North Barrington · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Biltmore.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $565K
- Avg time on market
- 24 days
- Sold · last year
- 14
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About the community
A founding North Barrington neighborhood around the Biltmore Country Club.
Biltmore is one of the founding residential neighborhoods of North Barrington, an affluent Lake County village roughly 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It traces to a 1926 development originally platted as Biltmore Country Estates, the first subdivision of the Honey Lake area, assembled by Chicago builder Clifford Leonard as a countryside retreat with a clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, and other club amenities at its center. That country-club core still defines the neighborhood: wooded, rolling, low-density streets and generous lots, some near water. Because the original 1920s and 1930s cottages were gradually rebuilt and infilled over the decades, the housing stock spans a very wide era, from older and updated homes to large custom houses, giving Biltmore a lived-in, established character that newer subdivisions cannot replicate.
At a glance
Around the Biltmore Country Club
The neighborhood grew up around the private club and its 18-hole course near Honey Lake.
Large wooded lots
Rolling, low-density parcels, some near water, in keeping with North Barrington zoning.
Founded in the 1920s
Originally platted in 1926 as Biltmore Country Estates, the first subdivision of the Honey Lake area.
Wide era of homes
Housing spans roughly the 1930s through the 2000s as original cottages were rebuilt and infilled. Confirm year built per home.
Barrington 220 (with a caveat)
Most addresses are in Barrington 220, but part of the village feeds Lake Zurich District 95. Confirm by address.
Club membership is separate
Country club membership is private and optional, not an automatic perk of owning a home here.
Barrington Metra nearby
The Barrington UP-NW station is the nearest stop, a short drive away, for a ride to Ogilvie.
Downtown Barrington and Deer Park
Walkable downtown Barrington plus Deer Park Town Center are close for shopping and dining.
What’s close
Biltmore sits in North Barrington in the Barrington area northwest of Chicago, with Route 22 and US 12 the main roads and the Barrington Metra station a short drive away.
- Golf and club
- The private Biltmore Country Club, at the center of the neighborhood, with an 18-hole course and club amenities.
- Shopping
- Downtown Barrington's shops and restaurants plus Deer Park Town Center, an open-air lifestyle center nearby.
- Hospital
- Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, minutes away.
- Highway
- Illinois Route 22 (Half Day Road) and US Route 12 (Rand Road), with I-90 to the south for commuting.
- Schools
- Primarily Barrington Community Unit School District 220, though part of the village is in Lake Zurich District 95. Confirm by address.
- Train
- The Barrington station on the UP-NW line to Ogilvie Transportation Center, a large park-and-ride, is the nearest stop.
What it’s actually like to live here
Biltmore offers a quiet, established, country-club-adjacent lifestyle inside one of the Chicago area's most affluent small villages. The neighborhood was born as a 1920s weekend retreat, and that DNA still shows: mature trees, rolling terrain, winding roads, big private lots, and a private golf club at the center of it all. For buyers who want space, privacy, and a golf or lake orientation without moving into a brand-new subdivision, Biltmore delivers a distinctive, lived-in sense of place.
The draw is the combination of setting and access. You get a genuinely rural-feeling wooded environment, yet you are minutes from downtown Barrington's shops and restaurants, Deer Park Town Center, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, and the Barrington Metra for a ride to downtown Chicago. Families are drawn to the reputation of Barrington 220 schools, though a slice of the village feeds Lake Zurich District 95 instead, so verifying the district and schools by address matters here more than in a single-district town.
The honest tradeoffs: Lake County property taxes are high, and this is a car-dependent, larger-lot community rather than a walkable one, so expect to drive to the train, stores, and schools. Many homes are older and have been renovated or rebuilt to varying degrees, so condition and systems vary widely from house to house, and due diligence on age, updates, and any lake or club rights is essential. The country club is a private, invitation-based, optional membership, not an automatic perk of the address, so confirm exactly what conveys before falling for a listing.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Biltmore is an upscale custom-home market with wide variation driven by age, size, condition, lot, and proximity to the lake or golf course. Because homes span nearly a century of building, price per square foot and condition matter as much as headline price, and updated or rebuilt homes separate clearly from originals.
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.
- Lot and setting
- Large wooded lots, and homes near the lake or the golf course, carry a premium over smaller interior parcels.
- Condition and vintage
- Renovated and rebuilt homes command far more than original older houses in the same neighborhood.
- The North Barrington address
- Low density, the setting, and the Barrington-area reputation are durable demand drivers.
- Club and lake rights
- Any deeded lake access or club affiliation can affect desirability, but confirm what actually conveys per home.
- School district split
- Whether an address feeds Barrington 220 or Lake Zurich 95 can matter to family buyers. Confirm by address.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
Taxes are a real carrying cost. Lake County effective property tax rates are high, and at these home values the annual bill is a serious monthly line item. Pull the actual tax history for the specific parcel rather than estimating off a smaller home, because the range across the neighborhood is wide.
This is a large-lot, car-oriented community, so plan on driving to the train, shopping, and schools. That is the tradeoff for the space and the setting, but confirm the daily drive works for your household before you commit.
Do not assume the golf, tennis, and beach come with the address. Biltmore Country Club membership is private, invitation-based, and optional, and it is separate from home ownership and from any homeowners association. Confirm current membership terms with the club, and verify any HOA status, dues, and deeded lake rights from the disclosures for the specific home.
One piece of advice
“Biltmore is a rare chance to own a large wooded lot around a founding North Barrington country club, with a lived-in character new subdivisions cannot match. Just confirm the fully-assessed taxes, verify whether an address feeds Barrington 220 or Lake Zurich 95, and get clear on exactly what conveys, from any HOA dues to lake and club rights, before you fall for a home. Do that and it is a strong upper-tier buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Biltmore FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Biltmore. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Association status here is nuanced and should be verified per property. Membership in the Biltmore Country Club is a separate, private, invitation-based membership and is not the same as a neighborhood homeowners association, and it does not transfer automatically with a home. Whether an individual Biltmore home carries mandatory homeowners or property-owners dues, and what any such dues cover, varies by section and era. Confirm the HOA status, any dues, and any deeded lake or club rights from the covenants and disclosures for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $9,000 – $26,000 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 Biltmore a golf course community?
- It grew up around the private Biltmore Country Club and its 18-hole course near Honey Lake, and many homes sit close to the club and lake. The club is a separate, private, invitation-based membership, so living in Biltmore does not automatically include golf, tennis, or beach access. Confirm membership terms with the club.
- Does buying a home here include a country club membership?
- No, not automatically. Biltmore Country Club membership is private, sponsored, and optional, and it is separate from home ownership and from any homeowners association. Confirm current membership categories and costs directly with the club.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- This varies by property and should be verified. Any neighborhood homeowners or property-owners dues are distinct from club membership. Confirm the HOA status, any dues, what they cover, and any deeded lake rights from the disclosures for the specific home.
- What schools serve Biltmore?
- Most North Barrington addresses are in Barrington Community Unit School District 220, likely North Barrington Elementary, a Barrington Middle School campus, and Barrington High School. However, part of the village is in Lake Zurich District 95. Because boundaries split the village, confirm the exact schools by address.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Drive to the Barrington station on the UP-NW line for a ride to Ogilvie Transportation Center downtown; the station has large park-and-ride lots. By car, Route 22, US 12, and I-90 handle regional trips. Plan on driving to the train, since this is a larger-lot, car-oriented community.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Biltmore is an upscale custom-home market with wide variation by age, size, condition, and lot. Rather than a single figure, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, activity, and available listings.
- Who is the real estate agent for Biltmore?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Biltmore in North 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 Biltmore 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 Biltmore
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
- North Barrington specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Biltmore, 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
$565,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$699,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
24 days
Sold in the last year
14
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 Biltmore
Where Biltmore homes go to school
Homes in Biltmore 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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