Barrington · Lake & Cook Counties · IL
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Fox Point.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $825K
- Avg time on market
- 31 days
- Sold · last year
- 12
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About the community
A community-within-a-community in Barrington with a private lake, pool, and tennis.
Fox Point is an established single-family community in Barrington, northeast of downtown near Route 14 and Ela Road. It consists of roughly 411 homes built in the late 1960s and 1970s, and it is unusual for the area in operating as a community-within-a-community with its own private lake, pool, and tennis courts governed by an active homeowners association. Streets are mature and tree-lined, and homes sit on generous lots in a variety of era-appropriate styles. The community straddles the county line, with most homes in Lake County and a smaller share in Cook County. It sits inside highly regarded Barrington District 220, minutes from the Metra station and downtown Barrington.
At a glance
Private Lake Louise
A private lake within the community, part of an amenity package owned by the association and available to residents.
Pool, swim team, tennis
A community swimming pool with an organized swim team, plus tennis courts and a calendar of social events.
Barrington District 220
Served by highly regarded Barrington CUSD 220; the HOA lists Lines Elementary, Barrington Middle Station Campus, and Barrington High School. Confirm by address.
Established 1960s and 70s homes
Roughly 411 detached homes built in the late 1960s and 1970s on mature, generous lots, many since updated.
Metra to Chicago
The Barrington station on the Union Pacific Northwest line is about a five-minute drive, with roughly an hour ride to the city.
Amenity-rich HOA
A mandatory association funds and maintains the private lake, pool, swim team, tennis, and community events.
Two counties
The community spans the county line, with most homes in Lake County and a smaller share in Cook County; taxes and some assignments vary by address.
What’s close
Fox Point sits in northeast Barrington near Route 14 and Ela Road, minutes from downtown and the Metra station.
- Train
- The Metra Union Pacific Northwest Barrington station is about a five-minute drive, with commuter service to Ogilvie in downtown Chicago.
- Highways
- Route 14 (Northwest Highway) runs just southeast, with Route 59 as the north-south connector and Lake-Cook and Dundee Roads nearby.
- Schools
- Barrington CUSD 220, a highly regarded district. The HOA lists Lines Elementary, Barrington Middle Station Campus, and Barrington High School. Confirm by address.
- Hospital
- Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington is a short drive away.
- Downtown
- Downtown Barrington's shops, restaurants, and the Barrington Area Library are about a five-minute drive.
- Counties
- The community spans Lake and Cook counties, so verify the county, tax system, and school attendance for a specific address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Fox Point's pitch is amenity-rich, established suburban living inside one of Chicagoland's most respected school districts. The private lake, pool, and tennis courts, plus an active events calendar, give it a genuine neighborhood community feel that most Barrington subdivisions do not offer. Streets are mature and tree-lined, homes sit on generous lots, and the location puts downtown Barrington, the Metra station, and everyday services within a short drive.
For families, the combination is hard to match locally: a real shared-amenity community, a calendar of social events from swim team to movie nights, and access to top-rated Barrington District 220. Homes in strong Barrington school-district neighborhoods like this one tend to attract steady interest, and the setting rewards buyers who value trees, space, and a sense of community over brand-new construction.
The honest tradeoffs are age and cost of entry. These are homes built in the late 1960s and 1970s, so many will show their era in floor plans and systems, and buyers should budget for updates and inspect mechanicals carefully. The mandatory HOA dues are a recurring cost on top of Barrington-area property taxes, which run high by national standards, generally in the range of about 2.0 to 2.6 percent of value. And because the community spans Lake and Cook counties, two tax systems and potentially different attendance areas are in play, so address-level diligence matters more here than in a single-jurisdiction subdivision.
The questions buyers actually ask
Fox Point FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Fox Point. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The Fox Point Homeowners Association charges an annual assessment (recently in the range of about $1,765 a year) that funds and provides resident access to the private lake, the community pool and swim team, the tennis courts, community events, and common-area upkeep. Confirm the current-year amount with the association.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $16,000 – $24,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Lake County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Is Fox Point in Lake County or Cook County?
- Both. The community of roughly 411 homes straddles the county line, with most homes in Lake County and a smaller share in Cook County. Which county, and which tax and possibly school jurisdiction, applies depends on the specific home's location within the subdivision.
- Does Fox Point have an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. The Fox Point Homeowners Association charges an annual assessment that supports the private lake, pool, swim team, tennis courts, community events, and common-area maintenance. Confirm the current-year amount with the association.
- What amenities do residents get?
- A private lake (Lake Louise), a community pool with a swim team, and tennis courts, all owned by the community and accessed through HOA membership, plus a regular calendar of social events.
- What schools serve Fox Point?
- Barrington Community Unit School District 220. The HOA lists Arnett C. Lines Elementary, Barrington Middle School Station Campus, and Barrington High School. Because the district spans multiple counties and attendance areas, confirm your specific address's assignment with Barrington 220.
- How old are the homes and what are they like?
- Mostly built in the late 1960s and 1970s: traditional and mid-century-era single-family homes, commonly three to five bedrooms on mature lots. Many have been updated, so budget for age-related maintenance and inspect systems carefully.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Fox Point sits in the upper tier for the Barrington area. Rather than quote a number that changes, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, active listings, and how fast homes are selling.
- Who is the real estate agent for Fox Point?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Fox Point in Barrington, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Fox Point specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Joe knows Fox Point
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Fox Point, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$825,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$950,000
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
31 days
Sold in the last year
12
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Schools serving Fox Point
Where Fox Point homes go to school
Homes in Fox Point are most often zoned to Barrington HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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