Algonquin · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Winding Creek.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $428K
- Avg time on market
- 16 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
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About the community
A low-maintenance townhome community off Randall Road.
Winding Creek is an early-2000s attached-home community on the McHenry County side of Algonquin, in the northwest suburbs, south of Algonquin Road and west of Randall Road. Homes were built roughly from 2001 through the mid-2000s, part of the wave of Randall Road corridor development that filled in Algonquin during that period. The neighborhood is tucked into a pocket of ponds, green space, and curving interior streets rather than a through-traffic grid, with a quiet, low-maintenance, commuter-friendly character.
At a glance
Early-2000s townhomes
Primarily attached townhomes, commonly 2 to 3 bedrooms with attached garages, built roughly 2001 to the mid-2000s.
Ponds and green space
Water features, walking paths, and open space woven through the interior streets.
District 300 schools
Community Unit School District 300, with Westfield Community School and Harry D. Jacobs High School reported for the area.
Low-maintenance living
A monthly association assessment covers lawn care, snow removal, and exterior upkeep on the attached buildings.
Algonquin Commons
The open-air Algonquin Commons and the wider Randall Road corridor put shopping and dining minutes away.
Golf nearby
The Golf Club of Illinois and Boulder Ridge Country Club are a short drive from the community.
Area hospitals
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin are the nearest full-service hospitals.
What’s close
Winding Creek sits south of Algonquin Road and west of Randall Road on the McHenry County side of Algonquin.
- Schools
- Community Unit School District 300, with Westfield Community School (K-8) and Harry D. Jacobs High School (9-12) reported for the subdivision. Confirm the exact assignment by address.
- Highway
- The Randall Road corridor as the main north-south route, with Route 62 (Algonquin Road) east-west and Route 31 nearer the Fox River.
- Train
- No Metra station in Algonquin. The nearest options are the Union Pacific Northwest stations at Crystal Lake and Cary, and the Milwaukee District West terminus at Big Timber Road in Elgin.
- Shopping
- Algonquin Commons and the broader Randall Road corridor of big-box, grocery, and restaurants close by.
- Healthcare
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, with an Advocate immediate care location in Algonquin.
- Recreation
- On-site ponds and walking paths, with the Golf Club of Illinois and Boulder Ridge Country Club nearby.
What it’s actually like to live here
Winding Creek suits buyers who want newer-construction comfort and a low-maintenance lifestyle without stepping up to a full single-family lot. The association handles lawn care and snow, the interior streets curve past ponds and walking paths, and the whole neighborhood sits a short drive from the Randall Road corridor, so a grocery run, a big-box errand, or a dinner out at Algonquin Commons is minutes away rather than a project. For first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters, the combination of attainable attached homes and a quiet, tucked-away setting is the core appeal.
The tradeoffs are the honest ones that come with attached-home living in a high-tax county. You carry a monthly HOA assessment on top of your mortgage and taxes, and you share walls and common areas, which means association rules, shared decisions, and reliance on the board and management company for exterior upkeep. Illinois property taxes are significant, and McHenry County sits toward the higher end, so the tax line matters when you run the numbers. Buyers should read the association's declaration, budget, and reserve study before writing an offer.
Commuting is the other consideration. Algonquin does not have its own Metra station, so a rail commute into the city means driving to Crystal Lake, Cary, or Big Timber Road in Elgin and parking. Randall Road itself is convenient for shopping but can be congested at peak hours. For buyers whose daily life centers on the northwest suburbs rather than a downtown-Chicago desk, that is a minor point; for a daily Loop commuter, it is worth a test-drive during rush hour before committing.
The questions buyers actually ask
Winding Creek FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Winding Creek. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Winding Creek is a governed association with a monthly assessment. Associations of this type typically fund common-area upkeep, lawn care, snow removal, and exterior maintenance on the attached buildings, plus master insurance on common areas. The exact inclusions vary, so ask for the current declaration, budget, and dues figure before you buy.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $9,000 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.
- 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 Winding Creek in McHenry County or Kane County?
- This Winding Creek is on the McHenry County side of Algonquin, south of Algonquin Road and west of Randall Road. Algonquin straddles both counties, so always confirm the county and taxing districts by the specific property address.
- What kind of homes are in Winding Creek?
- It is an early-2000s community of attached townhomes, generally 2 to 3 bedrooms with attached garages and, in many units, finished basements. Some listings label units as condos, so confirm the exact ownership form for a specific home.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. There is a monthly association assessment. Associations of this type typically fund common-area upkeep, lawn care, snow removal, and exterior maintenance on the attached buildings, but the exact inclusions vary. Ask for the current declaration, budget, and dues figure before you buy.
- What schools serve Winding Creek?
- The community is in Community Unit School District 300. Reported schools are Westfield Community School (K-8) and Harry D. Jacobs High School (9-12), but boundaries can change, so confirm your specific address with District 300.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Algonquin has no Metra station of its own. Most rail commuters drive to the Union Pacific Northwest line at Crystal Lake or Cary, or to the Milwaukee District West line at Big Timber Road in Elgin. Randall Road and Routes 31 and 62 handle most local driving, and Pace bus serves the corridor.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market?
- The attached-home format tends to make Winding Creek one of the more attainable ownership options in Algonquin. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current list prices, recent sales, and how quickly homes are moving.
- Who is the real estate agent for Winding Creek?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Winding 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 Winding Creek 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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Market snapshot
Winding 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
$427,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$347,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
16 days
Sold in the last year
6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 24, 2025 through September 24, 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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