$688,190Average Value$210Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A rural feel in the suburbs of Chicago
Upscale homes close to various recreation options, the North Lake Barrington neighborhood is only 45 minutes away from the activity of downtown Chicago. “It is a suburb of Chicago, but it does feel rural, and homes are on one to two-and-a-half acre lots. People like the area because they have access to excellent schools,” says Melanie Parsons, a broker associate with Keller Williams Success Realty with about 20 years of experience. “Another draw is the access to the Fox River, and the hiking trails at the nature preserves.”
Homes reach over a million in North Lake Barrington
The neighborhood streets are wide and under the shade of mature trees as Tudor Revival, ranch-style and Queen-Anne-influenced single-family homes range from $500,000 to $1.2 million. The homes on the upper end of the range have at least four bedrooms, and up to 5,000 square feet. “There is turnover in this neighborhood when the kids get through school,” Parsons says. “There’s no need for the larger house anymore.” The lower end of the price range is in the Lakeland Estates subdivision, where a $30 monthly homeowners association fee comes with access to two lakes. There is a gated condo and townhouse development called Port Barrington Shores near the Fox River with prices ranging from $440,000 to $550,000. “There’s not a lot of turnover in this development with the access to the river,” she adds. Because of the proximity of the river, this development is in the severe flood factor category, according to the First Street website.
New traditional homes are well represented in the North Lake Barrington area.
Homes in North Lake Barrington have ample space between nieghbors
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Acres of nature in Lake Barrington
Spread out over 598 acres, the Fox River Forest Preserve has hiking and biking trails, an opportunity for cross-country skiing in the winter and canoeing and kayaking during warmer weather. Casting a line into the Fox River may result in a muskie, walleye and small and largemouth bass. The Fox River Marina is also part of the preserve and has a public boat launch. It’s also available for summer and winter storage of personal watercraft. Tower Lakes Fen Nature Preserve is a wetland full of rare plants, like the Illinois Prairie Clover, which is on display during the spring and summer months. The wetlands area, or the fen, is a rare type of ecosystem where there are more opportunities to see unique plants and wildlife.
North Lake Barrington sits on the Fox River, a popular channel for boating and fishing.
Lake Barrington residents can fish at the Fox River Forest Preserve and Marina.
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Wauconda or Barrington schools
Kids in the North Lake Barrington neighborhood could either attend public schools in Barrington or Wauconda. The kids that are zoned to Barrington School District 220 may attend North Barrington Elementary, Barrington Middle School – Station Campus, both rated an A, and then Barrington High School, which gets an A-plus. Niche ranks it the 15th best public high school in Illinois out of more than 700 schools. “This is the focal point of the entire Barrington area, with seven communities feeding into this one high school. Each year, people come together to celebrate its big Homecoming parade on Main Street in Barrington,” says Ward Schell, a Realtor with Compass and an area resident. Robert Crown Elementary is part of Wauconda District 118 and has a B-plus Niche rating. Matthews Middle School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and is rated a B-minus. Wauconda High School is rated a B-plus, where students can choose to join dozens of clubs like bass fishing and culinary arts.
Barrington High School is a top tier school with a Niche score of A+.
Barrington Middle School Station Campus is a well rated public school serving grades 6-8.
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No Wake Bar & Grill
Close to the Fox River in the Port Barrington Shores part of the neighborhood, the No Wake Bar & Grill has Mexican specials on Tuesdays, an Italian theme on Thursdays and a fish fry on Fridays. It’s a tropical theme inside, and there’s plenty of parking for cars and boats and outdoor seating for a water view. It’s about a 3-mile trip to the east to Za Za’s Tavola Italiana. In addition to authentic Italian dishes, there’s occasional live music and covered outdoor patio seating. Grocery trips most likely involve a trip into Wauconda, about 4 miles to the north to the Jewel-Osco.
Enjoy some coffee and treats at Honey Hill Coffee Company near Lake Barrington.
Socialize on the outdoor patio at Broken Oar Marina Bar and Grill near Lake Barrington.
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North Lake Barrington has proximity to nearby amenities and hospitals.
Proximity to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
About 4 miles south of the neighborhood is the 176-bed Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, which has a cancer treatment, OB/GYN and pediatric wing. The closest Metra commuter train station is in Fox River Grove, about 5 miles to the south. The trip to Union Station in downtown Chicago is about 90 minutes, with express trains available during popular commute times, cutting down the trip to an hour.
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Parks in this Area
Baker's Lake Nature Preserve
Lions Park
Paulus Park
Boating
Grills
Lake
Tila Gorden Lewis Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Hussissian Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Events
Bays Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Barsumian Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Lila Murray Park
Trails
Events
Multi-Purpose Field
Iverson park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
44 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Lake Barrington
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Lake Barrington Demographics and Home Trends
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.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,015
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$153,012
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$169,874
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
62.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.4%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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