Sunrise Ridge
Neighborhood in Wonder Lake, Illinois
McHenry County 60097
Chalets, split-levels and ranch-style homes
Sunrise Ridge’s narrow streets are lined with a mix of split-levels, A-frame chalets and ranch-style homes with boats parked in the driveways. These properties typically sell between $125,000 and $350,000. Along the lakefront, custom build homes have private docks where people can better access the water. These properties go on the market less frequently, with only two recent homes sold on the market, selling for $680,000 and $907,000.
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Sunrise Ridge's private beach and boat launch
Sunrise Ridge Park and Boat Launch offers private access to Wonder Lake, with a boat launch and a small beach where people can swim. The small playground includes a slide and a swingset. On the water, people can fish from their boats or join the town’s waterski team. “Wonder Lake has an excellent ski team,” says Sue O’Brien, a Wonder Lake resident who serves on her homeowners association. “They’ve got 160 team members, and they’ve won multiple national championships.” O’Brien also mentions that when the lake freezes over in the winter, people go out with tents and ice fish. Just off the cul-de-sac on Lake Shore Drive, Sunrise Ridge Creek Park offers swingsets and a basketball court, also only open to community residents. Just outside the neighborhood, Jacobson Park hosts the local baseball leagues on its fields, but it also offers tennis and basketball courts and soccer fields.
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Dual credit opportunities at Woodstock North High School
Kindergarten through fifth grade students can attend Greenwood Elementary School, before continuing on to Northwood Middle School for sixth through eighth grade. Niche grants both schools B-plus rankings. Woodstock North High School earns an A-minus ranking. It partners with McHenry County College to offer the Dual Degree Program, where students can earn their high school diploma and an Associates of Arts degree at the same time.
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Yacht club parties and waterskiing shows on Wonder Lake
On the eastern side of the lake, the Wonder Lake Farmers and Makers Market meets on Wednesday evenings from May to October. The community also gets together on the water. Throughout the summer, the waterskiing team puts on free shows every Friday evening, showcasing their skills and tricks. “I belong to the yacht club, which is all pontoons, and they have a progressive dinner and an annual meeting-slash-party. They have flotillas on the lake,” O’Brien says. “There might be 10 to 15 boats linked together and everyone brings hors d’oeuvres and has a party.”
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Driving through Wonder Lake from Sunset Ridge
Because there isn’t any public transportation that serves Sunrise Ridge, residents will have to rely on their cars to get around. Thompson Road runs north to south through the neighborhood, connecting it with the rest of Wonder Lake. The community sits about halfway between two hospitals, with Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital about 11 miles away and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital about 10 miles away. Downtown Chicago is about 61 miles from Sunrise Ridge, while Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 53 miles away.Vibrant pizza joints and old-fashioned diners
A bit north of Sunrise Ridge, Napoli Pizza’s brightly painted façade and deck bring a coastal feel to the area. People can stop in for pizza, pastas and sandwiches. Busy Bee offers breakfast favorites like omelets and pancakes. Right next door in the Highland Shores subdivision, Village Market is a gas station and convenience store for quick grocery trips. Johnsburg offers additional supermarket options, with a Walmart, Meijer and Aldi all about 10 miles away.
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Written By
Caroline Ernst
Photography Contributed By
Chris Jeong
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tanya Callaway
Tanya Callaway
Baird & Warner
(815) 923-5408
66 Total Sales
1 in Sunrise Ridge
$300,000 Price
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Louise Berger
Louise Berger
RE/MAX Plaza
(815) 923-3645
71 Total Sales
1 in Sunrise Ridge
$170,000 Price
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Pradeep Singh
Pradeep Singh
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 205-3620
147 Total Sales
1 in Sunrise Ridge
$10,000 Price
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Barbara Moniuszko
Barbara Moniuszko
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(224) 412-3853
105 Total Sales
1 in Sunrise Ridge
$470,000 Price
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Shawn Strach
Shawn Strach
Responds QuicklyDream Real Estate, Inc.
(815) 605-8717
204 Total Sales
1 in Sunrise Ridge
$232,000 Price
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Jamie Hering
Jamie Hering
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(224) 427-6271
817 Total Sales
1 in Sunrise Ridge
$220,000 Price
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
Heger's Triangle Park
Sunrise Ridge Park
Wooded Shores Beach
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunrise Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunrise Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunrise Ridge, Wonder Lake sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunrise Ridge, Wonder Lake over the last 12 months is $239,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$225,000
Median Sale Price
$239,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$219,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
303
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2002
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,362
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,988
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
1,450
Median Age
41
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,359
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,473
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
College Graduates
27.5%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
22
/ 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
Deep Spring Woods
Private, quiet waterfront community on Wonder Lake’s east side
Highland Shores-Wonder Lake
Exclusive lake access is one of the draws of this northwest Chicago suburb
Saint Francis Heights
Suburban charms meet lakeside life in northern Illinois
Shore Hills
Private amenities on Wonder Lake's eastern shores
Parker's Highlands
A small subdivision just east of Wonder Lake's shores
White Oaks Bay
Waterfront and inland homes on private Wonder Lake near the yacht club
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