Crystal Lake · McHenry County · IL
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Coventry.
One of Crystal Lake's largest neighborhoods. Established 1960s-70s home stock, Crystal Lake schools at the entry-level price point, and the kind of finished basements that don't show up in the listing square footage.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $335K
- Avg time on market
- 33 days
- Sold · last year
- 31
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 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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About the community
Crystal Lake's accessible entry point.
Coventry is one of Crystal Lake's largest neighborhoods, mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s. Bounded roughly by Route 14 to the north, McHenry Avenue west, Virginia Road east, and Rakow Road south, it's the kind of established neighborhood that does what most first-time buyers and young families actually need, gets them into Crystal Lake schools, near downtown, and at a price point that doesn't require giving up on the address. The home stock leans heavily on split-levels, tri-levels, tri-levels with subbasements, and raised ranches, with a smaller share of true ranches. Most are 1,000 to 2,500 square feet above grade, and many have finished English basements that don't show up in the listing square footage at all.
At a glance
1960s-70s buildout
One of Crystal Lake's largest neighborhoods. Buildout era was 1960s through 1970s with steady ownership turnover since.
Split-levels, tri-levels, raised ranches
Heavy mix of split-levels (including tri-levels with subbasements) and raised ranches. A smaller share of straight ranches. Very few two-stories.
1,000–2,500 sqft above grade
Median home size around 1,700 sqft above grade. English basements are common, actual finished space is often considerably larger than the MLS number.
School district splits the neighborhood
Crystal Lake D47 elementary + D155 high school. Northern Coventry feeds Crystal Lake Central; the rest feeds Crystal Lake South. Confirm per address.
No HOA
Coventry isn't HOA-governed. No dues, no architectural committee, no shared-amenity assessments.
5 minutes to downtown Crystal Lake
Short drive to the Raue Center, downtown restaurants, and the UP-NW Metra station.
1 minute to Route 14 shopping
Big-box stores, restaurants, and the Randall Road corridor are all immediate.
1 or 2 car garages
Most homes are 1- or 2-car. 3-car garages are rare here, that's a Turnberry / Boulder Ridge thing, not a Coventry thing.
What’s close
Coventry sits in central Crystal Lake, bounded roughly by Route 14 to the north, McHenry Avenue west, Virginia Road east, and Rakow Road south. It's close to downtown, the Metra, the Route 14 shopping corridor, and the parks and beaches that anchor Crystal Lake's everyday life.
- Downtown Crystal Lake
- ~5 minutes by car. Raue Center, restaurants, weekly farmers' market.
- Crystal Lake Metra
- UP-NW line into Chicago Ogilvie. ~5 minutes.
- Route 14 shopping
- ~1 minute. Big-box, restaurants, the everyday corridor.
- Randall Road corridor
- Quick access west to additional shopping, dining, and I-90 onramps.
- Schools
- D47 elementary, D155 high school. Crystal Lake Central (north) or Crystal Lake South (most of neighborhood), confirm per address.
- Parks + open space
- Woodscreek Park and Vulcan Lakes nearby. Crystal Lake's public beaches are a short drive.
- Golf
- Boulder Ridge, Redtail, and Golf Club of Illinois are all within a 10-minute drive.
- Other towns
- Woodstock, Cary, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, and McHenry are all ~15 minutes.
What it’s actually like to live here
Coventry runs quiet and practical. It's a real-people neighborhood, first-time buyers, young families, and folks who want into Crystal Lake schools without paying Gates or Turnberry money. The streets are kid-friendly, the trees have grown in, and the houses are old enough to have character but young enough that the systems are usually serviceable. Nobody buys here for the address-flex; they buy because the math actually works.
The defining home style is the split-level. If you've never lived in one, walk a few before you write an offer, they have a specific rhythm (entry foyer drops you between levels, bedrooms up, family room down) that some people love and some people don't. Tri-levels and tri-levels-with-subbasement give you four functional levels in a 1,700-sqft above-grade footprint, which is part of why Coventry homes tend to live larger than their listing numbers suggest. Raised ranches are the next most common; straight ranches exist but are the minority.
The thing most agents miss: listing square footage in Coventry is usually above-grade only. Finished English basements, which most of these homes have, don't get counted. So a 1,700-sqft list often actually delivers 2,500-3,000 functional square feet. Buyers comparing Coventry to newer 2,000-sqft homes in other Crystal Lake neighborhoods routinely undervalue what they're walking through. Worth knowing going in.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Coventry has one of the deepest buyer pools in Crystal Lake. The price point is reachable, the schools are the draw, and inventory turns over predictably. Updated homes go fast at full ask; homes with original kitchens and original mechanicals trade at a real discount and need the right buyer.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Updates drive the spread
- Updated kitchen + updated primary bath is the difference between 10 days and 60 days on market. The bones are similar street to street; the finish is the variable that moves price.
- Finished basement upside
- Finished English basements add real living space that's not in the listing square footage. Buyers who recognize this win on Coventry comps; buyers who don't undervalue the home.
- School district split (Central vs. South)
- Some buyers have a strong preference for one Crystal Lake high school over the other. Northern Coventry (CL Central) and the rest (CL South) can carry mild price differentials when high school preference matters to the buyer.
- Lot quality + corner lots
- Larger lots, corner lots, and homes backing to a park or open space carry a measurable premium. The lot map matters here.
- Mechanical age
- 60s-70s vintage means roofs, HVAC, electrical panels, and plumbing are at or past expected lifespan. Sellers with documented recent replacements get full ask faster.
- Typical close
- 30-45 days. FHA, VA, and conventional financing all common, Coventry is one of the few Crystal Lake neighborhoods where FHA is regularly viable.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Honest take for first-time buyers.
Don't trust the listing square footage. Coventry homes are routinely listed above-grade only, and most have a finished English basement that doesn't show up in the number. A 1,700-sqft list can be a 2,500-3,000-sqft house in actual livable space. Walk through the basement and count rooms, not just the headline number on the sheet.
Older homes mean older systems. Roof, furnace, A/C, water heater, electrical panel, plumbing, windows, assume one of these needs work in your first 3-5 years unless the seller has paperwork documenting recent replacements. Budget accordingly. The home is still a bargain on a per-square-foot basis even with a $15-20k system upgrade in year one, you just need to plan for it.
Decide on the school question before you tour. The neighborhood splits between Crystal Lake Central and Crystal Lake South high schools. If high school matters to you (or will in a few years), figure out which side of the split you want before you fall in love with a house on the wrong side.
Watch for the 'updated' shortcut. Some Coventry homes have been lipstick-flipped, new paint, new flooring, new vanity, without addressing the actual aging systems. The kitchen looks great in photos and the furnace is from 1987. A real inspection beats curb appeal every time at this price point.
One piece of advice
“If you want into Crystal Lake and you've been told you can't afford it, walk Coventry. Bring a contractor to the second showing. The neighborhood does more for the dollar than almost anywhere else in town, but only if you can read past the listing square footage and see the actual house.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Coventry FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Coventry. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 45 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 45.
- Where is Coventry in Crystal Lake?
- Coventry is in central Crystal Lake, bounded roughly by Route 14 to the north, McHenry Avenue to the west, Virginia Road to the east, and Rakow Road to the south. It's about 5 minutes from downtown Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Metra station, and 1 minute from the Route 14 shopping corridor.
- What kind of homes are in Coventry?
- Heavy mix of split-levels (including tri-levels and tri-levels with subbasements) and raised ranches, with a smaller share of straight ranches. Very few two-stories. Most homes are 1,000 to 2,500 square feet above grade, with a median around 1,700 sqft above grade, but most have finished English basements that aren't included in the listing square footage. 1- and 2-car garages are typical; 3-car garages are uncommon here.
- How old are Coventry homes?
- Most homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Expect a real inspection of all major systems, roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, because vintage like this means original systems are at or past expected service life on many properties. Sellers with documented recent replacements (last 5-10 years) get full asking price faster.
- Is there an HOA at Coventry?
- No. Coventry isn't HOA-governed, no dues, no architectural committee, no shared-amenity assessments. Property taxes go to the City of Crystal Lake and the school districts; there's no neighborhood-level association on top.
- What schools serve Coventry?
- Coventry feeds Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 and Community High School District 155. The high school assignment splits: the northernmost section of Coventry feeds Crystal Lake Central High School, while the rest of the neighborhood feeds Crystal Lake South High School. Confirm in writing for the specific address before writing an offer.
- What's the typical Coventry buyer?
- First-time buyers and young families. Coventry is one of the most accessible price points inside the Crystal Lake address, and the school district is the draw. FHA and VA financing are commonly viable here, which isn't true for most other Crystal Lake neighborhoods at the entry-level price tier.
- How does Coventry compare to Four Colonies?
- They're separate neighborhoods, often grouped together because they're geographically close and similar in vintage and price tier. Four Colonies has its own MRED subdivision designation and its own listing pool, listings tagged 'Four Colonies' don't roll up to this Coventry page. If you're cross-shopping, look at both.
Your local agent
Joe knows Coventry
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the communities I actually know, and the details that determine resale value here aren't in the MLS write-up: which lots back to open space, which streets carry the most consistent demand, which floor plans buyers ask for by name, and what each HOA actually covers.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who's walked the streets, talked to the residents, and read the last 50 closed comps in this market specifically. 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
Coventry, 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
$334,950
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$354,585
Homes for sale right now
0
Avg time on market
33 days
Sold in the last year
31
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 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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