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Barrington, Illinois
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Realtor in Barrington, IL with a local office at 1250 S Grove Ave, for buyers and sellers in the village and the Barrington area.
Realtor in Barrington, IL with an office in the village
Realtor in Barrington, IL is what Realtor in Northwest Suburbs is first: the office sits at 1250 S Grove Ave, Suite 382, in Barrington, and this is the market we know street by street. Barrington is a village on the line between Cook and Lake counties, with a walkable downtown, a Metra station and one of the largest historic frame-home districts in Illinois.
Buyers come for the downtown, the train and Barrington 220 schools. Sellers here need a price built from sales on their own side of the village, because a Victorian near Hough Street and a 1990s home in a subdivision do not sell the same way.
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Historic district homes
The Barrington Historic District covers 92 acres and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Its frame homes date from about 1860 to 1930: Folk, Craftsman and Victorian. Ask about the age of the roof, wiring and windows, and about any village review that applies to exterior changes.
Two counties, one village
Main Street follows the Cook and Lake county line through downtown. The county decides the tax bill, the assessor and the transfer tax line on your closing statement, so check which side the address sits on.
Walking distance to the train
The Barrington Metra station at 201 S Spring St is on the Union Pacific Northwest line, in fare zone 4, with 683 parking spaces. Homes within a walk of the station are a separate price point from homes that need the car.
Barrington at a glance
| Item | Barrington |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 60010 |
| Counties | Cook and Lake |
| Schools | Barrington Community Unit School District 220 |
| Train | Barrington Metra station, Union Pacific Northwest line, 201 S Spring St |
| Homes | Historic frame homes near downtown, mid-century homes, newer subdivisions |
Sources: Village of Barrington history page, National Park Service register record, Metra station page, read November 2026. Confirm schools for each address with the district.
Questions about buying and selling in Barrington, IL
Where is your Barrington office?
Our Barrington office is at 1250 S Grove Ave, Suite 382, Barrington, IL 60010. Call (847) 925-7416 before you visit so the right person is there.
Which school district serves Barrington?
Barrington Community Unit School District 220 serves the village of Barrington and parts of the villages around it. Confirm the schools for each Barrington address with the district.
Can I buy in Barrington and commute by train?
Yes. The Barrington Metra station at 201 S Spring St is on the Union Pacific Northwest line to Chicago. Check the current timetable on metra.com before you choose a Barrington street.
Are historic district homes in Barrington harder to sell?
Not harder, but different. Barrington historic district buyers pay for character and condition, so records of updates to the roof, wiring and mechanicals matter more than staging.
Do I pay Cook or Lake County taxes in Barrington?
It depends on the address. Barrington sits in both counties, so the county is set by which side of the line your Barrington home is on.
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