Long Grove · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Herons Landing.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $1.27M
- Avg time on market
- 20 days
- Sold · last year
- 4
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A gated estate community in Long Grove among ponds, prairie, and Indian Creek.
Herons Landing is a gated, single-family estate community in the Village of Long Grove, in southeastern Lake County, north of Port Clinton Road and west of Route 83. Built out largely from the late 1980s through the 1990s, it comprises more than 110 custom and semi-custom homes set on park-like, acre-plus properties woven among ponds, open prairie, mature woods, and the meandering Indian Creek. Its signature feature sets it apart from the rest of Long Grove: it is the only community in the village connected to Lake Michigan municipal water, and it also has a sanitary sewer system and fire hydrants, where most of Long Grove relies on private wells and septic. The character is upscale and estate-scale, with premium pricing and low turnover.
At a glance
Gated estate homes
More than 110 custom and semi-custom single-family homes, roughly 3,500 to 8,000+ sqft, on acre-plus lots.
Lake Michigan water
The only Long Grove community on Lake Michigan municipal water, plus a sanitary sewer system and fire hydrants.
Ponds and Indian Creek
Multiple ponds, waterfront lots, open prairie, and Indian Creek frontage woven through the community.
District 96 and Stevenson 125
Reported feeders are Country Meadows Elementary and Woodlawn Middle, then nationally ranked Stevenson High School; verify by address.
Controlled gates
Two controlled gates at the west entrance with resident card and remote access, plus a public entrance off Port Clinton Road.
North Central Service Metra
The nearest Metra stations, Prairie View and Buffalo Grove, run to Chicago Union Station on the North Central Service line.
Downtown Long Grove nearby
Historic downtown Long Grove's boutique shops, dining, and seasonal festivals are close by.
Luxury, low-inventory market
A seven-figure estate market with limited turnover; see the live Market snapshot for current figures.
What’s close
Herons Landing sits in southeastern Long Grove north of Port Clinton Road and west of Route 83, with Route 53, Route 22, and the North Central Service Metra all within a short drive.
- Shopping
- Historic downtown Long Grove is close by, with additional retail in Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, and Kildeer or Lake Zurich.
- Recreation
- The Vernon Township Aquatic Center is less than a mile away, with Long Grove Park District and Lake County Forest Preserve trails nearby.
- Highway
- Route 53 (IL-53) and Route 22 (Half Day Road) are a short drive, connecting toward Lake-Cook Road and I-94.
- Schools
- Kildeer Countryside District 96 (reported feeders Country Meadows Elementary and Woodlawn Middle) and Stevenson High School District 125; verify by address.
- Train
- The nearest Metra stations, Prairie View and Buffalo Grove, run to Chicago Union Station on the North Central Service line (lighter frequency than busier lines).
- Utilities
- Uniquely for Long Grove, Lake Michigan municipal water, sanitary sewer, and fire hydrants rather than well and septic.
What it’s actually like to live here
Herons Landing offers a rare combination in Long Grove: genuine estate-scale privacy behind gates, set in a naturalistic landscape of ponds, prairie, woods, and creek frontage, yet with the everyday convenience of true municipal infrastructure. Homes sit on acre-plus lots with mature landscaping, and the gated west entrance keeps through-traffic to a minimum. The result feels secluded and green, closer to a private nature preserve than a typical subdivision, while still being minutes from downtown Long Grove's shops and festivals and a short drive to Route 53 and Route 22 for commuting.
The community's standout practical advantage is its utilities. Herons Landing is the only Long Grove community connected to Lake Michigan municipal water, and it also has a sanitary sewer system and fire hydrants. That matters because much of Long Grove, by design, relies on private wells and septic systems. Buyers here largely avoid the well-and-septic maintenance and private-water concerns that come with many other Long Grove estates, and many homes keep their original wells purely for lawn and landscape irrigation. The tradeoff is that this Lake Michigan service was financed through a Special Service Area, so a water-related charge may appear on the tax bill.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones that come with estate living in Lake County. Property taxes are high, as they are across Long Grove, and estate homes carry estate-sized bills. In keeping with the village's rural character, the broader area is deliberately low-density and country-like, so this is a car-oriented, acreage lifestyle rather than a walkable-downtown one, and commuter rail nearby runs less frequently than Chicago's busier lines. Because these are 1990s-era custom homes on large lots, buyers should budget for the upkeep and periodic updating that mature luxury homes and grounds require.
The questions buyers actually ask
Herons Landing FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Herons Landing. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The resident-run Herons Landing Homeowners Association maintains the common areas and gate system, runs community activities, and enforces covenants and architectural standards. It advertises annual dues among the lowest in Long Grove, with public listing data reporting roughly $122 to $125 per month; confirm the current amount with the association. Note that the community's Lake Michigan water was financed through a Special Service Area, so an SSA charge may appear on the property tax bill. Review the full tax bill line by line and confirm the SSA status when you buy.
- 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.
- Is Herons Landing a gated community?
- Yes. There are two controlled gates at the west entrance off Oakwood Road, with resident card and remote access, plus a public entrance off Port Clinton Road just west of Buffalo Grove Road.
- Does Herons Landing use well and septic like the rest of Long Grove?
- No, and this is its signature feature. Herons Landing is the only Long Grove community on Lake Michigan municipal water, and it also has a sanitary sewer system and fire hydrants, where most of Long Grove relies on private wells and septic. Many homes here keep their old wells only for lawn and garden irrigation.
- What schools serve Herons Landing?
- Elementary and middle school are in Kildeer Countryside District 96, with reported feeders of Country Meadows Elementary and Woodlawn Middle, and high school is nationally ranked Adlai E. Stevenson High School in District 125. Long Grove is split among several districts, so confirm the exact attendance boundary for a specific address with District 96 before you rely on it.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. The resident-run Herons Landing Homeowners Association maintains the common areas and gate system, runs community activities, and enforces covenants and architectural standards. It advertises annual dues among the lowest in Long Grove, with listing data reporting roughly $122 to $125 per month; confirm the current amount with the association.
- How high are the property taxes?
- Lake County and Long Grove taxes are high. Expect an effective rate in the neighborhood of roughly 2.7 to 3.1 percent of market value, varying with assessed value, exemptions, and any Special Service Area charge. Because Herons Landing's Lake Michigan water was funded through an SSA, review the full tax bill line by line and confirm the SSA status when you buy.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Herons Landing is a low-inventory, seven-figure luxury market with large custom homes on acre-plus lots. For current pricing, active listings, and how fast homes are selling, see the live Market snapshot on this page, since those figures update from the MLS and stay accurate.
- Who is the real estate agent for Herons Landing?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Herons Landing in Long Grove, 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 Herons Landing 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 Herons Landing
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
Herons Landing, 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
$1,275,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$1,515,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
20 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 1, 2025 through August 1, 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 Herons Landing
Where Herons Landing homes go to school
Homes in Herons Landing are most often zoned to Stevenson 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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