A small village just 7 miles from the Wisconsin border
Ringwood in McHenry County is a small village between McHenry, Johnsburg and Richmond, only about 7 miles from the Wisconsin border. "It's considered a village because it has a post office and a couple of restaurants," says Dan Gleason, real estate broker at the Bremer Team - Keller Williams Success Realty. He says he probably goes through Ringwood six times a week. "It's tucked right in a great location, with easy access to anything you need: shopping, dining, employment."
Barnard Mill Road homes and subdivisions
Gleason says the area is more established than other villages nearby. There are some smaller, older homes, notably in the center of Ringwood, along Barnard Mill Road. "It's what you'd consider Main Street, USA," Gleason says. "But then they build the subdivisions." For the most part, the subdivision homes are custom-built. "They tend to be a little larger, with larger lots." Country Crossing, Oakview Estates, Pioneer Oaks and Glacial Trails are some communities built from the late 1990s to the 2010s. Most of the single-family homes in Ringwood are in the $400,000 to $500,000 range.
Ringwood is made up of contemporary properties.
Some Ringwood homes date back to the late 20th century.
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Johnsburg Public School District 12 and nearby colleges
Public schools include Ringwood School Primary Center, serving prekindergarten through second grade, with a B-minus from Niche. Sharing a location are Johnsburg Elementary and Johnsburg Junior High, graded B-minus. Johnsburg High, graded B, has football, golf, bass fishing and tennis teams. The choral department has presented the Madrigal Dinner, a Renaissance-influenced feast with performances, for over 20 years.
McHenry County College, Elgin Community College and the College of Lake County's Grayslake or Southlake campuses are all within a 30-minute drive.
Johnsburg Elementary receives a B-minus rating from Niche.
Over 300 students learn at Johnsburg Jr. High.
Niche ranks Johnsburg High School as the 12th-best public high school in McHenry County.
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The McHenry Metra stop is just minutes away from Ringwood.
U.S. Route 12 to Wisconsin and other commutes
Equidistant to Chicago and Milwaukee, Ringwood is considered a commuter village. State Route 31 runs through the village, and State Route 120 is close by. U.S. Route 12 is to the north and leads straight into Wisconsin. Heading southeast, those looking to fly would reach O'Hare International Airport in about 50 miles; the Windy City is just a bit farther. For transit off the roadways, the McHenry Metra Station, approximately 5 miles from Ringwood, provides service on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
Rusty Nail Saloon and O’Leary’s
Within Ringwood, there are a few businesses, as well as spots where locals enjoy eats and merriment. Rusty Nail Saloon serves American grill standards, Mexican dishes and a fish fry on Fridays. Then desserts and hot beverages are right next door at Rusty Malts Coffee & Ice Cream, operated by the same owners as the Rusty Nail. O'Leary's Pub & Grub not only pleases when it comes to dining and drinks; its acoustic open jam and open mic nights are a favorite for local talents. The pub's annual chili cook-off brings neighborly competition, usually with some spice. They also host many community fundraising and charitable events.
It's a drive of less than 5 miles to reach shopping spots in McHenry and Johnsburg. The Shops at Fox River has big-box stores and popular brands. For boutiques and specialty stores, there's often something unique to check out at McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes. The incubator village rents tiny seasonal storefronts to small businesses and startups. Meijer and Jewel-Osco are usual stops for groceries, or for extra fresh ingredients, there's Stade's Farm & Market. Stade's produces copious amounts of fruits and vegetables and offers pick-your-own options and seasonal events.
Ringwood residents love to get a bite to eat at Rusty Nail.
O'Leary's is a classic bar that has become a Ringwood staple.
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Glacial Park, Fox Lake and more
With a mixed terrain left behind by glaciers over 12,000 years ago, Glacial Park Conservation Area offers 3,400 acres to explore. It includes natural habitats for endangered wildlife and over 8 miles of trails. A tributary of the Fox River, Nippersink Creek is ideal for kayaking, fishing and birding along the shore.
Since Fox Lake is one of the linked waterways of the Chain O' Lakes, there are plenty of beachside and waterborne activities in the area. "If they live in the area and are going to be boating, they'd go to the Chain of Lakes," Gleason says. He says proximity to Wisconsin's Lake Geneva, about 20 miles away, is another highlight. "People tend to go there to do more tourist-type of things."
Glacial Park visitors enjoy miles of scenic trails.
Locals here often head to Fox River or Fox Lake for activities on the water.
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Ringwood residents can see a movie at the McHenry Drive-in Theatre.
Fun all year and 'Farmtractions' in the fall
Throughout the county, family-friendly events are well attended. The 11-day McHenry Fiesta Days in July features an art and street fair and a music fest weekend. Fall brings Stade's Farm & Market's Shades of Autumn Festival and Farmtractions Theme Park, with a petting zoo and hayrides. Winter picks include the Festival of Trees, McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes' holiday market and free ice skating at Miller Point Park.
The presence of industrial businesses like Dow
Industrial businesses have had a place in Ringwood, providing jobs for locals. Some years ago, Rohm and Haas, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical Company, and Modine Manufacturing Company, settled lawsuits related to a cluster of brain cancer cases in nearby McCullom Lake, allegedly caused by groundwater contamination. Modine closed their Ringwood site in 2014, though Dow opened a new packaging division, Pack Studios, in 2016.
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On average, homes in Ringwood, IL sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ringwood, IL over the last 12 months is $453,354, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
5 Acres of Vacant Land Zoned Industrial-1 with B-3 permitted uses. Currently being farmed. Flat and Cleared. Gas and Electric nearby. 330 x 660. Growth area between McHenry and Richmond on busy Route 31. On east side of Route 31 between Craftwell and Mann Rd. Shared Easement with nearby parcel in Additional Documents. No need for IDOT approval for entrance, as it is already in place. Owner
Here's your chance to build your custom dream home in the estate community of Oakview Estates of Ringwood!!! Each lot is fully engineered and approved by the Village or Ringwood just awaiting your new construction home design ideas. All you need to do is pull permits for your new home!!! Gas and electric are stubbed to each lot already. Private well and septic systems will need to be installed.
Here's your chance to build your custom dream home in the estate community of Oakview Estates of Ringwood!!! Each lot is fully engineered and approved by the Village or Ringwood just awaiting your new construction home design ideas. All you need to do is pull permits for your new home!!! Gas and electric are stubbed to each lot already. Private well and septic systems will need to be installed.
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