Lookout Point
Neighborhood in Wonder Lake, Illinois
McHenry County 60097
$286,300
Average Value
$199
Average Price per Sq Ft
Cottages and custom builds along the lakefront
Trees hang close to the curving streets in Lookout Point, shading properties and offering privacy. Homes along the lake are large custom builds, often with large windows and decks where owners can enjoy the views of the water. “But if you’re not on the lake, then the homes are smaller,” O’Brien says. Cottages and ranch-style homes sit on smaller lots, typically selling between $175,000 and $275,000. Custom builds are slower to come on the market, but recent 2024 sales have options that sold for $485,000 and $825,000.
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Waterskiing and tubing on Wonder Lake
Lookout Point Park and Boat Launch is just off the cul-de-sac on Lake Shore Drive. “You can only get into the park if you’re a resident and you’ve paid your dues,” O’Brien says. The beach is small, just a little patch of sand along the shoreline, with a pier next to it where people can park their boats or fish. The park is mainly open green space with a slide and swing set. On the lake, people can fish or pull kids on tubes in the wake of their boats. “A lot of people have mostly pontoons,” O’Brien says. “Pontoons are great party boats. If your relatives want to come, and they always want to come, we can all sit on the boat.” Wonder Lake also has a nationally recognized water-skiing team, where members can learn water tricks and different formations with the team.
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Science opportunities at McHenry Community High School
Kindergarten through eighth-grade students in Lookout Point can attend Harrison Elementary School, which holds a C-minus ranking from Niche. McHenry Community High School earns a B-plus. Students are currently split across two campuses, one for the freshmen and the other for the rest. The Upper Campus in 2021 added the Center for Science, Technology and Industry, offering 70,000 square feet of science and engineering labs and a greenhouse.
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Free summer waterski shows on Wonder Lake
Every Friday in the summer, the Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team offers free shows on the water, showing off their skills and coordination. On Wednesday evenings from May to October, the Wonder Lake Farmers and Makers Market brings fresh produce and artisan goods from local producers to the town.Driving to nearby amenities from Lookout Point
When not spending their days along the water, residents can use Wonder Lake Road to head north or south throughout Wonder Lake. The closest emergency room is over 8.5 miles away at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. Downtown Chicago is about 61 miles away, and the closest airport is Chicago O’Hare International Airport, about 47 miles away.Old-fashioned diners and pubs with live music
A bit north of Lookout Point, Busy Bee is an old-fashioned diner with green walls and windows framed by hanging plants accented with warm wood ceilings. Visitors can stop in for pancakes and omelets in the morning and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Alibi Pub and Grill is south of the neighborhood, serving up burgers and live music in the evenings. Creekside Country Store is just over a mile away for quick snack runs. Over in Johnsburg to the east, Walmart, Meijer and Aldi are all about 5.5 miles away.
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Written By
Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shawn Strach
Shawn Strach
Responds QuicklyDream Real Estate, Inc.
(815) 605-8717
204 Total Sales
1 in Lookout Point
$199,900 Price
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Joy Rossman
Joy Rossman
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(815) 923-5348
127 Total Sales
2 in Lookout Point
$140K - $199K Price Range
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Tatiyana Piper
Tatiyana Piper
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(224) 479-0370
153 Total Sales
2 in Lookout Point
$100K - $135K Price Range
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Larry Lang
Larry Lang
Realty Executives Cornerstone
(815) 345-2649
252 Total Sales
2 in Lookout Point
$150K - $199K Price Range
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Rick O'Connor
Rick O'Connor
Realty Executives Cornerstone
(779) 548-6046
334 Total Sales
2 in Lookout Point
$150K - $199K Price Range
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Rita Valley
Rita Valley
Century 21 Integra
(815) 880-1880
12 Total Sales
2 in Lookout Point
$135K - $140K Price Range
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lookout Point Park and Boat Launch
Indian Ridge Park & Boat Launch
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lookout Point | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lookout Point Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lookout Point, Wonder Lake sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lookout Point, Wonder Lake over the last 12 months is $234,450, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$239,450
Median Sale Price
$234,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$234,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
83
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
347
Median Age
43
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,375
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,294
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
31''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Deep Spring Woods
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Parker's Highlands
A small subdivision just east of Wonder Lake's shores
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