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Late-1990s Custom Homes, Larger Floor Plans, and Lake-Oriented Living

Homes for sale in Oaks of Barrington, Barrington IL offer buyers a collection of custom single-family residences developed during a relatively concentrated period in the late 1990s. Located along Dundee Road west of Barrington Road in Cook County, the subdivision provides a different housing option from the older mid-century neighborhoods found throughout much of Barrington.

Oaks of Barrington was built primarily between 1997 and 1999. Homes range from approximately 2,459 to 6,900 square feet, creating options for buyers looking for anything from a more manageable three-bedroom residence to a substantially larger five-bedroom home.

The community also includes a lake, park, sidewalks, curbs, streetlights, and waterfront properties. Combined with recognizable floor plans and late-1990s construction, these features give buyers several property-specific factors to compare when a home becomes available.

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One of the most useful ways to understand Oaks of Barrington is through its documented floor plans. The community includes the Abbey, Alexandria, Biltmore, Hampton, Lancaster, Strafford, Stratford, and Victoria models.

These designs vary considerably. The Abbey is approximately 2,500 square feet with three bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms, while the Alexandria provides approximately 2,828 square feet with four bedrooms. Larger options include the 3,906-square-foot Lancaster, 4,200-square-foot Strafford, and approximately 4,600-square-foot Victoria.

Basement configurations also vary by model. Full basements are documented with plans including the Abbey, Biltmore, Lancaster, and Strafford, while the Alexandria could have a full or English basement and the Hampton is documented with an English basement. Finished condition and subsequent owner improvements should be evaluated separately for each resale property.

Schools Serving Oaks of Barrington

Oaks of Barrington is served by several well-regarded school districts in the area.

Grove Avenue Elementary School

Elementary

K-5

Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus

Middle

6-8

Barrington High School

High

9-12

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Eight models are documented: Abbey, Alexandria, Biltmore, Hampton, Lancaster, Strafford, Stratford, and Victoria. The variety gives buyers several bedroom, bathroom, and square-footage configurations to compare within the same subdivision.

Yes. The Biltmore, Hampton, Strafford, and Stratford are documented as five-bedroom models. The Stratford has approximately 3,950 square feet and 4.1 bathrooms, while the Strafford provides approximately 4,200 square feet.

Among the documented models with published dimensions, the Victoria is approximately 4,600 square feet. Actual homes can be larger, however, with subdivision records showing residences reaching approximately 6,900 square feet.

The Alexandria is documented with either a full or English basement, while the Hampton has an English basement configuration. Buyers should verify the basement type, finished area, natural light, and improvements of the individual resale property.

Yes. Waterfront is identified among the subdivision's features, along with a neighborhood lake. Buyers interested in a particular waterfront property should verify its exact frontage, view, lot boundaries, and any applicable use restrictions.

Yes. Sidewalks, a park, curbs, and streetlights are documented community features. These characteristics distinguish Oaks of Barrington from some of the larger-lot Barrington-area neighborhoods where sidewalks may not be part of the original development.

Current subdivision information reports HOA assessments ranging from approximately $48 to $108 per month. Buyers should verify the assessment for the specific property and review current association documents to understand what the fee covers.

Its concentrated 1997–1999 construction period means the neighborhood's original homes are considerably newer than communities developed primarily during the 1960s and 1970s. Buyers should still evaluate updates to roofs, HVAC systems, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, and other components because these homes are now more than two decades old.

Three homes sold during the past year between approximately $770,000 and $945,000, with a reported median of about $797,000. Individual value can differ substantially based on model, finished square footage, basement, lot position, waterfront characteristics, renovations, and overall condition.

Inventory can be limited, and current subdivision data reports no active homes for sale. Buyers targeting this community may need to monitor it consistently so they can evaluate a property soon after it reaches the market.

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Oaks of Barrington gives buyers a more defined housing profile than many custom neighborhoods. Because the community was developed during a short period and includes documented models, buyers can compare individual properties against similar original floor plans while still accounting for decades of renovations and owner improvements.

The range of layouts is particularly useful for buyers with specific space requirements. A three-bedroom Abbey offers a very different configuration from a five-bedroom Strafford or Stratford, while the larger Victoria provides approximately 4,600 square feet before considering any additional finished lower-level space.

The neighborhood's physical setting matters as well. Sidewalks, a park, lake features, and waterfront homes create meaningful differences between individual properties, especially when lot orientation and water views are priorities.

Current market activity also reinforces the importance of property-specific comparisons. Recent sales have ranged from the upper $700,000s into the $900,000s, while the subdivision itself contains homes with significantly different sizes and floor plans. Model, renovations, basement finish, lot position, and condition should therefore be considered alongside recent comparable sales.

If late-1990s construction, larger floor plans, sidewalks, neighborhood recreation, and potential waterfront settings fit your priorities, explore homes for sale in Oaks of Barrington, Barrington IL and compare each opportunity based on its model, improvements, finished space, and location within the community.

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