Wonderview
Activities in all seasons on Wonder Lake
Some of the more significant events on Wonder Lake occur during the summer, like the Wonder Lake Water Show Ski Team, which performs most Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day and has been putting on shows for residents since 1959. The Wonder Lake Yacht Club sponsors sailboat races on Sundays in the summer. “There’s ice fishing that takes place in the winter as well as snowmobiling if the ice is thick enough,” Wourms says. Away from the water, the summer brings the Farmers & Markers Market in Wonder Lake on Wednesdays from early May through mid-October. In addition to local farm produce, art is displayed and made by area talent. Christmas by the Lake is a holiday tradition in early December with live music and a tree-lighting ceremony.
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Fenced-in boat launches in Wonderview
When the homeowners association dues are paid, residents are given a key to access the boat launch and park in the neighborhood. Wonderview Park & Boat Launch has a small playground beyond the fence, a picnic table and a small grassy area. Wonder Lake Main Beach and Center Park are two miles north, where the Friday evening ski shows occur during the summer.
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Full-time residents in Wonderview
Since there are activities at any time of year on Wonder Lake, most people who live in Wonderview are there full-time rather than seasonally. Like in many other areas of the country, the neighborhood doesn’t have much inventory. The price range is between $140,000 and $475,000, with the higher-priced homes providing a view of the water. The largest lots are about a third acre, and most homes are two or three-bedroom ranch-style, bi-level and Cape Cod. The median size of a single-family house in the neighborhood is around 1,700 square feet. The First Street website measures various environmental factors and indicates that homes near the water are in a severe flood zone. The CAP crime score is a 2, below the national average of 4.
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Students on the east side of the lake go to McHenry schools
The water divides the McHenry and Woodstock school districts, with those on the east side of the lake attending McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15. Valley View Elementary School is rated a B on Niche with a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Parkland School serves middle school with a B-minus, while ninth graders advance to the McHenry High School Freshman Campus before moving a few miles to the McHenry High School- West Campus for grades 10 through 12. Both get a B-plus grade.
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A car is needed to get to Wonder Lake shopping and dining or beyond
Wonderview is a residential neighborhood, and a car is needed to access amenities near the neighborhood, such as shopping and dining. Close to Center Park and Wonder Lake Main Beach on Hancock Drive is Horizontals, a sports bar that shows Chicago Bears football games during the NFL season. Other options involve driving on State Route 120 for about 6 miles to reach McHenry. Along the way are grocery options at Jewel-Osco and Angelo’s Fresh Market. Restaurant options include Rosati’s Pizza and Mexican staples at Tacos El Norte.
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Connecting with Route 120
Connecting with Route 120 is about a mile and a half south, leading to McHenry to the east and Woodstock, about 8 miles west. The closest Metra station is in McHenry, with a 1-hour-20-minute trip into downtown Chicago. Catching a flight requires an almost 50-mile drive to Chicago O’Hare International Airport via Interstate 90. The connection with the interstate is about 25 miles to the south. Galt Airport is on the other side of the lake, about 8 miles away. It caters to private aircraft but offers lessons to aspiring pilots.
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Jeff Stapleton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Richard J Freedkin
Richard J Freedkin
eXp Realty
(224) 282-0194
81 Total Sales
1 in Wonderview
$265,000 Price
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Joy Baez
Joy Baez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(630) 394-5253
72 Total Sales
1 in Wonderview
$150,100 Price
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Louise Berger
Louise Berger
RE/MAX Plaza
(815) 923-3645
65 Total Sales
2 in Wonderview
$8K - $118K Price Range
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Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 477-2747
186 Total Sales
2 in Wonderview
$235K - $265K Price Range
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Marty Kampmeier
Marty Kampmeier
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(815) 880-1594
131 Total Sales
2 in Wonderview
$170K - $250K Price Range
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Joanna Wesierski
Joanna Wesierski
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Connect LLC
(833) 324-3370
17 Total Sales
1 in Wonderview
$195,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Shore Hills Country Club Park and Boat Launch
Wooded Shores Beach
Wonderview Park & Boat Launch
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wonderview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 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 | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wonderview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wonderview, Wonder Lake sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wonderview, Wonder Lake over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 102% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$962,887
Median Sale Price
$575,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$735,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$575,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
102%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
265
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,700
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
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
1,346
Median Age
42
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,263
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,375
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
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®
0
/ 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
Saint Francis Heights
Suburban charms meet lakeside life in northern Illinois
Shore Hills
Private amenities on Wonder Lake's eastern shores
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
Parker's Highlands
A small subdivision just east of Wonder Lake's shores
Sunrise Ridge
Situated between Wonder Lake's shores and parks
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