Algonquin · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Manchester Lakes Estates.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $490K
- Avg time on market
- 108 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A lake-dotted, trail-lined Pulte community on the west side of Algonquin.
Manchester Lakes Estates is an established Pulte community on the west and southwest side of Algonquin, built out largely from the late 1990s through the mid-to-late 2000s. It is organized around water and open space: reported figures include six lakes, roughly 100 acres of open space, and about five miles of walking and biking paths, with neighborhood parks, sidewalks, and street lighting throughout. The community offers two products under the Manchester Lakes name, detached single-family homes and attached club villas, so buyers can choose between a full house and a lower-maintenance attached home in the same neighborhood.
At a glance
Six lakes, ~100 acres open
Reported six lakes and roughly 100 acres of open space woven through the community.
About 5 miles of paths
Walking and biking paths connect the lakes, parks, and streets.
Single-family homes
Detached Pulte homes, generally 3 to 5 bedrooms, on established lots.
Attached club villas
A lower-maintenance attached product for buyers who want less exterior upkeep.
Built by Pulte
A cohesive, single-builder streetscape delivered mostly from the late 1990s into the 2000s.
Huntley District 158 area
Generally served by Huntley Community School District 158, though parts of Algonquin fall in District 300. Confirm by address.
Randall Road corridor
Close to the Randall Road retail and dining spine, with IL-62 and IL-31 nearby.
Huntley Hospital nearby
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is the closest full-service hospital and ER.
What’s close
Manchester Lakes sits in west Algonquin south of Algonquin Road and west of Square Barn Road, oriented to the Randall Road corridor for everyday shopping.
- Amenities on-site
- The lakes, roughly 100 acres of open space, neighborhood parks, and about five miles of paths.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor and Algonquin Commons for big-box, grocery, and dining, a short drive east.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital in Huntley; Advocate Sherman in Elgin is another option.
- Highway
- IL-62 (Algonquin Road), IL-31, and IL-47 connect the area to the wider northwest suburbs.
- Schools
- Generally Huntley Community School District 158, with part of Algonquin in District 300. Confirm the assigned schools by address.
- Train
- No Metra stop in Algonquin. UP-NW riders drive to the Pingree Road or Crystal Lake station.
What it’s actually like to live here
Manchester Lakes sells a water-and-trails version of suburban Algonquin. With several lakes, substantial open space, and miles of paths, it is easy to walk a dog, run, or bike without leaving the neighborhood, and the mix of detached homes and lower-maintenance villas draws both move-up families and buyers who want to downsize without leaving the area. Because the community was built largely by a single builder in one era, the streetscape is cohesive and the floor plans are familiar to local buyers.
Day to day, the appeal is location. The Randall Road corridor puts big-box shopping, Algonquin Commons, restaurants, and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital within a short drive, and IL-62, IL-31, and IL-47 give flexible routes around the region. The community carries the practical strengths of west Algonquin: a quieter, newer-subdivision feel with real green space rather than a downtown-adjacent grid.
The honest tradeoffs are commute and taxes. This is a car-dependent, commuter-belt location with no Metra stop in Algonquin, so a Chicago commute means driving to Pingree Road or Crystal Lake and a train ride of more than 40 miles. McHenry County property taxes are high, and the HOA structure and dues differ sharply between the single-family and villa sections, so read the specific budget for the exact home. School attendance is also not uniform across this part of Algonquin, so confirm the assigned schools by address.
The questions buyers actually ask
Manchester Lakes Estates FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Manchester Lakes Estates. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Manchester Lakes uses a tiered association. The detached single-family homes generally pay a smaller master-association assessment for common areas, while the attached club villas pay a higher amount that covers exterior and lawn maintenance and common insurance, as is typical of the villa product. Because the two sections differ significantly, confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any special assessments for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $14,000 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 Manchester Lakes Estates built?
- Pulte Homes built the community between 1995 and 2008. Pulte Homes stopped new construction in 2008, so every sale today is a resale.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 45 to 75 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 75.
- Who built Manchester Lakes Estates and when?
- Pulte Homes developed the community, with construction running from roughly the late 1990s through the mid-to-late 2000s. Treat exact endpoint years as approximate and verify the build year for a specific home.
- What kinds of homes are here?
- Two products under the Manchester Lakes name: detached single-family homes, generally 3 to 5 bedrooms, and attached club villas that offer lower-maintenance living. The villas suit buyers who want less exterior upkeep in the same neighborhood.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, and dues are tiered by home type. The attached villas typically cover exterior and lawn maintenance and common insurance, while detached homes generally pay a smaller master-association assessment for common areas. Confirm the current dues and inclusions for the specific home, since the two sections differ significantly.
- What schools serve the community?
- The west-Algonquin location is generally within Huntley Community School District 158, but parts of Algonquin fall in Community Unit School District 300 instead. Because the boundary splits in this area, confirm the exact assigned elementary, middle, and high school by address before relying on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- There is no Metra stop in Algonquin itself. Most riders drive to the Pingree Road or Crystal Lake station on the Union Pacific Northwest line for the trip downtown. By car, Randall Road, IL-62, IL-31, and IL-47 connect the area to the wider northwest suburbs.
- What do homes cost and how is the market here?
- Pricing spans a more attainable entry point on the attached villas up to the upper tier on the larger single-family homes. Rather than quote a figure that changes, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current active prices, recent sales, and how quickly homes are moving.
- Who is the real estate agent for Manchester Lakes Estates?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Manchester Lakes Estates 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 Manchester Lakes Estates 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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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.
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Market snapshot
Manchester Lakes Estates, 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
$489,950
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
108 days
Sold in the last year
7
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 2, 2025 through August 2, 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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