Lakemoor · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Lakemoor Farms.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $435K
- Avg time on market
- 11 days
- Sold · last year
- 16
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
A conservation-anchored Lakemoor community with a mix of homes for every budget.
Lakemoor Farms is a master-planned subdivision in the Village of Lakemoor, built mostly from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s by Burnside Construction with additional homes by Neumann Homes. It blends single-family houses with townhomes and condominiums around a 92-acre conservation area, and it sits near the intersection of Route 120 and Route 12. The result is an approachable, family-oriented neighborhood with a wide spread of price points and real open space at the door.
At a glance
92-acre conservation area
An on-site park with walking paths, a lighted ballfield, sand volleyball, a soccer field, a picnic grove, and three play areas.
Mixed housing
Single-family homes plus townhomes and condominiums, built mostly from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s.
Split school assignment
Sections feed different districts, with Grant Community High School serving the area. Confirm the exact schools by address.
Routes 12 and 120
A short drive to the Route 12 and 120 commercial corridor for everyday shopping and dining.
HOA varies by type
Single-family owners pay a low common-area fee; townhome and condo owners pay higher dues that cover exterior upkeep.
Metra within a few miles
The McHenry and Fox Lake Metra terminals are each a drive away for the ride into Chicago.
What’s close
Lakemoor Farms sits near Route 120 and Darrell Road in Lakemoor, close to the Route 12 shopping node and the Chain O' Lakes recreation area.
- Park
- The neighborhood's 92-acre conservation area with ballfields, sand volleyball, a soccer field, a picnic grove, and playgrounds.
- Schools
- Assignment splits by section between McHenry-area and Big Hollow schools, with Grant Community High School District 124 for high school. Confirm by address.
- Highway
- Route 120 and Route 12 as the main arterials, connecting toward McHenry, Woodstock, and I-94 to the east.
- Train
- The McHenry station on Metra's UP-Northwest branch and the Fox Lake terminus of the Milwaukee District North line are each a few miles away.
- Shopping
- A Woodman's-anchored retail node sits at Routes 12 and 120, with more shopping in nearby McHenry.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is a short drive west.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lakemoor Farms suits buyers who want a suburban, family-scaled neighborhood with genuine open space. The 92-acre conservation area and its park give the subdivision an outdoor, community feel that many nearby developments lack, and the range of housing from condos and townhomes to detached single-family homes means it works for first-time buyers, downsizers, and growing families alike. The Route 12 and 120 corridor puts a full grocery store and everyday retail minutes away, and the Chain O' Lakes is close for boating and fishing.
Day to day, this is a car-first location. Two Metra terminals sit within a few miles, but the closest station is a drive rather than a walk, and the rail trip downtown is long. Most residents drive for daily errands via Routes 12 and 120, and the neighborhood's quiet residential streets and shared park are the center of gravity rather than a walkable main street.
The honest tradeoffs are taxes, carrying cost, and schools. The area carries the high property-tax load common to the collar counties, which buyers should factor in alongside HOA dues, and because dues vary so much by product type, a detached home and an attached unit in the same subdivision can cost very different amounts to hold each month. The most important nuance for families is that the subdivision straddles district lines, so two similar homes a few blocks apart can feed different elementary and middle schools. That makes address-level verification essential rather than optional.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lakemoor Farms FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lakemoor Farms. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Lakemoor Farms is run by the Lakemoor Farms Homeowners Association (managed by Northwest Property Management). What owners pay depends heavily on housing type: single-family owners typically pay a low common-area assessment for open space and administration, while townhome and condominium owners pay higher dues that also fund attached-home exterior and common-element maintenance. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers for the specific unit type.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $10,000 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 kinds of homes are in Lakemoor Farms?
- A mix of single-family detached homes, townhomes, and condominiums built mostly from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s by Burnside Construction and Neumann Homes, ranging from compact attached plans to larger detached houses.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Prices and market pace shift constantly, so this page pulls live figures. Check the Market snapshot tiles above for the current median price, active listings, and how quickly homes are selling in Lakemoor Farms. The community generally offers a spread from attainable attached homes to larger detached homes.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes. The Lakemoor Farms HOA, managed by Northwest Property Management, charges assessments that vary widely by housing type, from a low common-area fee for single-family owners to higher monthly dues for townhome and condo owners that also fund attached-home maintenance. Confirm the exact amount and inclusions for the specific unit.
- Which schools will my kids attend?
- It depends on the exact address. The subdivision straddles district lines, so some sections feed McHenry-area schools and others feed Big Hollow School District 38, with Grant Community High School District 124 serving the area for high school. Verify the assignment by street address with the district before you buy.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- It is a car-first location. The nearest Metra terminals are the McHenry station on the UP-Northwest branch and the Fox Lake terminus of the Milwaukee District North line, both a drive from the neighborhood, and the rail trip downtown is long. Most residents drive for daily errands via Routes 12 and 120.
- What are property taxes like?
- Expect a relatively high effective rate typical of the collar counties, commonly in the range of roughly 2.2 to 2.6 percent of a home's value, varying by the exact taxing bodies for a given parcel. Confirm the current rate and bill for a specific address with the county treasurer.
- Who is the real estate agent for Lakemoor Farms?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Lakemoor Farms in Lakemoor, 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 Lakemoor Farms 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
Lakemoor 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
$434,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$396,950
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
11 days
Sold in the last year
16
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 Lakemoor Farms
Where Lakemoor Farms homes go to school
Homes in Lakemoor Farms are most often zoned to Grant Community 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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