A true one of a kind Lake Holiday original home! Built by the original owners in 1976-8, 787 Barbara Drive has been thoughtfully brought back to life and is now a modern STUNNER! Boasting 3 bedrooms, including a 1st floor primary suite, 3 full bathrooms, a charming heated 4 seasons room overlooking the lake, fully finished basement w/ laundry + 3rd full bath, an attached 2.5 car garage, and incredible beamed ceilings w/ tongue and groove pine as well on the 1st and 2nd levels. The wrap around front porch with a generous covered area is sure to be a favorite hang out spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy the lake view from your nearly .5 acre lot! **Other highlights include: fully remodeled custom kitchen featuring new soft close cabinetry, new appliances, tiled backsplash, & new fixtures, brand new hardwood floors throughout the 1st level, new carpet on the 2nd level, and new LVT flooring in the basement, NEW ROOF & GUTTERS 2025, exterior painted, new porch railing and tongue & grove ceilings, new water heater 2025, HE furnace 2017, freshly painted throughout, chimney & fireplaces inspected and cleaned 2025, basement bath toilet & vanity updated, & so much more! Located just across the street from a lakefront green area for lake access, walking distance to Beach #2, and easy access in and out of the community via Farmer's Rd make 787 Barbara Drive a home run for any buyer! Plus, SOMONAUK SCHOOLS! Here's your ticket to "Be On Vacation Every Day of the Year!"
New
$379,900
Sandwich, IL 60548
3beds
2,430sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$76/mo HOA
What's special
Freshly painted throughoutExterior painted
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 01, 2026 at 02:10pm
Listing courtesy of:
Nicole Lorenzen, ABR,CSC,PSA,SRS (815)474-9292,
Lake Holiday Homes, Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12538157
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room, Loft, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X25
Other
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X29
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 116 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X29
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Common Area
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,430
- Total interior livable area: 2,430 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 840
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 187x159x114x97
- Features: Water Rights, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0509103006
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Park, Lake, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Holiday
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Security, Scavenger, Lake Rights, Other
- HOA fee: $910 annually
Location
- Region: Sandwich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $7,533
- Date on market: 1/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $379,900+52%$156/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538157 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $250,000$103/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12471756 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,533 +6.2% | $103,135 +14.1% |
| 2023 | $7,091 +3.8% | $90,390 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $6,830 +3.6% | $84,123 +6.5% |
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,773/mo
Principal & interest
$1849
Property taxes
$715
Other costs
$209
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60548
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10James R Wood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Somonauk Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Somonauk High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: James R. Wood Elementary School
- Middle: Somonauk Middle School
- High: Somonauk High School
- District: 432
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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