Lake Bluff · Lake County · IL
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Tangley Oaks.
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- Median list
- $860K
- Avg time on market
- 6 days
- Sold · last year
- 4
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About the community
A walk-to-town North Shore enclave of quiet courts.
Tangley Oaks is a small single-family subdivision on the west side of Lake Bluff, laid out as a cluster of dead-end courts with English place-names off Green Bay Road, just north of Route 176. It was built out mostly from the mid-1980s through the 1990s on land historically tied to the Armour estate, and it reads as a compact, established enclave rather than a large master-plan. The draw is the combination of a green, low-traffic setting, proximity to walkable downtown Lake Bluff and the Lake Michigan shoreline, and assignment to the well-regarded Lake Bluff and Lake Forest schools.
At a glance
Cul-de-sac enclave
Quiet courts with English place-names off Green Bay Road in west Lake Bluff.
Lake Forest High School
Lake Bluff District 65 elementary and middle, then Lake Forest High School in District 115.
1980s to 1990s homes
Substantial four-bedroom houses, many with full or English basements.
Walk-to-town and Metra
Close to downtown Lake Bluff and the Union Pacific North Metra station.
Lake Michigan beach
Sunrise Park and Beach and the village golf course are minutes away.
HOA-maintained commons
Landscaped entrances and stormwater ponds under an active homeowners association.
Wooded and low-traffic
Dead-end courts keep through traffic out of the neighborhood.
What’s close
Tangley Oaks sits in west Lake Bluff off Green Bay Road, just north of Route 176, with the Tri-State Tollway a short drive west.
- Shopping
- Walkable downtown Lake Bluff plus additional retail in neighboring Lake Forest.
- Beach and parks
- Sunrise Park and Beach on Lake Michigan and Blair Park with the Lake Bluff Golf Club.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital in nearby Lake Forest.
- Highway
- The I-94 Tri-State Tollway corridor a short drive west toward Chicago and Milwaukee.
- Schools
- Lake Bluff District 65, then Lake Forest High School in District 115.
- Train
- The Lake Bluff Metra station on the Union Pacific North line to Ogilvie in Chicago.
What it’s actually like to live here
Tangley Oaks offers a quiet, established version of North Shore living. The layout of dead-end courts keeps through traffic out and lends a calm, family-friendly feel, while the position off Green Bay Road puts residents within easy reach of Lake Bluff's small, walkable downtown, the Village Green, and the Lake Michigan shoreline at Sunrise Park and Beach. For a neighborhood this close to town it feels notably green and residential, and nearby Blair Park and the village golf course add everyday recreation without leaving town.
The homes reflect their era: substantial 1980s and 1990s houses, many with four bedrooms and generous square footage, on manicured lots with HOA-maintained common areas. Buyers here tend to want the address, the schools, and the walk-to-town lifestyle in a package that is more understated than the grand estate sections of neighboring Lake Forest, and the English-themed street and model names give the enclave a cohesive, planned character.
The honest tradeoffs are price and taxes. This is an upper-tier point in a high-tax county, so carrying costs are real and worth underwriting carefully, and as an HOA community there are assessments and architectural rules to live within. Inventory in a small enclave like this is thin, so well-priced homes tend to move quickly and choices at any moment can be limited. One clarification for buyers: the historic Tangley Oaks mansion nearby is a private corporate property, not a community clubhouse or resident amenity.
The questions buyers actually ask
Tangley Oaks FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Tangley Oaks. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $125 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Tangley Oaks has an active homeowners association, with dues reported around $125 a month, that keeps up the landscaped entrances and common areas, maintains the stormwater ponds, and enforces architectural and landscape approval rules. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers from the recorded declaration and the management company before you rely on a figure.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $22,000 – $30,000 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 school district is Tangley Oaks in?
- The community is in Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 (Lake Bluff Elementary and Lake Bluff Middle School) and Lake Forest Community High School District 115, home to Lake Forest High School. Attendance can vary by address and change over time, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific home with the districts.
- Is the historic Tangley Oaks mansion part of the neighborhood?
- No. The subdivision borrows the name, but the historic Tangley Oaks mansion is a separate, privately owned property and is not a community clubhouse or resident amenity. Treat it as a piece of local history rather than something the neighborhood includes.
- Does Tangley Oaks have an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. The homeowners association maintains the landscaped entrances and common areas, keeps up the stormwater ponds, and enforces architectural and landscape approval rules, with dues reported around $125 a month. Confirm the current dues and exactly what they include from the recorded declaration and the management company.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Tangley Oaks is an upper-tier Lake Bluff enclave and inventory is limited. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, activity, and how quickly homes are selling.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- The Lake Bluff station on Metra's Union Pacific North line offers rail service to Ogilvie in downtown Chicago, and the I-94 Tri-State Tollway is a short drive west for those going by car.
- What are property taxes like?
- Expect a Lake County effective rate roughly in the low-to-mid 2 percent range of value, so the tax bill is a meaningful carrying cost. Actual bills depend on assessment and exemptions, so check a specific parcel with the Lake County Treasurer and Assessor.
- Who is the real estate agent for Tangley Oaks?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Tangley Oaks in Lake Bluff, 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 Tangley Oaks 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 Tangley Oaks
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
Tangley Oaks, 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
$860,000
Avg time on market
6 days
Sold in the last year
4
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 2, 2025 through August 2, 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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