Huntley · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Southwind.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median list
- $363K
- Avg time on market
- 12 days
- Sold · last year
- 14
Active listings
4 homes on the market
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About the community
An all-ages subdivision beside Huntley Hospital on the south side of town.
Southwind is a conventional, all-ages subdivision on the south side of Huntley in McHenry County, west of Haligus Road and north of Reed Road, immediately adjacent to the Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital campus. It is a distinct community from the age-restricted Del Webb Sun City development elsewhere in Huntley. Built in a late-1990s through mid-2000s wave of Huntley growth, it blends single-family homes with attached townhomes, with some lots backing to a neighborhood pond and open space. Homes are served by Huntley Community School District 158, and the I-90 and Route 47 interchange is minutes away.
At a glance
Next to Huntley Hospital
The Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital campus, a full-service hospital with an emergency department, sits essentially next door at Reed and Haligus.
Single-family homes and townhomes
Two product types, so the community fits first-time buyers and downsizers on the townhome side and growing families on the single-family side.
Pond and open space
Several homes overlook a neighborhood pond and mature open space.
I-90 and Route 47
Minutes from the Interstate 90 and Illinois Route 47 interchange for a fast route toward Elgin, Schaumburg, and Rockford.
Outlet and Route 47 shopping
Huntley Premium Outlets and the Route 47 retail corridor are close by, with the Randall Road cluster a short drive east.
District 158 schools
Served by Huntley Community School District 158, with Huntley High School as the district high school.
Late-1990s to mid-2000s homes
Established suburban construction, commonly three to five bedrooms with two-car garages on the single-family side.
What’s close
Southwind sits on the south side of Huntley beside the hospital campus, minutes from the I-90 and Route 47 interchange.
- Setting
- A quiet residential subdivision beside the Huntley Hospital campus, with pond and open-space lots along parts of the neighborhood.
- Schools
- Huntley Community School District 158, with Huntley High School as the district high school. Confirm the assigned elementary and middle school by address.
- Shopping
- Huntley Premium Outlets near the I-90 interchange, plus everyday shopping along Route 47 and the Randall Road corridor to the east.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, a full-service hospital with an emergency department, sits essentially next door.
- Train
- Huntley has no Metra station, so rail commuters drive to an existing line rather than a local stop.
- Highway
- Huntley sits at the interchange of Interstate 90 and Illinois Route 47, a direct route toward Elgin and Schaumburg eastbound and Rockford westbound.
What it’s actually like to live here
Southwind reads as a practical, unpretentious Huntley neighborhood that works well for a range of households. The two-product mix means a first-time buyer or a downsizer can find a lower-maintenance townhome in the same community where a growing family buys a four-bedroom with a yard, which keeps the streets lively across life stages rather than one narrow demographic. Backing-to-pond and open-space lots give parts of the subdivision a calmer, greener feel, and the Huntley Park District network and preserve land nearby support a kid-friendly, outdoorsy rhythm.
The location is the headline. Living a short drive from a full-service hospital, minutes from the I-90 and Route 47 interchange, and close to outlet and Route 47 shopping is genuinely convenient, and it is a real draw for medical-field workers and anyone who values a fast highway on-ramp. Huntley itself has grown quickly over the past two decades, so buyers get newer suburban infrastructure and retail rather than an aging inner-ring feel.
The honest tradeoffs are worth stating. This is car-dependent suburbia: there is no Metra station in Huntley, so a Chicago commute means driving to another line. Being next to a hospital and a highway interchange brings traffic and activity that a tucked-away subdivision would not have. Illinois property taxes are meaningful and should be underwritten carefully. And because these are late-1990s and early-2000s homes, buyers should budget for the mechanicals and roofs of that vintage rather than expecting new-construction systems.
The questions buyers actually ask
Southwind FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Southwind. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Southwind has a homeowners association with dues that differ by home type. Attached townhomes carry a monthly assessment (commonly in the mid-$200s) that typically covers common-area landscaping, snow removal on association drives, and exterior and reserve items, while many single-family homes carry little or no monthly dues. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers by requesting the association budget and a paid-assessment letter for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $11,000 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.
- 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 Southwind the same as Sun City or Del Webb Huntley?
- No. Southwind is a conventional, all-ages subdivision. It is a separate community from the age-restricted Del Webb Sun City development in Huntley, and there is no age requirement to buy here.
- What kinds of homes are in Southwind?
- Both attached townhomes and single-family homes, built mostly between the late 1990s and mid-2000s. Single-family homes are commonly three to five bedrooms with two-car garages, while the townhomes offer a lower-maintenance option in the same community.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes, there is an association, and dues differ by home type. Townhomes typically carry a monthly assessment in the mid-$200s range, while many single-family homes show little or no monthly HOA. Confirm the current dues and what they cover by requesting the association documents and a paid-assessment letter during your purchase.
- What schools serve Southwind?
- Homes are in Huntley Community School District 158, a K-12 district with Huntley High School as the district high school. The specific assigned elementary and middle school is set by address, so confirm the exact schools for a home using the district address-locator tool before you buy.
- How is the commute and access to services?
- Very convenient by car. Southwind sits next to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and minutes from the I-90 and Route 47 interchange, Huntley Premium Outlets, and Route 47 shopping. Note that Huntley has no Metra station, so rail commuters drive to an existing line.
- What are homes selling for right now, and how fast do they move?
- That changes with the market, so this page pulls current prices, days on market, and inventory directly from the MLS. Check the live Market snapshot on this page for up-to-date numbers rather than a figure that would quickly go stale.
- Who is the real estate agent for Southwind?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Southwind 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 Southwind 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 Southwind
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
- Comp-driven pricing
- Huntley specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Southwind, 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
$362,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$417,500
Homes for sale right now
4
Avg time on market
12 days
Sold in the last year
14
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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Schools serving Southwind
Where Southwind homes go to school
Homes in Southwind 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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