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Lake Barrington Shores occupies a distinctive position in the Chicago-area 55+ market: it is the only major age-restricted community in the metro with private lake access and sailing. The community sits on and around a private lake in the affluent Barrington area of Lake County, offering water activities — motorboating, sailing, fishing, kayaking — that no other 55+ community in the metro can match.
The all-inclusive HOA structure at $450–600/month covers most utilities, exterior maintenance, and the full amenity package. This is one of the highest HOA fees in the market. Before reacting to the number, understand what it includes — many buyers find the all-inclusive model simplifies monthly budgeting and eliminates multiple separate bills.
All-Inclusive HOA Explained: The $450–600/mo fee at Lake Barrington Shores covers all amenities plus most utilities — water, sewer, exterior building maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal are typically included. Compare the actual out-of-pocket cost against a community with a $200/mo HOA where utilities are separate before concluding this community is expensive.
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