Why Live in North Lake Barrington
North Lake Barrington in Lake Barrington features wide streets shaded by mature trees, with a mix of Tudor Revival, ranch-style, and Queen-Anne-influenced single-family homes. These homes range from $500,000 to $1.2 million, with larger homes offering up to 5,000 square feet and at least four bedrooms. The Lakeland Estates subdivision, at the lower end of the price range, includes access to two lakes for a $30 monthly homeowners association fee. Port Barrington Shores, a gated condo and townhouse development near the Fox River, has homes priced between $440,000 and $550,000, though it is in a severe flood factor category. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including North Barrington Elementary, Barrington Middle School – Station Campus, and Barrington High School, all part of Barrington School District 220. Robert Crown Elementary and Wauconda High School in Wauconda District 118 also have high ratings. Local attractions include the Fox River Forest Preserve, which offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, canoeing, and kayaking. Dining options feature the No Wake Bar & Grill with themed nights and Za Za’s Tavola Italiana with live music and outdoor seating. Grocery shopping is typically done in nearby Wauconda, 4 miles to the north. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with low crime risk areas. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is 4 miles south, and the nearest Metra station in Fox River Grove is 5 miles away, providing a 90-minute commute to downtown Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Lake Barrington a good place to live?
North Lake Barrington is a good place to live. North Lake Barrington is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. North Lake Barrington is a suburban neighborhood. North Lake Barrington has 11 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.0 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $169,874 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 62.1% of residents. A majority of residents in North Lake Barrington are home owners, with 6.2% of residents renting and 93.8% of residents owning their home. A
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How much do you need to make to afford a house in North Lake Barrington?
The median home price in North Lake Barrington is $497,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,570 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $110K a year to afford the median home price in North Lake Barrington. The average household income in North Lake Barrington is $170K.
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Home Trends in North Lake Barrington, IL
On average, homes in North Lake Barrington, Lake Barrington sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Lake Barrington, Lake Barrington over the last 12 months is $715,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$715,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$715,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$497,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%