Located in McHenry County
Oakwood Hills is a residential suburb that holds acres of outdoor recreation and proximity to nearby dining. The village is warm and inviting and sits 50 miles northwest of Chicago and 72 miles south of Milwaukee.
There’s an eclectic mixture of homes in Oakwood Hills. This mixture can accommodate any level of homebuyers, from those looking for the first time to those expanding. There are subdivisions and lakes that can affect the price points within the homes. Most will price between $150 thousand to $400 thousand. Those on the lakes or subdivisions can have prices escalate over $500 thousand. Standard amenities to homes are driveways and garages or gracious front lawns. Architecturally, ranch and colonial revivals tend to be the most popular. Outside of that, there are some raised or hillside ranches, split levels and townhouses.
Students in Oakwood Hills may attend within the Cary Community Consolidated School District, which has a B-minus Niche rating. Deer Park Elementary holds a B Niche rating. The schools carry a 15-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Cary Junior High School also holds a B on Niche. Students here are required to take special courses relating to the Arts, Drama, Music and STEM. Afterward, students can attend Cary Grove High School, which has an A Niche rating. Students have options of 200 different courses that include AP and dual credit.
Oakwood Hills has acres of parks and green space, with plenty of opportunity to head outdoors. Silver Creek Conservation Area is to the neighborhood’s east. Residents can enjoy a breezy hike within the 7 miles of looped trails. Anglers can cast their line within the 1.5-acre pond. Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area is located next door south. Besides enjoying the natural habitat, visitors can participate in hiking, fishing, or picnicking activities. Then, a competitive game can be played on the sand volleyball, basketball, and disc golf course. Lions Park is 105.4 acres, consisting of walking trails and athletic fields. Kids and teens can also enjoy the playground and skate park. Those who love to be near water will enjoy the swimming options available at the Oakwood Hills North Beach.
Northwest Highway will handle most shopping and dining needs, combining local and national names. Conscious Cup is the local chain that can help with your morning pick-me-up, serving espresso and coffee beverages. Tangie’s Kitchen is a soul-food style restaurant. You’ll find the classics of chicken, ribs, collard greens and macaroni and cheese. Have a date night or special celebration at Kyoto Japanese Steak House. Try some of their fresh sushi dishes and enjoy a personal hibachi experience. Groceries can be grabbed nearby at the Jewel-Osco within the Cary Shopping Mall. Towards Crystal Lake, there are big box retailers of Target, Sam’s Club, TJ Maxx, and Burlington.
Events in the area mostly take place within Lions Park, especially during the summer months. Cary Park District holds its annual Summer Celebration during the Fourth of July weekend. Punk and rock classics are on the playlist for the two-hour events. Families can listen to tunes while chowing on meals from local food trucks and aww as the sky lights up at the closing fireworks show. The park also holds a Summer Concert and Children’s Entertainment Series.
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
522 Total Sales
1 in Oakwood Hills
$270,000 Price
Renee Pflanz
Baird & Warner
(224) 282-0419
83 Total Sales
1 in Oakwood Hills
$229,500 Price
Joan Burny
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 271-9502
83 Total Sales
1 in Oakwood Hills
$400,000 Price
June Kim
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
(224) 479-1566
131 Total Sales
1 in Oakwood Hills
$315,000 Price
Eric Egeland
GenStone Realty
(630) 491-1749
151 Total Sales
1 in Oakwood Hills
$130,000 Price
Sharon Gidley
RE/MAX Suburban
(630) 592-2930
218 Total Sales
1 in Oakwood Hills
$165,000 Price
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