Tim L Seiwert

478 W Shady Lane Road

Palatine, IL
$ 425,000 Beds 2 Baths 2.5 Sq 1,521
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Welcome home to 478 W Shady Lane Rd, a fantastic updated sprawling ranch with a wide-open floor plan, perfectly situated on a prime corner lot in the desirable Barrington Woods neighborhood! Set on over a quarter acre directly across from Deer Park shopping, this beautifully maintained home offers easy one-story living at its finest, an incredible location, a finished basement, oversized 2.5-car attached garage, and fantastic fenced backyard-all just minutes from Route 53, downtown Palatine, and the Metra station. Step inside to a bright and inviting living space highlighted by a truly unique arched, raised-hearth wood-burning fireplace that adds warmth, character, and a striking focal point to the room. The spacious dining area is flooded with natural light from the oversized front windows and features beautiful hardwood flooring with plenty of room for everyday meals, entertaining, and holiday gatherings. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and counter space, stainless steel appliances, room for a table, and a convenient pass-through overlooking the living room, creating an open and connected feel while still maintaining defined living spaces. The bedrooms feature hardwood flooring and dedicated closet space, including the primary bedroom with its own private ensuite bath. A second full bath serves the rest of the main level, while a wheelchair ramp at the front entrance provides additional accessibility and convenience. Need more room? Head downstairs to the finished basement, where a huge carpeted recreation area offers incredible flexibility for a family room, home theater, game room, home gym, office, or entertaining space. A convenient half bath adds even more functionality, while the unfinished portion provides laundry and plenty of additional storage. Looking for a third bedroom? The versatile floor plan also offers excellent potential to reconfigure space on the main level or utilize a portion of the basement to create an additional bedroom to fit your needs. Outside, the large fenced backyard offers a wonderful combination of mature trees, green space, and privacy with plenty of room to entertain, garden, play, or let the dogs run. Relax on the patio and enjoy a yard that feels surprisingly spacious for such a convenient Palatine location. An extended driveway and oversized 2.5-car attached garage provide plenty of parking along with additional room for bikes, tools, hobbies, and storage. With its prime Barrington Woods location, oversized corner lot, finished basement, hardwood floors, one-of-a-kind fireplace, fenced backyard, and exceptional access to shopping, dining, recreation, Route 53, downtown Palatine, and the Metra-478 W Shady Lane Rd offers the space, flexibility, location, and one-level lifestyle you've been looking for!

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  • Price
  • $ 425,000
  • City
  • Palatine
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • COOK
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Palatine
  • Lot Size
  • 0.269 Acres
  • Zip
  • 60074
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,521
  • Year Built
  • 1956
  • Taxes
  • $ 8416
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • 12730583
Listed By: Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 1521
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Garage Spaces 2.5
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1956
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Palatine
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Curbs,Street Lights,Street Paved
Accessibility Wheelchair Ramp(s)
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name Barrington Woods
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions W Sutton Rd,W on N Quinten Rd,E on W Lake Cook Rd,S on Big Oaks Rd,W to home.
High School Palatine High School
City Palatine
High School District 211
MLS Area Palatine
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 8416
Middle/Junior High School Walter R Sundling Middle School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 15
Elementary School District 15
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Cathedral Ceiling(s),1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath
Basement Finished,Full
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 2
Room Type Recreation Room,Other Room
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 2

Exterior Features

Parking Features Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Lot Features Corner Lot
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2.5
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 11718
Lot Size Acres 0.269
Waterfront Y/N No
Other Equipment CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Backup Sump Pump;

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Park Ridge, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School Walter R Sundling Middle School
High School Palatine High School

Price History

8/19/2026 Listed $425,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 60074

Price
AVG $700K
$430K
Taxes
AVG $8,494
$8,416
Year Built
AVG 1979
1956
Visits
AVG 168
69
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478 W Shady Lane Road Palatine, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $425000 with 1521 sqft and a lot size of 0.269 Acres Acre(s). 478 W Shady Lane Road Palatine has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1956. The property's zip code is 60074 which is in Palatine, IL

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