North Barrington, IL Homes for Sale - Wynstone, Biltmore & Top Schools
North Barrington is a low-density Lake County village of wooded lots, two natural lakes and two private golf clubs, a short drive north of downtown Barrington.
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 60010
- School districts
- Mostly Barrington 220, eastern part Lake Zurich 95
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Living in North Barrington
North Barrington, IL homes for sale are almost all single-family houses: lake cottages and older homes from the Biltmore era, wooded custom homes on large lots, and newer estate homes in the gated Wynstone community. The village is in Lake County, about 34 miles northwest of the Loop.
The village has about 3,171 residents in roughly 1,100 homes on a little less than five square miles, with two country clubs. It is entirely residential. Village Hall on Old Barrington Road has a small paid staff, and the village contracts for police, engineering, building and health services rather than running its own departments.
North Barrington shares the 60010 ZIP code with the Village of Barrington and several neighboring villages, so a Barrington mailing address does not tell you which village a home is in. Inside the village, location still matters. Township, school district and fire district all change depending on where the home sits, and the sections below explain how to check each one for a specific address.
What are the local highlights and attractions in North Barrington?
Dairy farms covered the oak hills and marshes north of Barrington until the 1920s, when estate building moved in. Residents incorporated North Barrington on October 31, 1959, to control zoning and keep lots large, and that choice still shapes the village.
Biltmore and Honey Lake
In 1926 a developer platted lots around Honey Lake and opened the Biltmore Country Club in the former Grace estate. The first Biltmore homes were summer cottages for Chicago families. Biltmore is now one of the village's oldest neighborhoods, with homes from the late 1920s onward.
Wynstone
In the 1980s the village annexed land to the east and approved Wynstone, a gated community built around a private golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The Club at Wynstone is a private club with its own membership.
Grassy Lake
A natural glacial lake on the village's west side, one of the two lakes, with Honey Lake, that the village works to protect along with its heritage oaks.
Village parks and events
The village's Parks and Recreation Commission oversees Eton Park, Leonard Park, Lafferty Park and Acorn Acres Park. Eton Park hosts a summer concert series, and the village holds an annual fall festival.
Forest preserves nearby
Lake County's Grassy Lake Forest Preserve, a 691-acre preserve along the Fox River in neighboring Lake Barrington, has trails and scenic overlooks. Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve is also close by.
Neighborhoods in North Barrington
The village is made up of a series of smaller subdivisions. These are the settings buyers compare most often. Confirm the association, utilities, schools and fire district for each address.
Biltmore
The original 1926 development around Honey Lake and the Biltmore Country Club. Lots and house sizes vary more here than elsewhere in the village, from early cottages that have been expanded to larger rebuilt homes.
Wynstone
A gated golf community on the village's east side with estate homes and some attached villas. A property owners' association manages the private roads, gatehouse and common areas. Read the association documents and dues before you make an offer.
Wooded subdivisions
Subdivisions such as Oaksbury, Brook Forest, Grassmere Farms, Haverton on the Pond, Christopher Pines, Pennington Pond, Timbercreek, Arboretum and Old Barrington Farms, mostly single-family homes on wooded or rolling acre-plus lots. Some have their own homeowners' associations and covenants.
East of Rand Road and the Lake Zurich side
The eastern part of the village is in Ela Township and Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. It is close to shopping on Rand Road and Route 22 in Lake Zurich.
How to get around North Barrington?
North Barrington has no train station or commercial district. Most errands and commutes start with a drive.
Metra Union Pacific Northwest
The nearest stations are in downtown Barrington and Fox River Grove, both on the line to Ogilvie Transportation Center. Most residents drive to the station. Check the current Metra schedule and station parking for the trains you would take.
Main roads
Route 59 runs north and south through the village toward Barrington and Wauconda, Route 22 runs east and west toward Lake Zurich, and Rand Road (U.S. 12) runs along the east side. Miller Road, Old Barrington Road and Honey Lake Road connect the neighborhoods. Interstate access is south toward I-90.
Village roads and private roads
Some streets are maintained by the village, some by Lake County or the state, and some are private roads maintained by an association, as in Wynstone. Ask who plows and maintains the road in front of the home.
How to find a home that fits the land in North Barrington?
Homes in North Barrington sit on large lots shaped by woods, wetlands and lakes. The setting varies from street to street: a lake view in Biltmore, a golf course lot in Wynstone, or an acre of oak woods in one of the smaller subdivisions. Lot size, slope, tree cover and drainage affect what you can build or add later as much as the house itself.
Many homes use a private well and septic system, while some planned communities have shared water or sewer systems run by an association. For any listing, ask how the home gets its water and handles wastewater, what the association covers, who maintains the road, and which fire district serves it. Then compare the full monthly cost, including dues, tax bill and upkeep of the grounds.
North Barrington area schools
Most of North Barrington is in Cuba Township and Barrington Community Unit School District 220. The eastern part of the village is in Ela Township and Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. Both are unit districts that run kindergarten through 12th grade. The mailing address, ZIP code or nearest school does not confirm which district serves a home.
Before you rely on a school, verify the specific property address with the district.
- Preschool through grade 12
Barrington 220
North Barrington Elementary School, the only public school in the village, serves most District 220 addresses here. Some addresses are assigned to Roslyn Road Elementary. Grades 6 to 8 attend Barrington Middle School's Prairie or Station campus, and grades 9 to 12 attend Barrington High School.
Barrington 220 school site locator - Preschool through grade 12
Lake Zurich 95
Addresses in the eastern part of the village are in District 95. Elementary and middle school are assigned by address. High school students attend Lake Zurich High School.
Lake Zurich District 95
What five checks should you make before an offer on a North Barrington home?
Confirm the village and school district
A Barrington mailing address can be in North Barrington, Lake Barrington, Tower Lakes, Barrington or unincorporated Lake County. Check the parcel with the Lake County assessor, then confirm District 220 or District 95 with the district.
Inspect the well and septic system
If the home has a private well, test the water. If it has a septic system, have it inspected and ask for pumping and permit records. The village keeps its own septic permit and maintenance requirements, so ask Village Hall what applies.
Read the association documents
Wynstone and many smaller subdivisions have associations with dues, covenants and architectural rules. Read the declarations, budget, rules and recent minutes, and ask about planned special assessments and what the association maintains.
Check trees, wetlands and drainage
The village protects its oak trees and manages stormwater, and lots near lakes or wetlands can have setbacks. Before you plan an addition, pool or tree removal, ask the village what permits apply. Check the FEMA flood map for the parcel.
Know your fire district and tax bill
Homes north of Miller Road are served by the Wauconda Fire District and homes south of it by the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District. Pull the most recent tax bill from the Lake County Treasurer, since township, school and fire district all affect the rate.
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North Barrington real estate: buyer FAQs
Is a Barrington mailing address in North Barrington?
Not always. The 60010 ZIP code covers North Barrington, Barrington, Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, Tower Lakes, Deer Park and unincorporated areas. Confirm the village for the specific property with the Lake County assessor or Village Hall.
What county is North Barrington in?
The entire village is in Lake County. Most of it is in Cuba Township, and the eastern part is in Ela Township.
Which schools serve North Barrington homes?
Most of the village is in Barrington Community Unit School District 220, where North Barrington Elementary serves most addresses and students go on to Barrington Middle School and Barrington High School. The eastern part of the village is in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. Confirm the assignment for the address with the district.
Do North Barrington homes have well and septic?
Many do. Some planned communities have shared water or sewer systems run by an association. Ask how the specific home gets its water and handles wastewater, and inspect any private well and septic system before closing.
Who provides police and fire service?
The village contracts with the Lake County Sheriff for 24-hour police service. Homes north of Miller Road are in the Wauconda Fire District and homes south of Miller Road are in the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District.
What is Wynstone?
Wynstone is a gated community on the village's east side built around a private golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. A property owners' association manages its private roads and common areas, and owners pay association dues. Golf club membership is separate.
Is there a Metra station in North Barrington?
No. The nearest stations are in Barrington and Fox River Grove on the Union Pacific Northwest line to Ogilvie Transportation Center. Most residents drive to the station.
How do I estimate property taxes on a North Barrington home?
Pull the most recent bill for the property from the Lake County Treasurer. The bill depends on the assessed value, the combined rates of the school, fire and other districts for that address, and any exemptions.
Communities near North Barrington
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