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Port Barrington is a riverside village with ample outdoor escapes
Located along the Fox River, 47 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Port Barrington is a tight-knit recreational community with walking, biking and snowmobile trails, boating, fishing, several parks and marinas. Even with ongoing road, bridge and park improvement projects, Port Barrington maintains one of the lowest municipal property rates in McHenry County.
Port Barrington is a diverse community and offers both luxury homes and waterfront properties.
Cool off in Port Barrington's waters during the summer.
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Leafy streets reveal cozy remodeled houses and spacious new homes
A walk through Lake Barrington reveals narrow streets without sidewalks. Mature trees dominate the landscape and provide shade during the warm months. Residential lot sizes are small, apart from the newer homes on acreage near Rawson Bridge Road. The list price range for homes in Port Barrington is $221,000 - $577,000. You can get a wholly remodeled two-bedroom, two-bath ranch-style home for $269,990. For a modern build with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, you can expect to pay about $400,000.
A row of homes features Port Barrington's unique architecture.
Enjoy the views of the water from the backyard in Port Barrington.
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Village parks support recreation from summer to snowy seasons
Fox Trail Park stands as the community's largest green space, boasting a network of winding trails that stretch for miles. Among these natural paths, a charming bluebird trail meanders through the forested marshland. During winter, the Village Santa Parade commences at Fox Trail Park and concludes its festive journey at Village Hall and Clara Hermann Park. The snowy season transforms this area into a haven for snowmobile enthusiasts, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers. Adjacent to Fox Trail Park, the Fox River Forest Preserve beckons with its network of trails, picnic shelters, a designated youth group camping area, open spaces for outdoor recreational activities, and facilities such as restrooms and drinking fountains. Clara Hermann Park is located behind Village Hall. It is a community hub featuring a pavilion, playground, fishing pond, basketball hoop, horseshoe pits, and an ice skating rink in the winter months.
Fox Trail Park is a scenic park located in Port Barrington, Illinois.
Clara Hermann Park is located in Port Barrington, Illinois.
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Wauconda public schools offer extracurriculars and experienced staff
The Waconda Community School District 118 ensures that local students can embark on their education journey with commitment, purpose and pride. Elementary school students can attend Cotton Creek School. It has a B grade on Niche and a student-teacher ratio of just 12-1. Niche gives Matthews Middle School an overall grade of B-minus. Less than 6% of teachers are in their first or second years. Wauconda High School has a B-plus grade on Niche and is the last stop in the public school pipeline. Wauconda High produces well-rounded graduates by supplementing solid academics with various extra-curricular clubs, intramurals and interscholastic sports.
Barrington Middle School Station Campus provides students with a strong foundation for success.
Students at North Barrington Elementary School enjoy a supportive, engaging learning environment.
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Local restaurants offer outdoor dining, live music and kayak rentals
The Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill offers fantastic views of the lower Fox River. Patrons enjoy year-round outdoor dining, an entertainment stage and party tent, and McHenry County's largest beer garden. Hermann's Rest-A-While cherished destination for campers, hunters, and fishermen from across the Chicagoland area since its founding in 1927. Besides serving hearty food and a variety of beverages, this welcoming tavern also provides the convenience of renting kayaks, rowboats, and various recreational equipment. Liberty Square sits at the northeast intersection of Liberty Street and Rand Road, offering a one-stop solution for everyday needs. This bustling hub features a Jewel-Osco for your grocery essentials and a United States Postal Service store to address your mailing requirements. If you need hardware supplies, Ace Hardware is conveniently situated on Rand Road.
The interior of Hermann's Rest A While features a wooden bar with string lights.
Friends gather to drink at Broken Oar in Port Barrington.
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On average, homes in Port Barrington, IL sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Port Barrington, IL over the last 12 months is $415,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fox River channel Water view! Ready to build your dream home? 100' x 100' vacant lot! Sunny south facing property...Unique lot surrounded by 3 streets...May accommodate a large side load boat & multi car garage! Existing home is gone....Ready to build!!!
THIS VERY ATTRACTIVE REMODELED HOUSE IS LOCATED ON THE FOX RIVER CHANNEL, SPACIOUS BACKYARD WITH A POOL AND AN AMAZING VIEW OF THE RIVER, FEEL THE TRANQUILITY AND ENJOY NATURE, THIS COZI HOME OFFERS TWO BEDROOMS WITH NEW REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS AND BIG CLOSETS, TWO FULL BATHROOMS, SEPARATE DINING ROOM WITH NEW CERAMIC FLOORS, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING CHIMNEY, REMODELED KITCHEN
Stanley builders introduces a trendy concept to Fox River Valley Gardens in Port Barrington, a beautiful community centered around the Fox River and a hometown restaurant. Featuring a stunning entry with a milled staircase, white spindles and oak stairs on one side of the foyer and an elegant dining room on the opposing side. The back of the home is a brilliant open concept with 36" shaker
Welcome to 104 Channel Drive, a charming 0.86-acre waterfront property nestled along the scenic Fox River in Port Barrington, IL. This spacious 5-bedroom 2.1 bathroom home offers 2,696 square feet of total living space, 1,648 on the first and second floor, plus a 1,048 square foot full basement. Enjoy the convenience of a first-floor primary suite featuring dual closets, a private full bathroom
Perfectly situated just steps from the marina, boat docks, and a brand-new riverfront restaurant, this beautifully maintained home offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and scenic surroundings. Light-filled and move-in ready, this spacious two-bedroom plus loft townhome features an open and inviting floor plan accented by two fireplaces and quality finishes throughout. The gourmet
This expansive 0.78-acre wooded tract represents a rare opportunity to own one of the largest consolidated parcels in the area, offering a sprawling 34,094 square foot footprint that is nearly eight times the size of a standard neighborhood lot. This significant corner property on Roberts Road provides an unmatched level of seclusion, making it an ideal choice for bow hunting or a private nature
This exceptional executive residence is nestled in Tanglewood Estates, a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, surrounded by lush trees and foliage, creating a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxing and enjoying everyday life. It offers an impressive blend of elegance, scale, and modern comfort, featuring over 4,200 square feet of finished living space on nearly an acre of professionally landscaped
Cul-de-sac interior location for this 5 bedroom 3.5 bath 3 car garage home in Riverwalk of Port Barrington. Great layout with both formal and informal spaces, plus basement. Lots of possibilities here for 5th bedroom, and in-law suite.This is the sought after "Eaton" model.Laminate wood floors throughout first floor. Kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and open to the family
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