$710,647Average Value$137Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
A ‘stable’ neighborhood
Forty-five miles northwest of downtown Chicago, land spreads out far and wide. North Barrington Hills is in the Chicago metropolitan area, but it’s a neighborhood with some rural characteristics. “This neighborhood is serene and tranquil,” says Rob Morrison, a broker at Coldwell Banker Residential with almost 20 years of experience. “If you have property on at least 5 acres, you can own livestock. Many people in this neighborhood have horses.” Several places can board horses for residents and even provide lessons for those who want to learn to ride.
North Barrington Hills is still in the Chicago suburbs but has rural characteristics.
With suburban conveniences and a rural feel, North Barrington Hills provides a nice balance.
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Equestrian enthusiasts
It’s common to see people on horseback in this area with private trails maintained by The Riding Club of Barrington Hills riding organization. The all-volunteer group maintains the traditions of people getting around on horses. There are trails that club members can use between Spring Creek and Algonquin Roads. Public trails are available at Spring Lake Forest Preserve, a few miles south, with over 4,000 acres to explore. The Barrington Hills Polo Club has indoor and outdoor polo matches year-round. The LeCompte Kalaway Cup is a popular draw, with two polo matches every September. Also, it features the Parade of Hounds, where foxhounds come onto the field along with riders in traditional red hunting coats. Some landowners in the area also allow riding trails across their property during the event. Deerwood Farm is one of the many boarding facilities in the neighborhood. “Some people will board their horses because they don’t want to deal with the extra maintenance on their property,” Morrison says. There are also riding lessons available.
The Barrington Hills Park District owns and operates the Riding Center consisting of 15 acres.
Spring Lake Nature Preserve is a lush oasis perfect for families and nature lovers.
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District 220 is an attraction
If it’s not a love of horses that draws people to this neighborhood, then the schools that are part of the Barrington Community School District Number 220 will. The district receives an A grade on Niche. Countryside Elementary also gets an A and has a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Barrington Middle School Station Campus gets an A-plus Niche grade for the quality of teachers and an A grade overall. Barrington High School has Advanced Placement courses in Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science at the A-plus rated school. St. Anne Catholic School is a private school option for preschool through eighth grade.
Countryside Elementary School serves students in grades K-5 in Barrington Hills.
Barrington High School near North Barrington boasts a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.
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Houses with or without multiple acres
“When homebuyers consider North Barrington Hills, many seek the security of a gated community, country club lifestyle and estate living with ample land,” says Melanie Parsons, Realtor with Keller Williams Success Realty with nearly 20 years of experience. But that’s not all that’s available. The types of houses range from a modest bungalow built in the 1930s with two bedrooms and less than 1,000 square feet to a sprawling estate with seven bedrooms and 15,000 square feet on over 30 acres of land. The price range goes from $400,000 to the multi-millions. Some houses sit on 5-acre plots of land, the minimum for keeping livestock. Some are on smaller tracts, around a quarter of an acre. Ranch style and Colonial Revival are a couple of prominent architectural styles.
In N. Barrington Hills, houses rang rom modest bungalow to a sprawling estates.
A bungalow with less than 1,000 square feet costs around $400,000.
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Recreation without a horse
Consisting of 45 acres, Citizens Park has a pavilion that can be rented out for wedding receptions or business meetings. Tennis and basketball courts, picnic shelters and a playground are also scattered around the grounds. An amphitheater is home to occasional concerts with seating up to 200 spectators. It’s home to weekly Wednesday evening concerts in July and part of August from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Pepper Family Accessible Treehouse is also at Citizens Park and can be rented out for birthday parties. It’s open from April through October. Barrington Hills Country Club has been around for over 100 years. It’s a private club, and current ones must invite prospective members.
Residents enjoy a peaceful walk in Citizen Park, soaking in the beauty of nature.
The Pepper Family Treehouse can be rented for birthday parties and special events.
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Diverse restaurant tastes
Shakou is a Japanese restaurant with a trendy and eclectic interior. The name means ‘social life’ in Japanese. The sushi bar is the restaurant’s centerpiece, and popular outdoor seating on the upper terrace is available. Ciao Baby! is a locally owned Italian restaurant that makes its meatballs and is a popular place for private parties. For food shopping, Heinen’s is a locally owned regional upscale supermarket chain with an in-store butcher. Jewel-Osco is a Chicagoland grocery store staple.
Ciao Baby! is a popular Italian eatery located in downtown Barrington.
For food shopping, Heinen’s is a locally owned regional upscale supermarket.
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Not so remote
Although the houses on multiple acres may seem very rural, the Barrington Metra station is a few minutes away. It’ll take about 30 minutes to get to downtown on the express train and a 45-minute trip on a train with all the stops. Other stops north of the Fox River are at Cary and Fox Grove.
Barrington Metra station is located in Barrington downtown.
Residents of N. Barrington Hills use Metra trains for a convenient and reliable commute.
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Parks in this Area
Braemar Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Playground
Lions Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Spring Lake Nature Preserve
Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve
Presidential Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Langendorf Park
Citizens Park
The Lodge
Breezewald Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
40 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Barrington Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Barrington Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Barrington Hills, Barrington Hills sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Barrington Hills, Barrington Hills over the last 12 months is $49,000, down 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,861
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$140,350
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,636
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
63.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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