Steven Goodman
Keller Williams Thrive
(224) 328-2871
151 Total Sales
1 in Fox Lake Hills
$329,900 Price
Fox Lake Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Lake Villa, Illinois
Lake County 60002, 60020, 60046
Where suburban comfort meets lakefront living, Fox Lake Hills is a quaint and quiet community, just south of the Illinois-Wisconsin Border. Hugging the shores of Fox Lake, this unincorporated community is home to a variety of housing prices and styles, lush natural areas and a close-knit, small-town vibe.
“Fox Lake Hills is a wonderful community for those looking to live on the waterfront,” says Peggy Seiling, a community resident and Realtor with Lakes Realty Group. “Those who live right on the waterfront enjoy private lake access, while others just have to pay a small annual HOA fee to use the community marina.”
Fox Lake is one of 15 basins that make up the Chain O’ Lakes, meaning local boaters have easy access to thousands of acres of open water to explore. Fox Lake Hills is home to over 100 waterfront homes, all of which feature picturesque views and private docks. The average listing price in the area is $290,000, and the market has options for those with a wide range of budgets. For $190,000, you can find two-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch-style homes built in the mid-to-late 20th century. On the market’s higher end is a luxurious, 21st-century, six-bedroom home with warm-toned interiors 10,000 square feet and an open, 7-acre lot listed for $4.5 million. The average house here has four bedrooms and sits on a quarter-acre lot. While there are no sidewalks lining the streets, the lack of traffic makes the area ideal for walking, running and biking.
Olive C. Martin Elementary School serves 700 local kindergarten through fifth grade students and has an average student-teacher ratio of 14-1. For the next three years, students can attend Palombi Middle School, where they can participate in after-school enrichment programs, with topics including gardening, sign language and web gaming. Lakes Community High School boasts an impressive A overall grade and is ranked the 65th best public high school in Illinois, according to Niche. High schoolers will find a variety of unique electives to consider, including apparel design and construction and creative foods.
Fox Lake Hills is situated just four miles northeast of downtown Fox Lake, where you’ll find shops like Val’s Fresh Market and Jewel-Osco. Along with the numerous shops and restaurants downtown, you can find local eateries sprinkled around the community. Fairmont Shores is a waterfront restaurant and bar where patrons can enjoy sunset views while indulging in Carolina-style ribs, a mushroom and onion burger or an Alaskan pollack fish sandwich. A mile east is Roost 59, a Chicago-style grill serving up burgers, gyros, chili dogs and more.
“It’s a friendly community,” Seiling says. “People move here because they like to enjoy the outdoors, so neighbors often meet one another and socialize on walks or at annual events like the neighborhood easter egg hunt and our community-wide yard sale.
The community is bordered to the east by the Grant Woods Forest Preserve, where native flora and fauna are in abundance, including a stand of wild Kentucky coffee trees. Seven miles of trails wind through woodlands and open fields, that are popular among local hikers, bikers and cross-country ski. On the preserve's south end, you can launch your canoe or kayak for a peaceful drift on Long Lake.
Fox Lake Hills is 50 miles north of Chicago’s city center, and is conveniently located between two Metra stations, so commuters and day-trippers can take the 90-minute train ride downtown.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Steven Goodman
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Gina Shad
Gina Shad
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 298-8836
96 Total Sales
1 in Fox Lake Hills
$290,000 Price
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Mini Samuel
Mini Samuel
Responds QuicklyNextHome Refined
(262) 300-7095
95 Total Sales
1 in Fox Lake Hills
$190,000 Price
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Jeffrey Padesky
Jeffrey Padesky
Real Broker, LLC
(847) 241-1543
74 Total Sales
1 in Fox Lake Hills
$329,900 Price
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Joelle Venzera
Joelle Venzera
Compass
(708) 564-3952
128 Total Sales
1 in Fox Lake Hills
$270,000 Price
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Jennifer Beltrame
Jennifer Beltrame
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Connect LLC
(855) 797-0258
175 Total Sales
1 in Fox Lake Hills
$490,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lehmann Park
- Boating
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Lakefront Park
- Lake
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Loffredo Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Football
Lake Villa Township Park
Orchard Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Lake Marie Forest Reserve
- Lake
- Trails
Veteran's Park
Community Garden Green
Millenium Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fox Lake Hills | 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 | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fox Lake Hills, Lake Villa sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fox Lake Hills, Lake Villa over the last 12 months is $321,734, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$255,000
Median Single Family Price
$260,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$255,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,193
Median Year Built
1970
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,853
On par with the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,107
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
3,084
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,806
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,755
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
25.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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.
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