Antioch · Lake County · IL
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Oakwood Knolls.
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- Median list
- $337K
- Avg time on market
- 7 days
- Sold · last year
- 13
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About the community
An established, lake-oriented neighborhood at the top edge of Illinois.
Oakwood Knolls is a mature, wooded subdivision in the Village of Antioch in far-north Lake County, built around Cross Lake, a lake that sits right on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Shoreline streets look out over the water, and the community keeps its own private park, sand beach, and fishing piers for members rather than relying on public launches. It is a low-density area of winding streets, mostly modest single-family homes, and a strong up-north lake feel, with downtown Antioch and its Metra station roughly a mile and a half away. Homes date from around 1950 into the early 2000s, so the stock is established and many original houses are compact.
At a glance
Cross Lake setting
The neighborhood wraps Cross Lake on the Illinois-Wisconsin border, with water-access streets along the shoreline.
Private beach and piers
A members park, sand beach, and fishing piers on Cross Lake through the voluntary property owners association.
Wooded, low-density streets
Winding, mostly sidewalk-free streets with mature trees and a semi-rural character.
Established single-family homes
Mostly ranches and split-levels from roughly 1950 into the early 2000s, many compact and updatable.
Antioch schools
Generally Antioch CCSD 34 for K-8 and Community High School District 117, confirmed by address.
Metra terminus nearby
The Antioch station, north end of Metra's North Central Service, is about 1.5 miles away downtown.
Chain O'Lakes region
Minutes from Illinois's Chain O'Lakes and Chain O'Lakes State Park for wider boating and fishing.
Active neighborhood life
The OKPOA runs seasonal events like a September Corn Festival, giving the area a tight small-town texture.
What’s close
Oakwood Knolls sits in far-north Antioch near the state line, about a mile and a half from downtown Antioch, roughly midway between Chicago and Milwaukee.
- Lake access
- The private OKPOA park, beach, and fishing piers on Cross Lake, plus the wider Chain O'Lakes nearby.
- Shopping
- Downtown Antioch shops and dining plus grocery within a couple of miles along Lake Street.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville is the major Lake County hospital, with border-area options to the north. Confirm the nearest for a specific address.
- Highways
- IL Route 173, IL Route 83, and US Route 45 serve Antioch, with I-94 a short drive east for longer trips.
- Schools
- Generally Antioch CCSD 34 (for example Hillcrest Elementary and Antioch Upper Grade School) and Antioch Community High School in District 117. Confirm by address.
- Train
- Metra's North Central Service to Chicago Union Station from the Antioch station downtown.
What it’s actually like to live here
Oakwood Knolls sells a specific kind of life: quiet, wooded, lake-community living at the top of Illinois, where a private beach, fishing piers, and a neighborhood park sit within walking distance of home and the bigger Chain O'Lakes is a short drive away. The streets curve, mature trees shade the yards, and the pace is unhurried. Membership in the volunteer OKPOA plugs residents into a genuinely social calendar, which gives the subdivision a tighter, small-town feel than a typical commuter tract.
The honest tradeoffs are worth stating plainly. Many of the homes are older and compact, so buyers drawn to large new construction will find fewer options here and should budget for updates on original ranches. There are generally no sidewalks, which fits the rural feel but matters for families who want to stroll the neighborhood. Lake rights, dock rights, and OKPOA benefits are not automatic with every parcel, so waterfront expectations should be checked against the specific property and the association rather than assumed.
Location is a double-edged sword. Being midway between Chicago and Milwaukee with a Metra terminus downtown is a real commuting asset, but this is genuinely far-north Lake County: everyday errands, the nearest hospital, and major job centers involve some driving, and the daily Metra ride to the city is long. For buyers who value lake access, space, lower density, and community over walkability and short commutes, the trade lands well.
The questions buyers actually ask
Oakwood Knolls FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Oakwood Knolls. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Oakwood Knolls has a property owners association (the OKPOA), but membership is described as voluntary for a small fee rather than a mandatory deed-recorded assessment. Joining unlocks access to the association's private amenities on Cross Lake, the park, beach, and fishing piers. Confirm the current membership cost, exactly what it covers, and any parcel-specific lake or dock rights directly with the OKPOA and against the property title before closing.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,500 – $9,500 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 Oakwood Knolls on a lake?
- Yes. The subdivision is built around Cross Lake, which sits on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Shoreline streets front or access the water, and the community maintains a private park, beach, and fishing piers on the lake for members.
- Is there an HOA, and is it required?
- There is a property owners association, the OKPOA, but membership is described as voluntary for a small fee rather than a mandatory deed-recorded assessment. Joining unlocks access to the private park, beach, and piers. Confirm current cost, coverage, and any parcel-specific lake or dock rights with the OKPOA and your title before closing.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- The neighborhood is generally associated with Antioch elementary district CCSD 34 (for example Hillcrest Elementary and Antioch Upper Grade School) and Community High School District 117 (Antioch Community High School). Antioch has more than one K-8 district, so verify the exact assignment for a specific address with the district before relying on it.
- What kind of homes are in Oakwood Knolls?
- Mostly older single-family homes, primarily ranches and split-levels in a range of styles, on wooded and sometimes wide lots without sidewalks. Many original homes are compact, with larger and updated properties available, and the strongest locations are the water-access streets.
- Can I commute to Chicago from here?
- Yes, though it is a longer ride. The Metra Antioch station downtown is the northern end of the North Central Service line to Chicago Union Station, and I-94 is a short drive east. The neighborhood is roughly midway between Chicago and Milwaukee.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- In character, Oakwood Knolls tends to be relatively attainable for lake-adjacent Lake County, with split-levels generally priced above the smaller ranches and true Cross Lake frontage carrying a premium. For current pricing and activity, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Oakwood Knolls?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Oakwood Knolls 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 Oakwood Knolls 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 Oakwood Knolls
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
Oakwood Knolls, 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
$337,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$320,000
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
13
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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Where Oakwood Knolls homes go to school
Homes in Oakwood Knolls are most often zoned to Antioch HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
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