Downers Grove · DuPage County · IL
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Lake in the Woods.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $225K
- Avg time on market
- 7 days
- Sold · last year
- 22
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About the community
Attainable, low-maintenance condominium living in Downers Grove.
Lake in the Woods is an established, wooded residential community on the south and southwest side of Downers Grove in DuPage County, north of Plainfield Road and east of Lemont Road. Built out roughly between the late 1960s and the 1980s, it is predominantly a condominium community of low- and mid-rise buildings on streets such as Redondo Drive and Woodglen Lane, governed by a condo association that handles exterior upkeep. It offers one of the more attainable, lower-maintenance ways into Downers Grove, a suburb known for a walkable downtown and reliable Metra access, with the association handling lawn care and snow removal so day-to-day maintenance is light. A note for buyers: this pocket is served by Center Cass District 66 and Downers Grove South, not the District 58 that covers much of the village, so confirm schools by address.
At a glance
Wooded condo community
An established, tree-filled community built roughly from the late 1960s through the 1980s, predominantly condominium buildings on streets like Redondo Drive and Woodglen Lane.
Attainable low-maintenance homes
Mostly one- and two-bedroom attached condominium units, commonly in the roughly 800 to 1,200 square foot range, among the more attainable segments of the Downers Grove market.
Association-handled upkeep
A condominium association handles exterior maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal, with monthly assessments reported from the high $200s to about $620 by building and unit. Confirm current dues.
Center Cass D66 and D99 South
Address mapping places the community in Center Cass School District 66 for elementary and junior high, feeding Downers Grove South in District 99, not District 58. Confirm by address.
BNSF Metra to Chicago
Downers Grove is on Metra's BNSF Line, with the Belmont, Fairview Avenue, and downtown Main Street stations offering service to Chicago Union Station.
I-355 and I-88 access
Interstate 355 runs a short distance west and I-88 is a straightforward drive north, giving access toward Naperville, Oak Brook, and the I-88 corridor.
Advocate Good Samaritan nearby
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, a major full-service hospital, is in Downers Grove near the I-88 corridor, a short drive away.
Walkable downtown Downers Grove
The Main Street downtown offers restaurants, shops, and the Tivoli Theatre, with everyday retail along the Ogden Avenue and 75th Street corridors.
What’s close
Lake in the Woods sits on the south side of Downers Grove, ZIP 60516, framed by Lemont and Plainfield Roads, with I-355, I-88, and the BNSF Metra line all close.
- Community setting
- A wooded, established condominium community with quiet residential streets and association-maintained grounds.
- Shopping and downtown
- Everyday retail along Ogden Avenue (Route 34) and 75th Street, plus the walkable Main Street downtown with dining, shops, and the Tivoli Theatre.
- Hospital
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, near the I-88 corridor, a short drive away.
- Highways
- Interstate 355 (Veterans Memorial Tollway) a short distance west and I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) to the north, toward Naperville, Oak Brook, and beyond.
- Schools
- Center Cass School District 66 for elementary and junior high, feeding Downers Grove South in Community High School District 99. This differs from District 58, so confirm the assignment by exact address with both districts.
- Train
- Metra's BNSF Line at the Belmont, Fairview Avenue, and downtown Main Street stations, with service to Chicago Union Station. The south-side location adds a few minutes to the stations.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lake in the Woods offers an attainable, lower-maintenance way into Downers Grove, a suburb known for well-regarded schools, a lively walkable downtown, and reliable Metra access to Chicago. For first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, the condominium format means the association handles exterior upkeep, lawn care, and snow removal, so day-to-day maintenance is light compared with owning a detached house. The wooded, established setting and quiet residential streets appeal to buyers who want green surroundings without a large yard to tend.
The honest tradeoffs are real. This is condominium living, so a buyer trades the privacy, land, and appreciation profile of a detached home for shared walls, association rules, and monthly assessments that add to the cost of ownership and can rise or trigger special assessments over time. Buildings and units date to the 1970s and 1980s era, so finishes, systems, and floor plans vary widely by unit, and a buyer should scrutinize the specific building's reserves, deferred maintenance, and any rental-cap rules. The south-side location is a few minutes farther from the downtown Main Street station and village core than more central neighborhoods, which matters for daily rail commuters.
School alignment is the item most worth double-checking. Many buyers assume all of Downers Grove is District 58, but this pocket is served by Center Cass District 66 for elementary and junior high, feeding Downers Grove South for high school. Families should confirm the current assignment by exact address with both districts before making decisions, since it is a meaningful difference from other parts of town.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lake in the Woods FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lake in the Woods. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Lake in the Woods is governed by a condominium association, and owners pay monthly assessments reported roughly from the high $200s to about $620 depending on the building and unit size. Coverage typically includes items such as heat, water, gas, common insurance, building and exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, trash, and common-area upkeep. Because inclusions and reserves vary by building and change over time, confirm the exact dues, what they cover, and any special-assessment status for the specific unit and building.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $2,500 – $5,000 per year, depending on home size and value. DuPage County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- 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.
- Is Lake in the Woods single-family homes or condos?
- It is predominantly a condominium community of attached units in low- and mid-rise buildings, built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s. Some listing sites loosely call it a single-family and condominium subdivision, but the active inventory is condos. Confirm the exact property type for any specific unit.
- Which schools serve Lake in the Woods?
- Based on address-level mapping, elementary and junior high fall under Center Cass School District 66, and high school is Downers Grove South in Community High School District 99. This is not District 58, which covers much of the village. Attendance areas can change, so confirm by exact address with both districts.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. Owners pay monthly condominium assessments, reported roughly from the high $200s to about $620 a month depending on the building and unit size, typically covering items like heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and trash. Confirm the exact dues and inclusions for the specific unit.
- Is there really a lake?
- The name and some listing tags suggest an on-site pond or water feature, but a named, documented lake could not be independently verified. Ask the association or your agent to confirm what water feature exists and who maintains it before relying on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Downers Grove is on Metra's BNSF Line, with stations at Belmont, Fairview Avenue, and downtown Main Street offering service to Union Station, and I-355 and I-88 are both close for drivers. The community's south-side location adds a few minutes to the stations versus central Downers Grove.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Lake in the Woods is one of the more attainable, entry-level and downsizer segments of the Downers Grove market, with condo pricing well below the village's detached homes. Pricing depends on the building and unit, so for current values and inventory see the live Market snapshot on this page, which pulls directly from the MLS.
- Who is the real estate agent for Lake in the Woods?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Lake in the Woods in Downers Grove, 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 Lake in the Woods 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 Lake in the Woods
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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Market snapshot
Lake in the Woods, 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
$225,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$228,950
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
22
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 5, 2025 through August 5, 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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