Grayslake · Lake County · IL
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English Meadows.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $430K
- Avg time on market
- 37 days
- Sold · last year
- 18
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About the community
An established 1990s single-family neighborhood on the west side of Grayslake.
English Meadows is a Lexington Homes subdivision on the west side of Grayslake in central Lake County, built through the 1990s along winding, sidewalk-lined streets with English-themed names. A later, larger-home phase known as Links of English Meadows extends north of Washington Street. Meadowview Elementary sits right inside the neighborhood on Lexington Lane, which is a big part of why the community feels walkable and family-oriented, and two Metra stations in Grayslake give commuters real optionality into Chicago.
At a glance
1990s single-family homes
Detached homes built by Lexington Homes through the 1990s, with a larger Links phase built later.
Meadowview Elementary on-site
The neighborhood elementary sits inside English Meadows on Lexington Lane in Grayslake District 46.
Two Metra stations
Grayslake has stations on the Milwaukee District North and North Central Service lines.
Mature, settled streetscape
Grown-in trees, sidewalks, streetlights, and low through-traffic on curving streets.
Ponds and open space
Several stormwater ponds and landscaped common areas suited to walking.
Two home tiers
The original section plus the larger Links of English Meadows homes north of Washington Street.
District 127 high schools
Served by Grayslake CHSD 127, with assignment split around Washington Street.
Route 83 access
Off Route 83 with Route 120 and US-45 nearby for travel across Lake County.
What’s close
English Meadows sits off Route 83 on the west side of Grayslake, with Washington Street and Center Street connecting to downtown and Route 120 just south.
- Schools
- Grayslake District 46 for K-8 with Meadowview Elementary inside the neighborhood, and Grayslake CHSD 127 for high school.
- Train
- Two Metra stations in Grayslake: downtown on the Milwaukee District North line and a Washington Street station on the North Central Service line.
- Shopping
- Retail along the Route 83 and Route 120 corridors plus the historic downtown Grayslake Center Street district.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive.
- Parks
- Grayslake Park District facilities including Central Park and the seasonal Aquatic Center.
- Highways
- Route 83, Route 120, and US-45 connect to the wider Lake County road network.
What it’s actually like to live here
English Meadows delivers a settled, established-suburb version of Grayslake. Because it was built out through the 1990s, the streetscape has matured: shade trees have filled in, landscaping is grown, and the winding street pattern keeps through-traffic low. Families gravitate here for the practical reasons that hold up over time, an elementary school inside the neighborhood, sidewalks throughout, ponds and open space to walk, and Grayslake Park District's Central Park and Aquatic Center minutes away.
The location is a strong commuter and errand-running proposition. Two Metra lines give real optionality for getting into Chicago or around the northwest suburbs, Route 83 and Route 120 put most of central Lake County within a quick drive, and College of Lake County, downtown Grayslake, and Advocate Condell's hospital in Libertyville are all close. Day-to-day retail is convenient even if the marquee shopping and dining destinations sit in neighboring towns.
The honest tradeoffs are the Lake County ones. Property tax rates here are high relative to most of the country, which raises the true monthly cost of ownership and is the single most important number to underwrite carefully. These are 1990s homes, so some will have original mechanicals, roofs, or kitchens, and condition varies house to house, so inspection matters. And buyers who want a private neighborhood pool or clubhouse should note that the amenity here is the surrounding park district, not a gated resort-style campus.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
English Meadows trades as an established 1990s family community, so buyers price on condition, square footage, and whether a home sits in the original section or the larger Links phase. Updated homes with the school inside the neighborhood are the deepest part of the buyer pool. For where prices and the pace of sales sit right now, read the live Market snapshot on this page rather than any static figure.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Original vs Links
- The larger Links of English Meadows homes north of Washington Street generally sit at the upper end of the community, while the original section is more attainable.
- School inside the neighborhood
- Meadowview Elementary on Lexington Lane is a durable, repeatable demand driver for families.
- Condition and updates
- These are 1990s homes, so updated kitchens, baths, roofs, and mechanicals separate the strong sales from the laggards.
- Commuter access
- Two Metra stations in Grayslake support demand from buyers who value a rail commute into the city.
- Lot position
- Homes backing to ponds or open space carry a premium over interior lots.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
Lake County property tax rates are high, and they are the number that surprises buyers coming from lower-tax areas. Pull the actual tax history for the specific home rather than estimating, because the bill is a serious monthly line item on top of the mortgage.
The high school assignment splits around Washington Street, and the Links phase north of the street points toward Grayslake North. Do not assume the assignment for a specific address, confirm it with District 46 and District 127 before you rely on it.
One piece of advice
“English Meadows is one of those Grayslake neighborhoods that just works for families: an elementary school inside the community, sidewalks everywhere, ponds to walk, and two Metra lines close by. Confirm the fully-assessed Lake County taxes on the specific home, verify the high school assignment for the address, and buy the house on its own condition given these are 1990s builds. Do that and it is a solid, livable buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
English Meadows FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping English Meadows. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $9,000 – $15,000 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.
- When was English Meadows built?
- Lexington Homes built the community between 1991 and 1999.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 45 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 45.
- Who built English Meadows and when?
- Lexington Homes, starting in the early 1990s. The original English Meadows section built out through the 1990s, and the larger Links of English Meadows phase was constructed later in the decade.
- Which schools serve English Meadows?
- Elementary and middle grades are in Grayslake Community Consolidated School District 46, with Meadowview Elementary located right inside the neighborhood on Lexington Lane, then the district's middle grades. High school is Grayslake Community High School District 127, which splits assignment around Washington Street. Confirm the exact schools for a specific address with the districts before you rely on it.
- Is there an HOA?
- Yes, a property owners association governs the common areas, ponds, and landscaping and enforces covenants on exterior changes such as fences and sheds. The current dues figure is not published in a source we can confirm, so ask for the association documents and the exact assessment during your purchase.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Grayslake has two Metra stations. The downtown station is on the Milwaukee District North line, roughly 41 miles to Union Station, and a second station serves the North Central Service line, so rail commuters have two routes into the city. By car, Route 83, Route 120, and US-45 connect to the wider highway network.
- Where is the nearest hospital?
- Advocate Condell Medical Center, a full-service hospital, is in Libertyville, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive, and Advocate also runs outpatient facilities within Grayslake.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing moves with the market, so rather than quote a figure that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current active listings and recent sales. In general terms the original section is attainable to mid-tier for Grayslake and the Links homes reach an upper-tier bracket within the community.
- Who is the real estate agent for English Meadows?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers English Meadows 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 English Meadows 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 English Meadows
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
English Meadows, 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
$429,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$440,000
Avg time on market
37 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 31, 2025 through July 31, 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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