Channel Lake Multifamily Home for Sale

Channel Lake in Fox Lake is a rural neighborhood known for its wooded residential streets and lakefront homes, dating back to the mid-20th century. The area features a mix of ranch-style homes, bi-levels, Cape Cods, and Colonial Revivals, with newer estates showcasing traditional and Craftsman architecture. Home sizes range from modest properties to larger estates exceeding 2,000 square feet. Gravel driveways and detached garages are common, though newer homes often have attached garages and paved driveways. Channel Lake itself is a clean, 352-acre body of water, historically used for ice in meatpacking, and connects with Lake Catherine and Lake Marie. Residents enjoy private docks or use Turtle Beach Marina for access to the Chain O’Lakes, with boat rentals available. The nearby Gander Mountain Forest Preserve offers trails for birding, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Most shopping and dining options are found in Antioch, 3 miles east, featuring local spots like Little Bean Coffee Company and Rivalry Alehouse. Grocery stores include Jewel-Osco, Walmart, Aldi, and Menards. Annual events on Chain O’Lakes include boat rallies, water ski shows, and ice fishing tournaments, with popular festivals like the Cardboard Boat Race & Youth Fishing Derby. The Lakefront Park Friday Night Concert Series runs from June to August. Residents primarily rely on cars for transportation, with the nearest emergency room 15 miles away in Grayslake. Chicago is a 60-mile drive or a 90-minute Metra ride from Antioch. Students attend Antioch Community High School, which has a high rating, along with other schools in the Antioch Central Consolidated School District 34.