Large-lot homes and a private pond in South Barrington

South Barrington, IL Homes for Sale

South Barrington is a Cook County village of large-lot subdivisions and private ponds, with I-90 and The Arboretum shopping center on its south side.

County
Cook County
ZIP code
60010
School districts
Barrington 220, or Palatine 15 and Township High School 211, by address

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Living in South Barrington

South Barrington, IL homes for sale are almost all single-family houses, most of them custom homes on large lots in one of about 44 subdivisions. The village is in northwest Cook County, about 30 miles from the Loop, and runs from Higgins Road (Route 72) on the south to Algonquin Road (Route 62) on the north.

The village covers about 7.6 square miles and had 5,077 residents in the 2020 Census. Most of it is residential. The south end, along I-90, holds The Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center, office buildings and the Pace bus station at Barrington Road. Village Hall and the South Barrington Police Department share a building on Barrington Road.

South Barrington shares the 60010 ZIP code with the Village of Barrington and several neighboring villages, and some homes near its edges are in Hoffman Estates or unincorporated Cook County. A Barrington mailing address does not tell you which village a home is in. Inside the village, school district, fire district and water service all change by location, and the sections below explain how to check each one.

A private pond in a South Barrington subdivision

Local highlights and attractions

The land that became South Barrington was farmland into the 1950s. In 1959 one group of owners proposed a village that would allow quarter-acre lots. Other residents, including Bill Rose, filed their own petition first and incorporated South Barrington in December 1959 to keep development at low density.

  • The early subdivisions

    After incorporation, Rose's Barrington Construction Company bought farm parcels and built Sunset Ridge Farms, The Coves and The Glen. All three are still among the village's larger subdivisions.

  • Lakes and ponds

    The village counts about 43 private lakes and ponds, most of them inside subdivisions. Access, fishing and boating rules are set by each association, not the village.

  • The Arboretum of South Barrington

    An open-air shopping center at the village's south end with stores, restaurants, a movie theater and a grocery store. It is the main commercial area inside the village.

  • Goebbert's Farm

    A family farm and garden center on Higgins Road, best known for its fall pumpkin patch.

  • Open space

    The Audubon Society's Stillman Nature Center, an 80-acre prairie preserve, is in the village. The South Barrington Conservancy and Park District manage local open space, and Cook County forest preserves, including Crabtree Nature Center and Poplar Creek, are a short drive away.

Neighborhoods in South Barrington

The village lists 44 subdivisions, from one-lot parcels to communities of more than 150 homes. These are the ones buyers compare most often. Confirm the association, utilities, schools and fire district for each address.

  • The Woods and The Regency

    The two largest planned subdivisions, with about 235 and 156 lots. Along with Village Enclave, they are the only subdivisions connected to the village's water and sewer system.

  • The Coves and The Glen

    Two of the original Rose-built subdivisions, with about 156 and 134 lots, built around private lakes. Each has its own association.

  • Sunset Ridge Farms and South Barrington Lakes

    Sunset Ridge Farms (about 94 lots) dates to the village's first decade. South Barrington Lakes, with about 180 lots off Revere Drive, is one of the largest subdivisions.

  • Smaller enclaves

    Subdivisions such as Magnolia Pointe, Cotswold Manor, Hunters Ridge, Lakeshore Estates, Willow Bay, Windemere, Cutters Run, Crabtree Trails and Hidden Lakes range from about 10 to 60 lots. Some have private roads or gated entries and their own covenants.

Getting around

South Barrington has no train station. Most trips start with a drive, and the south end of the village has direct tollway and express bus access.

  • I-90 Jane Addams Tollway

    The village sits just north of two I-90 interchanges, at Barrington Road and at Route 59/Sutton Road. O'Hare is east on I-90.

  • Pace I-90 express bus

    The Barrington Road station on I-90 has a free park-and-ride lot north of the tollway. Express routes run to the CTA Blue Line at Rosemont, with connections to O'Hare and downtown, and to Schaumburg and Elgin.

  • Metra

    The nearest Union Pacific Northwest stations are Barrington, Palatine and Fox River Grove, with service to Ogilvie Transportation Center. The Milwaukee District West stations in Schaumburg, Hanover Park and Bartlett run to Union Station. Check current schedules and station parking.

  • Main roads

    Barrington Road runs north and south through the village toward downtown Barrington. Higgins Road (Route 72) and Algonquin Road (Route 62) cross east and west, and Route 59 runs along the west side. Some subdivision streets are private and maintained by an association.

South Barrington area schools

Most of South Barrington is in Barrington Community Unit School District 220, which runs preschool through 12th grade. Other parts of the village are in Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 for elementary and junior high, and Township High School District 211 for high school. 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

    Barbara B. Rose Elementary School on Penny Road is in the village and serves many addresses. Others are assigned to Grove Avenue or Countryside 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
  • Elementary and high school districts

    District 15 and District 211

    Addresses in this part of the village are assigned to Thomas Jefferson Elementary and Carl Sandburg Junior High in District 15, then William Fremd High School in District 211.

    Palatine CCSD 15

Five checks worth making before an offer

  1. Confirm the village and school district

    A Barrington mailing address can be in South Barrington, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Inverness, Hoffman Estates or unincorporated Cook County. Check the parcel with the Cook County Assessor or the village's boundary map, then confirm the school district with the district.

  2. Inspect the well and septic system

    Outside The Regency, The Woods and Village Enclave, expect a private well and septic system. Test the water, have the septic system inspected and ask for pumping records. BACOG offers private well testing for area residents.

  3. Read the association documents

    Most subdivisions have an association that may own the pond, private roads or entry gate. Read the declarations, budget and rules, and ask about dues, planned special assessments and lake use.

  4. Check trees, ponds and drainage

    The village has a tree removal and replacement program and its own construction guidelines. Before you plan an addition, pool or tree removal, ask the Building and Engineering office what permits apply, and check the FEMA flood map for lots near water.

  5. Know your fire district and tax bill

    South Barrington is served by three fire providers: the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, the East Dundee Fire Protection District and the Hoffman Estates Fire Department. Use the village boundary map to see which serves the address, and pull the most recent tax bill from the Cook County Treasurer.

South Barrington real estate: buyer FAQs

Is a Barrington mailing address in South Barrington?

Not always. The 60010 ZIP code covers South Barrington, Barrington, Barrington Hills, North Barrington, Lake Barrington, Deer Park and unincorporated areas. Confirm the village for the specific property with the Cook County Assessor or Village Hall.

What county is South Barrington in?

The entire village is in Cook County, mostly in Barrington Township. Property taxes are assessed by the Cook County Assessor and billed by the Cook County Treasurer.

Which schools serve South Barrington homes?

Most of the village is in Barrington Community Unit School District 220, where Barbara B. Rose Elementary is in the village and students go on to Barrington Middle School and Barrington High School. Other parts are in Palatine District 15 and Township High School District 211. Confirm the assignment for the address with the district.

Do South Barrington homes have well and septic?

Most do. The village says residential subdivisions use private wells and septic systems except The Regency, The Woods and Village Enclave, which are on village water and sewer. Inspect any private well and septic system before closing.

Who provides police and fire service?

The village has its own police department at Village Hall on Barrington Road. Fire and ambulance service comes from the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, the East Dundee Fire Protection District or the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, depending on the address.

What types of homes are in South Barrington?

Mostly single-family custom homes on large lots in about 44 subdivisions, many built around private lakes and ponds. Lot sizes, home ages and association rules vary by subdivision.

Is there a Metra station in South Barrington?

No. The nearest Union Pacific Northwest stations are in Barrington, Palatine and Fox River Grove. Pace I-90 express buses stop at the Barrington Road station at the south end of the village, with service to the CTA Blue Line at Rosemont.

How do I estimate property taxes on a South Barrington home?

Pull the most recent bill for the property from the Cook County Treasurer. The bill depends on the assessed value, the state equalizer, the combined rates of the school, fire and other districts for that address, and any exemptions.

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