Grayslake · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Carillon North.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $475K
- Avg time on market
- 3 days
- Sold · last year
- 17
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About the community
A gated 55-plus active-adult community backing up to Rollins Savanna.
Carillon North is a private, gated active-adult community in Grayslake, Lake County, restricted to residents age 55 and older. Built by Cambridge Homes between 1999 and 2004 as part of its Carillon line of active-adult neighborhoods, it comprises roughly 360 attached villas and single-family ranch homes among the lakes, ponds, and savannas on the south side of Rollins Road, next to the Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve. Its heart is a roughly 10,000-square-foot clubhouse with a year-round indoor pool and a deep calendar of resident-run clubs.
At a glance
Gated 55-plus active adult
A private, gated community for residents 55 and older, built by Cambridge Homes from 1999 to 2004.
10,000 sq ft clubhouse
A heated indoor pool and hot tub, fitness studio, ballroom, billiards, and hobby and card rooms.
Single-level living
Attached villas and single-family ranch homes, most with two bedrooms, a den option, and two-car garages.
On Rollins Savanna
Backs up to the Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve, one of Lake County's largest, with miles of trails.
Lawn and snow included
The HOA assessment covers landscaping and snow removal plus clubhouse and amenity access.
Metra in Grayslake
Two Grayslake Metra stations on the North Central Service and Milwaukee District North lines.
What’s close
Carillon North sits on the south side of Rollins Road in Grayslake, 60030, just west of the Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve between Route 45 and Route 83.
- Schools
- Community Consolidated School District 46 and Grayslake CHSD 127. Informational for a 55-plus community; Rollins Road is a boundary line, so confirm by address.
- Highway
- Routes 45, 83, 120, and 137 serve the area, with I-94 a further drive east toward the tollway.
- Train
- Grayslake has two Metra stations, on the North Central Service and Milwaukee District North lines to Chicago.
- Healthcare
- Advocate Condell Medical Center serves the area, with an Advocate Condell outpatient center in Grayslake.
- Shopping
- Historic downtown Grayslake, the Route 83 and 120 corridors, and Gurnee Mills are within a short drive.
- Recreation
- The adjacent Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve adds extensive trails, alongside on-site tennis and walking paths.
What it’s actually like to live here
Carillon North is built around a low-maintenance, socially active retirement lifestyle. The HOA handles lawn care and snow removal, and the roughly 10,000-square-foot clubhouse gives residents a year-round hub: a heated indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness studio, billiards, card and hobby rooms, a library, and a ballroom that hosts dozens of resident-organized clubs and classes.
The setting is a genuine draw. The community backs up to the Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve, one of Lake County's largest, so walking and biking trails, open prairie, and birdwatching are essentially out the back gate. For buyers who want the neighbors, the calendar, and the amenities of an active-adult community without giving up quiet natural surroundings, it lands in a sweet spot.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. This is a gated 55-plus community, so at least one resident must typically meet the age requirement and the environment is oriented toward adults rather than families. It is an established community, so buyers are shopping resale rather than new construction, and some homes may reflect prior owners' finishes. Monthly HOA assessments are a real, recurring cost on top of Lake County's relatively high property taxes, and while Grayslake offers Metra access on two lines, the commute to downtown Chicago is a long one, so heavy commuters should map their specific drive before committing.
The questions buyers actually ask
Carillon North FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Carillon North. 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. Carillon North's 55+ status governs who lives there full-time, not who comes by for the holidays.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Carillon North is governed by the Carillon North Homeowners Association. The assessment covers all landscaping and snow removal plus access to and upkeep of the clubhouse, pool, fitness area, and gated common grounds. Monthly amounts vary by home type, so confirm the exact current assessment and inclusions for a specific home with the association or the seller's disclosure.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $13,000 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 Carillon North really a 55-plus community?
- Yes. It is a true age-restricted active-adult community, described by its homeowners association as a private 55-plus community for active adults. Age-qualification rules typically require at least one resident 55 or older, so confirm the current occupancy policy with the HOA before buying.
- Who built Carillon North and when?
- Cambridge Homes built the community between 1999 and 2004 as part of its Carillon line of Chicago-area active-adult neighborhoods. Despite occasional online confusion, it is not a Del Webb community.
- What kinds of homes are there?
- Both attached villa-style residences and single-family ranch homes, most with two bedrooms, two baths, an optional den or third bedroom, and two-car garages, all oriented toward single-level living.
- What does the HOA fee cover?
- The assessment covers landscaping and snow removal plus access to and upkeep of the clubhouse, pool, fitness area, and gated common areas. Monthly amounts vary by home type, so confirm the exact current assessment for a specific home with the HOA or seller disclosure.
- What amenities can residents use?
- A clubhouse of about 10,000 square feet with a heated indoor pool and hot tub, fitness studio, billiards, card and hobby rooms, a library, and a ballroom, plus tennis courts, walking paths, gated security, and dozens of resident-run clubs. Pickleball and any on-site golf should be confirmed with the association.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and market activity change constantly, so please check the live Market snapshot on this page for current values, availability, and trends. For the true carrying cost of a specific home, factor in the HOA assessment and Lake County property taxes alongside the purchase price.
- Who is the real estate agent for Carillon North?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Carillon North in Grayslake, 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 Carillon North specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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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
Carillon North, 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
$475,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$420,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
3 days
Sold in the last year
17
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 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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