Why Live in Wynstone
Wynstone in North Barrington is a prestigious gated community spanning 750 acres of rolling hills, centered around a golf course and country club. The neighborhood features Colonial and French-style homes on professionally landscaped properties, often over an acre in size. Residents enjoy a country club lifestyle with amenities such as golf, tennis, pickleball, and a pool. The community is divided into subsections, each offering unique features, such as The Grove with its oak-shaded streets and The Falls with homes around Lake Sheree. Wynstone is known for its quiet, peaceful environment, with 24/7 security at the gates. Nearby Lake Zurich provides additional shopping and dining options, including Trader Joe’s, Jewel-Osco, and Beelow’s Steakhouse and Bar. Paulus Park Beach in Lake Zurich offers a lakeside retreat with lifeguards and a splash ground for kids. Wynstone residents can participate in North Barrington’s annual Village Garden Walk and summer Music in the Park series at Eton Park. Students attend highly rated schools, including North Barrington Elementary School, Barrington Middle School’s Station Campus, and Barrington High School. The community’s only entrance is via Wynstone Drive, with Rand Road providing access to shopping centers and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. While there is no Metrorail station in North Barrington, I-90 is 15 miles away, and downtown Chicago is about 41 miles from Wynstone. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is just over 27.5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wynstone a good place to live?
Wynstone is a good place to live. Wynstone is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wynstone is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Wynstone has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.3 people per acre and a median age of 50. The average household income is $182,178 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Wynstone are home owners, with 4.5% of residents renting and 95.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wynstone can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wynstone neighborhood guide.
Is Wynstone, IL a safe neighborhood?
Wynstone, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wynstone?
The median home price in Wynstone is $425,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $85,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,200 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $94K a year to afford the median home price in Wynstone. The average household income in Wynstone is $182K.
What are the best public schools in Wynstone?
The best public schools that serve Wynstone are:
What are the best private schools in Wynstone?
The best private schools that serve Wynstone are:
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Are home prices dropping in Wynstone?
Yes, home prices in Wynstone are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Wynstone, IL
On average, homes in Wynstone, North Barrington sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wynstone, North Barrington over the last 12 months is $425,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%