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Channel Lake Homes for Sale

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  • /22

    $214,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,162 Sq Ft

    42319 N Woodbine Ave, Antioch, IL 60002

    Beautiful 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with stunning water views of Channel Lake! Newly updated with LVP flooring throughout - the main floor features a spacious living room with tons of windows that bathe the room in natural light. The living room flows in to the separate dining room with access to the kitchen that has plenty of counter space and newer appliances. A full bathroom and convenient

    Jacqueline Colando Redfin Corporation

    42319 N Woodbine Ave, Antioch, IL 60002
  • /2

    $129,900

    • Land
    • 0 Sq Ft

    26299 W Forest Ct, Antioch, IL 60002

    Sadly, the owners home caught fire. Taxes reflect home on site. This is a beautiful channel front location on the Deliverance Channel, heading out to the Chain O'Lakes, Lake Marie. House is still on property and needs to be removed. Huge deck overlooking the channel. Well and septic are still there and were functioning properly. Seller has Early Assistance letter from Lake County. This is a great

    Ed Kanabay Results Realty USA

    26299 W Forest Ct, Antioch, IL 60002
  • /20

    $179,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 936 Sq Ft

    42517 N Poplar St, Antioch, IL 60002

    Rehabbers/Investors take note: Currently rented on a M to M basis at $900 per month, this 2 bedroom, 4 room home with oversized 2 car detached garage on 3 parcels could be a nice project home, or income producer. Water access through subdivision association. See Broker remarks for contact information. Current rent is under market for the area. As Is. No FHA financing.

    Wayne Sobczak Realty World Tiffany R.E.

    42517 N Poplar St, Antioch, IL 60002
  • /17

    $229,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,100 Sq Ft

    26458 W Grapevine Ave, Antioch, IL 60002

    Come and relax in this 3 bedroom home with a cozy cottage atmosphere. Walking distance to the Association Park. Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy the 4 seasons. Spacious front room with cathedral ceilings, custom built shelving and new easy to maintain flooring. Workable kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, white cabinets and walk in pantry. Nice size eating

    Teresa Worklan Coldwell Banker Hometrust, R.E

    26458 W Grapevine Ave, Antioch, IL 60002
  • /50

    $1,700,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 5,303 Sq Ft

    27490 W Wilmot Rd, Antioch, IL 60002

    UNBELIEVABLE TURNKEY LUX WORKING EQUESTRIAN CENTER. Over 5300 sq. ft. of high quality elegant living space in the home. 800 sq. ft. guest cottage. Roughly 200 x 90 of working barn....160 x 60 of which is a beautiful indoor arena. All the horses enjoy 12 x 12 ft. stalls, roughly 25 of them. There are also six 14 x 12 separate stalls for overflow, isolation, or your own personal horses. All the

    Nancy Sobol Compass

    27490 W Wilmot Rd, Antioch, IL 60002

Why Live in Channel Lake

Channel Lake in Fox Lake is a rural neighborhood known for its wooded residential streets and lakefront homes, dating back to the mid-20th century. The area features a mix of ranch-style homes, bi-levels, Cape Cods, and Colonial Revivals, with newer estates showcasing traditional and Craftsman architecture. Home sizes range from modest properties to larger estates exceeding 2,000 square feet. Gravel driveways and detached garages are common, though newer homes often have attached garages and paved driveways. Channel Lake itself is a clean, 352-acre body of water, historically used for ice in meatpacking, and connects with Lake Catherine and Lake Marie. Residents enjoy private docks or use Turtle Beach Marina for access to the Chain O’Lakes, with boat rentals available. The nearby Gander Mountain Forest Preserve offers trails for birding, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Most shopping and dining options are found in Antioch, 3 miles east, featuring local spots like Little Bean Coffee Company and Rivalry Alehouse. Grocery stores include Jewel-Osco, Walmart, Aldi, and Menards. Annual events on Chain O’Lakes include boat rallies, water ski shows, and ice fishing tournaments, with popular festivals like the Cardboard Boat Race & Youth Fishing Derby. The Lakefront Park Friday Night Concert Series runs from June to August. Residents primarily rely on cars for transportation, with the nearest emergency room 15 miles away in Grayslake. Chicago is a 60-mile drive or a 90-minute Metra ride from Antioch. Students attend Antioch Community High School, which has a high rating, along with other schools in the Antioch Central Consolidated School District 34.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Channel Lake a good place to live?
Channel Lake is a good place to live. Channel Lake is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Channel Lake is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Channel Lake has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.6 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $83,878 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20% of residents. A majority of residents in Channel Lake are home owners, with 21.6% of residents renting and 78.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Channel Lake can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Channel Lake neighborhood guide.
Is Channel Lake, IL a safe neighborhood?
Channel Lake, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Channel Lake?
The median home price in Channel Lake is $299,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,470 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $63K a year to afford the median home price in Channel Lake. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Channel Lake is $84K.
What are the best public schools in Channel Lake?
The best public schools that serve Channel Lake are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Channel Lake, Fox Lake, IL?
The most popular zip codes in Channel Lake, Fox Lake, IL include 60002, 60020, 60081, 60046 and 53179.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Channel Lake, Fox Lake, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Channel Lake, Fox Lake, IL are Newport Cove, Grass Lake, Petite Lake, Northeast Fox Lake and Northwest Fox Lake.

Home Trends in Channel Lake, IL

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$287,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$299,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
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