Algonquin · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Willoughby Farms.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $290K
- Avg time on market
- 7 days
- Sold · last year
- 25
Active listings
3 homes on the market
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About the community
A mixed-housing, master-planned community on Algonquin's Kane County side.
Willoughby Farms is an established residential community on the south, Kane County side of Algonquin, near Randall Road and County Line Road. The core neighborhood was developed by Kimball Hill Homes from roughly the early 1990s into the early 2000s, with curving streets, sidewalks, mature landscaping, and a village-owned park at its center. Its defining trait is variety: the community spans condominiums and townhomes through substantial move-up single-family homes, so it supports a wide range of budgets and life stages. A separate, newer Willoughby Farms Estates section adds larger single-family homes nearby.
At a glance
Mixed housing types
Condominiums, townhomes, and single-family homes built mostly from the early 1990s into the early 2000s by Kimball Hill Homes.
Willoughby Farms Park
A village-owned park of about 12 acres with a playground, ball diamond, courts, walking paths, and a pond, with a major renovation planned.
District 300
Community Unit School District 300, the district serving Algonquin. Listing data points to Westfield Community School and Harry D. Jacobs High School, confirm by address.
Algonquin Commons nearby
The open-air lifestyle center at Randall Road and County Line Road is essentially adjacent, with grocery, dining, and big-box retail all along Randall.
HOA varies by type
A master association plus condo and townhome sub-associations, so single-family dues are modest while attached-home dues are higher.
Randall Road corridor
Quick access to Randall Road, Route 62, and Route 31, with I-90 a drive south for Chicago and O'Hare.
What’s close
Willoughby Farms sits along the Randall Road corridor near County Line Road, on the Kane County side of Algonquin.
- Park
- The village-owned Willoughby Farms Park at Wynnfield Drive, with a playground, ball diamond, courts, walking paths, and a pond.
- Schools
- Community Unit School District 300. Listing data commonly shows Westfield Community School and Harry D. Jacobs High School, but confirm the exact assignment by address.
- Shopping
- Algonquin Commons and the wider Randall Road retail corridor, with grocery, dining, and big-box stores minutes away.
- Highway
- Randall Road as the main arterial, plus Route 62 and Route 31, with I-90 to the south for regional trips.
- Train
- No Metra station in Algonquin. The nearest Union Pacific Northwest stations are Pingree Road and Crystal Lake, both a drive west.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital are both a short drive away.
What it’s actually like to live here
Willoughby Farms is a practical, family-oriented Algonquin neighborhood for buyers who want space, a walkable park at the center of the subdivision, and quick access to everyday retail. The mix of housing is the point: a first-time buyer can find a townhome or condominium here, while a growing family can move up to a four or five bedroom single-family home in the same general area and stay near the same park and schools. The village-owned park anchors day-to-day life, and a planned multi-year renovation should meaningfully upgrade that amenity for residents who stay.
Location is the community's strongest everyday selling point. Randall Road puts groceries, restaurants, big-box stores, and the Algonquin Commons lifestyle center within a few minutes, and Route 62, Route 31, and eventually I-90 handle regional driving. The tradeoff is that this is a car-dependent suburb. There is no Metra station in Algonquin, so rail commuters drive to Pingree Road or Crystal Lake on the Union Pacific Northwest line, and the ride into the city is a long one. Randall Road itself, while convenient, carries heavy traffic at peak times.
The honest cost-of-ownership caution is taxes. Kane County effective property tax rates run well above the national norm, and that is a real recurring line item to model into affordability rather than focusing only on purchase price. Attached-home buyers should also factor HOA dues that, for condos and townhomes, are meaningfully higher than the single-family assessment because they cover exterior maintenance. For buyers who value established landscaping, a strong parks-and-schools setup, and retail convenience over walkable transit and low taxes, Willoughby Farms is a solid middle-of-the-market choice.
The questions buyers actually ask
Willoughby Farms FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Willoughby Farms. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Willoughby Farms runs on a layered structure: a master association plus separate sub-associations for the condominium and townhome pockets. Because of that, assessments vary widely by housing type. Detached single-family owners generally pay a modest master or neighborhood assessment, while condo and townhome owners pay more because their dues fold in exterior building maintenance, common-area landscaping, and snow removal. The adjacent Willoughby Farms Estates section has its own single-family association. Confirm the current dues and exactly what they cover for a specific home with the relevant association.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $7,000 – $13,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Kane County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- 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.
- Is Willoughby Farms in McHenry County or Kane County?
- Kane County. The Village of Algonquin straddles the McHenry and Kane county line, but Willoughby Farms sits on the Kane County side near Randall Road and County Line Road, so it is recorded and taxed in Kane County.
- What is the difference between Willoughby Farms and Willoughby Farms Estates?
- They share a name and sit near each other, but they are separate associations. The original Willoughby Farms mixes single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Willoughby Farms Estates is a newer, single-family-only section with generally larger homes. Dues and rules differ, so confirm which one a specific home is in.
- Who built the homes and when?
- The core community was built by Kimball Hill Homes, a large Chicago-area builder, with construction running from roughly the early 1990s into the early 2000s. The Estates section built out somewhat later.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes. Willoughby Farms has a master association plus sub-associations for the condo and townhome pockets, so dues vary a lot by housing type. Single-family owners typically pay a modest assessment, while condo and townhome owners pay more because their dues cover exterior maintenance. Confirm the current dues and inclusions for the specific home you are considering.
- What schools serve the neighborhood?
- The community is in Community Unit School District 300. Listing data points to Westfield Community School for K-8 and Harry D. Jacobs High School for grades 9 to 12, but attendance boundaries can change, so verify the assigned schools for a specific address with the district before you rely on it.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Because the community spans condos, townhomes, and large single-family homes, prices cover a wide range from entry level to move-up. Rather than a single number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and how quickly homes are moving.
- Who is the real estate agent for Willoughby Farms?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Willoughby Farms 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 Willoughby Farms 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 Willoughby Farms
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
Willoughby Farms, 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
$289,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$440,000
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
25
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 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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