Channel Lake
Suburban Neighborhood in Fox Lake, Illinois
Lake County 60002
Channel Lake’s waterfront homes sell quickly
Channel Lake’s wooded residential streets and lakefront homes date back to the mid-20th century. “We’re definitely rural, but it’s still a hot market,” Hopkins says. “Waterfront properties, particularly, sell quickly since Chain O’Lakes draws people to the area.” Ranch-style homes, bi-levels, Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals typically range in price from $100,000 to $450,000. Out front, gravel driveways and detached garages line most roads, alongside lawns that vary in size and style. Some are modest and manicured, while others brim with garden decorations and the occasional boat or RV. Newer estates with traditional and Craftsman architecture are more likely to feature attached garages and paved driveways. These properties typically exceed 2,000 square feet and range between $500,000 and $1 million. Additionally, undeveloped quarter-acre lots by the water range in price between $25,000 and $140,000.
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From Turtle Beach Marina to Your Boat Club
“Channel Lake itself is so clean that they used to use its ice for meatpacking in Chicago,” says Marilyn Durante, a local Realtor with Lakes Realty Group. The 352-acre body of water conjoins with Lake Catherine to the east and Lake Marie to the south. While many coastal homes feature their own private docks, many residents head to the Turtle Beach Marina for quick access to the Chain O’Lakes. Your Boat Club even offers boat rentals on the waterway between Channel Lake and Lake Marie. “Overall, the neighborhood is out of the way, so you’ll always feel like you’re in the country and getting away from it all,” Durante says. Just west of the community, Gander Mountain Forest Preserve is home to Lake County’s highest natural elevation point. The preserve’s trails are popular year-round for birding, hiking and cross-country skiing.
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Antioch Central Consolidated School District 34
Students attend Antioch Central Consolidated School District 34, which serves the greater Northwest Lake County area. W.C. Petty Elementary School, located halfway between Channel Lake and Antioch, earns a B-minus on Niche. Antioch Upper Grade School shares the campus and earns the same Niche score. Middle-grade students can get a head start by joining the National Junior Honor Society or one of the school’s many athletic teams. Antioch Community High School earns an A-minus on Niche. Established in 1915, Antioch High remains a stronghold in the community with support from booster clubs and village sponsors. Students can expect numerous athletic opportunities and graduation prep through the school’s College and Career Center.
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Boat parades & sandbar parties on the Chain O’Lakes
Chain O’Lakes hosts numerous annual events throughout the year, including boat rallies, water ski shows and ice fishing tournaments. Boaters can cruise south to Fox Lake for popular festivals like the Cardboard Boat Race & Youth Fishing Derby or Fox Lake Venetian Night. This themed water parade encourages participants to decorate their boats and dress accordingly. “Fox Lake hosts concerts in the summer, too,” Hopkins says regarding the Lakefront Park Friday Night Concert Series. From June to August, Chain O’Lakes residents flock to the park with lawn chairs and blankets for live music and food trucks. “There’s also a large nightlife scene on the Chain’s islands,” she continues. From Blarney Island’s Caribbean party bar on Grass Lake to Petite Lake’s sandbar, summertime boaters will find an array of lively stops throughout the Chain.
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Channel Lake residents can expect longer commutes
Channel Lake's rural nature means residents are primarily car-dependent, particularly when traveling into neighboring Antioch. While the nearest emergency room, Lake Forest Hospital, is 15 miles south in Grayslake, residents will find a PromptMed Urgent Care just east in Antioch. Chicago commuters can expect a 60-mile drive to the Windy City on Interstate 94. Alternatively, Antioch's Metra typically takes riders an hour and a half to reach Chicago Union Station. Those traveling out-of-state can take the O'Hare Transfer stop on the Metra or drive 47 miles southeast to reach O'Hare International Airport. Milwaukee commuters head 50 miles north on I-94. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is located 40 miles north on the same thoroughfare.Shopping & dining on Antioch’s Lake Street
Most residents shop and dine in the neighboring village of Antioch, 3 miles east on Route 173. The thoroughfare branches into Lake Street, lined with locally owned restaurants and cafés. Little Bean Coffee Company sells lattes, smoothies, books and knickknacks from the gift shop next door. Across the street, Antioch Theatre is a historic, two-screen movie theater showing a range of new and old films. Residents can grab dinner to-go from Antioch Pizza Shop or dine in at Rivalry Alehouse, a classic American haunt with patio dining that overlooks the Lake Street strip. For groceries, folks can head to the Jewel-Osco in town or drive another mile east to Walmart, Aldi and Menards.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jamie Lemmons-Svoboda
Jamie Lemmons-Svoboda
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Preferred Rlty
(708) 859-7270
277 Total Sales
1 in Channel Lake
$170,000 Price
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Terri Mlyniec
Terri Mlyniec
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(815) 887-6946
73 Total Sales
1 in Channel Lake
$350,000 Price
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Bryan Shaughnessy
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Bryan Shaughnessy
Responds QuicklyRealty World Tiffany R.E.
(224) 487-8096
90 Total Sales
6 in Channel Lake
$185K - $355K Price Range
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Amy Kite
Amy Kite
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Infinity
(815) 581-9501
1,138 Total Sales
1 in Channel Lake
$345,000 Price
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Renee O'Brien
Renee O'Brien
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams North Shore West
(224) 532-5028
174 Total Sales
1 in Channel Lake
$200,000 Price
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Jamie Hering
Jamie Hering
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(224) 427-6271
817 Total Sales
2 in Channel Lake
$415K - $880K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Centennial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Gander Mountain Forest Preserve
Lake Marie Forest Reserve
- Lake
- Trails
Trevor Creek Park
Lyle C. Thomas Memorial Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Channel Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Channel Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Channel Lake, Fox Lake sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Channel Lake, Fox Lake over the last 12 months is $287,500, up 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Sale Price
$287,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$294,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
34%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
828
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,033
On par with the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,414
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,107
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,882
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,599
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,878
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
20%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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