Huntley · McHenry County · IL
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Covington Lakes.
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- Median list
- $440K
- Avg time on market
- 6 days
- Sold · last year
- 15
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About the community
An established Huntley neighborhood built around ponds and open space.
Covington Lakes is a settled community on the north side of Huntley, in McHenry County, developed by Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton with construction spanning roughly 2003 to 2014. It was planned around water and green space, with several ponds, conservation areas, and a central park woven through a mix of detached single-family homes and attached townhomes. The result is a family-oriented neighborhood with mature landscaping rather than a raw new-construction feel, offering a range of home sizes and price points minutes from Huntley's Route 47 retail corridor and a full-service hospital.
At a glance
Ponds and open space
Built around roughly 50 acres of ponds, conservation areas, and a park with a ball field, pavilion, and playground.
Detached homes and townhomes
Four-bedroom detached houses alongside two- and three-bedroom townhomes, built roughly 2003 to 2014.
Huntley District 158
Served by Huntley Community School District 158. Confirm the exact schools by address.
Hospital minutes away
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital sits just off Route 47, only a few minutes from the neighborhood.
HOA by home type
Detached lots carry modest dues; townhomes pay higher monthly assessments that add exterior upkeep.
Route 47 to I-90
Route 47 runs south to the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) toward Elgin and Schaumburg.
What’s close
Covington Lakes sits north of Reed Road and east of Route 47 on the north side of Huntley, minutes from the hospital and the I-90 interchange.
- Open space
- Roughly 50 acres of community open space with ponds, conservation areas, trails, and a park with a ball field, pavilion, and playground.
- Schools
- Huntley Community School District 158 for K-12. Confirm the exact elementary and middle assignment by address with the district locator.
- Highway
- Route 47 as the main north-south arterial, connecting south to I-90, the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, a full-service hospital on the Haligus Road campus, is minutes away.
- Shopping
- Retail and grocery along the Route 47 corridor, plus the larger shopping cluster near the I-90 and Route 47 interchange.
- Train
- Huntley has no Metra station of its own; the nearest commuter rail is Crystal Lake on the UP-Northwest line or Elgin on the Milwaukee District West line, both a drive away.
What it’s actually like to live here
Covington Lakes offers a settled, family-friendly version of Huntley living. Because the neighborhood was planned around water and open space, daily life leans on the ponds, conservation areas, trails, and the central park with its ball field, pavilion, and playground. The housing mix, from townhomes that suit first-time buyers and downsizers to larger four-bedroom detached homes for growing families, draws a genuine range of households rather than a single demographic, and the early-2000s-to-early-2010s construction means buyers get mature streets and landscaping.
The tradeoffs are the honest Huntley tradeoffs. Property taxes are high, among the higher effective rates in the collar counties, so that carrying cost belongs in any budget conversation. Commuting is car-dependent: there is no Metra station in Huntley itself, so a rail trip downtown means driving to Crystal Lake or Elgin first, and most shopping and work trips are drives even though Route 47 and I-90 are close.
For the right buyer the value is strong. You get space, water views on some lots, real community open space, a well-regarded school district, and a hospital and full retail corridor minutes away, at price points that tend to be attainable for what you get relative to nearer-in suburbs. Buyers who prioritize room for kids and a quieter far-northwest-suburb pace over a short train commute tend to be the happiest here.
The questions buyers actually ask
Covington Lakes FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Covington Lakes. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $25 per month. townhomes and condos are $275 per month. Townhomes pay a higher monthly assessment that adds exterior building and grounds maintenance.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Upkeep of the shared open space, ponds, conservation areas, park, and entrance landscaping.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $9,000 – $14,000 per year, depending on home size and value. McHenry County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Covington Lakes built?
- Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton built the community between 2003 and 2014. Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton stopped new construction in 2014, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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 kind of homes are in Covington Lakes?
- A mix of detached single-family homes and attached townhomes. Detached plans are generally four-bedroom two-story designs in roughly the 2,100 to 2,800 square foot range, with some larger models above 3,000 square feet, while townhomes run roughly 1,300 to 1,850 square feet. Homes were built roughly 2003 to 2014.
- Who built Covington Lakes and when?
- It was developed by Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton, with construction spanning roughly 2003 to 2014 and most of the building between about 2006 and 2012.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, and it varies by home type. Detached-home lots carry modest dues that fund the shared open space, ponds, park, and entrance landscaping, while townhomes pay a higher monthly assessment that adds exterior building and grounds maintenance. Confirm current dues and scope with the managing association.
- What schools serve Covington Lakes?
- The community is in Huntley Community School District 158, one of the region's larger and better-regarded districts. Because attendance boundaries can change, confirm the exact elementary and middle school for your specific address with the District 158 school locator.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market here?
- Prices and market pace change constantly, so rather than quote a number that would go stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and how quickly homes are selling. In general terms, townhomes are the attainable entry point and the larger detached homes sit at the community's upper tier.
- Can I take the train to Chicago from Huntley?
- Not directly from Huntley, which has no Metra station of its own. The nearest commuter rail is the UP-Northwest line at Crystal Lake or the Milwaukee District West line at Elgin, both a drive away, so most residents commute by car via Route 47 and I-90.
- Who is the real estate agent for Covington Lakes?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Covington Lakes in Huntley, 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 Covington Lakes 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 Covington Lakes
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
Covington Lakes, 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
$439,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$490,850
Avg time on market
6 days
Sold in the last year
15
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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Schools serving Covington Lakes
Where Covington Lakes homes go to school
Homes in Covington Lakes are most often zoned to Huntley HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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