Lakemoor · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Lakemoor.
- Active listings
- 10
- Median list
- $271K
- Avg time on market
- 14 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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About the community
Living in Lakemoor.
Lakemoor is a village in northeastern Illinois that straddles the Lake County and McHenry County line, with the bulk of its boundary wrapping around 89-acre Lily Lake. The village was platted in 1924 as a summer cottage colony and reincorporated under its present name in 1952, growing slowly until aggressive annexation along US-12 and IL-120 lifted the population past 6,000. Today about 6,182 residents live across 5.55 square miles of land, lake, and wetland margin, served by two distinct sets of school districts depending on which county side a property falls on. The village sits roughly 48 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and pairs lake access with a regional commercial corridor where US-12 and IL-120 carry more than 55,000 daily trips. There is no Metra station in Lakemoor itself; commuters drive a few miles west to the McHenry station on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
At a glance
Population 6,182 (2020)
2020 Census recorded 6,182 residents. Total area 5.55 square miles (5.30 land, 0.25 water).
Two-county footprint
Straddles the Lake County and McHenry County line. Older lakefront core sits on the McHenry side; most subdivision growth and the US-12 commercial corridor are on the Lake side.
89-acre Lily Lake
The village wraps around Lily Lake, max depth about 14 feet. 10 horsepower motor limit and a no-wake rule between 9 p.m. and 10 a.m.
US-12 and IL-120 corridor
US-12 (Rand Road) and IL-120 (Belvidere Road) intersect inside the village, carrying more than 55,000 daily trips combined.
Reincorporated 1952
Platted 1924 as a resort colony; first incorporated 1938 as Village of Lily Lake (dissolved 1943); reincorporated as Lakemoor on July 8, 1952.
School districts vary by parcel
Lake County side: Big Hollow SD 38 (K-8) plus Grant Community HS District 124. McHenry County side: McHenry Elementary SD 15 plus McHenry CHSD 156. Confirm by address.
Median income about $97,000
Median household income $96,929 per the 2023 ACS. Median age 36.4.
Property tax about 2.42 percent
Median effective property tax rate for ZIP 60051 per Ownwell. McHenry County parcels may bill differently from Lake County parcels inside the same village.
What’s close
Lakemoor occupies a transitional pocket of northeastern Illinois where the Chain O' Lakes region meets the McHenry County exurbs, with two state highways crossing inside village limits and several state natural areas within a short drive.
- Lily Lake
- An 89-acre glacial lake at the center of the village. Public access via Morrison Park's beach and boat launch off IL-120.
- US-12 and IL-120 intersection
- Rand Road and Belvidere Road meet inside the village, carrying more than 55,000 daily trips combined. The village's primary commercial spine.
- Downtown McHenry (west)
- About 3.5 miles west of Lakemoor, with the Metra McHenry station on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
- Two-county boundary
- The Lake/McHenry county line runs through the village, with school districts, property tax billing, and county services depending on which side an address falls on.
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Nearby state park with kettle-moraine topography and bike trails, just west of the village near McHenry.
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Home to the only open-water quaking bog in Illinois, with guided weekend tours; located just northwest in Ingleside.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lakemoor lives close to the water. Lily Lake is the village's center of gravity, with a 10 horsepower motor limit and a no-wake rule between 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. that keep the lake quiet enough for kayaks, paddleboards, and small fishing boats targeting largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and perch. Morrison Park on the eastern shore is the village's recreational hub, packing a beach, boat launch, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, skate park, and picnic pavilion onto a single waterfront site off IL-120.
Day-to-day life leans on the US-12 corridor for groceries, gas, and chain dining, with a Buona Beef, a Speedway, and Sweet Melissa's Pizza and Pub among the recognizable stops, while bigger shopping trips run a few miles west to McHenry or south to Wauconda. The annual Lakemoor Fest at Morrison Park is the social high point of summer, anchored by a fireworks show over Lily Lake and a kids fishing derby.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Lakemoor community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Lakemoor.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- SD38Grades Pre-K to 8
Big Hollow School District 38
Schools serving the area
- Big Hollow Primary
- Big Hollow Elementary
- Big Hollow Middle School
K-8 district serving most Lake County addresses in Lakemoor from a single campus in Ingleside at Fish Lake and Nippersink. McHenry County addresses typically feed McHenry Elementary SD 15 instead.
- D124Grades 9 to 12
Grant Community High School District 124
Schools serving the area
- Grant Community High School (Fox Lake)
High school district for most Lake County addresses in Lakemoor. McHenry County addresses typically attend McHenry Community High School in District 156. Confirm by parcel before writing an offer.
From the neighborhood
Around Lakemoor
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@kitschnsinkAround town
What there is to do in Lakemoor.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Lily Lake
89-acre glacial lake at the center of the village; fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and perch with a 10 horsepower motor limit.
- Parks
Morrison Park
Village park on the east shore of Lily Lake with beach, boat launch, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, skate park, and pavilion at 231-233 Route 120.
- Family
Lakemoor Fest
Annual August festival at Morrison Park featuring live music, food vendors, a kids fishing derby, and a fireworks show over Lily Lake.
- Parks
Moraine Hills State Park
Nearby state park with kettle-moraine topography and one-way bike trails, just west of the village near McHenry.
- Parks
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Home to the only open-water quaking bog in Illinois, with guided weekend tours; located just northwest in Ingleside.
- Food & Drink
Sweet Melissa's Pizza and Pub
Local pizza and full-bar spot serving Lakemoor seven days a week.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Lakemoor.
DriveBy car
- Routes: US-12 (Rand Road) · IL-120 (Belvidere Road)
- Chicago Loop: ~60 min
By the numbers
Lakemoor taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.42%
effective avg
Sales tax
7.25%
combined
Median sold price
$311,000
MRED · last 12 mo (98 sales)
Median household income
$96,929
ACS
How Lakemoor got here
A bit of history.
Lakemoor began as a resort plat in 1924, when developers Sampson and Sex laid out the first organized subdivision immediately west of the Lake/McHenry county line along what is now IL-120, marketing lots to Chicagoans as summer cottages with lake and beach rights on Lily Lake. The community first incorporated in 1938 as the Village of Lily Lake on the strength of part-time resident votes, but tax disputes led to its dissolution by election in 1943. After nearly a decade unincorporated, residents passed a fresh referendum in 1951 and the Illinois Secretary of State issued the certificate of incorporation for the Village of Lakemoor on July 8, 1952.
Growth was modest for the village's first four decades, with only 723 residents recorded at the 1980 census. The picture changed in the 1990s and 2000s as Lakemoor annexed substantial land along the US-12 corridor, pushing the village footprint east and south and pulling it deeper into both Lake and McHenry counties. The result is a village where the McHenry County portion holds the older lakefront core around Lily Lake while the Lake County portion captured most of the newer subdivision growth and the regional commercial corridor at US-12 and IL-120.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lakemoor FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lakemoor. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- Which county is Lakemoor in, Lake or McHenry?
- Both. Lakemoor straddles the Lake County and McHenry County line, with the older lakefront core on the McHenry side and most of the newer subdivision growth and US-12 commercial corridor on the Lake County side. The village government covers parcels in both counties, but property taxes, school districts, and county services depend on which side an address falls on.
- What schools serve Lakemoor?
- It depends on the parcel. Lake County addresses typically feed Big Hollow School District 38 for K-8 and Grant Community High School District 124 in Fox Lake. McHenry County addresses typically feed McHenry Elementary District 15 and McHenry Community High School District 156. Some southern parcels fall in Wauconda Unit School District 118. Confirm by exact address before buying.
- Is there a Metra station in Lakemoor?
- No. The nearest Metra station is in McHenry on the Union Pacific Northwest line, about 3.5 miles west of Lakemoor. The McHenry branch runs from Pingree Road on weekdays except holidays.
- Can I use Lily Lake if I live in Lakemoor?
- Yes. Lily Lake is at the center of the village and accessible via Morrison Park, which has a beach and a public boat launch off IL-120. Boats are limited to motors of 10 horsepower or less, with a no-wake rule from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m.
- How far is Lakemoor from downtown Chicago?
- About 48 miles to the Loop, typically an hour by car outside rush hour using US-12 and I-90. There is no direct transit; commuters drive to McHenry or Crystal Lake Metra stations.
- What is the property tax rate in Lakemoor?
- The median effective property tax rate in the 60051 ZIP code is about 2.42 percent per Ownwell, slightly above the Illinois median of 2.33 percent. Actual bills vary by school district and special service area, and McHenry County parcels may bill differently from Lake County parcels even inside the same village.
- What is the median home value in Lakemoor?
- Zillow's Home Value Index for Lakemoor is about $288,978 (April 2026), up roughly 2.3 percent over the past year. Per-address values can range from older small-lot homes around Lily Lake to newer subdivision stock along the US-12 corridor.
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