New construction in Crystal Lake, IL
New Pulte homes at the former Amazon site at 275 S. Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL, currently called Lakeland Farms
Pulte is planning a single-family community of about 175 homes on the roughly 63-acre parcel at 275 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake, the site many locals know as the former Amazon building. Crystal Lake granted preliminary plan approval in early 2026. The working name is Lakeland Farms, but the city asked to rename it, so the name may change, which is why this page is built around what will not: the builder, the location, and the plan. Pricing and floor plans have not been released, so the smart move is to get on the interest list now.
- Builder
- Pulte
- Location
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Homes
- ~175 single-family
- Status
- Preliminary approval
At a glance
Fast facts: new Pulte homes on S. Main St, Crystal Lake
Here is what is on the record today and what has not been released. The community name is not final, so anchor on the builder and the site. Anything marked not yet released, join the interest list and I will send it the day it drops.
- Builder
- Pulte
- City
- Crystal Lake, IL
- County
- McHenry County
- Location
- 275 S. Main St (former Amazon site)
- Home type
- Single-family (ranch to two-story)
- Approved plan
- About 175 single-family homes (~63 acres)
- Status
- Preliminary plan approved (Jan 2026)
- Groundbreaking
- Targeted early-to-mid 2026, subject to change
- Models
- Targeted about 4 to 6 months after groundbreaking
- Pricing
- Not yet releasedGet notified
- Floor plans and models
- Not yet releasedGet notified
- Square footage
- Not yet releasedGet notified
- HOA
- Not yet releasedGet notified
- Lot availability
- Not yet releasedGet notified
Where it is
275 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake, IL, McHenry County, the former Amazon site, close to downtown Crystal Lake, Route 14, and two Metra stations on the line into Chicago.
Be first as the S. Main St community takes shape
Pulte has not put this community online yet, and the name is still in flux, so this page is the earliest reliable source. Add your name, email, and phone and I will send the final name, pricing, floor plans, and the sales date the moment they release, plus register you as represented before your first visit.
About the community
New construction in Crystal Lake, IL, by Pulte
Pulte is planning a single-family community of about 175 homes on roughly 63 acres at 275 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake, a parcel most people recognize as the former Amazon site. Crystal Lake granted preliminary plan approval in early 2026, which is a real milestone: it means the layout and density are largely settled even though sales details are not. The approved product is single-family, described as ranging from ranch to two-story designs.
A note on the name. The working name is Lakeland Farms, but during approvals the city asked for it to be renamed, so the final marketing name is not settled. That is unusual and worth being upfront about, and it is exactly why this page is anchored on the things that will not change: it is a Pulte community, in Crystal Lake, on the former Amazon site on S. Main Street. Whatever it is ultimately called, that is how you will find it, and I will keep the name here current.
Redeveloping a large, close-in commercial parcel into new single-family homes is a big deal in a built-out town like Crystal Lake. It puts brand-new construction within reach of downtown, the lake, and the train, in a spot that would otherwise be all resale. The Pulte floor plans, square footages, included features, lot sizes, and pricing have not been released. As soon as they are real, I will post them, which is what the interest list below is for.
Location and lifestyle
Crystal Lake: the lake, downtown, and two Metra stops
Crystal Lake is one of the anchor towns of McHenry County, and a S. Main Street address puts you close to the things that make it desirable. Historic downtown Crystal Lake has the restaurants, shops, and events; Route 14 and Route 31 handle the driving; and the town's namesake lake plus the Three Oaks Recreation Area give it a genuine summer waterfront scene that most inland suburbs cannot match.
For commuters, Crystal Lake is unusually well served: it has two Metra stations, the downtown Crystal Lake station and the Pingree Road station, both on the Union Pacific Northwest line into the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago. Building new this close to a train line is rare in McHenry County, and it is a big part of what makes this site stand out from newer subdivisions farther from the rails.
On schools, a Crystal Lake address here is expected to be served by Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 for elementary and middle school and Community High School District 155 for high school, the same well-regarded districts that serve much of the area. Boundaries are set by the districts, so confirm the exact assignment for the parcel before you buy, and I will publish the confirmed schools here once they are set.
Market context
Pulte and new construction in McHenry County
Crystal Lake is largely built out, so new single-family construction here almost always means an infill or redevelopment site rather than open farmland. Turning the former Amazon parcel on S. Main Street into about 175 new Pulte homes is a textbook example, and it is why this community is worth watching: new inventory this close to downtown and the train does not come along often.
When a builder the size of Pulte takes on a redevelopment of this scale, it is a strong signal about demand for new product in Crystal Lake. Buyers who want new construction here have mostly had to look at a short list of communities farther out; a close-in Pulte neighborhood changes that, and homes this well-located tend to move quickly once they release.
The opening phase of a new community is usually the best time to get in: early releases tend to be priced to build momentum, you get the widest pick of lots and floor plans, and you are buying to current code with a full builder warranty. This one is still at the approval-and-planning stage, which is the ideal moment to get on the list before pricing, plans, and even the final name are public.
What you need to know
Buying new construction with Pulte
The friendly person at the builder's sales desk works for Pulte, not for you. Their job is to represent the builder and sell the builder's homes. You are allowed, and smart, to bring your own agent to represent your side, and in almost every case it costs you nothing, because the builder has already budgeted a co-broke commission into the deal whether you bring an agent or not.
The catch is timing. Most builders, Pulte included, require your agent to register you on your very first visit. Walk the models alone first and come back later with an agent, and the builder can refuse to recognize them, and you lose your representation. So get connected with a buyer's agent before you ever set foot in the sales trailer, then have them register you and guide you through contract, lender, inspections, and the final walkthrough.
That is where I come in. I'm Joe Keegan, a McHenry County broker with Brokerocity, and Subdiview is how I track new construction across the county. I represent buyers at this community and every other new development in the area at no cost to you, I read the builder contract and addenda so you know what you are signing, and I make sure you are registered correctly before your first visit. Get on the list and I will keep you ahead of it.
Questions and answers
Crystal Lake S. Main St development FAQ
- What is being built at the former Amazon site at 275 S. Main Street in Crystal Lake?
- Pulte is planning a single-family community of about 175 homes on the roughly 63-acre parcel at 275 S. Main Street, Crystal Lake, that most people know as the former Amazon site. Crystal Lake granted preliminary plan approval in early 2026. The working name is Lakeland Farms, but note the city asked to rename it, so the final name may change; the builder, the location, and the plan are what to anchor on.
- Who is the builder?
- Pulte (PulteGroup), one of the largest national homebuilders and a longtime builder across the Chicago suburbs. There is no public Pulte marketing page for this community yet, so this local guide is where verified details, plus buyer representation, appear first.
- Is the name Lakeland Farms final?
- Not necessarily. Crystal Lake asked to rename the development during approvals, so the marketing name can still change before homes go on sale. That is exactly why this page leans on what will not change: Pulte, Crystal Lake, and the former Amazon site at 275 S. Main Street on S. Main Street. Whatever it ends up being called, you will find it here, and I will keep the page and the name updated.
- When will homes here go on sale?
- No firm sales date has been published. With preliminary approval in hand, groundbreaking is targeted for 2026 and models typically follow roughly four to six months after groundbreaking, but those are targets and can move. Join the interest list and I will tell you the moment Pulte sets a firm sales-launch date.
- How much will the homes cost?
- Pricing has not been released. Pulte typically publishes pricing closer to the sales launch, and the floor plans, square footages, and lot premiums here are all still to be announced. Rather than guess at a number, I will post verified pricing the moment it is public. Join the interest list to get it first.
- What kind of homes are planned?
- The approved plan is single-family, described as a range from ranch to two-story designs across the site. The specific Pulte floor plans, square footages, and lot sizes have not been released yet. If a single-level ranch is what you want, say so on the interest list and I will flag those plans for you first.
- What schools will serve this community?
- A Crystal Lake address here is expected to be served by Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 for elementary and middle school and Community High School District 155 for high school. Boundaries are set by the districts, so confirm the exact assignment for the parcel before you buy. I will post the confirmed schools here once they are set.
- How do I get updates?
- Join the interest list on this page. You will hear from me the moment Pulte releases pricing, floor plans, the final community name, or a sales-launch date, and I will make sure you are registered as represented before your first visit so you keep your buyer's agent.
Be first in line
Get on the interest list for the S. Main St community
Pulte has not put this community online yet, and the name is still being sorted out. The buyers who get the best lots and the cleanest deals are the ones ready before models open. Join the list and I will keep you ahead of it: the final name, pricing, floor plans, the sales date, and a heads-up before the first release, plus your registration handled so you are represented from day one.
Questions before then? Text or call me, Joe Keegan, anytime at 224-385-8779.