Beach Park · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Cambridge at Heatherstone.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median list
- $384K
- Avg time on market
- 30 days
- Sold · last year
- 20
Active listings
4 homes on the market
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About the community
An all-ages family subdivision near the far-north Lake Michigan shoreline.
Cambridge at Heatherstone is an established residential subdivision within the larger Heatherstone development in Beach Park, in northeastern Lake County. Built roughly from 2002 through 2012 by Cambridge Homes, which became part of national builder D.R. Horton, it offers a blend of single-family detached homes and attached townhome-style product on curvilinear streets. It is an all-ages family community, not to be confused with the adjacent Carillon at Heatherstone, which is the age-restricted 55+ neighborhood. The appeal is newer-than-average construction at an accessible, value-oriented price in the lakeshore corridor.
At a glance
Single-family and attached
A mix of detached homes and townhome-style product, commonly two to six bedrooms.
All-ages, not 55+
A standard family subdivision. The adjacent Carillon at Heatherstone is the separate 55+ community.
Built in the 2000s
Homes built roughly 2002 to 2012 by Cambridge Homes, later D.R. Horton.
District 3 and 126 schools
Beach Park CCSD 3 for elementary and middle, Zion-Benton Township HSD 126 for high school. Confirm by address.
Near the lakeshore
Illinois Beach State Park and the Lake Michigan shoreline are close by.
Family destinations
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is a short drive away.
HOA-maintained
An association covers common-area landscaping, insurance, and exterior maintenance. Confirm dues by home type.
What’s close
Cambridge at Heatherstone sits on Green Bay Road (Route 131) north of Wadsworth Road in Beach Park, near Illinois's far-northeastern lakeshore, with I-94 and Metra stations a drive away.
- Recreation
- Illinois Beach State Park and the Lake Michigan shoreline are close, with Six Flags Great America in Gurnee a short drive west.
- Schools
- Beach Park CCSD 3 for elementary and middle, and Zion-Benton Township HSD 126 for high school. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Train
- The Metra Union Pacific North line, with the nearest stations in Waukegan and Zion, running to Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago.
- Highway
- Interstate 94 for driving access toward Chicago and Milwaukee.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail along the Green Bay Road corridor, with larger shopping in nearby Gurnee and Waukegan.
- Hospital
- Hospital care in nearby Waukegan and the surrounding Lake County area. Confirm the current nearest facility and network.
What it’s actually like to live here
Cambridge at Heatherstone offers a quiet, established suburban lifestyle in a part of Lake County that trades big-city bustle for space and value. The homes are newer than much of the surrounding stock, and the mix of attached and detached product means the neighborhood works for a range of buyers, from first-time owners and downsizers in the townhome plans to growing families in the larger single-family homes. HOA-maintained landscaping and common areas keep the streetscape tidy.
The location leans into outdoor and lakeshore living. Illinois Beach State Park, the Lake Michigan shoreline, and area forest preserves are close, and family destinations like Six Flags Great America are an easy trip. For commuters, the Metra Union Pacific North line at Waukegan and Zion plus I-94 make Chicago reachable, though this is a far-north location, so the commute is a genuine one and best suited to buyers who value affordability and space over proximity to the city core.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. Property taxes in Beach Park run high, among the steeper effective rates in Illinois, which meaningfully raises monthly carrying costs even when the purchase price is moderate. This is a car-dependent suburban setting rather than a walkable one, and the neighborhood's on-site amenities are modest by design, since the resort-style clubhouse and pool nearby belong to the separate 55+ Carillon community. Buyers who prioritize value, newer construction, and access to the lakeshore tend to be happy here.
The questions buyers actually ask
Cambridge at Heatherstone FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Cambridge at Heatherstone. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The subdivision is governed by a homeowners association whose dues generally cover common-area landscaping and lawn care, common insurance, and exterior maintenance, with more exterior coverage typically applying to attached homes. Dues vary by home type, so confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $9,000 – $14,000 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.
- When was Cambridge at Heatherstone built?
- Cambridge Homes (D.R. Horton) built the community between 2002 and 2012. Cambridge Homes (D.R. Horton) stopped new construction in 2012, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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 Cambridge at Heatherstone a 55+ community?
- No. Cambridge at Heatherstone is an all-ages family subdivision with two to six bedroom homes. The nearby Carillon at Heatherstone is the age-restricted 55+ community, and some listing sites mislabel the two. Confirm any specific restriction with the HOA.
- Who built the homes and when?
- The neighborhood was built roughly from 2002 through 2012 by Cambridge Homes, which became part of national builder D.R. Horton, so later phases carry the D.R. Horton and Cambridge Homes identity.
- What kinds of homes are here?
- A mix of single-family detached homes and attached townhome-style homes, commonly two to six bedrooms, many with basements. The range means the community fits both first-time buyers and downsizers as well as larger families.
- What does the HOA cover and what does it cost?
- The HOA generally covers common-area landscaping and lawn care, common insurance, and exterior maintenance, with more exterior coverage typically applying to attached homes. Dues vary by home type and change over time, so confirm the current amount and inclusions with the association for the specific property.
- What schools serve the subdivision?
- Elementary and middle grades fall under Beach Park CCSD 3, and high school under Zion-Benton Township HSD 126. The exact assigned schools depend on the address, so confirm by address before relying on any one school.
- What do homes cost, what are the taxes, and how is the market?
- Pricing moves with the market, so for current list prices, recent sales, and activity, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than any fixed figure. For taxes, expect a high effective rate: Beach Park in Lake County runs in the low-3-percent range of market value before exemptions, which is a significant carrying cost to budget for.
- Who is the real estate agent for Cambridge at Heatherstone?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Cambridge at Heatherstone in Beach Park, 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 Cambridge at Heatherstone 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 Cambridge at Heatherstone
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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
Cambridge at Heatherstone, 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
$384,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$400,000
Homes for sale right now
4
Avg time on market
30 days
Sold in the last year
20
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 8, 2025 through August 8, 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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