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!
Property Details
Price:
$425,000
MLS #:
MRD12730583
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Barrington Woods
Neighborhood:
palatine
Listed Date:
Aug 19, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,521
Year Built:
1956
RanchPalatinePalatineBarrington WoodsLincoln Elementary SchoolWalter R Sundling Middle SchoolPalatine High School
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Schools
School District:
211
Elementary School:
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School:
Walter R Sundling Middle School
High School:
Palatine High School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Ramp(s)
Architectural Style
Ranch
Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2.5
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Parking Features
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
25
Parking Total
2.5
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens, All
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$8,416
Map
Community
- Address478 W Shady Lane Road Palatine IL
- SubdivisionBarrington Woods
- CityPalatine
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60074
Subdivisions in Palatine
- Abbey Hill
- Amber Ridge
- Arlington Crest
- Auburn Woods
- Baldwin Court
- Banbury Lane
- Baybrook
- Benchmark
- Bent Creek
- Brentwood
- Brentwood Estates
- Bridgeview Creek West
- Capri Village
- Charter Hall
- Cherrybrook Village
- Chestnut Woods
- Circle Park
- Claremont Ridge
- Concord Mills
- Cornell Lakes
- Countryside
- Deer Run
- Dunhaven Woods
- English Valley
- Erins Glen
- Ethans Glen
- Fair Meadows
- Fontenay
- Forest Edge
- Forest Glen
- Georgetown
- Golfview Commons
- Hamilton Place
- Harvest Run
- Heatherstone
- Heritage Manor
- Hidden Creek
- Hidden Prairie
- Hunting Ridge
- Inverrary West
- Kingsbrooke
- Lexington Hills
- Long Valley
- Newberry Lane
- Northview
- Parkside on the Green
- Pepper Tree Farms
- Plum Court
- Plum Grove Condos
- Plum Grove Estates
- Plum Grove Hills
- Renaissance Place
- Renaissance Towers
- Reseda
- Runaway Bay
- San Tropai
- Shenandoah
- Stonington
- The Heritage of Palatine
- The Preserve
- The Providence
- The Stratford of Palatine
- Timberlake Estates
- Washington Square
- Wellington at Twin Lakes
- Whytecliff
- Willow Creek
- Willow Wood
- Windhaven
- Windhill
- Winston Park
- Wyndham Club
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Palatine as of Sep 15, 2026
124
Single Family Listed
106
Avg DOM
291
Avg $ / SqFt
$620,169
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Barrington Woods subdivision, 478 W Shady Lane Road Palatine IL is a Single Family for sale in Palatine, IL, 60074. It is listed for $425,000 and features 2 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,521 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1956. The current price per square foot is $279. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Palatine is $291. The average listing price for Single Family in Palatine is $620,169.
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478 W Shady Lane Road
Palatine, IL


