Small house, big living

The McMansion may be going the way of the McRib, and the median home size is shrinking. But downsizing can actually be a step up, as these three houses demonstrate.

2 of 3

Barrington, Ill.

Price: $478,000
Rooms: 3 bed, 2 bath
Square feet: 1,858
Taxes: $5,227
Lot size: 0.2 acre

This renovated farmhouse in Barrington Village has the charm of an historic house and the amenities of a new one, including gourmet kitchen, master suite and zoned HVAC.

NEXT: San Antonio, Texas

Last updated October 02 2009: 9:33 AM ET

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