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Tight-knit village between Chicago and Milwaukee
Shortly after World War II, a company called L.B. Harris of Chicago began selling the first homes in what is now known as Round Lake Heights. Quickly, service men and women began to settle the area and established a homeowner association and social club to organize themselves before becoming an incorporated village in 1960. At the time, the population was just over 1,000 and has since grown steadily; today, it sits around 2,600. It maintains its status as a tight-knit, family-friendly community, maintaining much of the original 1940s-built housing with some newer constructions mixed in. “Round Lake Heights is a great place to raise a family,” says Realtor Ivonne Payes, a Round Lake Heights local with over 15 years of real estate experience. “People have room to enjoy nature with the lakes and natural areas, and then Round Lake Beach is right there with its shops and amenities. It’s a place where families stay generation after generation.”
Round Lake Heights homes are situated near several bodies of water.
There are many homes in the Round Lake Heights neighborhood with waterfront property.
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1940s-built traditional-style homes
Round Lake Heights has a charming mix of single-family homes, primarily minimal traditional-style homes with front- and cross-gabled roofs, with some larger new traditional-style homes mixed in. Buyers looking for bungalows or Craftsmen can likely find one here, and they have a good chance of grabbing a home with a cozy front porch. A walk through the streets of Round Lake Heights gives visitors a sense of the community: the primarily 1940s-built housing is somewhat uniform but still each unique, most with vinyl siding in subdued hues. Lots often don’t fence in their lawns, giving the area a sense of unity and the idea that the community is neighborly. Tall trees dot the lawns and paved sidewalks ease morning jogs and evening strolls. Prices start around $150,000 and generally don’t exceed $350,000. The median list price in Round Lake Heights is $235,000.
You can find homes that date back to the 1940's in the Round Lake Heights neighborhood.
Traditional style two story homes are abundant in Round Lake Heights.
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Learning in Round Lake Community Unit School District No. 116
Students in Round Lake Heights attend schools in Round Lake Community Unit School District No. 116, starting with Indian Hill Elementary School, which received a C-plus rating on the educational review site, Niche. At Indian Hill, students can participate in activities like art club, robotics and band. After Indian Hill, they continue to Round Lake Middle School, which received a C-minus rating and allows students to participate in after-school activities like Black Student Union, drama club and National Junior Honor Society. Then, students attend Round Lake High School, which received a B-minus on Niche and offers Career Pathways that allow students to pursue their interests while creating college and career goals. These pathways include business and communications, health and natural sciences, STEM and more.
Indian Hill Elementary School
students develop their skills to their fullest potential.
Discover the joy of learning in the inspiring environment of Round Lake High School.
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Transportation in Round Lake Heights
Round Lake Heights is about equidistant between Chicago and Milwaukee, a little over 50 miles and just over an hour drive each way. The closest major airport to Round Lake Heights is O’Hare International Airport, just under 40 miles away, and the nearest hospital is Visa Medical Center Lindenhurst, about six miles away. No public transportation runs through Round Lake Heights, so most residents need a car to get around.
Residents of Round Lake Heights have easy access to Pace bus lines.
Round Lake Heights residents can board the Metra Train at Round Lake Beach Metra Station.
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Local dining and retail options
Round Lake Heights residents enjoy proximity to a variety of area restaurants, like Sammie’s, an old-school burger joint with locations across northwest Chicago; Round Lake Olando’s, a ‘50s-themed soda shop and pizza parlor; and Lomeli’s Rosticeria, a locally owned Mexican restaurant. Several fast-food spots are nearby, including Dairy Queen, Taco Bell and KFC. Residents shop for groceries at the neighborhood ALDI and have access to retailers like Big Lots, Kohl’s and Grand Appliance and TV nearby.
Sammie's restaurant near Round Lake Heights is great both for takeout or dining in.
Lomeli's Rosticeria near Round Lake Heights is fantastic for both lunch and dinner.
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Fishing at Chesapeake Trails Park and neighborhood playgrounds
Chesapeake Trails Park is the neighborhood’s largest public green space. It has a lake residents use for fishing and trails to go on walks, as well as a large playground and lots of open grass. Residents also spend time outside at Cedarwood Circle Park and Fox Glen Park, which are smaller neighborhood parks with playgrounds.
Enjoy the lake views in Round Lake Heights at Chesapeake Trails Park.
The trail at Chesapeake Trails Park in Round Lake Heights is enjoyed by local residents daily.
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Getting involved in Round Lake Heights
Each August, the Village of Round Lake Heights celebrates its annual festival, a nearly 30-year tradition complete with live music, rides and fireworks. Throughout the year, residents can get involved in the community through the Round Lake Area Public Library, which offers ongoing programming like story times, yoga and a cookbook club.
Round Lake Heights Residents can take a short drive over to the public library.
Families from Round Lake Heights enjoy taking their kids to the local library.
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On average, homes in Round Lake Heights, IL sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Round Lake Heights, IL over the last 12 months is $279,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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