Algonquin · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Trails of Woods Creek.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $603K
- Avg time on market
- 52 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
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About the community
A newer Pulte neighborhood built on a retired golf course.
Trails of Woods Creek is a Pulte Homes community on the south side of West Algonquin Road, about a mile west of the Randall Road corridor. It was built on the former Terrace Hill Golf Course starting in 2021 and running through roughly 2024, and the redevelopment kept a large amount of open land: village documents and local reporting cite about 35 acres of parks and trails plus enhanced wetlands. Many homesites back to ponds, parks, or open space rather than to other rooftops. The floor plan lineup is broad, ranch and two-story designs that draw a mix of downsizers and growing families, and the community sits in the well-regarded Huntley Community School District 158.
At a glance
Built on a former golf course
Roughly 35 acres of parks and open space were preserved from the old Terrace Hill course.
Trails and wetlands
Walking and multi-use paths thread the neighborhood, with enhanced wetlands and pond views from many lots.
Newer Pulte construction
Homes built roughly 2021 to 2024, so systems and finishes are current.
Ranch and two-story plans
A wide lineup from about 1,680 sqft ranches to roughly 3,400 sqft two-story homes.
Huntley District 158
A large, well-regarded district that uses a grade-center model. Confirm the assigned schools by address.
3-car garages common
Most plans offer 2 or 3-car garages on single-family lots.
Near Randall Road
About a mile east to big-box retail, grocery, dining, and medical offices.
Huntley Hospital close
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is a short drive away.
Water and park lots
Many homesites back to ponds, parks, or preserved open space.
What’s close
Trails of Woods Creek sits in Algonquin along West Algonquin Road (Route 62), on the quieter west side of the Randall Road retail spine.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor (big-box, grocery, restaurants) about a mile east.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, a short drive west.
- Highway
- Route 31 and Randall Road connect south to I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) toward O'Hare and Chicago.
- Train
- The Pingree Road Metra station on the UP Northwest line offers rail service downtown, a park-and-ride several miles away.
- Schools
- Huntley Community School District 158. Confirm the assigned grade centers for a specific address.
- Open space
- On-site parks, trails, ponds, and preserved wetlands within the community.
What it’s actually like to live here
Trails of Woods Creek suits buyers who want a low-maintenance, move-in-ready home without giving up green space. Because Pulte built it on a retired golf course and kept dozens of acres of parks, ponds, and trails, daily life leans outdoorsy in a quiet way: walking paths, water views from many lots, and preserved wetlands instead of the density you often get with new construction. The floor plan range is broad, so single-level ranch plans that appeal to empty-nesters sit alongside four and five-bedroom two-story homes built for families.
Location is a real strength. You are about a mile from the Randall Road corridor, so groceries, big-box stores, restaurants, and medical offices are minutes away, and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is a short drive. At the same time, the homesites sit on the quieter west side of that retail spine, which keeps traffic and noise at arm's length. Commuters have options via Randall Road and Route 31 to I-90, and the Pingree Road Metra station gives a ride toward downtown Chicago, though it is a park-and-ride rather than a walkable station.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to McHenry County new construction. Property taxes are high, in the low-to-mid 2 percent effective range, which meaningfully raises monthly carrying cost and is worth underwriting up front. This is car-dependent suburbia with no walkable downtown in the neighborhood, and the amenity set is trails and open space rather than a clubhouse or pool, on top of a mandatory HOA. Because the homes are new and the buildout is essentially complete, resale inventory is thin and homes in demand plans tend to move quickly, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current conditions.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Trails of Woods Creek is a newer, single-builder community that is essentially built out, so resales trade against the memory of Pulte new construction and against each other on condition, plan, and lot position. The broad floor plan range means price per square foot and layout matter as much as headline price.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Newer construction
- Homes from the early 2020s carry current systems and finishes, which supports value versus older nearby stock.
- Lot position
- Homesites backing to ponds, parks, or preserved open space carry a premium over interior lots.
- Plan and size
- The lineup runs from compact ranches to larger two-story homes, so the right plan for the buyer pool drives demand.
- Huntley District 158
- The school district is a durable draw for families and a repeatable demand driver.
- Thin inventory
- With the community built out, limited resale supply tends to support pricing on well-kept homes.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
McHenry County taxes at this price point are steep, in the low-to-mid 2 percent effective range, and they surprise buyers coming from lower-tax areas. Pull the actual tax history for the specific home rather than estimating, because newer homes are often assessed toward the upper end of the range once fully built.
This is car-dependent Algonquin. You are a mile from Randall Road, so errands and the commute mean driving, and the nearest Metra is a park-and-ride several miles off with a long total trip downtown. The trails and open space are the amenity here, not a clubhouse or pool, so set expectations accordingly.
Because the homes are new and largely identical in vintage, the differences that matter are plan, lot, and upgrades. Tour the specific home, compare the plan to how you actually live, and get it inspected rather than assuming every house in the community is the same.
One piece of advice
“Trails of Woods Creek gets you newer Pulte construction, real open space, and Huntley District 158 without paying custom-home prices. Just confirm the fully-assessed taxes on the specific home, drive the commute from the west side of Randall Road, and pick the home on its plan and lot rather than the community's newness. Do that and it is a strong move-in-ready buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Trails of Woods Creek FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Trails of Woods Creek. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $120 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Monthly HOA dues on listings have run roughly $68 to $185 depending on the home type and section, generally funding the trails and open space, the ponds and detention areas, entryway landscaping, and general association upkeep. A dormant Special Service Area exists only as a backstop if the HOA fails to maintain the commons. Confirm the current assessment and coverage for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $13,000 – $16,000 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 Trails of Woods Creek built?
- Pulte Homes built the community between 2021 and 2024. Pulte Homes stopped new construction in 2024, 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.
- Who built Trails of Woods Creek and when?
- Pulte Homes developed it as a planned community on the former Terrace Hill Golf Course, with construction beginning in 2021 and the buildout running through roughly 2024.
- What kinds of homes are in the neighborhood?
- Single-family homes only, in both ranch (single-level) and two-story designs. Sizes run from around 1,680 sqft on the smallest ranch plans to about 3,400 sqft on the largest two-story plans, most with 2 or 3-car garages.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, there is a mandatory HOA. Monthly dues have been reported roughly in the $68 to $185 range depending on home type and section, generally covering the trails and open space, the ponds and detention areas, entryway landscaping, and association administration. A dormant Special Service Area exists only as a backstop if the HOA fails to maintain the commons. Confirm current dues and coverage in the association documents.
- What schools serve the community?
- It is in Huntley Community School District 158, which uses a grade-center model rather than traditional neighborhood schools. Listing data points to Mackeben and Conley elementary grade centers, Heineman Middle School, and Huntley High School, but sources vary and assignments are not guaranteed. Confirm the exact schools for a specific address with the District 158 Registration Office.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Pricing is upper-tier for Algonquin but competitive for comparable new construction in the area, and because inventory is limited and the community is essentially built out, desirable homes tend to move quickly. For current pricing and market activity, check the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed number.
- What is the tradeoff of living here?
- High McHenry County property taxes and a car-dependent location. There is no walkable downtown in the neighborhood, and the amenities are trails and open space rather than a clubhouse or pool, on top of a mandatory HOA. The newer construction, the open space, and Huntley District 158 are what buyers pay for.
- Who is the real estate agent for Trails of Woods Creek?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Trails of Woods Creek 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 Trails of Woods Creek specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Trails of Woods Creek
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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- Algonquin specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Trails of Woods Creek, 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
$602,950
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$555,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
52 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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