Shore Hills
Neighborhood in Wonder Lake, Illinois
McHenry County 60097
Cruising and duck hunting on Wonder Lake
Shore Hills Country Club Park is where most spend time by the water. “Kids will fly down on bikes or scooters and go fishing off the piers,” says David Crook, a longtime resident and delegate of Wonder Lake Master Property Owners Association (MPOA). “They are always playing on the swing sets or basketball court.” The park also features a private launch where residents can drop their boats in for a day on the lake during the summer. When cooler months roll around, temporary blinds pop up for duck hunting and local anglers try their luck at ice fishing. MPOA cares for the lake and adjacent parks and operates via community fees. Glacial Park Conservation Area is a 6-mile trip north. On its western side, Keystone Landing offers a drop-in spot for kayaks and canoes for paddling the Nippersink Creek. Visitors can also stop by the Lost Valley Visitor Center to learn more about the park’s wildlife and take the pup for a hike along a series of trails flanking off from its parking lot.
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Ranch, Cape Cod and split-level styles
The community’s quiet avenues and frequent children-at-play signs support short walks around the block and to the lakefront. Along each are tall oak and evergreen trees sprouting from quarter-acre lots, where it's common to see a covered boat sitting in driveways or on the side of houses. Ranch-style homes built through the early to mid-20th century comprise most of the community, alongside a handful of Cape Cod and split-level styles of the same era. Considering many homeowners are longtime residents, properties don't come on the market too often. Prices typically range from $150,000 to $270,000, depending on size and condition.
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Wonder Lake Ski Team home shows
Wonder Lake is home to a namesake water ski team, which won the 2024 Central Regional Show Ski Championships. "All the kids around here were on the team as they were growing up," Crook says. Throughout summer, residents gather at Center Beach to watch them glide across the water for Friday night home shows. The team also performs at Wonder Lake’s Independence Day Celebration. The event begins in the afternoon with a parade on the lake’s eastern side and ends with a fireworks celebration. “People come in from Woodstock and McHenry to watch the show,” Crook says. “They shoot them off the island or barge, and there’s probably 300 or so boats of people watching the show.”Thursday karaoke at Horizontals
Along Hancock Drive just north of the community, residents can stop by Horizontals for a drink and Thursday night karaoke or pick up daily essentials from Dollar Tree. Busy Bee, a laid-back American diner, sits a couple of miles farther and is a frequented spot for breakfast. Crook notes that when it comes to shopping, most head into McHenry 5 miles southeast. Along Richmond Road are big-name retailers, including Kohl’s and Walmart Supercenter, alongside grocers like Aldi and Meijer.
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McHenry High School's Center for Science, Technology and Industry
Prekindergarten through eighth-grade students enroll at Harrison Elementary School, which maintains a C-minus rating on Niche. Meanwhile, older students attend McHenry Community High School, which holds a B-plus rating. Students will head to the high school’s Freshman Campus before completing 10th through 12th grade at its Upper Campus. The latter is home to a state-of-the-art Center for Science, Technology and Industry Center, providing space for various courses ranging from robotics and medical studies to computer science.
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Commuting along State Route 120
A mile south, State Route 120 connects residents to Chicago 64 miles southeast, with the help of Interstate 290. Travelers heading out of the area can reach flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, a shorter 48-mile drive in the same direction. Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital sits closer to home, 8 miles southeast of Medical Centre Drive. Galt Airport, which caters to private charters and small craft, sits a similar distance northwest on the other side of the lake.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Louise Berger
Louise Berger
RE/MAX Plaza
(815) 923-3645
73 Total Sales
1 in Shore Hills
$153,000 Price
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Laura Rogers
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Laura Rogers
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(815) 526-7651
21 Total Sales
1 in Shore Hills
$272,500 Price
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Marla Kubik
Marla Kubik
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Connect LLC
(224) 970-2959
132 Total Sales
1 in Shore Hills
$89,000 Price
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Roxanne Johnson
Roxanne Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(815) 345-2682
70 Total Sales
3 in Shore Hills
$45K - $115K Price Range
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Dennis Drake
Dennis Drake
Century 21 Integra
(779) 205-6167
222 Total Sales
2 in Shore Hills
$170K - $413K Price Range
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Michael Tanzillo
Michael Tanzillo
Keller Williams Success Realty
(331) 244-0258
54 Total Sales
2 in Shore Hills
$185K - $209K 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
Shore Hills Country Club Park and Boat Launch
Wooded Shores Beach
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shore Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shore Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shore Hills, Wonder Lake sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Shore Hills, Wonder Lake over the last 12 months is $212,000, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$222,500
Median Sale Price
$212,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$223,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$179
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
78
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
568
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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
315
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,981
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.8%
College Graduates
22.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
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®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Ringwood
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