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Bring out some chairs onto the deck and enjoy the views of the water in Klondike, IL.
Residential community with breathtaking views
In McHenry, Klondike is a residential community in the middle of the Chain O’Lakes waterway system in northeast Illinois. Residents here enjoy breathtaking views of Fox Lake and Grass Lake, proximity to the Wisconsin state line, and a relaxed lifestyle that eschews big-city hustle and bustle. “In the early 1900s, this area was used as a rural getaway for folks living in Chicago. Little summer cabins were the only houses around until the 1950s when people started to live here full time,” says Cheryl Black, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who has sold homes in Klondike.
Plenty of water accesses and marinas
What Klondike lacks in parks and playgrounds, it makes up for in water accesses and marinas. Inland Harbor Marina is a one-stop boat shop, offering a launch ramp with in-and-out service, docks with gas pumps, a parts shop, and summer and winter storage. Mutiny Boat Club & Pub provides direct access to Grass Lake. Watching the sunset over dinner and drinks on Mutiny’s outdoor patio is a perfect ending to a day spent on the water. In neighboring Lake Villa, open prairies, quiet woodlands and marshes teeming with wildlife await at Grant Woods Forest Preserve.
A row of homes in Klondike, IL featuring easy access to the water.
Homes with good bones
While some new properties were built in the early 2000s, many homes in Klondike retain their original bones. Renovations and expansions are common, and no two houses look the same. Split-level and ranch-style homes mix in with elegant Tudors and modern builds. A ranch-style home with two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a walkout basement sells for $225,000. The price for a three-bed, three-bath colonial house with a wraparound porch is $477,000. No matter the address, all homes in Klondike are less than half a mile from open lake water.
Blarney's Island Boat Race
On Thursdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, boat races take place at Blarney's Island. Participants in this "race-what-you-came-in" event come from all over the Chain O'Lakes to take on the 800-foot course set in notoriously choppy waters.
From nachos to bison burgers
Klondike has no chain restaurants, but residents can still enjoy a good meal in a comfortable setting. Cuda’s Bar & Grill serves tried-and-true pub fare like smokehouse nachos and stuffed bison burgers. For date night, Cheryl Black recommends El Puerto. “The food is great, and it’s right there on Fox Lake. You eat outside, and it’s just gorgeous,” she says. A car is needed for most errands. Antioch’s downtown area and boutique retail shops are about six miles northeast at the intersection of Illinois Route 73 and Illinois Route 59. There is also a Jewel-Osco and Piggly Wiggly for groceries.
Enjoy a weekend in downtown Antioch featuring plenty of local businesses to shop from.
The interior to Cuda's features everything automobile from license plates to oil can tables.
A man walks by The Open Mic Coffee and Tea House which hosts local talent with coffee.
Lovin Oven Cakery in Antioch, IL is a local favorite and have delicious soup to order.
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Highly rated schools
From kindergarten to eighth grade, local students can attend Grass Lake School, which earns a B grade on Niche. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11-1, affording small class sizes and plenty of individualized attention and support. Niche gives an A to Antioch Community High School, where students can participate in over 40 school-sponsored activities and clubs, from bass fishing to sports medicine.
Antioch Community High School is a highly rated public school with about 1,300 students.
A parent picks up their child from Grass Lake Middle school.
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Parks in this Area
Lehmann Park
Boating
Grills
Picnic 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
Veteran's Park
Community Garden Green
Millenium Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
66 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Klondike
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Klondike, McHenry sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Klondike, McHenry over the last 12 months is $339,628, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled along the scenic shores of Fox Lake, this custom-built waterfront home offers over 4,200 square feet of impeccably finished living space designed to maximize lake views and luxurious comfort. The heart of the home is an open-concept living room, dining area, and gourmet eat-in kitchen, all framed by stunning 26' floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and provide
Lovely home set up high in the Chain-o-Lakes area with boat launch access close by at Captain's Quarters. This 3 BR, 2 full + two 1/2 bath house features a spacious kitchen with great counter space, dining area, living and family rooms on the main level. Three bedrooms and two full baths up on the second level. There is a full basement with epoxy floor, painted rafters, recreation space, clever
Joy RossmanBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
985
Median Age
47
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,073
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,063
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
26.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
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®
17/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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