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A quiet lakefront lifestyle amidst the bustling Chain O’Lakes
Wooster Lake was once home to the Spirit Fruit Society, a communitarian group from the 1900s who lived off the land in a barn built by hand. The barn has since given way to several residential subdivisions. Still, the sense of privacy remains, especially compared to other Chain O’Lakes waterfronts.“People like the more secluded feel of Wooster Lake compared to some of the other big lakes in the area,” says Holly Blanchette, a Lake County expert and Realtor with Lakes Home Realty. “There are forested areas surrounding two small campgrounds and more private lots than in surrounding communities.” Further, the community's nearly 100-acre namesake lake is exclusive, limiting fishing and boating rights to residents.
From Wooster Lake fishing to Fox Lake boating
As the fourth deepest of the over 90 lakes in Lake County, Wooster is ideal for motorized and non-motorized boating and fishing. Residents with lake rights can head to the private sandy beach on the western shore to fish from the pier for black crappie, northern pike and largemouth and smallmouth bass. Some homes back up to the lake and can enjoy boating or fishing from private docks.
The neighborhood is situated between the county’s vast forest preserves, the closest being Grant Woods Forest Preserve. Its 6 miles of gravel trails traverse through prairies and wetlands. The preserve is open for biking, canoeing and kayaking in warmer months and cross-country skiing when Illinois winter hits. The Round Lake Area Park District—named one of the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ 2023 Best of the Best—has playgrounds, splash pads and lakefront recreation. In the summertime, Ruth Lodge and Leibow Lodge host summer camps and activities for children.
Private, lakefront lots and tidy developments
Houses built between the 1920s and 1960s line the curving, tree-enveloped lanes between Wooster Lake Avenue and Sunnybrook Road. Some sit close to the road, while others are farther back at the end of gravel paths. Lakefront Tudor-style homes with meandering driveways and 1-acre lots intermingle with modest bungalows and split-level houses. Most have large lots and occasionally include private docks, but they're no longer the only option with lake rights. At the northernmost end of the lake is Tanneron Bay, a development of two-bedroom, late 1990s townhouses with 1,300 to 1,700 square feet. Homeownership here and in Cambridge at Holiday Park—another subdivision with townhouses with walkout basements and condos—includes access to the private beach at Wooster Lake. Silver Leaf Glen, Wooster Lake’s largest and highest-priced subdivision, features modern traditional builds and Colonial Revivals with attached two-to-three-car garages and half-acre lots. Home prices in the area range from about $140,000 to $440,000.
Getting around Lake County and commuting to Chicago
Wooster Lake is a car-dependent community, but boat travel is an option for recreation. Boaters can drop in at Pastekee Lake to the west of the community and connect to the several connected lakes to the north. Big Hollow Road leads to the Route 12 corridor to the west and Round Lake Beach to the east. These routes lead to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 40 miles, and downtown Chicago, a 55-mile trip. The Milwaukee District North Metra line also cuts through Lake County—with Fox Lake being the final stop on the line—and Long Lake Station is 2 miles away on Big Hollow Road. Commuters and day-trippers take the hour and 40-minute trip to Chicago Union Station. Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is the largest nearby healthcare center, 10 miles west of Wooster Lake.
Nearby grocery stores and Fox Lake afternoons
Groceries and dining are about 2 miles from the neighborhood. “There's a Jewel-Osco and an Aldi at the Route 12 and 134 Intersection and some good restaurants up in Fox Lake,” Blanchette says. “Or you could head east into Grayslake for the nice downtown feeling.” Rookie’s Sports Bar and Grill, is a lively place to catch a game or play the slots. Folks heading up to Fox Lake for a day on the Chain O'Lakes can grab dinner at waterfront dine-ins like Dockers Restaurant, which hosts a Sunday brunch and Friday Fish Fry from its indoor seating area and outdoor patio. It’s a 7.5 mile drive to Grayslake’s village-style shopping, where local digs like Fred’s Diner are doors down from classy The Vine Martini & Wine Bar.
Big Hollow schools for Wooster Lake students
Kids living near Wooster Lake are zoned for Big Hollow Primary School, which serves prekindergarten through first grade and scores a B-minus from Niche. They head down the hall in the same building to Big Hollow Elementary School, which earns a B, for second through fourth grades. Big Hollow Middle School sits across the street and receives a B-minus, while Grant Community High School gets a B-plus. Grant Bulldogs take part in coed sports like tennis and volleyball and join extracurriculars from bass fishing to sign language.
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Parks in this Area
Heron View Park Playground
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Trails
Nature Center
Parking Lot
Meadowview Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Long Lake Park
Lake
Trails
Hiking
Whitewood Park
Pickleball
Playground
Parking Lot
Greenview Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
GCHS Bulldog Athletic Complex
Veteran's Park
Fairfield Park Disc Golf Course
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
55 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wooster Lake
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wooster Lake, Fox Lake sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wooster Lake, Fox Lake over the last 12 months is $274,561, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,942
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,862
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,039
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.9%
Advanced Degrees
13.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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