Crystal Lake · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Woodlore Estates.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $489K
- Avg time on market
- 27 days
- Sold · last year
- 18
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A newer-construction master-planned community on the north side of Crystal Lake.
Woodlore Estates is one of the newer master-planned communities in Crystal Lake, developed and built by Lennar on a roughly 180-acre site near Route 31 and Route 176, with homes constructed from about 2019 onward. It blends two-story and ranch single-family homes with a large selection of attached townhomes (marketed as Woodlore Townes), giving it a mixed-density, walkable feel. A separate age-restricted 55-plus enclave, Andare at Woodlore Estates, sits within the same overall development but operates as its own neighborhood. One point that surprises buyers: despite the Crystal Lake mailing address, the community feeds Prairie Grove District 46 and Prairie Ridge in District 155, not Crystal Lake District 47.
At a glance
Newer Lennar construction
Single-family homes and townhomes built from roughly 2019 onward on a 180-acre plan.
Homes and townhomes
Two-story and ranch single-family designs plus low-maintenance Woodlore Townes townhomes.
Prairie Grove District 46
Feeds Prairie Grove schools and Prairie Ridge High in District 155, not Crystal Lake District 47.
Trails, ponds, open space
A green, walkable spine of multi-use trails, ponds, and a picnic pavilion woven through the community.
UP-NW Metra access
Crystal Lake and Pingree Road stations offer a one-seat ride to Ogilvie downtown.
Low-maintenance option
Townhome dues cover lawn care and snow removal for a lock-and-leave lifestyle.
Route 31 and Route 176
Immediate arterial access, with Route 14 and I-90 reachable for commutes.
Andare 55+ next door
A separate age-restricted enclave with its own clubhouse sits within the same development.
What’s close
Woodlore Estates sits on the north side of Crystal Lake near Route 31 and Route 176, a short drive from historic downtown Crystal Lake and the Route 14 retail corridor.
- Amenities on-site
- Walking and multi-use trails, parks and open space, ponds, and a picnic pavilion.
- Shopping and downtown
- About a five-minute drive to historic downtown Crystal Lake and roughly ten minutes to the Route 14 corridor.
- Train
- Metra Union Pacific Northwest line at the Crystal Lake and Pingree Road stations to Ogilvie downtown.
- Highways
- Route 31 and Route 176 at the door, with Route 14 and I-90 for driving commutes toward O'Hare.
- Schools
- Prairie Grove School District 46 and Prairie Ridge High School in Community High School District 155.
- Healthcare
- Northwestern Medicine and Advocate facilities serve the Crystal Lake and greater McHenry County area.
What it’s actually like to live here
Woodlore Estates is for buyers who want a brand-new or nearly-new home in Crystal Lake without hunting for a rare teardown or infill lot. The appeal is straightforward: modern open floor plans, energy-efficient construction, and a mix of low-maintenance townhomes and larger single-family homes on the same planned street grid. The townhomes in particular hand buyers a lock-and-leave lifestyle, with the association handling lawn care and snow, which suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters alike. Ponds, trails, and open space give the neighborhood a green, walkable spine.
The location keeps you close to both the Metra line and the Route 14 shopping district. This is the north edge of Crystal Lake near Route 176 and Route 31, so you are a short drive, not a walk, from the historic downtown, Main Beach, and the lakefront that give Crystal Lake its name. As a newer development, the mature-tree canopy and established landscaping that define older Crystal Lake neighborhoods are still filling in.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. Like everywhere in McHenry County, property taxes are high relative to national averages, and new-construction assessments reassess over the first few years, so underwrite the tax line carefully. The resort-style clubhouse and pickleball courts in the development appear to belong to the age-restricted Andare association, so confirm amenity access before assuming an all-ages home includes them. And confirm the school assignment for a specific address, since it is not the Crystal Lake district most buyers assume from the mailing address.
The questions buyers actually ask
Woodlore Estates FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Woodlore Estates. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $40 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Dues vary by product type. Townhome owners pay a monthly assessment (roughly the high $180s per month in recent listings) that covers lawn care, snow removal, and common-area and pond maintenance. Single-family owners pay a lower assessment focused on common areas and stormwater. Confirm current dues and coverage with the association before purchase.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $10,000 – $16,000 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.
- When was Woodlore Estates built?
- Lennar built the community between 2019 and 2025. Lennar stopped new construction in 2025, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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.
- Who built Woodlore Estates, and how new is it?
- Lennar developed and built Woodlore Estates, with homes constructed from roughly 2019 onward. It is one of the newer master-planned communities in Crystal Lake, offering both single-family homes and attached townhomes.
- Is Woodlore Estates a 55-plus community?
- The main Woodlore Estates is all-ages. There is a separate age-restricted 55-plus section, Andare at Woodlore Estates, that operates as its own neighborhood with its own clubhouse. Some third-party sites blur the two, but the core single-family and townhome community is open to all ages.
- What schools does Woodlore Estates attend?
- Based on MLS records for homes in the community, Woodlore Estates falls in Prairie Grove School District 46 (Prairie Grove Elementary and Prairie Grove Junior High) and Community High School District 155 (Prairie Ridge High School), not Crystal Lake District 47. Because boundaries can vary by address and change over time, confirm the exact assignment with both districts for the specific home.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Townhome owners pay a monthly assessment (roughly the high $180s per month in recent listings) that covers lawn care, snow removal, and common-area and pond maintenance. Single-family owners pay a lower assessment focused on common areas and stormwater. Confirm current dues and coverage with the association before purchase.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Crystal Lake sits on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line, with the downtown Crystal Lake and Pingree Road stations offering a one-seat rail ride to Ogilvie downtown. By car, Route 14, Route 31, and Route 176 feed toward I-90 for driving commutes toward O'Hare and the city.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing spans an attainable entry point on the townhome side up to the upper tier of Crystal Lake's new-home market for the larger single-family homes. Rather than quote a figure that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and how quickly homes are moving.
- Who is the real estate agent for Woodlore Estates?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Woodlore Estates 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 Woodlore Estates specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Woodlore Estates
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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- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Woodlore Estates, 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
$488,950
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$525,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
27 days
Sold in the last year
18
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 30, 2025 through July 30, 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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Schools serving Woodlore Estates
Where Woodlore Estates homes go to school
Homes in Woodlore Estates are most often zoned to Prairie Ridge HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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