Lake in the Hills · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Woodcreek Village.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $235K
- Avg time on market
- 18 days
- Sold · last year
- 10
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An attainable, low-maintenance neighborhood on the north side of Lake in the Hills.
Woodcreek Village is an established community on the north side of Lake in the Hills, in southern McHenry County, north of Algonquin Road (Route 62) and west of the Randall Road corridor. It is built mostly around attached homes, townhomes and condominiums, largely dating to the early and mid 1990s, which makes it one of the more attainable, low-upkeep options in the area. It reads as a quiet, walkable, well-located neighborhood that suits first-time buyers, commuters, and downsizers who want a McHenry County address near shopping and I-90 without the cost or maintenance of a large single-family home.
At a glance
Attached homes
Primarily townhomes and condominiums, roughly 2 to 3 bedrooms, largely built in the early to mid 1990s.
Low-maintenance living
The association handles exterior common-area upkeep and snow removal, so owners skip most yard work.
District 300
Community Unit School District 300, one of the largest districts in Illinois. Confirm the exact schools by address.
Randall Road corridor
One of the region's busiest retail strips sits just east, with groceries, dining, and services minutes away.
I-90 to the south
The Randall Road interchange with I-90 opens up the Elgin, Schaumburg, and O'Hare employment belt.
Pet-friendly
The community allows cats and dogs, subject to the association's rules.
What’s close
Woodcreek Village sits north of Algonquin Road on the north side of Lake in the Hills, a few minutes west of the Randall Road corridor.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road retail corridor spanning Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, and Crystal Lake is minutes east, with big-box stores, grocery, and restaurants.
- Highway
- The Randall Road interchange with I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) is a short drive south toward Elgin, Schaumburg, and O'Hare.
- Schools
- Community Unit School District 300. The commonly cited pattern is Lake in the Hills Elementary, Westfield Community School, and Jacobs High School. Confirm by address.
- Train
- There is no Metra station in Lake in the Hills. The Crystal Lake and Pingree Road stations on the UP-Northwest line are each about six miles away.
- Parks
- The Village of Lake in the Hills park and trail system, plus village lakes and beaches, are close by.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is the nearest full-service hospital, with Advocate Sherman in Elgin another option.
What it’s actually like to live here
Woodcreek Village is the kind of neighborhood people choose when they want to own in a good school district without taking on the cost and upkeep of a large single-family house. The attached homes keep exterior maintenance and snow removal largely off the owner's plate, which makes it a natural fit for first-time buyers building equity, professionals who commute, and empty-nesters who want to stay in the area but shed square footage and yard work. Streets are quiet and walkable, wrapped in the village's park and trail network, and the location north of Algonquin Road keeps daily errands short.
Day to day, the draw is convenience. The Randall Road corridor sits just to the east, so groceries, restaurants, gyms, and services are a few minutes out, and the I-90 interchange to the south opens up the whole Elgin, Schaumburg, and O'Hare corridor. Families get access to District 300 schools and school-bus service, and the village layers on lakes, beaches, and recreation programming that give kids and adults somewhere to go on weekends.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. This is an association community, so buyers take on a monthly assessment and the shared rules that come with attached-home living, and anyone wanting a large private lot should look elsewhere. There is no Metra station in town, so rail commuters drive about six miles to Crystal Lake or Pingree Road and park. And like everywhere in McHenry County, property tax rates run high by national standards, which buyers should factor into their monthly budget alongside the dues. For the right buyer, the maintenance-light lifestyle and location more than offset those points.
The questions buyers actually ask
Woodcreek Village FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Woodcreek Village. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Woodcreek Village is an association community of attached homes, so owners pay a monthly assessment that funds common-area upkeep such as landscaping, snow removal, sidewalks, and shared grounds, with on-site management. Reported dues vary by building and unit type, so confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers with the association or the specific listing.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $4,000 – $7,000 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.
- What kind of homes are in Woodcreek Village?
- Mostly attached homes, townhomes and condominiums, generally in the two to three bedroom range and largely built in the early to mid 1990s. It is one of the more attainable, low-maintenance options in the Lake in the Hills area.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. As an attached-home community it carries a monthly assessment that typically covers common-area landscaping, snow removal, sidewalks, and shared grounds, with on-site management. Dues vary by building and unit type, so confirm the exact amount and inclusions on the specific listing or with the association.
- What schools serve the neighborhood?
- It is in Community Unit School District 300. The commonly cited pattern is Lake in the Hills Elementary, Westfield Community School, and Jacobs High School, but District 300 boundaries vary by address and are re-zoned periodically, so verify your exact address with the district's school locator.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Drivers reach the I-90 interchange at Randall Road a short distance south for the Elgin, Schaumburg, O'Hare, and Chicago run. Rail commuters use the Crystal Lake or Pingree Road Metra stations on the UP-Northwest line, each about six miles away, with a Pace bus connection to Crystal Lake along Randall Road.
- Are pets allowed?
- Yes. The community is pet-friendly and allows both cats and dogs, subject to the association's rules.
- What do homes cost here and how is the market?
- Woodcreek Village is one of the more attainable, mid-priced options in the Lake in the Hills area, and well-located attached homes here tend to move. For current pricing and how fast homes are selling, see the live Market snapshot at the top of this page rather than any fixed number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Woodcreek Village?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Woodcreek Village in Lake in the Hills, 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 Woodcreek Village specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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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
Woodcreek Village, 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
$235,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$376,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
18 days
Sold in the last year
10
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 Woodcreek Village
Where Woodcreek Village homes go to school
Homes in Woodcreek Village are most often zoned to Jacobs 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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