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Calm community on the Chain o' Lakes, with a quick commute to the city
Prime views of pink sunsets above calm waters are a staple of evenings in West Antioch, where locals boating and fishing on Lake Marie or Bluff Lake stay out a bit longer to watch the stars come out. Connected to two of the lakes on the sprawling Chain o' Lakes in northwest Chicagoland, this residential community may be a prime destination for visitors, but it easily shines as a living space for those seeking a change of pace. “With the Metra and highways nearby, you are basically equidistant to Chicago and Milwaukee,” says Dana Pierson-Emering, a Realtor and broker associate with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. Pierson-Emering has sold homes in Antioch and northern Illinois for more than 15 years.
Varied home selections near Bluff Lake
While many communities in the Chain o’ Lakes region are known for their vacation homes, Pierson-Emering says the dynamic has been changing. “More and more people in the last 10 years, and especially since Covid, started moving up to their lake homes full time," she says. Houses in the community generally date from the 1950s to the 1980s. Custom estates with lakefront access line the westernmost reaches of the community, with some properties having their own piers or boat launches. Homes closer to the town center and Route 59 offer traditional styles and a suburban feel in line with the area’s mid-century origins. Values generally range from $250,000 to $600,000. Larger custom properties with waterfront access have sold at much higher prices, with recent sales including $850,000 for a 2,500-square-foot waterfront home and nearly $1.5 million for a grand 6,520-square-foot vacation home with five bedrooms, a pool and a cabana.
The homes of West Antioch sit on cozy lakeside lots.
Custom estates with lakefront access are dominant on the western reaches of West Antioch.
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Days on the water at Lake Marie
West Antioch residents enjoy a strong connection to an outdoor lifestyle thanks to the neighborhood’s prime position on the water. On the south end of the neighborhood, Bluff Lake is a tranquil spot for fishing, boating and meals along the lakefronts. Lake Marie borders the neighborhood’s north end, offering a larger space for watersports. For days when the water isn’t calling, the open prairie trails at Lake Marie Forest Preserve awaits.
Residents of West Antioch enjoy boating, swimming, and fishing on Lake Marie.
The stunning topography of Merrywood Point lends to the idyllic charm of West Antioch.
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Independence Day parades, local concerts and community theater
“Antioch does Fourth of July, a parade with an entire day of activities. They also do wine walks, which really gets people out in the main street of the town where there are local shops,” Pierson-Emering says. In the summertime, Main and Orchard is the place to be in town for the Antioch Farmers Market, held from June through October. Around the same time of year, the Antioch Bandshell hosts the It's Thursday Concert Series, where Chicago area bands bring a variety of genres and recognizable jams to town. Year-round entertainment in town includes movies at the Antioch Theater, community theater shows at the Palette, Masque and Lyre Theater and live music at The Rivalry Alehouse.
West Antioch kids can learn about classic cars at the Antioch Classic and Custom Car Show.
Learn about local suppliers and their methods at Antioch Farmers Market.
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Local stores and Jewel-Osco in downtown Antioch
Most of West Antioch’s most convenient shopping options are northeast of the neighborhood along Main Street in town. Go-to stops for groceries include Piggly Wiggly and Jewel-Osco. For specialty shopping, The Stubborn Sunflower is a boutique with customized gifts, handmade jewelry and quirky finds for the home. Ladies can add distinctive items to their wardrobe a few doors down at Copper & Lace. Also downtown, Anastasia’s is a local favorite for watching sports with pizza, wings and other pub mainstays. The restaurant also hosts seasonal meals for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and live music from local performers. For dinner dates and special occasions, locals can venture to dining options on the water. Pizza, burgers and Italian beef sandwiches are served daily at Sandbar on Lake Marie, while Sunset Grill Antioch specializes in seafood and cocktails on the edge of Bluff Lake.
Downtown Antioch offers retail options for West Antioch residents, such as Zanna Dunes.
The Village Thrift Shop is located in the heart of downtown Antioch.
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Sports and scholastic competition at Antioch Community High School
Public school students starting their education in West Antioch are generally assigned to Emmons School, which serves kids from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school holds an 11:1 student-teacher ratio and a B-plus grade on Niche. Older students in town attend Antioch Community High School. Students compete in more than 30 athletic and academic teams, including basketball, football, chess and scholastic bowl. The school earns an A-minus grade on Niche.
Antioch Community High School is a highly rated public school with about 1,300 students.
Emmons Grade School is a well rated public school in West Antioch, IL that serves grades K-8.
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Milwaukee and Chicago within 60 miles or less
Fox Lake Road/State Route 59 on the neighborhood’s east side is the main connection between West Antioch and the Northern Illinois area. Locals are about 3 miles southwest of the village center, 50 miles southwest of the heart of Milwaukee and 60 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Southbound commuters can catch Metra trains out of the Antioch station, 3 miles north of the neighborhood.
For emergency services nearby, the nearest hospital is Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital above the state line, about 16 miles northeast. Residents traveling beyond northern Illinois can catch flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, about 44 miles south, or Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, 43 miles north.
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West Antioch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Antioch, Antioch sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Antioch, Antioch over the last 12 months is $547,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Looking for a weekend getaway where you can go boating? Look no further. This cozy home with lake rights is just steps away from Lake Marie and Lake Bluff. Build a pier so your boat is always ready to go. This is a 2-bedroom, 1 bath home with a customer 14x14 shed with cement foundation and a 2-car garage. The garage is 25D x 20W and has been converted into what is affectionately known as
Enjoy sunsets over Lake Marie from this recently rehabbed & fully furnished home in Antioch. Available from Nov 1, 2025- April 30, 2026. This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home is an entertainers dream with wide open living spaces and an outside bar area, lovely deck and fire pit area. Driveway can accommodate 4 cars. Fantastic neighborhood with forest preserve adjacent. Close to town and commuter train.
Dana Pierson-Emering@properties Christie's International Real Estate
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