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Petite Lake has big fun
In the Chain O’ Lakes area in northern Illinois, about an hour from downtown Chicago, is the appropriately named Petite Lake, one of the smaller bodies of water within the 15-lake chain. The lake, however, is home to a lot of activity, including the sandbar, which attracts boaters, especially on holidays. “The sandbar is about 3 to 5 feet deep, and people just park their boats there and create an alleyway, and some people even grill,” says Amanda Urban, the president of Cypress Resort and Marine on the shores of Petite Lake. She’s also lived around the lake her whole life. It’s not just holidays - people start heading out there as soon as the weather gets warm.”
Petite Lake has unique features that boaters love.
Petite Lake residents are known to hang out at the sandbar.
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Homes around Petite Lake
If homes are not right on the lakefront, they’re within walking distance in the Petite Lake neighborhood. Homes not on the water range from $200,000 to $400,000 and are ranch-style, Cape Cod and Colonial Revival, and have between 1,000 and 2,200 square feet. Some are on quarter-acre lots. Prices for homes on the water can vary from $600,000 to $1.5 million. Most homes have porches, patios or decks with a prime lake view. Sprawling estates and ranch-style houses on the water could have more land between the front door and the shoreline. “It’s a mix of primary and secondary residents,” says Pat Smarto, managing owner and broker for Lakes Realty Group with over 15 years of experience. “They come here as their getaway house during the year.”
The CAP crime score of the Petite Lake neighborhood is 2 on a scale of 1 to 10. 4 is the national average.
Petite Lake homes typically have large lawns or strips of private beach.
There are a number of unique lake homes in Petite Lake.
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Cypress Resort and Marine has the largest beach on the chain
Living close to a lake provides a variety of recreation, whether by sea or land. Cypress Resort and Marine on the western shore of Petite Lake has various cottages for rent on the water. “We also have the largest beach on the chain,” Urban says. “It’s about 50 feet long and 20 to 25 feet deep and dog friendly. We decided to allow dogs on the beach after COVID, and it’s been very popular.” In the winter, the fun doesn’t stop at the lake - ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowboarding are just some activities. There’s plenty to do on land, including playing 18 holes at the Valley Ridge Golf Course or the picnic pavilion and play equipment at Vern Thelen Park. There are plans for even more improvements at the park in the future.
Petite Lake residents can enjoy the amenities at Cypress Resort & Marine.
Petite Lake is home to Cypress Resort & Marine.
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Restaurants in and around Petite Lake
Close to the water but off the main roads is Max & Boyd’s Hideout, with daily specials including Taco Tuesday and baby back ribs on Thursday. They’re open every Sunday morning for breakfast at 8 a.m. It’s a few miles from the Sandbar Bar & Grille on the banks of nearby Lake Marie for a dining spot on the water. The menu is classic American bar food, and they’re open until at least 1 a.m. every night. Hop and Hen is a store that sells soaps and lotions in a farmhouse. In addition, they offer classes that educate people about goats and chickens, and they sell free-range eggs and goat milk. The nearest large grocery stores are in Antioch, about 3 miles away in the village of Antioch. Jewel-Osco and Piggly Wiggly are some of the options.
Petite Lake has a couple of local eateries like The Hideout.
Bootleggers restaurant and bar is known for its daily specials and homemade soup in Petite Lake.
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Antioch Community High School is rated an A
Grass Lake Elementary School has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B overall grade on Niche. The school has just under 200 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Antioch Community High School is part of Community High School District 117. The school is rated an A on Niche and has an in-house College and Career Center with financial aid workshops available and the ability to set up college visits.
Petite Lake residents can attend Grass Lake Middle School.
Antioch Community High School is a top rated public school for Petite Lake residents.
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Metra commuter rail still reaches the chain
Chain O’ Lakes is a popular retirement area, but some people still rely on public transportation to get into downtown Chicago. The nearest Metra station is in Antioch, about a 4-minute drive north, which provides commuters with an hour-and-35-minute ride to Union Station. The closest hospital is Vista Medical Center -Lindenhurst in nearby Lake Villa, less than 10 minutes east.
Residents of Petite Lake can commute on the Metra.
There are several paths leading down to Petite Lake which residents can use to access the water.
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Parks in this Area
Sun Lake Forest Preserve
Lehmann Park
Boating
Grills
Picnic Area
Loffredo Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Football
Lake Villa Township Park
Orchard Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Lake Marie Forest Reserve
Lake
Trails
Grant Woods Forest Preserve
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
63 min drive
Petite Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Petite Lake, Lake Villa sell after 132 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Petite Lake, Lake Villa over the last 12 months is $110,000, down 86% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,565
Median Age
47
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,335
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,444
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
28.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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