Crystal Lake · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Cobblestone Woods.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $293K
- Avg time on market
- 41 days
- Sold · last year
- 12
Active listings
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About the community
A low-maintenance, early-2000s attached-home pocket next to the Prairie Trail.
Cobblestone Woods is an attached-home community of townhouses and ranch-style condominiums off Edgewood Road on the north edge of Crystal Lake, in McHenry County, where the city meets the Village of Prairie Grove. Built mostly in the early 2000s, it has a consistent, of-its-era character laid out along Cobblestone Drive and Granite Court, right next to the paved Prairie Trail regional bike path. It reads as a low-maintenance, commuter-friendly option for first-time buyers, right-sizers, and anyone who wants to trade yard work for a walk or ride straight from the front door. Because the community sits on the Crystal Lake and Prairie Grove line, a buyer's exact municipality and school assignment can depend on the specific address.
At a glance
Prairie Trail at the door
The paved Prairie Trail regional bike and walking path runs right alongside the community for miles of McHenry County greenway.
Attached homes, early 2000s
Townhouses and ranch-style condominiums, many on a single level with attached garages, built mostly between 2000 and 2005.
District 155 high school
Prairie Ridge High School serves the area. Confirm elementary and middle assignment by address, either Crystal Lake District 47 or Prairie Grove District 46.
Association-maintained
A homeowners association handles the shared exteriors and grounds. Confirm current dues and inclusions with the association.
Two Metra options
The Union Pacific Northwest line runs to Ogilvie in Chicago, with the Pingree Road and downtown Crystal Lake stations both nearby.
Routes 14 and 31
Quick access to the main Crystal Lake arterials and the Randall Road corridor toward I-90.
What’s close
Cobblestone Woods sits off Edgewood Road just west of Route 31 on the north side of Crystal Lake, next to the Prairie Trail and a short drive from downtown and the Metra.
- Trail
- The paved Prairie Trail runs alongside the community, connecting north and south across McHenry County.
- Schools
- Prairie Ridge High School in Community High School District 155, with elementary and middle either Crystal Lake District 47 or Prairie Grove District 46. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Train
- The Union Pacific Northwest Metra line into Ogilvie, with the Pingree Road station nearest and the downtown Crystal Lake station also close.
- Highway
- Routes 14 and 31 as the main arterials, with the Randall Road corridor toward I-90 to the south.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail, grocery, and dining along the Route 14 and Randall Road corridors and in downtown Crystal Lake.
- Health care
- Northwestern Medicine and Mercyhealth care in Crystal Lake, with the full-service Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital a short drive north.
What it’s actually like to live here
Cobblestone Woods suits buyers who want a manageable, lock-and-leave home in an established part of Crystal Lake without the upkeep of a large detached property. The early-2000s attached homes, many on a single level, appeal to first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters, and the association handles the exterior work so weekends are not spent behind a mower. Tucked off Edgewood Road, it stays quiet and residential while keeping the Route 14 corridor, downtown Crystal Lake, and two Metra stations within a short drive.
The signature perk is lifestyle by trail. The Prairie Trail runs right alongside the community, so a morning walk, run, or ride starts at the front door and can connect for miles through the McHenry County greenway. For anyone who wants to be outdoors without loading the car, that adjacency is hard to beat in this price tier, and it pairs with the parks and recreation of the wider Crystal Lake area.
The honest tradeoffs are the tradeoffs of attached living. You share walls and grounds, you pay a monthly association fee, and you live by association rules on things like exterior changes, so confirm the current dues and the rulebook before you fall in love. Bedroom counts and yards are modest compared with detached houses nearby, and McHenry County property taxes run high by national standards, so the monthly carrying cost deserves a close look. The biggest homework item is confirming your exact municipality and school assignment, since two addresses a block apart here can land in different districts.
The questions buyers actually ask
Cobblestone Woods FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Cobblestone Woods. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Cobblestone Woods is an attached-home community, so a homeowners association maintains the shared exteriors and grounds. Dues vary by building and unit type and typically cover common-area landscaping, snow removal, and exterior upkeep. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it includes with the association before relying on it.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $4,500 – $8,000 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 Cobblestone Woods single-family homes?
- No. It is an attached-home community of townhouses and ranch-style condominiums built in the early 2000s, with a homeowners association. If you are set on a detached house this likely is not the right fit, but for low-maintenance living it is a strong option.
- What schools serve Cobblestone Woods?
- High schoolers are served by Community High School District 155 (Prairie Ridge High School). The elementary and middle school depends on your exact address, because this area can fall in either Crystal Lake District 47 or Prairie Grove District 46. Confirm the assignment with the district or your agent before you buy.
- Is it really in Crystal Lake or in Prairie Grove?
- The mailing address is Crystal Lake, but the community sits on the Crystal Lake and Prairie Grove boundary, and identical listings can show up under both village names. Your parcel's actual municipality affects local taxes and school district, so verify it by address.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Because this is attached housing, a monthly association fee applies and typically goes toward common-area landscaping, snow removal, and exterior upkeep. Confirm the exact current amount and the full list of inclusions from the association disclosure.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- The community is near the Union Pacific Northwest Metra line, with the Pingree Road station closest and the downtown Crystal Lake station also available, running into Ogilvie Transportation Center. By car, Routes 14 and 31 feed toward Randall Road and I-90.
- What are property taxes like?
- McHenry County taxes are relatively high. Expect a rough range of about $4,500 to $8,000 a year depending on the home, and confirm the exact bill per parcel with the county treasurer.
- Who is the real estate agent for Cobblestone Woods?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Cobblestone Woods in Crystal Lake, 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 Cobblestone Woods 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
Cobblestone Woods, 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
$292,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$320,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
41 days
Sold in the last year
12
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 9, 2025 through August 9, 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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