The village of South Barrington is known throughout the Chicago metro as one of the most affluent villages in the area. Located in Cook County, Illinois, South Barrington and its neighboring villages and towns (including Barrington, Barrington Hills, Lake Barrington, North Barrington, and Tower Lakes) are all part of the Township of Barrington. South Barrington is home to the only 55 and over active adult community in the subdivision of The Woods of South Barrington, and is also home to a fine selection of real estate.
Residents of South Barrington are proud to send their children to one of the area's best school districts. Furthermore, once students graduate, more than a handful of colleges and universities are located in the area and within the Chicago metro area, which is a mere 40 minute drive away. Entertainment, cultural venues, and shopping abound and with the newly opened Arboretum of South Barrington, residents can take care of all their shopping and dining needs in one place. However, let’s not forget that the entertainment venues, cultural centers, and other big-city amenities can also be found in "The Windy City." For recreation, residents have access to four community centers, golf courses, and nature preserves.
South Barrington Real Estate and Prices of Homes for Sale in South Barrington
A variety of real estate is available for purchase throughout the affluent village of South Barrington. Buyers will easily pinpoint the home of their dreams in any number of South Barrington subdivisions and gated communities, waterfront properties, and South Barrington homes in retirement/active adult communities. A luxury community, South Barrington's luxury subdivisions include Magnolia Point and The Woods of South Barrington. General listing prices for houses throughout South Barrington start at $300,000 and run as high as $4 million for sprawling estate properties. Limited vacant lots are also available for purchase for those who would like to custom build their home.
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South Barrington Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $445,644 compared to $726,600 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -63%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in South Barrington IL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in South Barrington to help you find the best home!