Lake Forest · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Conway Farms.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $2.50M
- Avg time on market
- 11 days
- Sold · last year
- 11
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About the community
West Lake Forest's golf-centered planned community.
Conway Farms is a master-planned neighborhood in west Lake Forest, built through the 1990s and into the 2000s around the private Conway Farms Golf Club, whose Tom Fazio course opened in 1991. The land was once the Conway family dairy farm, annexed by Lake Forest in 1988 and developed by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes with a range of custom builders. It is an upper-tier, quiet enclave of custom single-family estates and well-kept townhome courts, professionally landscaped and organized into sub-associations, set close to top-rated schools, the Metra line, and the Conway Park corporate campus.
At a glance
Private Fazio golf course
Built around Conway Farms Golf Club, a private Tom Fazio course that opened in 1991 and hosted the PGA Tour BMW Championship in 2013, 2015, and 2017.
Custom homes and townhomes
A mix of custom single-family estates and attached townhome courts, most built from the early 1990s into the mid-2000s.
Lake Forest Districts 67 and 115
Elementary and middle in District 67 feeding Lake Forest High School in District 115, a National Blue Ribbon school. Confirm the assigned elementary by address.
Pool, tennis, pickleball
A community pool, tennis, and pickleball courts run through the homeowners association.
On the north-shore grid
Immediately east of I-94 at the Route 60 interchange, about 20 minutes north of O'Hare.
Metra to Chicago
The West Lake Forest station on the Milwaukee District North line is roughly a couple of miles away.
Newer stock for Lake Forest
Much of the housing is younger than the town's historic east-side estates, with HOA-maintained common areas.
Hospital close by
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is nearby in Lake Forest.
What’s close
Conway Farms sits in west Lake Forest, just east of I-94 and off Route 60, at the practical center of the north shore's road and rail grid.
- Amenities on-site
- The community pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and the professionally landscaped grounds around the private golf course.
- Shopping
- Downtown Lake Forest and Market Square about four to five miles east, with more retail along the Route 60 and Waukegan Road corridors.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest.
- Highway
- I-94 (Tri-State Tollway) at the Route 60 interchange, with Route 41 and Route 43 close by and O'Hare about 20 minutes south.
- Schools
- Lake Forest District 67 elementary and Deer Path Middle, then Lake Forest High School in District 115. Confirm the assigned elementary by address.
- Train
- The West Lake Forest station on Metra's Milwaukee District North line, with a second Lake Forest station on the Union Pacific North line downtown.
What it’s actually like to live here
Conway Farms is one of Lake Forest's signature planned communities, a self-contained golf enclave where custom estates and tidy townhome courts share professionally maintained grounds around a nationally regarded Fazio course. Daily life leans quiet and private. Buyers are drawn by the combination of newer construction than the town's historic east side, HOA-maintained common areas, and a pool, tennis, and pickleball core that works for families and empty-nesters alike. The neighborhood has hosted the BMW Championship three times, which speaks to the caliber of the club at its center.
Location is a real strength. Conway Farms sits at the center of the north shore's transportation grid, minutes from I-94, a short drive to the West Lake Forest Metra station, roughly twenty minutes to O'Hare, and an easy reach to downtown Lake Forest and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Families are drawn by the reputation of Lake Forest Districts 67 and 115, including a National Blue Ribbon high school. The blend of new-build feel, low-maintenance options, and strong schools is unusual in a town better known for century-old mansions.
The honest tradeoffs are cost and access. This is an upper-tier market, Lake County carries one of the higher effective tax rates in Illinois, and HOA dues vary a lot by sub-association, so read the specific association's coverage carefully. The private golf club is invitation-only, so owning here does not grant membership or course access. And while highways and rail are close, this is still a car-dependent suburban setting rather than a walkable village.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Conway Farms is an upper-tier, amenity-driven segment of the Lake Forest market with a wide spread from townhome courts to large custom estates, so it trades on the golf-and-grounds setting, the schools, the sub-association, and condition more than on any single headline number.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- The golf-and-grounds setting
- A private Fazio course and professionally maintained common areas are a durable draw that supports value versus plainer nearby subdivisions.
- Districts 67 and 115
- The Lake Forest school reputation, including a National Blue Ribbon high school, is a repeatable demand driver for families.
- Home type and vintage
- The stock runs from attached townhomes to large custom single-family homes across the 1990s and 2000s, so size, floor plan, and updates drive price as much as the address.
- Sub-association
- Dues and coverage differ court to court, and buyers weigh the assessment against the maintenance it removes.
- Lot and position
- Homes backing to open space or the course, and larger custom lots, carry a premium over interior townhome sites.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
This is a luxury market and Lake County's effective property-tax rate is among the higher ones in Illinois, so carrying costs are meaningful before HOA dues even enter the picture. Pull the actual tax history for the specific parcel rather than estimating, because the range across this community is wide.
The private golf club is invitation-only and separate from the homeowners association. Buying a home here does not include golf membership or course access, so do not assume the course comes with the house. If club access matters to you, ask about the club's own process directly.
The community spans townhome courts and large custom estates built over more than a decade, with different sub-associations and dues. Two homes a short walk apart can carry very different assessments and coverage, so read the specific association documents and confirm the assigned elementary school by address before you commit.
One piece of advice
“Conway Farms is a rare thing in Lake Forest, a golf-centered enclave of newer custom homes and low-maintenance townhome courts inside Districts 67 and 115. Just confirm the fully-assessed taxes on the specific home, read the sub-association's dues and coverage, and remember the golf club is a separate, invitation-only membership. Do that and it is a strong north-shore buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Conway Farms FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Conway Farms. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Conway Farms has a master homeowners association plus sub-associations for the individual single-family and townhome courts, so monthly dues vary widely by home type. Single-family owners generally pay lower master-association dues covering common-area landscaping and shared amenities, while attached-townhome courts typically add exterior maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal. Membership in the private Conway Farms Golf Club is a separate matter and is not automatic for residents. Confirm the exact assessment and what it covers for the specific home and sub-association.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $15,000 – $60,000 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.
- When was Conway Farms built?
- Cabot, Cabot and Forbes (master developer), multiple custom builders built the community between 1991 and 2005.
- 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.
- Does living in Conway Farms include membership at Conway Farms Golf Club?
- No. The golf club is a private, invitation-only club with its own membership, separate from the homeowners association. Buying a home in the neighborhood does not grant golf membership or course access.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Conway Farms has a master homeowners association plus sub-associations for the individual courts. Dues vary widely by home type: single-family owners generally pay lower master-association dues for common areas and shared amenities, while attached townhomes typically pay more and add exterior maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal. Confirm the exact dues and coverage for a specific home.
- What amenities do residents have?
- A community pool, tennis courts, and pickleball courts run through the homeowners association, plus professionally landscaped common areas and open space around the golf course. Lake Forest parks and Lake Michigan beaches are a short drive away.
- What schools serve Conway Farms?
- Elementary and middle grades fall in Lake Forest School District 67 (elementary schools feeding Deer Path Middle School), and high school is Lake Forest High School in District 115, a National Blue Ribbon school. Because the neighborhood sits near the Everett attendance area, confirm the exact assigned elementary school for a specific address with the district.
- Where is Conway Farms and how is the commute?
- It is in west Lake Forest, just east of I-94 at the Route 60 interchange, about 20 minutes north of O'Hare. The West Lake Forest Metra station on the Milwaukee District North line is a short drive for commuter rail to Chicago, and a second Lake Forest station serves the Union Pacific North line downtown.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Conway Farms is an upper-tier, luxury segment of the Lake Forest market with a mix of custom single-family homes and townhomes. For current prices, active listings, and how quickly homes are selling, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a static number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Conway Farms?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Conway Farms in Lake Forest, 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 Conway Farms 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 Conway Farms
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
Conway Farms, 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
$2,500,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$1,200,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
11 days
Sold in the last year
11
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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Schools serving Conway Farms
Where Conway Farms homes go to school
Homes in Conway Farms are most often zoned to Lake Forest 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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