Lake of the Woods House for Sale

Lake of the Woods in Mahomet, located about 10 miles northwest of downtown Champaign, is a neighborhood that offers a blend of natural beauty and suburban convenience. The area is adjacent to the expansive 900-acre Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, which features an 18-hole golf course, a large lake for boating, and over 3 miles of paved walking and biking trails. The preserve is also home to the six-story HI-Tower carillon, which chimes hourly, and the Museum of the Grand Prairie, showcasing life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Housing in Lake of the Woods includes older brick ranch-style homes from the 1960s and 1970s, larger Cape Cod and farmhouse-style homes from the 1980s and 1990s, and manufactured homes in the Candlewood Estates subdivision. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Middletown Prairie Elementary, Lincoln Trail Elementary, Mahomet-Seymour Junior High, and Mahomet-Seymour High School. Local dining options include Filippo’s of Mahomet, a family-owned Italian restaurant, and It’ll Do Bar, a pub known for its lively atmosphere and late-night hours. Residents have easy access to Interstate 74, making it convenient to reach Champaign and the University of Illinois in about 20 minutes. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal for families and commuters alike.