Northwest Fox Lake
Suburban Neighborhood in Fox Lake, Illinois
Lake County 60081
From Sundial Farms to Country Club Hills
Sundial Farms is a modern subdivision off Wilmot Road, lined with new traditional homes constructed between the 1990s and early 2000s, some of which are built on spacious lots overlooking wheat fields, local pastures and grazing horses. Prices vary between $525,000 and $700,000, while undeveloped lots of an acre or less range between $50,000 and $150,000.South of Main Street Road, many ranch-style homes and split levels date back to the midcentury. Boats, canoes and personal watercraft are prevalent on lawns, along with old-growth trees. Alternatively, subdivisions branching off State Park Road have a more suburban feel with less space between homes. This is especially true of Country Club Hills, a townhome development across the street from Fox Lake Country Club. Altogether, single-family homes range between $150,000 and $350,000, while townhome units average about $260,000.
Living next door to Chain O’Lakes State Park
Just east of the neighborhood, Chain O’Lakes State Park is a 2,800-acre preserve with campgrounds, trails and a central lake. “People love walking the trails by the Fox River,” Hahl says regarding the 2-mile Gold Finch Trail. The spur is one of many veering off the Chain O’Lakes State Park trail. “We also have trailer and motorcoach parking for those riding the equestrian trails.” Additional paths lead to the Catfish Cove Fishing Pier on the Fox River. From there, guests can rent boats and head to Grass Lake, Fox Lake or Lake Marie. Blarney Island’s Caribbean party bar is located less than a mile offshore, with docks for boat or a $20 boat shuttle. Back on land, the Fox Lake Country Club offers an 18-hole course connected with the Country Club Hills subdivision. The 106-acre facility is open to the public.Nippersink School District 2
Northwest Fox Lake students attend Nippersink School District 2, beginning at Spring Grove Elementary. The school earns a B-plus on Niche and is located just west of the community on Main Street Road. Nippersink Middle School, located 8 miles west in Richmond, earns the same grade. Students finish out at Richmond-Burton High School, which also earns a B-plus. Though Richmond-Burton enrolls about 550 students, the school still offers 21 sports, 16 Advanced Placement courses and a booster club for parents and guardians.Blarney Island is the Key West of the Midwest
A mile off the coast of Chain O’Lakes State Park, Blarney Island thrives in the summertime. Nicknamed “Key West of the Midwest,” the island hosts a themed Key West Fest featuring drag boat racing, live music, drinks and dancing. Boaters may also head to Lakefront Park for year-round festivities on the shore of Nippersink Lake. Guests raise funds for the Special Olympics each year at the Polar Plunge and return in the summer for a Friday night concert series. The Lakefront Park Farmer’s Market overlaps, highlighting local farmers and vendors selling candles, ceramics and fresh poultry.The Fox Lake Metra offers a 2-hour ride to Chicago
Though residents of Sundial Farms can access Chain O’Lakes State Park from a hiking and biking path in the neighborhood, homebuyers won’t find any designated bike lanes or public transit options. According to the Lake County government, the nearest emergency room, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, is also a large employer in the region. The medical center is 13 miles south. Chicago commuters can expect a 67-mile trip southeast on Interstate 94. The Metra in Fox Lake takes riders about 2 hours to reach the city. Pillow Hill Airport is a small, private strip. Most residents will fly commercially from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 52 miles south or Chicago Midway International, about 70 miles away.Waterfront dining at Port of Blarney
Grass Lake Road is the main thoroughfare between Northwest Fox Lake and Lake Villa. The route stretches past Grass Lake, Petite Lake and Bluff Lake, with a handful of locally owned eateries along the way. Port of Blarney is a waterfront restaurant with a dog-friendly patio and tiki bar. Guests will find an RV park and marina— for those heading there by boat. Similarly, Sunset Grill Antioch overlooks the pier on Bluff Lake. The restaurant serves tropical-themed cocktails and seafood specials, from baked Icelandic cod to ahi tuna tacos. As for amenities, residents head 2 miles west on Route 12 for Spring Grove’s Jewel-Osco and Walgreens pharmacy. Locally owned boutiques and eateries are common in Antioch, 7 miles northeast. But retailers like Walmart Supercenter, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Home Depot are accessible 7 miles south in McHenry.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
392 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Fox Lake
$190,000 Price
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Shawn Strach
Shawn Strach
Responds QuicklyDream Real Estate, Inc.
(815) 605-8717
204 Total Sales
2 in Northwest Fox Lake
$223K - $360K Price Range
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Kim Suhanek
Kim Suhanek
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 271-9760
103 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Fox Lake
$310,000 Price
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Jane Lee
Jane Lee
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Top Performers
(224) 300-7623
2,344 Total Sales
2 in Northwest Fox Lake
$90K - $269K Price Range
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Joy Rossman
Joy Rossman
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(815) 923-5348
127 Total Sales
4 in Northwest Fox Lake
$204K - $233K Price Range
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Tara Kelleher
Tara Kelleher
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 295-0132
205 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Fox Lake
$240,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Thelen Family Park
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Lakefront Park
- Lake
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve
Gander Mountain Forest Preserve
Lyle C. Thomas Memorial Park
Community Garden Green
Millenium Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwest Fox Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwest Fox Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Fox Lake, Fox Lake sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Fox Lake, Fox Lake over the last 12 months is $272,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$285,900
Median Sale Price
$272,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$312,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$172
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
315
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,568
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,517
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,266
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,295
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,344
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,250
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,771
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
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®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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