Crystal Lake · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Essex Village.
Homes for sale in Essex Village, Crystal Lake, IL. 5 closed in the last year. Built 1991-1994.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $0
- Avg time on market
- 0 days
- Sold · last year
- 5
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
Essex Village: 1991-1994 construction.
Essex Village is a townhome and condo community built between 1991 and 1994 in Crystal Lake, positioned just off Randall Road in a location that balances suburban quiet with easy access to shopping and dining. The subdivision centers around a clubhouse and outdoor pool, with walking paths threading through landscaped grounds. Remarks consistently highlight the community's maintenance-free appeal, proximity to Indian Prairie Elementary School, and convenient access to the Randall Road retail corridor. Twenty-three homes sold over the last three years at a median price of $260,000, reflecting steady demand for this established neighborhood.
At a glance
Built 1991–1994
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
0.6 sales/month
23 homes closed here in the last 36 months.
Sells exactly at list
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Walking distance to schools
Indian Prairie Elementary is 0.24 miles away; many residents walk or bike to school.
Mature landscaping & green space
Remarks highlight mature trees, lush grounds, and private patios throughout the community.
What’s close
Essex Village sits just off Randall Road in Crystal Lake, placing residents minutes from shopping, dining, and schools while maintaining a quiet, tree-lined community feel. The neighborhood is well-positioned for both everyday convenience and weekend recreation.
- Grocery & Markets
- Jewel-Osco (1.48 mi), D-Kart/Desi Cart (1.41 mi), and Bombay Mart (1.41 mi) for everyday shopping.
- Dining & Coffee
- Wings and Rings (0.31 mi), Triple Berry Cafe (0.32 mi), Antigua Mexican Grill (0.35 mi), and Starbucks (0.65 mi) within walking distance.
- Shopping Centers
- Dartmoor Plaza (1.21 mi), Target and HomeGoods (2.2, 2.3 mi), Kohl's (2.15 mi) for retail and big-box needs.
- Parks & Recreation
- Ken Carpenter Park (0.49 mi), Lake in the Hills Fen Conservation Area (0.55 mi), Turtle Island (0.94 mi), and Indian Trail Beach (1.29 mi).
- Schools
- Indian Prairie Elementary School (0.24 mi), Crystal Lake South High School (1.06 mi), both within District 155.
- Fitness & Wellness
- Happy Hour Yoga (0.36 mi), Fitness 19 (1.55 mi), Pure Barre (1.6 mi) for exercise options.
- Medical & Urgent Care
- MinuteClinic at CVS (0.72 mi), Clarity Eyecare Services (0.32 mi), and multiple physicians nearby.
- Transit Access
- Randall Road & Acorn Lane bus stops (1.05, 1.12 mi) for regional connectivity.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Essex Village.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528 Penny Lane Crystal Lake | Apr 9, 2026 | $280,000 | 2br · 2.1ba | 1,573 |
| 500 Pembrook Court Crystal Lake | Jan 30, 2026 | $260,000 | 2br · 2ba | 1,293 |
| 1668 Penn Court Crystal Lake | Oct 30, 2025 | $225,000 | 2br · 2ba | 1,293 |
| 580 Portsmith Court Crystal Lake | Aug 13, 2025 | $261,100 | 3br · 2ba | 1,528 |
| 1649 Penny Lane Crystal Lake | Jul 31, 2025 | $325,000 | 2br · 2.1ba | 1,661 |
| 1601 Penny Lane Crystal Lake | Jun 11, 2025 | $249,000 | 2br · 2ba | 1,523 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Essex 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
$0
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$260,000
Homes for sale right now
0
Avg time on market
0 days
Sold in the last year
5
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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