Antioch · Lake County · IL
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Heron Harbor.
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- Median list
- $465K
- Avg time on market
- 20 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
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About the community
A water-oriented Antioch neighborhood on the eastern edge of Lake Marie.
Heron Harbor is an established single-family and townhome neighborhood in the Village of Antioch, in far northwestern Lake County near the Wisconsin border. It sits off Route 59 just south of Route 173, on the eastern shoulder of Lake Marie in the Chain O'Lakes region. Most homes were built from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s, and the community reads as quiet and semi-rural, with sidewalk-lined streets, mature trees, and waterfront parks, while downtown Antioch and its shops and restaurants are only about two miles north.
At a glance
Lake Marie and the Chain O'Lakes
The neighborhood borders Lake Marie, one of the natural lakes in the Chain O'Lakes, northeastern Illinois' largest inland water-recreation system.
Homes and townhomes
Mostly single-family Colonial and traditional homes, plus a set of lower-maintenance townhomes, largely built in the 1990s and 2000s.
Parks and preserves
Pedersen Park on Lake Tranquility and a nearby nature preserve with walking trails, plus other Antioch parks close by.
Metra North Central Service
The Antioch station is the northern terminus of the weekday-only North Central Service line to Chicago Union Station.
Antioch-area schools
Likely Emmons District 33 for K-8 and Antioch Community High School in District 117. Antioch has more than one K-8 district, so confirm by address.
Chain O'Lakes State Park
A large state park bordering the connected lakes is a short drive away, with trails, fishing, camping, and boating.
What’s close
Heron Harbor sits off Route 59 just south of Route 173 in far northern Lake County, near downtown Antioch and the Chain O'Lakes.
- Schools
- Likely Emmons School District 33 (Emmons Grade School, K-8) and Antioch Community High School in District 117. Antioch contains multiple K-8 districts, so confirm the exact assignment by address.
- Water access
- The neighborhood borders Lake Marie, with waterfront parks nearby. Private lakefront, docks, or deeded water rights vary by lot, so confirm on the individual listing.
- Shopping
- Walkable downtown Antioch about two miles north, with independent shops and restaurants and a Jewel-Osco as the closest full grocery.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville is the primary Level I trauma center for Lake County, with immediate-care clinics closer by.
- Train
- The Metra North Central Service at the Antioch station runs to Chicago Union Station on weekdays only, with a limited number of daily trains.
- Highway
- Route 59 and Route 173, with Route 173 running east toward Interstate 94 for trips toward Milwaukee or Chicago.
What it’s actually like to live here
Heron Harbor sells a specific kind of Lake County life: water at the doorstep without giving up a settled, established-neighborhood feel. Lake Marie and the wider Chain O'Lakes are the anchor, so summers here revolve around boats, kayaks, fishing, and lakeside parks, and the surrounding preserves and state park extend that outdoors-first pull into every season. The streets are mature and walkable, the lots have some breathing room, and downtown Antioch's independent restaurants and shops are close enough for a quick weeknight dinner.
The housing stock is early-1990s-through-2000s construction, largely Colonial and traditional styles, with a smaller pocket of lower-maintenance townhomes for buyers who want the location without the yard work. Many homes have already had big-ticket updates like roofs and windows given their age, though buyers should still budget for the ongoing maintenance that comes with homes of that vintage. The mix of detached homes and townhomes, plus lakefront versus interior lots, means character and cost can vary a lot from block to block.
The honest tradeoff is distance and commute. This is far northern Lake County, near the Wisconsin line, so a daily downtown-Chicago commute is a real commitment: the Metra North Central Service is a genuine option but runs weekday-only with limited trips and a long ride, and driving means a lengthy trip down I-94. That remoteness is exactly what delivers the quiet, semi-rural, on-the-water lifestyle, so buyers whose jobs require frequent city trips should weigh it carefully, while remote, hybrid, or locally-based workers get the best of the tradeoff.
The questions buyers actually ask
Heron Harbor FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Heron Harbor. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Heron Harbor carries association assessments, and they differ between single-family owners and townhome owners. Townhome fees are higher and typically bundle exterior and common-area upkeep, while single-family owners generally pay a lighter base fee. Because reported figures vary widely, ask for the current dues schedule and exactly what it covers on the specific property before relying on a number. Some properties also involve lake or water-rights arrangements that should be confirmed per listing.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $13,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Lake 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 Heron Harbor actually on the water?
- Yes. The neighborhood borders Lake Marie, one of the natural lakes in the Chain O'Lakes, and is near Lake Tranquility with waterfront parks. Whether a specific home has private lakefront, a dock, or deeded water rights varies by lot, so confirm on the individual listing.
- When was Heron Harbor built and what kinds of homes are here?
- The community was built out mainly from the early 1990s into the mid-2000s. It is mostly single-family Colonial and traditional homes, plus a set of lower-maintenance townhomes. Verify the builder and year for any specific home from its records.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- There are association assessments, and they differ between single-family owners and townhome owners. Townhome fees are higher and typically bundle exterior and common-area upkeep. Because reported figures vary widely, ask for the current dues schedule and what it covers on the specific property before you rely on a number.
- What schools serve Heron Harbor?
- The likely elementary and junior-high district is Emmons School District 33 (Emmons Grade School, K-8), and the high school is Antioch Community High School in District 117. Antioch has more than one K-8 district, so confirm the exact assignment by street address with the districts before making any decision.
- How is the commute from Antioch?
- It is a genuine outer-suburb distance. The Metra North Central Service runs from the Antioch station to Chicago Union Station, but on weekdays only with a limited number of daily trains and a long ride. Drivers reach Interstate 94 via Route 173. The location suits remote, hybrid, or locally-based workers best.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Prices and market pace here move with the wider Antioch and Lake County market and with each home's location, lakefront versus interior, and condition. Rather than quote a figure that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Heron Harbor?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Heron Harbor in Antioch, 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 Heron Harbor 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.
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
Heron Harbor, 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
$465,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$449,750
Avg time on market
20 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 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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