Buffalo Grove · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Hidden Lake Village.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $337K
- Avg time on market
- 16 days
- Sold · last year
- 17
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A mature, pond-and-trail attached-home community in Buffalo Grove.
Hidden Lake Village is an established attached-home community on the Lake County side of Buffalo Grove, made up primarily of condominiums and townhomes rather than detached single-family houses. Homes date to the early 1980s through the early 1990s, and the community is organized around water, with two ponds and walking and biking trails threading the grounds. It suits buyers who want a lower-maintenance home in a walkable, park-like setting without giving up access to well-regarded schools. Because Buffalo Grove straddles county and school-district lines, the specific school assignment should be confirmed by address.
At a glance
Townhomes and condominiums
An attached-home community, not detached single-family, built in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Two ponds and trails
The community is organized around water, with walking and biking paths through the grounds.
Lower-maintenance living
A monthly association assessment covers exterior upkeep, landscaping, and snow removal (confirm coverage).
District 102 into Stevenson 125 (confirm by address)
The reported Lake-side path is Aptakisic-Tripp SD 102 feeding Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125. Verify by exact address.
Metra North Central Service
Buffalo Grove and Prairie View stations offer rail toward Chicago Union Station on a limited schedule.
Lake Cook Road and Route 83
Quick access to village arterials toward I-294 and O'Hare, about 20 miles south.
Deerfield and Vernon Hills shopping
Everyday retail nearby, plus larger shopping in neighboring towns.
Pet-friendly (verify rules)
Listings indicate the community allows dogs and cats, subject to current association rules.
What’s close
Hidden Lake Village sits south of Deerfield Parkway and east of Buffalo Grove Road, with Lake Cook Road and Route 83 the main corridors toward I-294 and O'Hare.
- Amenities on-site
- Two ponds and trails, with listings referencing a community pool, tennis, a fitness room, and a party room. Confirm current amenities with the association.
- Shopping
- Retail along Lake Cook Road and Route 83, with more in neighboring Deerfield and Vernon Hills.
- Train
- Metra North Central Service at the Buffalo Grove and Prairie View stations, which run a limited schedule.
- Highway
- Lake Cook Road and Route 83 toward I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) and O'Hare.
- Schools
- The reported Lake-side path is Aptakisic-Tripp SD 102 (Pritchett or Tripp, then Aptakisic Junior High) feeding Stevenson HSD 125. Confirm by address, as Kildeer CCSD 96 also serves parts of the village.
- Hospital
- Northwest Community Healthcare immediate care is in Buffalo Grove, with full hospitals in Libertyville, Glenview, and Lake Forest nearby.
What it’s actually like to live here
Hidden Lake Village suits buyers who want a lower-maintenance attached home in a mature, walkable, water-oriented setting without giving up access to strong schools. The two ponds and the trail network give the community a calmer, park-like feel than a typical townhome cluster. Because homes date to the 1980s and early 1990s, floor plans are practical and the trees are grown in, but individual units vary widely in how much they have been updated, so condition, not just floor plan, drives value here.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to attached-home living. You carry a monthly association assessment, and you trade some autonomy and yard for shared walls, shared insurance, and association rules. On a community of this age, reserve health matters, so ask for the reserve study and any special-assessment history before buying, since exterior, roof, and pond projects can drive assessments. Parking, pet limits, and any rental caps are also worth confirming in the governing documents.
For commuters and families, location is the draw. You are within reach of Metra's North Central Service and the Lake Cook Road and Route 83 corridors toward I-294 and O'Hare, with Deerfield and Vernon Hills shopping close by. The single biggest caveat for out-of-area buyers is property taxes: effective rates in this part of Lake County run high, in roughly the high 2 to low 3 percent range of value, which supports the local schools but should be modeled into any budget. For current pricing and market pace, see the live Market snapshot on this page.
The questions buyers actually ask
Hidden Lake Village FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Hidden Lake Village. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $440 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- This is an attached-home association, so a monthly assessment applies, reported on listings in roughly the $339 to $546 range depending on unit and building. For a community of this type and vintage, dues typically fund exterior and building maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, pond and common-area upkeep, shared amenities, on-site management, and master insurance. Ask the association for its current budget, reserve study, and a written coverage breakdown, and confirm whether water and scavenger are included.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $10,000 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 Hidden Lake Village townhomes or single-family houses?
- It is an attached-home community, mainly condominiums and townhomes built in the 1980s and early 1990s. A few listings tag ranch or townhome variants, so confirm the exact home type for any specific address.
- What does the monthly assessment run, and what does it cover?
- Assessments are reported on listings in roughly the $339 to $546 range depending on the unit. For a community of this type, dues generally fund exterior and building upkeep, landscaping, snow removal, common-area and pond maintenance, shared amenities, on-site management, and master insurance. Ask the association for its current budget and a written coverage list before you offer.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- For most of this area, the reported assignment is Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 (Pritchett or Tripp elementary, then Aptakisic Junior High) feeding Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125. Buffalo Grove crosses several districts, so confirm your exact address on the District 102 and Stevenson boundary tools before relying on it.
- What amenities does the community have?
- The grounds include two ponds and walking and biking trails. Listing data also references a community pool, tennis, a fitness room, and a party room, but amenity availability changes, so confirm the current list and any usage rules with the association.
- How are the commute and transportation options?
- Buffalo Grove has Metra North Central Service stations at Buffalo Grove and Prairie View into Chicago Union Station, plus quick access to Lake Cook Road and Route 83 toward I-294 and O'Hare, which is about 20 miles south. The North Central Service runs a limited schedule, so check train times for your needs.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Hidden Lake Village is one of the more attainably priced attached-home options in a strong Buffalo Grove school area, but pricing and pace change constantly. For current list prices, recent sales, and days on market, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than any static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Hidden Lake Village?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Hidden Lake Village in Buffalo Grove, 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 Hidden Lake Village 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 Hidden Lake Village
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
Hidden Lake Village, 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
$336,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$295,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
16 days
Sold in the last year
17
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 6, 2025 through August 6, 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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