homes for sale Barrington IL

The Barrington real estate market saw a notable shift in August 2025. The median price for homes for sale in Barrington, IL decreased by 13.9% year-over-year, settling at $519K. Homes also spent more time on the market, averaging 68 days from listing to sale, compared to 45 days during the same period last year. Despite a slower sales pace, total sales volume increased, with 20 homes sold this August, up from 18 in the previous year.

The Barrington housing market is currently showing signs of being somewhat competitive. Last month, the median sale price for a house for sale in South Barrington, IL, was $519K, a decrease of 13.9% compared to the previous year. In contrast, the median price per square foot rose significantly by 16.0% to $279, indicating strong underlying property values. On average, homes in Barrington receive about three offers and sell in approximately 68 days.

While a significant 81% of Barrington homebuyers searched to stay within the local metropolitan area, those looking to relocate most frequently targeted Phoenix, Milwaukee, and Cape Coral as their top destinations. Simultaneously, Barrington attracted national interest, with 3% of homebuyers from outside metros searching for houses for sale Barrington IL. The largest portion of this inbound interest came from homebuyers in Peoria, followed by Rockford and St. Louis.