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A quiet residential landscape with nearby parks and amenities
Monaville combines a rural farm feel and an adjacent forest preserve with the suburban conveniences of greater Lake Villa. The unincorporated community comprises a relatively quiet section of the township with a contemporary residential subdivision and older, rural housing tracts dating back to the post-war era. At Grant Woods Forest Preserve, visitors stroll along well-kept trails and drop in kayaks at Long Lake. Despite its breathable nature, residents attend highly ranked schools and run errands at shopping developments along Rollins Road, all within 7 miles from home.
Spread out subdivisions and custom builds
North Fairfield and Monaville Roads connect each residential pocket to the next and run alongside a dense lining of forestry, low-hanging power lines and sprawling fields. One-lane residential avenues break off in either direction, where groves of mature pine and oak trees share space with lots ranging from one to five acres, providing residents a sense of privacy. Safety is not a significant concern, as the area scores a 2 on the CAP Index. The national average for the scale is 4. Homes built through the mid-to-late 20th century showcase a wide variety of architectural styles, including ranch, split-level and Cape Cod styles. The variety of custom homes also expands to modern Colonial Revivals at the end of leafy cul de sacs, Uniting the different portions of the neighborhood are lawns with fresh mower lines, long two-car driveways and large unfenced backyards. Prairie Trails, a small subdivision on the northeastern side, offers a contrasting appeal, home to neat sidewalks, street lamps and New Traditional-style homes sitting atop quarter-acre lots. Home prices typically range from $270,000 to $400,000. However, larger, more recently built houses can reach just over $500,000.
Monaville combines a rural farm feel with the suburban conveniences of greater Lake Villa.
A custom build home located in Monaville features a large yard and charming entrance.
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Grant Wood Forest Preserve's year-round recreational opportunities
Grant Woods Forest Preserve’s 1,226 acres of native wildlife habitat stretch along the community’s western edge. Most visitors reserve an on-site shelter for outdoor gatherings or go walking and biking along its gravel trail, which doubles as a cross-country ski route following Illinois snowfalls. A public boat launch sits on its southern side, offering non-motorized watercraft access to Long Lake for an afternoon on the water. Neighboring Caboose Park lives up to its name with a train-themed playground and an authentic caboose railroad car for little ones to explore. In winter, they bring their sleds to careen down its hilly terrain. Residents can also practice swings at Hickory Knoll Golf Course on Monaville Road, or race go-karts at Kristoph’s Entertainment Center, 3 miles southeast on Rollins Road, a busy retail and restaurant corridor in the neighboring Round Lake Beach community.
At Grant Woods Forest Preserve, most visitors walk and bike along its gravel trails.
A grandmother plays with her grandchild in the sand pit at Lake Villa Township Park.
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Big-box stores and local eats along Rollins Road
Though Gurnee Mills Mall, 7 miles east, offers an array of indoor retailers, Rollins Road is the area’s main shopping and dining corridor. Retailers like Big Lots, Kohl’s and Ross Dress for Less line the road. The area also includes a Meijer and Tony’s Fresh Market for groceries. Sharing the stretch are several chain restaurants, such as Sammie’s and Taco Bell. The family-owned Round Lake Olando’s Pizza has served the area since 1986. The Italian pizza parlor presents a 1950s theme, with memorabilia of the era spread throughout, including walls striped with 7-inch vinyl records and a life-size Elvis Presley statue. At Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, less than a mile northeast, traditional pub-style eats come paired with a selection of 20-plus draft beers.
Kohl's near Monaville has everything from clothing to home essentials.
Tony's Fresh Market near Monaville offers groceries & fresh produce for the local community.
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Morning walks to Thomspon Elementary School
Young students enroll at Thompson Elementary School, which maintains an A-minus on Niche. Many students in the community are dropped off and picked up, as the school does not offer bus services for those living within 1.5 miles of the campus. Similarly, many children living in the Prairie Trails subdivision, which surrounds the school, choose to walk. Older students head to Palombi Middle School, which holds a B-plus rating, before attending Lakes Community High School. The home of the Eagles has an A rating and offers the Information and Learning Center. Students can book private study rooms, complete research through physical and virtual databases or participate in the Creative Writing and Tabletop Games Clubs.
Village of Lake Villa's annual gatherings
In late November, The Village of Lake Villa hosts the annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event kicks off with a festive parade, where locals gather along Cedar Avenue to watch as floats head from Palombi Middle School to Lehmann Park. To follow is the grand tree lighting and chats with Santa in the park’s pavilion, where warm refreshments are available for purchase. When summer rolls around, Live Music in the Parks brings out local musicians every Wednesday evening from June through early August for free concerts at rotating parks throughout Lake Villa.
Riding Metra's purple line to Chicago
“The community is just far enough away from the big cities but close enough that you can always make the trip,” says Christie Sommers, a Realtor with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty. Interstate 94 is 9 miles southeast of the community, granting 53-mile drives northeast to Milwaukee. Residents also use the interstate to reach Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 38 miles southeast, and downtown Chicago, 17 miles farther in the same direction. Those making regular commutes can hop on the purple line train at Lake Villa Metra Station, a mile from the neighborhood, for 90-minute ride into the city. Shorter trips lead to Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital off 76th Street,19 miles northeast.
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Parks in this Area
Lehmann Park
Boating
Grills
Picnic Area
Lake Villa Township Park
Whitewood Park
Pickleball
Playground
Parking Lot
Orchard Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Country Walk Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Greenview Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Veteran's Park
Fairfield Park Disc Golf Course
Grant Woods Forest Preserve
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
55 min drive
Monaville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Monaville, Lake Villa sell after 125 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Monaville, Lake Villa over the last 12 months is $352,000, up 96% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Experience luxury living in this beautiful, updated home sitting on 1.68 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac. located in the highly sought after subdivision, Amberfield Lakes. The backyard oasis is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing and soaking in the views. Gorgeous landscaping and garden areas, koi pond with waterfall, oversized custom patio and plenty of space to add a pool. Interior features
Welcome to 24094 West Haidi Lane, Lake Villa in the desirable subdivision of Crestwood Estates. Situated on a welcoming, quiet cul de sac with mature trees, this well maintained, main floor living home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms with generous lower level entertaining space. Enjoy peaceful moments in front of the fire place, either on the main level, or in the spacious basement.
TWO BUILDINGS FOR ONE LOW PRICE!!! This one-of-a-kind, open concept, mid-century modern ranch offers a grand lifestyle of refined elegance and grace. From the moment you arrive, the curb appeal kindly welcomes you to the epitome of luxury living. Nestled on 1.74 acres of stunning grounds, this property boasts meticulous professional landscaping. 2 + 1 bedrooms, the 2nd bedroom has been
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Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to build your dream home on a spacious lot of over 1.24 acres in the Ishnala Country Estates Subdivision. This property has immense potential, with electric service already available; only well and septic installation is required. The lot has been fully cleared, and both soil tests and a septic blueprint have been completed, providing a strong
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,548
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$126,367
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,157
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
37.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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