Algonquin · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Copper Oaks.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $353K
- Avg time on market
- 38 days
- Sold · last year
- 17
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A settled late-1980s Pulte neighborhood on Algonquin's east side.
Copper Oaks is an established single-family and townhome subdivision on the east side of Algonquin, in the northwest suburbs. It sits on the McHenry County side of Algonquin near the McHenry and Kane county line, with access off Route 62 (Algonquin Road). Built out primarily in the late 1980s by Pulte Homes, it is a mid-size, mature community of roughly 375 homes split between detached single-family houses and townhomes, with a neighborhood park near its center. The character is settled and tree-lined rather than new-construction, and the Randall Road retail corridor and downtown Algonquin's riverfront are both a short drive away.
At a glance
Single-family and townhomes
Ranch and two-story detached homes plus attached townhomes, built by Pulte primarily in the late 1980s.
Neighborhood park
A park near the center of the community, with sidewalks, curbs, and street lights throughout.
Community Unit District 300
Served by CUSD 300; the specific elementary, middle, and high school are assigned by address, so confirm with the district locator.
Randall Road corridor
Algonquin Commons and the wider Randall Road retail and dining corridor are a short drive west.
Route 62 and Route 31
Direct access off Algonquin Road (Route 62), with Route 31 along the Fox River and I-90 to the south.
Hospitals nearby
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin are the two nearest full-service hospitals.
Golf and forest preserves
Several golf courses and forest preserves are within a short drive, including Boulder Ridge and the Golf Club of Illinois.
What’s close
Copper Oaks sits on the east side of Algonquin off Route 62, on the McHenry County side near the county line, with the Randall Road corridor a short drive west.
- Amenities on-site
- A neighborhood park near the center of the community, plus sidewalks and common open space.
- Shopping
- Algonquin Commons and the Randall Road retail corridor to the west, plus downtown Algonquin's riverfront shops and dining.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital (Randall Road, Elgin), with an Advocate immediate care in Algonquin.
- Highway
- Route 62 (Algonquin Road) and Route 31 locally, with Randall Road connecting south to I-90.
- Schools
- Community Unit School District 300. The assigned elementary, middle, and high school vary by address, so confirm with the D300 locator.
- Train
- No Metra station in Algonquin; the nearest stations are Pingree Road and Crystal Lake on the Union Pacific Northwest line, a short drive away.
What it’s actually like to live here
Copper Oaks fits buyers who want a settled, walkable neighborhood at an attainable Algonquin price point rather than new construction. The homes are mature late-1980s Pulte designs, which means established landscaping, a real neighborhood park in the middle of the community, and sidewalks throughout. The two-product mix lets the neighborhood serve a range of buyers: first-time owners and downsizers in the townhomes, and growing families in the larger single-family homes. Day-to-day errands are easy, with the full Randall Road retail corridor and downtown Algonquin's riverfront both close by, and outdoor recreation is a genuine strength given the nearby parks, forest preserves, and golf.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to Chicago's outer collar suburbs. Property taxes are high in both absolute and effective terms, so a lower purchase price does not translate into a low monthly carrying cost; buyers should model the tax bill, not just the mortgage. Commuting to Chicago by rail requires driving to the Pingree Road or Crystal Lake Metra stations, since Algonquin has no station of its own, and the Randall Road and Route 62 corridors carry heavy traffic at peak times.
The housing stock is more than 35 years old, so buyers should budget for age-related updates such as roofs, mechanicals, kitchens, and baths, and in the townhome section should scrutinize the association's reserves and any planned assessments. For the right buyer, the appeal is straightforward: a proven, quiet neighborhood in a well-regarded part of Algonquin, in the large District 300 system, at a price point that is accessible relative to newer or more upscale subdivisions nearby. It rewards buyers who value location and value over new finishes.
The questions buyers actually ask
Copper Oaks FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Copper Oaks. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $240 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Copper Oaks is a two-product neighborhood. The detached single-family homes are generally not in a mandatory homeowners association, which is typical of Algonquin tracts of this era. The townhomes do belong to an association with monthly dues (recent listings show roughly $230 to $245) that covers items like landscaping and lawn care, exterior maintenance, and common-area insurance. Buyers of an attached home should request the current dues, budget, reserves, and any special-assessment history for the specific unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $9,500 per year, depending on home size and value. McHenry County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Copper Oaks built?
- Pulte Homes built the community between 1987 and 1990. Pulte Homes stopped new construction in 1990, so every sale today is a resale.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- What kinds of homes are in Copper Oaks?
- Two types. Detached single-family homes in ranch and two-story designs, and attached townhomes. Most were built by Pulte Homes in the late 1980s. Sizes span smaller townhomes up to larger single-family homes; confirm the exact square footage and year built for a specific home on its listing.
- Is there an HOA?
- It depends on what you buy. The detached single-family homes are generally not in a mandatory HOA. The townhomes do belong to an association with monthly dues, recently in roughly the low-to-mid $200s, that covers items like lawn care, exterior maintenance, and common insurance. Always confirm the current dues and inclusions for the specific unit before you make an offer.
- What school district serves Copper Oaks?
- Community Unit School District 300. The specific elementary, middle, and high school assigned to a given home should be verified by address using the District 300 school-locator tool, because attendance boundaries can differ from one street to another within the neighborhood.
- Which county is Copper Oaks in, McHenry or Kane?
- Algonquin straddles both counties, but Copper Oaks is on the McHenry County side, just west of the County Line Road boundary with Kane County. If county matters for your purchase, confirm by the specific street address.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- By car via Route 62, Route 31, and Randall Road to I-90. By train, the nearest Metra stations are Pingree Road and Crystal Lake on the Union Pacific Northwest line, both a short drive away. Algonquin does not have its own Metra station, so rail commuters drive to one of those stops and park.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- The neighborhood is positioned as an attainable Algonquin option, with townhomes at the lower end and larger single-family homes at the upper end of its range. Because pricing moves with the market, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, inventory, and recent activity rather than a static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Copper Oaks?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Copper Oaks in Algonquin, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Copper Oaks specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Joe knows Copper Oaks
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Copper Oaks, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$352,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$352,500
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
38 days
Sold in the last year
17
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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