Gurnee · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Heather Ridge.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $193K
- Avg time on market
- 1 days
- Sold · last year
- 35
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2 homes on the market
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About the community
An established Gurnee golf community with resort-style amenities at an attainable price.
Heather Ridge (styled HeatherRidge by its association) is a mature, amenity-rich planned community in Gurnee, on Gages Lake Road just west of Route 21, roughly halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Built on the former Spinney Run Dairy Farm and organized around a 9-hole golf course that opened in 1975, it holds about 956 residential units across eight neighborhood sub-associations under an overarching Umbrella Association. The mix runs from condos and townhomes to duplexes, quad-unit attached homes, and single-family homes, wrapped around golf, ponds, and woodlands. It markets itself as resort living without the resort price, and it is one of Gurnee's more attainable entry points.
At a glance
9-hole golf course
The community is built around Heather Ridge Golf Course, which opened in 1975, with a pro shop and tee-time booking.
Four pools and clubhouses
Four swimming pools and four clubhouses or recreation centers, plus tennis, pickleball, and a basketball area.
A broad housing mix
Condos, townhomes, duplexes, quad-unit attached homes, and single-family homes, most built from the late 1970s into the 1990s.
24/7 private security
The Umbrella Association funds a dedicated on-site security force, with a Gurnee fire and ambulance building directly across the street.
Woodland 50 and Warren 121
Woodland Community Consolidated District 50 for elementary and middle grades and Warren Township High School District 121.
Gurnee Mills and Six Flags
Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America are both minutes away within the Village of Gurnee.
What’s close
Heather Ridge sits on Gages Lake Road in Gurnee, minutes from I-94, Gurnee Mills, and Six Flags Great America, roughly halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee.
- Highway
- Quick access to I-94 (Tri-State Tollway), with Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) bordering the community and Route 132 (Grand Avenue) nearby.
- Train
- There is no Metra station in Gurnee. Commuters typically drive to a park-and-ride such as Waukegan on the Union Pacific North line or the Grayslake area on the Milwaukee District North line.
- Shopping
- Gurnee Mills, one of the largest outlet malls in the Midwest, is minutes away, with everyday retail and dining along Grand Avenue and Route 21.
- Entertainment
- Six Flags Great America and its Hurricane Harbor water park are close by within Gurnee.
- Schools
- Woodland CCSD 50 uses a district-wide grade-center model, and Warren Township High School District 121 splits campuses by grade. Confirm the assignment for a specific address.
- Recreation
- On-site golf, four pools, tennis and pickleball, fishing ponds, a nature trail, and community gardens.
What it’s actually like to live here
Heather Ridge is built for buyers who want an active, low-maintenance, community-first lifestyle at a Gurnee price point that undercuts most of the village's newer single-family subdivisions. The draw is the amenity package: you can tee off on a 9-hole course, swim in one of several pools, play tennis or pickleball, fish a stocked pond, or garden a community plot without leaving the property. Year-round landscaping, snow plowing, and a dedicated 24/7 private security force mean much of the outdoor upkeep and peace of mind is handled for you, which is a genuine differentiator for downsizers, first-time buyers, and anyone who travels.
The position helps too. Halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, minutes from I-94, Gurnee Mills, and Six Flags Great America, the community is convenient for both commuters and families. For elementary and middle grades, Woodland District 50 uses a grade-center model where children change buildings every few grades, and Warren Township is a large, comprehensive high school district with strong program breadth.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. This is a governed community with two layers of association, an Umbrella board plus a sub-association, which means monthly assessments, rules, and an architectural approval process. The homes are mature, mostly late-1970s through 1990s construction, so buyers should budget for age-appropriate updates and read the reserve study to understand how well each sub-association is funded for roofs, roads, and mechanicals. Much of the inventory is attached or condo product rather than detached single-family, so buyers who want a large private yard may look elsewhere. As with any Lake County purchase, the property-tax load is the price of the amenities and services.
The questions buyers actually ask
Heather Ridge FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Heather Ridge. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $350 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- A two-tier structure: the HeatherRidge Umbrella Association funds 24/7 private on-site security, year-round landscaping, road maintenance, snow plowing, the pools, tennis and pickleball, clubhouses, and common-area and pond upkeep, while each of the eight sub-associations adds building and exterior maintenance for its attached and condo product. Dues vary widely by association and unit type, so request the specific unit's current assessment, budget, and reserve study.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $4,000 – $9,000 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.
- What kinds of homes are in Heather Ridge?
- A broad mix: mid-rise condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, four-unit attached homes, and some single-family homes, organized under eight neighborhood sub-associations. Floor plans range from compact one-bedroom condos up to three-bedroom homes.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, and it is central to the community. An Umbrella Association covers all common areas (roads, landscaping, snow removal, ponds, pools, tennis, clubhouses, and 24/7 private security), and each of the eight sub-associations covers its own buildings and exteriors. Monthly assessments vary by unit type and association, so always request the specific unit's current assessment, budget, and reserve study.
- What amenities come with living here?
- A 9-hole golf course, four clubhouses and four pools, tennis and pickleball, a basketball area, fishing ponds, a nature trail, community and butterfly gardens, an active social calendar, on-site professional management, and a dedicated 24/7 private security force.
- What schools serve Heather Ridge?
- Elementary and middle grades fall under Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50, which uses district-wide grade centers rather than neighborhood attendance zones. High school is Warren Township High School District 121. Because Gurnee contains more than one elementary district, confirm the assignment for your exact address with both districts before you buy.
- How is the commute and access to highways?
- I-94 (Tri-State Tollway) is close, and Routes 21 and 132 provide local connectivity. There is no Metra station in Gurnee itself, so commuters typically drive to a park-and-ride station such as Waukegan on the Union Pacific North line or the Grayslake area on the Milwaukee District North line.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Heather Ridge is one of Gurnee's more attainable communities, spanning affordable condos up to mid-range homes, but prices move constantly. Check the live Market snapshot on this page for current active listings, recent sales, and price trends rather than relying on a static number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Heather Ridge?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Heather Ridge in Gurnee, 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 Heather Ridge 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 Heather Ridge
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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
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- Gurnee specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Heather Ridge, 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
$192,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$229,900
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
1 days
Sold in the last year
35
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 7, 2025 through August 7, 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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