With access to thousands of acres of natural areas and protected preserves, residents of the Ray Lake Kettle Grove area can enjoy some peace and quiet among the trees without sacrificing the nearby amenities found in Mundelein and Wauconda. Located 45 miles north of downtown Chicago, this community sits on the outskirts of modern suburbia, just 10 miles from Lake Michigan’s western shores.
The average home value in the Ray Lake Kettle Grove area is around $650,000, which is $300,000 higher than the averages of both Wauconda and Mundelein homes. This is largely due to the community's larger property sizes, with the smallest lots being 2 acres, and the biggest reaching over 20 acres. Common architectural styles include brick ramblers, stately colonials and modern traditional builds. A selection of homes along Chardon Road feature picturesque lake views. Empty 6-acre lots are listed in the neighborhood for $400,000, and three-bedroom, two-bathroom bi-levels have been listed for $475,000. A high-end midcentury-modern house with five bedrooms, 6,000 square feet, an in-ground pool and an expansive waterfront property is priced at $1.9 million.
Neighborhood residents are served by a pipeline of four highly rated public schools, all of which earn overall Niche grades of B-plus or higher, starting with Fremont Elementary School, attended by prekindergarten through second-grade students. For the rest of the elementary years, students head to Fremont Intermediate School, which earns a 9/10 rating from GreatSchools on its student progress. Fremont Middle School first opened in 1957 and now serves 700 local learners. The middle school earns an impressive A-minus grade from Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 16-1. Local high schoolers can attend Mundelein Consolidated High, which is ranked the 86th best public high school in Illinois, according to Niche. Over 40 extracurricular activity options are offered to the students here, including a student-run literary magazine, the broadcasting team and Asian culture club.
Those living in the Ray Lake Kettle Grove area can take Gilmer Road south to Interstate 94 for the one-hour drive to Chicago’s city center.
Locals can pick up their groceries at the local Woodman’s Food Market before heading across the street to grab a bite at Fratellos Hot Dogs, known for their Chicago-style dogs and thick milkshakes. A few doors down is Bobby’s Barel, a popular local spot for grabbing an evening drink and savoring classic comfort food dishes like chopped steak and meatloaf melts.
Ray Lake Forest Preserve spans across 1,163 acres of the neighborhood’s southeastern side. Three wetland areas and forests full of oaks, hickories and cherry trees can be found surrounding the preserve’s namesake lake. Visitors can meander along the 2-mile gravel path, ideal for hiking, biking, horseback riding and, in the winter months, cross-country skiing. Driving 4 miles west will take locals to Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, home to a verdant 18-hole course designed by Arthur Hills, who was named the world’s second-best course designer in 1998 by Golf World Magazine. Parents can take their kids to play on the playground at Sedgebrook Park, where they will also find tennis courts, picnic tables and a basketball court.
Anne Camarano
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
(224) 353-4695
46 Total Sales
1 in Ray Lake Kettle Grove
$2,300,000 Price
Mehdi Mova
Compass
(224) 479-1240
126 Total Sales
1 in Ray Lake Kettle Grove
$662,500 Price
Jeannine Graff
Graff Realty
(224) 268-8393
55 Total Sales
1 in Ray Lake Kettle Grove
$555,000 Price
Octavio Martinez
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(224) 532-5364
191 Total Sales
1 in Ray Lake Kettle Grove
$300,000 Price
Allison Silver
Compass
(224) 332-2932
160 Total Sales
1 in Ray Lake Kettle Grove
$805,000 Price
Janet Borden
Compass
(708) 859-7054
315 Total Sales
1 in Ray Lake Kettle Grove
$805,000 Price
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