$326,868Average Value$176Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Part of the Chain O’ Lakes
Part of the chain of lakes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, Grass Lake is one of the 15 lakes connected by channels and, ultimately, the Fox River. The conglomeration is called Chain O’Lakes, and the neighborhood that borders Grass Lake to the east is the Grass Lake neighborhood between the northwest Chicago suburbs of Antioch and Fox Lake. Grass Lake is the third largest in the chain and the shallowest at three feet. “I’ve lived in this community my entire life,” says Theresa Hahl, office coordinator for Chain O’ Lakes State Park. “We are lucky to live near the lakes, parks and forest preserves. We can enjoy this natural beauty for free. Unlike neighboring states like Wisconsin, our state parks are free. It truly is a great benefit to being a part of this community.”
The beauty that surrounds you is undeniable when calling Grass Lake home.
Boating life and lake life are synonymous with the Grass Lake community.
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Housing on the banks of Grass Lake
Waterfront property in this neighborhood could mean a house close to a narrow channel leading to the lake. On the lake's east shore, the houses are on secondary roads, in a rural setting with no sidewalks and on larger lots, perhaps as much as a half-acre. Much of the housing is from the 1950s and ‘60s, with bungalows, Cape Cods and split-level. The 1980s and ‘90s ranch-style houses have three to four bedrooms, with most homes having anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet. The price range is from $150,000 to $350,000, and some have been remodeled. To add to the serenity of the proximity of the water, the neighborhood also has a crime score lower than the national average of 2, according to the CAP index. The national average is 4.
Grass Lake has beautiful and spacious single family homes in quiet suburbs.
Country life and cute homes line the streets in Grass Lake.
Ample garage space and instant access to the water is the best part of calling Grass Lake home.
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Blarney Island is a resort-style entertainment destination
Thursday through Sunday, Blarney Island is the place for entertainment about a mile from the mainland. It’s what’s known as the Key West of the Midwest and is open late into the night with live music, boat races and food at the island restaurant. The island hosts high-performance drag boat racing every Thursday evening, followed by an after-party. On other evenings, there’s bound to be live music. There are shuttle boats that can fit 40 people and leave the Port of Blarney Marina on the hour, and parking is available off Grass Lake Road. Boats return to shore on the half hour. The festivities on the island usually end at 2 a.m. Closing time on Sunday night is 10 p.m. The Grass Lake Marina and RV Park is one of many marinas that offer boat launches. It’s also a 52-acre RV campground with over 100 sites.
Wide open fields as far as the eyes can see make up Grass Lake living.
Lake Marie Forest Preserve in Grass Lake is part of the Lake Country Forest Preserve.
Thelen Park is a small remote playground to get away from the crowds in Grass Lake.
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Antioch Community High School has an active YouTube channel
Grass Lake School is a public school option with a B overall rating on Niche and an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. It houses prekindergarten through eighth grade with just under 200 students. Antioch Community High School is part of the Community High School District 117. The school is rated an A on Niche and has an active YouTube channel, where a preview of the week’s activities is called Next Weeks Today, a take-off of the HBO news satire show Last Week Tonight.
Antioch Community High School is a highly rated public school in Grass Lake.
Stanton School encourages students to learn in Grass Lake.
Lotus Elementary School is an award winning school in Grass Lake.
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Last reaches of the Metra commuter rail
There are plenty of seasonal homeowners in Grass Lake, and it’s a popular retirement area. Since COVID, more working people are calling the area around the Chain O’ Lakes home because they have more of a hybrid situation. “There is a Metra station in nearby Fox Lake, which can get you to Union Station in an hour and 25 minutes,” says Michael Lescher, a managing broker at RE/MAX Showcase. He lives in the Chain O’ Lakes area and has sold lakefront and off-water properties since 1986.
Eating on the lakefront
The Port of Blarney Restaurant is at the marina where the water shuttle to Blarney Island originates. The deck has plenty of room to enjoy sandwiches and comfort food. The restaurant is open for extended hours on the weekend to coincide with the events happening on Blarney Island. Sandbar Bar & Grille is on the banks of adjoining Lake Marie. It’s accessible from Grass Lake via boat through a connecting channel. The menu is classic American bar fare, open until at least 1 a.m. every night. While there are no grocery stores in the immediate neighborhood, it’s a short trip to the west to hit Jewel-Osco and to the north for Piggly Wiggly.
Enjoy a work of art in the form of a bloody mary at Bootleggers in Grass Lake.
Bootleggers has great festive local flavor in Grass Lake.
Sandbar Bar and Grill in Grass Lake has lots of local events to go to and food specials daily.
Watch the games with your friends at Sandbar Bar and Grill in Grass Lake.
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Parks in this Area
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Lakefront Park
Lake
Playground
Parking Lot
Loffredo Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Football
Lake Villa Township Park
Lake Marie Forest Reserve
Lake
Trails
Lyle C. Thomas Memorial Park
Thelen Park
Community Garden Green
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
64 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Grass Lake
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
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
Grass Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grass Lake, Fox Lake sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Grass Lake, Fox Lake over the last 12 months is $259,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Rare 2-Acre Parcel Near the Lake in Unincorporated Antioch! Situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac in unincorporated Antioch, this expansive 2-acre parcel offers a unique opportunity to create your private retreat just moments from the lake. Enjoy the freedom of unincorporated living with room to build a custom home. The location is ideal for nature lovers and lake enthusiasts, with close proximity
Build your dream home or investment project on this beautiful parcel just under an acre, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in unincorporated Antioch, IL. Enjoy the privacy and flexibility that unincorporated living offers, all while being just minutes from downtown Antioch, local shops, restaurants, and the Chain O' Lakes. This peaceful setting provides ample space for a custom home. Whether
WATERFRONT. Property is being sold AS-IS. This is 2 lot parcel of land. The Channel water passage at the back of the house is an excellent site for fishing during summertime. The wide backyard is a very good area for family picnic. Located in cul-de-sac, very safe quiet Farrins Grass Lake neighborhood. There is a beautiful mini power boat at the front side yard and buyers may have it for free.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Kevin Wilgenbusch,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
807
Median Age
51
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
17.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,523
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,362
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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