Lincolnshire · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
The Townes at Barclay.
- Active listings
- 6
- Median list
- $680K
- Avg time on market
- 34 days
- Sold · last year
- 5
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About the community
New townhomes in Lincolnshire, in Stevenson District 125.
The Townes at Barclay is a small new-construction townhome community by M/I Homes in Lincolnshire, at the corner of Barclay Boulevard and Aptakisic Road. It is planned for 42 townhomes arranged around an HOA-maintained central park, from M/I's Revival Series, with a fresh board-and-batten and craftsman look. The draw here is the combination of brand-new construction, a low-maintenance lifestyle, and the top-rated Adlai E. Stevenson High School in District 125, in a village where new supply almost never comes to market.
At a glance
New M/I townhomes
Two-story Revival Series homes roughly 1,991 to 2,436 sqft, with 3 to 4 bedrooms and full basements.
Stevenson District 125
One of Illinois' top-rated public high schools serves the community.
Central park
An HOA-maintained pocket park and common green space anchor the small, walkable layout.
Lock-and-leave
Lawn care and snow removal are handled by the association.
Two-car garages
Each home has an attached, front-load two-car garage and a full basement.
I-94 corporate corridor
In the heart of Lake County's employment corridor, minutes from the Tri-State.
Metra nearby
North Central Service stations at Prairie View and Buffalo Grove are a short drive.
Just 42 homes
A small, self-contained community, so availability is limited.
What’s close
The Townes at Barclay sits at Barclay Boulevard and Aptakisic Road in Lincolnshire, in the heart of Lake County's I-94 corporate corridor, minutes from Lincolnshire Commons.
- Highway
- Quick access to I-94 (the Tri-State Tollway), connecting south toward Chicago and O'Hare and north toward Milwaukee.
- Train
- Metra's North Central Service at the Prairie View and Buffalo Grove stations, roughly a five-minute drive.
- Shopping
- Lincolnshire Commons is about two minutes away, with more retail and grocery in Vernon Hills and Mettawa.
- Arts
- The Marriott Theatre at Lincolnshire, a short drive for live performance.
- Recreation
- The Des Plaines River Trail, Rivershire Park, and nearby forest preserves and golf clubs.
- Schools
- Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, with elementary and junior high in either District 102 or District 103 depending on the exact home site. Confirm by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
The Townes at Barclay is built for buyers who want a Lincolnshire address without the upkeep of a large single-family home and yard. The pitch is lock-and-leave: lawn care and snow removal are handled by the association, homes come with full basements and attached two-car garages, and the small 42-home footprint keeps the neighborhood quiet and private while sitting minutes from Lincolnshire Commons, forest preserves, and the Des Plaines River Trail. It appeals to families who want into the school district, professionals who want to right-size without giving up location, and anyone who values a low-maintenance routine near major highways and Metra.
The single biggest draw is the schools. Adlai E. Stevenson High School in District 125 is one of the most respected public high schools in Illinois, and for many buyers the district is the reason to be here at all. That reputation, combined with how little new construction ever comes to market in Lincolnshire, is what gives these townhomes their pricing power and their long-term resale case. Buyers should still confirm the elementary and junior-high assignment by address, since the community can fall under either District 102 or District 103 depending on the home site.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. This is a premium-priced townhome in a high-tax county, so monthly carrying costs, the mortgage, the HOA dues, and Lake County property taxes together, run higher than comparable townhomes in lower-tax areas. Amenities are neighborhood-scale, a pocket park and sidewalks, not a clubhouse-and-pool package, so buyers wanting resort-style amenities should calibrate expectations. And as attached homes, they share walls and sit close together, which is the tradeoff for the low-maintenance lifestyle and the location.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
The Townes at Barclay is a small new-construction townhome community, so its market runs on builder releases and incentives, not a deep resale history. The Stevenson District 125 address and the scarcity of new construction in Lincolnshire are what give these homes their pricing power.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Stevenson District 125
- One of Illinois' top public high school districts is the primary reason buyers choose this location.
- New-construction scarcity
- Very little new supply ever comes to market in Lincolnshire, which supports demand and resale.
- Low-maintenance format
- Lawn care and snow handled by the HOA appeal to families, professionals, and downsizers alike.
- Location
- The I-94 corporate corridor, Metra access, and Lincolnshire Commons are durable convenience drivers.
- Full basements
- Every home includes a full basement, which adds usable space and resale appeal over slab townhomes.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
This is a premium townhome in Lake County, where effective property tax rates are high. Between the mortgage, HOA dues, and taxes, the monthly cost runs above comparable townhomes in lower-tax areas, so run the full number before you fall for the finishes.
Amenities are intentionally small-scale, a pocket park and sidewalks, not a clubhouse or pool. If resort-style amenities are on your list, this is not that. The value here is the district, the newness, and the location.
Elementary and junior-high assignment is address-dependent, either District 102 or District 103, so do not assume a specific grade school. Only Stevenson District 125 for high school is confirmed community-wide. Verify your assignment by address before you buy.
One piece of advice
“The Townes at Barclay is a rare thing in Lincolnshire: brand-new, low-maintenance townhomes in the Stevenson District 125 attendance area. If that district is your reason to be here, this is a strong buy. Just confirm the elementary and junior-high assignment by address, get the full HOA scope in writing, and budget honestly for Lake County taxes.”
The questions buyers actually ask
The Townes at Barclay FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping The Townes at Barclay. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $398 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The townhome association runs about $398 a month on the builder's materials. It covers lawn care and snow removal and maintains the community's central park and common green space, which is what supports the low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Request the recorded HOA declaration and budget from M/I to confirm the full scope of exterior maintenance and insurance.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $17,000 – $23,000 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.
- When was The Townes at Barclay built?
- M/I Homes built the community between 2025 and 2026.
- 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.
- Who is the builder, and is this really new construction?
- Yes. The Townes at Barclay is built by M/I Homes, which acquired the land in 2025, and the community is now selling. These are brand-new townhomes from M/I's Revival Series, not resales.
- How many homes are there, and how big are they?
- The community is planned for 42 townhomes. Floor plans run roughly 1,991 to 2,436 square feet, with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an attached two-car garage, and a full basement. One plan offers a first-floor owner's suite.
- What schools serve the community?
- The community is in Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, one of the top-rated public high school districts in Illinois and a major reason buyers choose the area. Elementary and junior-high students attend either Aptakisic-Tripp District 102 or Lincolnshire-Prairieview District 103 depending on the exact home site, so confirm your assignment by address.
- What does the HOA cover and how much is it?
- HOA dues are about $398 a month on the builder's materials. The association handles lawn care and snow removal and maintains the community's central park and common areas, which is what makes this a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave community. Ask M/I for the full HOA declaration to see exactly what exterior items are covered.
- What are property taxes like?
- This is Lake County, where effective property tax rates are high, generally in the high-2 percent range of value for the Lincolnshire area. Your actual bill depends on the specific home, its assessed value, exemptions, and taxing districts, so verify the current amount for a specific address with the Lake County Treasurer before you buy.
- What do the homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing on new construction moves with releases, incentives, and options, and the Lincolnshire resale market shifts month to month. Rather than quote a number that may be stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and market conditions, and contact the M/I sales office for the latest release prices.
- Who is the real estate agent for The Townes at Barclay?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers The Townes at Barclay in Lincolnshire, 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 The Townes at Barclay specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows The Townes at Barclay
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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Lincolnshire specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
The Townes at Barclay, 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
$679,990
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$783,335
Homes for sale right now
6
Avg time on market
34 days
Sold in the last year
5
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 The Townes at Barclay
Where The Townes at Barclay homes go to school
Homes in The Townes at Barclay are most often zoned to Stevenson 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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