Island Lake · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Island Lake Estates.
Homes for sale in Island Lake Estates, Island Lake, IL. 6 closed in the last year. Built 1922-1975.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $0
- Avg time on market
- 0 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 9, 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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About the community
Island Lake Estates: 1922-1975 construction.
Island Lake Estates is a waterfront community built between 1922 and 1975 in Island Lake, McHenry County. The subdivision centers on access to Island Lake itself, a 10-horsepower-limit lake popular for kayaking, fishing, and boating. Homes here range from modest cottages to larger waterfront properties, many with direct lake or channel access. The area sits close to dining (El Norteno, Island Lake Cafe, Culver's within a mile), schools including Matthews Middle School and Cotton Creek School, and multiple parks and playgrounds. Over the past three years, 12 homes have sold, with a median price of $278,000.
At a glance
Built 1922–1975
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
0.3 sales/month
12 homes closed here in the last 36 months.
Sells 1.3% under ask
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Boating & Water Access
Island Lake's 10-horsepower limit makes it ideal for kayaking, fishing, and pontoon boating; many homes include docks and piers.
Mature Landscaping
Listings frequently highlight mature trees, wooded settings, and Japanese gardens providing privacy and natural shade.
What’s close
Island Lake Estates sits in a quiet waterfront pocket of McHenry County, with everyday services and dining within 1, 3 miles and easy access to regional parks and nature preserves.
- Dining & Coffee
- El Norteno, Island Lake Cafe, Culver's, and Annie's Deli are all within 0.8 miles; Casa Lomeli's Coffee at 0.8 miles.
- Grocery & Shopping
- Jewel-Osco is 2.6 miles away; Volo Town Center (2.85 miles) and Lakemoor Commons (3.2 miles) for larger retail.
- Parks & Recreation
- Multiple playgrounds within 1 mile; Converse Park at 0.95 miles; Fox River and Lake County nature preserves nearby.
- Schools
- Matthews Middle School (0.59 miles), Cotton Creek School (0.84 miles), Robert Crown School (1.87 miles).
- Fitness
- Snap Fitness Island Lake (0.77 miles), Simplistic Holistics (0.74 miles), Renegade Fitness (2 miles).
- Medical
- Marquette Model NFP (0.23 miles), Lake Immediate Care and Clinic (0.78 miles), Crystal Lake Diagnostic Center (0.85 miles).
- Transit
- Metra stations (Belden/Albany, Pioneer Center) approximately 4.6, 4.8 miles away.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Island Lake Estates.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3620 Lakeview Drive Island Lake | Mar 27, 2026 | $332,000 | 3br · 1ba | 980 |
| 318 David Court Island Lake | Dec 19, 2025 | $278,000 | 4br · 1.1ba | 1,318 |
| 3217 Midway Drive Island Lake | Sep 29, 2025 | $340,000 | 5br · 3.1ba | 2,824 |
| 224 Channel Drive Island Lake | Sep 9, 2025 | $287,000 | 3br · 2ba | 1,783 |
| 406 Channel Drive Island Lake | Aug 21, 2025 | $360,000 | 3br · 3ba | 2,405 |
| 113 Southern Terrace Island Lake | Jul 14, 2025 | $265,000 | 2br · 2ba | 1,068 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Island Lake Estates, 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
$0
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$278,000
Homes for sale right now
0
Avg time on market
0 days
Sold in the last year
6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 9, 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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