Fox Lake · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Leisure Village.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $189K
- Avg time on market
- 13 days
- Sold · last year
- 16
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About the community
A gated 55-plus active-adult community of single-level ranch homes in Fox Lake.
Leisure Village is a gated, resident-owned, age-restricted (55 and over) active-adult community in Fox Lake, Lake County, near the Chain O'Lakes and roughly 60 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It is made up of about 360 attached ranch homes (ranch-style condominiums) on roughly 100 acres, built mostly in the 1970s across about 13 single-level floor plans. The draw is a self-contained, maintenance-free lifestyle: the association handles the lawn, the snow, and the exteriors, and an unusually deep amenity package (a large recreation center, a heated pool, a no-fee par-3 golf course, and a busy social calendar) gives it the feel of an active-adult resort. It is not assisted living, and residents live independently.
At a glance
Age-restricted 55-plus
A gated active-adult community for residents 55 and over. The exact occupancy rules are set in the association's governing documents, so confirm them before buying.
Single-level ranch homes
About 360 attached ranch condominium homes across roughly 13 floor plans, most with a one-car attached garage and some with full basements.
Rec center and heated pool
A recreation center with a 250-seat auditorium, exercise room, library, billiards, woodshop, and craft rooms, plus a heated outdoor pool.
No-fee par-3 golf
A nine-hole, par-3 golf course for residents with no fees and no tee times, plus pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard.
Maintenance-free living
Assessments handle exterior maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal, so residents skip the outdoor chores.
Metra and the Chain O'Lakes
Fox Lake is the terminus of the Metra Milwaukee District North line, in the heart of the Chain O'Lakes boating and fishing region.
Attainably priced
One of the more affordable active-adult ownership options in Lake County, reflecting the era and the compact single-level format.
What’s close
Leisure Village sits in Fox Lake in far northern Lake County, in the Chain O'Lakes region near the Wisconsin border, off the US Route 12 corridor.
- Amenities on-site
- A recreation center, heated pool, no-fee par-3 golf, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, a private fishing pond, garden plots, a heated greenhouse, and a resident bus.
- Schools
- Grant Community High School District 124 for high school, with elementary and grade-school assignment varying by address (Stanton District 429 or Big Hollow District 38). Confirm by address.
- Recreation
- The Chain O'Lakes, the largest concentration of natural lakes in Illinois, with boating, fishing, and Chain O'Lakes State Park nearby.
- Train
- Fox Lake is the northern terminus of the Metra Milwaukee District North line to Chicago Union Station.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail, grocery, and dining in Fox Lake and neighboring Round Lake, Antioch, and Lakemoor.
- Hospital
- Lake County hospitals including Advocate Condell in Libertyville and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest, a drive south.
What it’s actually like to live here
Leisure Village is built around a simple promise: trade yard work and exterior upkeep for time. Single-level ranch floor plans, a recreation center with a 250-seat auditorium that anchors a full social calendar, a heated pool, a no-fee par-3 golf course, pickleball, bocce, and a resident-run slate of clubs and parties give the community the feel of a self-contained active-adult resort rather than a subdivision you simply sleep in. For buyers who want low-maintenance, single-story living and a ready-made social network at an attainable price, the value proposition is real.
Location adds to the case. Fox Lake sits at the heart of the Chain O'Lakes, so boating, fishing, and waterfront leisure are minutes away, and the town is the northern terminus of the Metra Milwaukee District North line, a genuine convenience for visiting family in the city or an occasional downtown day. Everyday shopping and dining are close, and the community's own pond, greenhouse, and garden plots reinforce the outdoorsy, unhurried pace that draws people here.
The tradeoffs are equally honest. This is age-restricted housing, which by design narrows the buyer pool at resale and is not an option for younger households or families with school-age children. The homes date largely to the 1970s, so buyers should expect mid-century construction, compact square footage, and, in some units, updates that may be needed, which makes a careful inspection important. A monthly assessment is part of the cost, and Lake County property tax rates are high, though senior exemptions can soften the actual bill. For the right buyer looking to downsize and simplify, these are welcome tradeoffs.
The questions buyers actually ask
Leisure Village FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Leisure Village. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Does only one resident need to be 55 or older?
- Yes. Only one person living in the home needs to be 55+. Spouses and partners under 55 are fine. The 55+ rule is about the household, not every individual.
- Can my kids and grandkids visit?
- Yes. Family can visit and stay as often and as long as they want. Leisure Village's 55+ status governs who lives there full-time, not who comes by for the holidays.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Leisure Village is a resident-owned condominium association with an elected board. Monthly assessments deliver the community's maintenance-free model, covering exterior maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal, along with access to the recreation center and amenities. Exact line-item inclusions and the current assessment vary by model and change over time, so confirm the current fee and what it covers against the association's budget and governing documents before buying.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $3,000 – $6,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Lake 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 Leisure Village really a 55-plus community?
- Yes. The association states plainly that it is an age-restricted, active 55-and-over community. It is not assisted living, and residents live independently. The precise rules, such as the minimum age of occupants and any limits on younger co-residents, are set in the recorded Declaration and Rules, so confirm the specifics with the association before you buy.
- What kind of homes are these?
- They are attached ranch homes, described by the association as ranch-style condominiums. There are about 360 of them across roughly 13 single-level floor plans, most with a one-car attached garage and some with full basements.
- What does the monthly assessment cover?
- The model is low-maintenance living: exterior maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal are handled, and residents get access to the recreation center and amenities. Exact inclusions and the current amount vary by unit, so ask for the current fee schedule and the association budget before you commit.
- What amenities does the community offer?
- A recreation center with a 250-seat auditorium, exercise room, library, billiards, woodshop, and craft rooms, plus a heated outdoor pool, a nine-hole par-3 golf course with no fees, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, a private fishing pond, garden plots, a heated greenhouse, and a resident bus. It is a gated community with a busy, resident-run social calendar.
- What will homes here cost?
- Leisure Village is one of the more attainably priced active-adult options in the Fox Lake area, but prices move with the market and by model. For current pricing and what is actually available, see the live Market snapshot on this page.
- What schools serve the area, and does it matter here?
- Because this is a 55-plus community, most households do not have school-age children, so schools are rarely the deciding factor. For reference, the high school district is Grant Community High School District 124, and elementary assignment varies by address (Stanton District 429 or Big Hollow District 38). Confirm the exact assignment by address if it matters to you.
- Who is the real estate agent for Leisure Village?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Leisure Village in Fox 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 Leisure Village 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 Leisure Village
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
Leisure 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
$189,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$230,000
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
13 days
Sold in the last year
16
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 9, 2025 through August 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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