$841,378Average Value$176Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Well-kept estates with quick access to the outdoors
Intertwined with Lakewood Forest Preserve and dotted with elegant homes, Southwest Wauconda blends luxury living and natural serenity. This contrast and its slow development over the last 50 years sets the community apart from surrounding suburbs. “The area has a true small-town feel,” says Christie Sommers, a longtime Wauconda resident and Realtor with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty. Residents can spend time outdoors along the trails of the adjoining preserve or practice their golf swing at Hawthorne Woods County Club. Highly rated schools also serve the community, as do the shopping and dining opportunities of downtown Wauconda nearby.
Southeast Wauconda is a wonderful place to call home.
Diner's enjoying a meal at Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe in downtown Wauconda.
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Custom touches and varying acreage
Narrow tree-lined roads wind throughout Southeast Wauconda. Sprawling fields of local horse stables elicit a pastoral feel, while occasional turtle-crossing signs serve as a reminder of the surrounding forest preserve. These quiet avenues support its CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, which falls below the national average of 4. Estate-style homes built from the late 20th century into the 21st sit back off the road on freshly mowed lawns. Though many feature brick-clad exteriors, custom architectural influences vary from turrets to high-reaching roofs and columned front porches. Similarly, lot sizes range from one-acre properties in the community’s northeastern subdivisions to over five acres in its central and southern portions. “Home values, especially those on the waterfront, have increased in recent years,” Sommers says. Prices typically range from $600,000 to $900,000. However, larger homes backing up to residential lakes and ponds can reach just over $1 million.
This unique modern home in Southeast Wauconda features an eye-catching metal canopy.
There are plenty of options for a home such as this bungalow in Southeast Wauconda.
Several Lakewood Forest Preserve trails have access points along the community’s residential streets, allowing residents to encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats. Visitors can also throw fishing lines at several ponds throughout or let their pups run loose at the 66-acre enclosed dog park. Following heavy Illinois snows, the preserve maintains its trails for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Alongside its 18-hole golf course, members of the Hawthorne Woods Country Club have access to an outdoor pool, fitness facilities and an array of youth programming.
Lakewood Forest Preserve in Southeast Wauconda has unique amenities such as this large dog park.
The Millennium Trail is located in Lakewood Forest Preserve.
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Mundelein Consolidated High School's career pathways
Fremont School District 79 comprises three of the four public schools that serve the community. Elementary schoolers attend Fremont Elementary, which holds a B-plus rating on Niche and A-minus-rated Fremont Intermediate School. Fremont Middle School teaches sixth through eighth grade and holds an A-minus rating. The Wildcats of Fremont Middle have a long list of extracurricular offerings to consider, including clubs centered around gaming, reading, and technology. Students finish their secondary education at A-rated Mundelein Consolidated High School, part of Mundelein High School District 120. High Schoolers can explore a wide range of possible career pathways by taking unique Career and Technical Education courses, from app development and coding and building trades to child development and food and nutrition.
Fremont Intermediate School is part of Fremont School District 79.
Mundelein Consolidated High School is highly rated, hitting high marks in academics.
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Drinks with a view at Docks Bar & Grill
In town, Docks Bar & Grill combines waterfront views of Bangs Lake with seafood dishes and regular live music. The laid-back spot also features an outdoor Tiki Bar, which fills up during warmer months. Several other local spots sit along Main Street, the village’s hub for shopping and dining. Strolls along the stretch can include stops at Honey Hill Coffee Company or into shops like Threads Boutique and Whippletree Farm Antiques. Residents pick up groceries at Jewel-Osco on Liberty Road and head 4 miles northeast to shop at big box retailers like Target and T.J. Maxx at Mundelein Crossing.
Southeast Wauconda is home to many lakes including Bang's Lake.
Go to the local Jewel Osco for convenient groceries in Southeast Wauconda.
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Wauconda Big Bang's lakeside celebration
On the evening of July 3rd, Wauconda Big Bang lights up Bangs Lake with a grand fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day. Locals from across the village fill the shoreline and take boats out on the lake for a front-row seat to watch the display, which begins at dusk. Summer also ushers in the Wauconda Farmers Market, which takes place along Main Street every Thursday evening from mid-June through September. Alongside vendors selling fresh produce and goods, the market hosts live music and activities for the little ones.
Commuting along Interstate 94
Interstate 94 runs 14 miles southeast of the community and up to Milwaukee, 63 miles north. The interstate also carries residents to Chicago, 45 miles southeast. Those making daily commutes can also hop on Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line at Barrington Train Station 11 miles south for one-hour 20-minute rides into the city. Chicago O’Hare International Airport sits in the same direction off West Balmoral Avenue, 29 miles out. For medical care, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is a 9-mile trip southwest.
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Parks in this Area
Cook Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Hawthorn Woods Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Sedgebrook Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Lions Park
Paulus Park
Boating
Grills
Lake
Tila Gorden Lewis Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Larkdale Park Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Country Ridge Park
Playground
Osage Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
47 min drive
Southeast Wauconda Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southeast Wauconda, Hawthorn Woods sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Wauconda, Hawthorn Woods over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Stunning State of the Art Equestrian Facility on 15 beautiful acres with Ag Zoning! 19 stall, heated stable connected to BRAND NEW indoor riding arena (Morton Building 80x200x16) with GGT Equestrian Footing for elevated performance and safety. Brand new Viewing Room (Heated & AC), Tack Room, Wash and Farrier Stalls, Heated Laundry and Bath Rooms. BRAND NEW Outdoor Riding Arena (100x200) with
Charming Three-Bedroom Brick Ranch on 2.5 Wooded Acres Well-maintained and full of potential for expansion, this solid brick ranch sits on a beautiful 2.5-acre wooded lot. The home features a newer kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, updated bathrooms, a new furnace, A/C, water heater, and newer windows. The full finished basement offers
This prime 30-acre property, offering valuable frontage on Route 12 and surrounded by the Lakewood Forest Preserve, presents a multitude of possibilities! Currently used as an equestrian business, this unique, private parcel can be transformed for a variety of residential or commercial purposes. A true haven for equestrian enthusiasts, it boasts an insulated 250'x90' indoor arena, 72 10'x10' box
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
496
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$173,648
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$189,029
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
57.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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