Algonquin · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Willoughby Farms Estates.
- Active listings
- 6
- Median list
- $610K
- Avg time on market
- 20 days
- Sold · last year
- 8
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6 homes on the market
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About the community
Larger move-up homes on the northeast edge of Algonquin.
Willoughby Farms Estates is an established subdivision of larger detached homes on the far northeast side of Algonquin, in Dundee Township, Kane County. Built mainly from the mid-1990s into the early 2000s, it is the larger-lot, larger-home section associated with the adjacent Willoughby Farms, sharing many of the same floor plans. Homes here skew bigger than Algonquin's typical mid-market stock, drawing move-up families who want square footage and a settled subdivision feel. The neighborhood sits just off the Randall Road corridor and south of the Longmeadow Parkway, with everyday retail and services minutes away.
At a glance
Larger move-up homes
Detached two-story homes, commonly four bedrooms, built from the mid-1990s into the early 2000s.
Kane County location
On the northeast edge of Algonquin in Dundee Township, Kane County, near Randall Road.
Modest HOA dues
A homeowners association at a low assessment funds common-area and pond upkeep. Confirm the amount and inclusions.
District 300 schools
Served by Community Unit School District 300, with Westfield Community School and Jacobs High School commonly listed. Confirm by address.
Randall Road corridor
Big-box retail, groceries, and dining along Randall Road within a short drive.
Longmeadow Parkway
The new Longmeadow Parkway Fox River crossing, opened in 2024, eases east-west travel nearby.
What’s close
Willoughby Farms Estates sits on the northeast edge of Algonquin, east of Randall Road and just south of the Longmeadow Parkway corridor.
- Setting
- The larger-home section on the northeast edge of Algonquin in Dundee Township, Kane County.
- Schools
- Community Unit School District 300, with Westfield Community School (K-8) and H.D. Jacobs High School commonly listed. Confirm the assignment by address.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor near Algonquin, with big-box retail, groceries, and dining within a short drive.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, each a reasonable drive.
- Train
- Algonquin has no Metra station. Rail commuters drive to the Union Pacific Northwest line at Pingree Road or Cary, or Big Timber Road in Elgin.
- Highway
- Randall Road, Route 31, and Route 62, with the new Longmeadow Parkway adding an east-west Fox River crossing.
What it’s actually like to live here
Willoughby Farms Estates reads as a quiet, family-oriented pocket of larger homes at the top edge of Algonquin. Streets are curved, sidewalked, and lit, with mature landscaping that reflects the neighborhood's mid-1990s-to-early-2000s vintage. The homes here skew bigger than Algonquin's typical starter and mid-market stock, so the buyer profile tends toward move-up families who want square footage, a two- or three-car garage, and a settled subdivision feel without stepping into a brand-new build. Modest HOA dues keep carrying costs predictable while funding common-area upkeep.
The location is the real story, and it cuts both ways. Being right off Randall Road means groceries, big-box retail, restaurants, and services are only minutes away, and the recently opened Longmeadow Parkway bridge finally gives this corner of town a direct east-west route across the Fox River. That same proximity to a busy retail arterial is the tradeoff: Randall Road traffic is real, and buyers who prize total quiet should weigh how close a given lot sits to the corridor.
The honest commuting caveat is transit. Algonquin has no Metra station, so a downtown-Chicago commuter is looking at a drive to Pingree Road, Cary, or Big Timber Road and then a train, or a long car commute. Schools through District 300, most likely Westfield and Jacobs, and nearby hospital care in Huntley and Elgin round out a practical, established-suburb package rather than a walkable or transit-rich one. Kane County property taxes also run high and should be modeled before buying.
The questions buyers actually ask
Willoughby Farms Estates FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Willoughby Farms Estates. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Willoughby Farms Estates has a homeowners association with modest dues, reported broadly in the range of roughly $46 to $58 per month (about $550 to $700 per year). A fee at this level typically funds common-area and detention-pond maintenance, entrance signage, and general association administration rather than a full amenity package. Confirm the current dues, exact inclusions, and any special assessments with the association before purchase.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $13,000 – $19,000 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 Estates in McHenry County or Kane County?
- Kane County, in Dundee Township. Algonquin straddles both counties, and some listing sites mislabel this pocket, but the parcels here carry Kane County numbers. Confirm your specific parcel with the Dundee Township Assessor if it matters for your purchase.
- How is Willoughby Farms Estates different from Willoughby Farms?
- They are adjacent and related. Willoughby Farms is the larger, older community with a mix of home types across a wide price band. Willoughby Farms Estates is the larger-home, larger-lot section, sharing many of the same floor-plan names. If you want bigger detached homes, the Estates is the target.
- What schools serve the neighborhood?
- It is in Community Unit School District 300. Listings commonly point to Westfield Community School (K-8) and H.D. Jacobs High School, but attendance boundaries can change, so verify your exact address with the district before relying on it.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cost?
- Yes. Dues are modest, reported broadly in the range of roughly $46 to $58 per month. The dues most likely cover common-area and pond maintenance and association administration. Confirm the exact amount, inclusions, and any special assessments with the association before closing.
- Does the neighborhood have a pool or clubhouse?
- Some listing sites tag a pool and tennis courts, but that is unconfirmed for the Estates and is not clearly consistent with the modest dues, so do not assume a private pool or clubhouse. There is neighborhood open space and pond features, with Village of Algonquin and Dundee Township parks nearby. Verify amenities with the association.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- This is an upper-middle, move-up subdivision for Algonquin, with larger homes. Prices and market pace shift over time, so rather than quote a figure, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current listing prices, recent sales, and how quickly homes are moving.
- Who is the real estate agent for Willoughby Farms Estates?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Willoughby Farms 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 Willoughby Farms Estates 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 Willoughby Farms Estates
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 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
$610,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$630,000
Homes for sale right now
6
Avg time on market
20 days
Sold in the last year
8
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 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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Schools serving Willoughby Farms Estates
Where Willoughby Farms Estates homes go to school
Homes in Willoughby Farms Estates are most often zoned to Jacobs HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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