Crystal Lake, IL·D155
Homes in the
Crystal Lake South HS district.
On the south side of Crystal Lake, Gator pride, a reclaimed quarry beach, and an easy Metra ride to Chicago come standard with the neighborhood.
- Homes for sale
- 41
- Typical list
- $425,000
- Most expensive
- $2,499,000
- Most affordable
- $199,900
3873 Carlisle Drive →
409 Ski Hill Road →
Gators · Green, Gold & White · 1,279 students · Fox Valley Conference
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Market snapshot
The Crystal Lake South HS area, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. What this market is actually doing right now, sales included, not a portal estimate.
Homes for sale now
74
Typical list price
$396,500
Avg time on market
12 days
Sold in the last year
203
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$376,300
What it's like to live here
Around Crystal Lake
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@todaysmodernmomLiving near Crystal Lake South HS
The area, not just the school
Living near Crystal Lake South puts you on the south and west side of one of McHenry County's most established lake towns, with a settled, family-first feel. This is the part of Crystal Lake anchored by Three Oaks Recreation Area, a former quarry the city reclaimed and reopened in 2010 as a swim beach with some of the clearest water around, plus boat rentals, trails, and fishing. The Gators give the area its own identity, distinct from Prairie Ridge on the north end and Crystal Lake Central downtown, so families often choose a home with this attendance area in mind.
The housing here runs the gamut, which is part of the appeal. You will find established neighborhoods from the 1970s and 1980s that grew up alongside the school, newer subdivisions from the city's growth in the 1990s and 2000s, and a range of price points that works for first-time buyers, move-up families, and downsizers alike. Lots tend to be generous and streets are mature and tree-lined.
What ties it together is access. Route 14 and Route 31 put shopping, dining, and everyday errands minutes away, and downtown Crystal Lake is a quick trip north. The big draw for commuters is the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, which runs straight into Chicago, so you can have small-lake-town quiet at home and still keep a downtown job.
🐊Mascot
The Gators, in green, gold, and white.
🎓District
Community High School District 155, serving grades 9 through 12.
👥Enrollment
About 1,279 students as of the 2024-25 school year.
🏆State titles
Baseball in 2017 and back-to-back boys soccer titles in 2019 and 2023.
🏖️Three Oaks
The reclaimed-quarry swim beach and trails are minutes from the school.
🚆Commute
Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line runs from downtown Crystal Lake into Chicago.
The school
About Crystal Lake South High School
Crystal Lake South opened in August 1978 as the city's second high school, built after the original Crystal Lake Community High School, now Crystal Lake Central, split into two schools under the pressure of rapid local growth. South graduated its first class in 1979 and its first full four-year class in 1982. As the city kept growing, the school reached capacity in 2002 and added classrooms through the mid-2000s. The Gator mascot was chosen by a student poll in 1976, and a bronze gator statue was placed at the rebuilt main entrance in 2016.
Crystal Lake South competes in the Fox Valley Conference as the Gators and has built a strong state-tournament tradition. The program has won IHSA state championships in boys golf (1981), baseball (2017), and boys soccer in both 2019 and 2023.
- District
- D155
- Founded
- 1978
- Principal
- Kimberly Bromley
- Conference
- Fox Valley Conference
- Address
- 1200 S McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Trophy case
- 🏆 Boys Golf Class AA · 1981
- 🏆 Baseball Class 4A · 2017
- 🏆 Boys Soccer Class 2A · 2019
- 🏆 Boys Soccer Class 2A · 2023
Notable alumni
- Trevor Keegan. National Football League offensive lineman, class of 2019.
- Scott Olsen. Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 2005 to 2010.
- Dennis Gardeck. National Football League linebacker.
- Randy Salerno. Former Chicago television news anchor.
- Paul Lekics. Retired professional soccer player.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District D155 website. Last verified 2026-06-29.
Neighborhoods that feed Crystal Lake South HS
Communities in the Crystal Lake South HS area
Homes in these neighborhoods are zoned to Crystal Lake South HS. Open one to see what is for sale there right now.
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Crystal Lake South HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Crystal Lake South HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Which high school will my kids attend on the south or west side of Crystal Lake?
- Homes in this attendance area feed Crystal Lake South High School, the Gators, part of Community High School District 155. The district also runs Crystal Lake Central and Prairie Ridge, so attendance depends on your exact address. Always confirm the boundary for a specific home before you write an offer.
- What is there to do nearby for families?
- The standout is Three Oaks Recreation Area, a reclaimed quarry the city opened in 2010 with a swim beach, boat rentals, fishing, and trails. Downtown Crystal Lake adds restaurants and year-round events a short drive north.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Crystal Lake sits on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, so you can park and ride into downtown Chicago, while Routes 14 and 31 handle local trips for shopping and errands.
- Is this the same as Crystal Lake Central or Prairie Ridge?
- No. Crystal Lake South is the south-side school, separate from Crystal Lake Central downtown and Prairie Ridge on the north end. All three are District 155 schools with their own attendance areas.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period June 29, 2025 through June 29, 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.