East Palm Beach
Water and land recreation
The community of Palm Beach is on an island accessible by way of Bayview Lane from the west. Pistakee Lake surrounds the island to the north and Myers Bay to the south. While living in the Chain O’ Lakes area, water sports are essential, including fishing, swimming and boating. Some fish typically caught in the lakes include largemouth bass, walleye and various species of catfish. The Volo Bog State Natural Area was formed in an ancient glacial kettlehole lake, which forms when a glacier gets stuck in sand and gravel. It’s the only open-water quaking bog in Illinois, meaning the ground vibrates when walking close to it. The area also includes woodlands, marshes and a prairie restoration area.Island homes are only accessible by boat
With homes on the water and surrounded by water, this is a unique neighborhood that people want to be a part of long term. “It’s a quiet area, and people tend to live there for a long time,” says Marilyn Durante, a broker with Lakes Realty Group with nearly 40 years of experience. “I know some people who have lived here for over 40 years. Homes don’t go on the market too often. When they do, they get snagged quickly.” There are houses on Cedar and Queens Islands where docks serve as garages and mid-20th century raised ranch houses priced between $150,000 to $350,000. More ranch-style, split-level and raised ranches on the mainland are between $200,000 and $400,000. Waterfront property on Myers Bay or Brandenburg Lake inland ranges from $300,000 to $700,000, with some being constructed within the past ten years. Sixty-eight percent of the people in East Palm Beach are homeowners. There is an increased risk of flooding for those who live close to the water. Raised ranches are popular among those living on Cedar or Queens Islands.Meal with a water view
There are plenty of opportunities to eat on the water, especially at Docker’s Restaurant, in the neighborhood's northern end near the village of Fox Lake. “They may have more seating outside by the water than inside,” Lescher says. It’s accessible by road or water with plenty of dock parking. It’s a waterfront restaurant with seafood and turf options for those who want something different. The Bandits’ Smoke Shack serves smoked baby back ribs every Sunday, which can be preordered on Friday. They have burgers, barbecue sandwiches, and pizza the rest of the week. Lescher moved to the Chain O’ Lakes area in 1986 when you had to travel miles for shopping. Today, grocery stores like ALDI and Jewel-Osco and retail stores like The Home Depot and Menards are a short drive.Big Hollow schools
Schools in Big Hollow District 38, rated a B-minus on Niche, are the public option for kids in the neighborhood. Big Hollow Primary School gets a B-minus, has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and has prekindergarten through first-grade students. Big Hollow Elementary School is the next step for second through fourth graders at the B-rated school. Big Hollow Middle School students can participate in extra-curricular after-school clubs, including jazz band or clubs like skiing and recycling. The school is rated a B-minus. Grant Community High School is rated a B-plus on Niche and has a 91% graduation rate.More and more year-round residents
East Palm Beach and other areas around Chain O’ Lakes have been popular retirement communities, but with more people working from home than in the office, it has become more popular for those still working. “There is a Metra station close in nearby Fox Lake, which can get you to Union Station in an hour and 25 minutes,” Lescher adds. Interstate 94 is about a half-hour drive to the east, and Interstate 90 is about the same distance to the south.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeffrey Padesky
Real Broker, LLC
(847) 241-1543
84 Total Sales
1 in East Palm Beach
$315,000 Price
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Cheryl Black
Keller Williams North Shore West
(815) 887-8478
88 Total Sales
2 in East Palm Beach
$40K - $155K Price Range
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Daniel Drake
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 970-3097
170 Total Sales
2 in East Palm Beach
$125K - $610K Price Range
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Venny Rivera
eXp Realty
(224) 458-2864
309 Total Sales
1 in East Palm Beach
$127,500 Price
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Tami Hamilton
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 219-9662
129 Total Sales
1 in East Palm Beach
$320,000 Price
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Jamie Hering
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(224) 427-6271
808 Total Sales
1 in East Palm Beach
$320,500 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Palm Beach | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
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East Palm Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Palm Beach, Fox Lake sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Palm Beach, Fox Lake over the last 12 months is $620,000, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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