Madding : 847-691-8701

MLS ID:

12567119

Interior

• General: Vaulted Ceiling(s)Wet Bar1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in FeaturesBeamed CeilingsOpen Floorplan
• Rooms: Office
• Master Bath: Whirlpool
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWater Softener Owned
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Main LevelGas Dryer HookupSink
• Basement: Partially FinishedCrawl SpaceFull
• Flooring: HardwoodCarpet
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Fireplace: Gas LogGas StarterFireplaces: 2
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Ranch
• Parking: AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: Skylight(s)
• General: 1 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: Street LightsStreet Paved0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 220
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 01014080120000

Utilities

• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple