Joan Burny
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 271-9502
83 Total Sales
2 in Port Barrington
$295K - $340K Price Range
Port Barrington
Suburban Neighborhood in Illinois
Lake County 60010, 60013
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, and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joan Burny
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Laurie Arslani
Laurie Arslani
eXp Realty, LLC
(630) 339-5210
56 Total Sales
1 in Port Barrington
$320,000 Price
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John Grafft
John Grafft
Compass
(866) 942-1766
127 Total Sales
1 in Port Barrington
$850,000 Price
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Steven Goodman
Steven Goodman
Keller Williams Thrive
(224) 328-2871
153 Total Sales
1 in Port Barrington
$342,000 Price
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Daniel Drake
Daniel Drake
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 970-3097
175 Total Sales
1 in Port Barrington
$330,000 Price
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Kathryne Conway
Kathryne Conway
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Success Realty
(708) 572-2593
65 Total Sales
1 in Port Barrington
$275,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Decker Park and Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Barsumian Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Lila Murray Park
- Trails
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Ray Pregenzer Park and Beach
- Picnic Area
- Beach
- River
Clara Hermann Park
- Playground
- Events
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Port Barrington | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Port Barrington, IL sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Port Barrington, IL over the last 12 months is $394,004, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$415,000
Median Single Family Price
$422,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Months of Supply
4.20
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
346
Median Year Built
1999
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,372
Above the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,169
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,858
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,759
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
43.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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