Long Grove · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Oak Hills.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $800K
- Avg time on market
- 28 days
- Sold · last year
- 3
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About the community
Wooded custom homes in an affluent Lake County village.
Oak Hills is an upscale single-family subdivision in the Village of Long Grove, in southern Lake County, along Oak Grove Road near Illinois Route 83 and south of Route 22. It is a custom-home neighborhood developed in the 1980s, with mature wooded lots, curving streets, and larger-than-typical parcels that give the area a low-density, semi-rural feel. The character is classic Long Grove: privacy, established landscaping, and substantial custom homes in a village that has deliberately protected its open, semi-rural feel through its planning and zoning. Long Grove is also one of the few Illinois municipalities that levies no municipal property tax, so the village portion of a tax bill comes from schools, the county, and other districts rather than a village levy.
At a glance
1980s custom homes
Detached custom and semi-custom homes, many two-story, on mature wooded lots, ranging from roughly 2,300 square feet up past 4,000.
Wooded, larger lots
Low-density parcels, curving streets, and heavy tree cover give a private, semi-rural character.
Kildeer 96 and Stevenson 125
Third-party data points to District 96 elementary and middle feeding Stevenson High District 125. Long Grove is split among districts, so confirm by address.
No village property tax
Long Grove levies no municipal property tax, so the village portion of the bill is driven by schools, county, and other districts.
North Central Service nearby
The closest Metra stations, Prairie View and Buffalo Grove, are on the North Central Service line toward Union Station.
Route 83 and Route 22
Adjacent Route 83 and nearby Route 22 connect toward the Tri-State corridor and Lake-Cook Road.
Historic Downtown Long Grove
The walkable village center, known for its covered bridge, boutiques, and festivals, is a short drive.
Area hospitals
Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville and Northwestern Medicine facilities are within reach.
What’s close
Oak Hills sits along Oak Grove Road near Route 83 in Long Grove, south of Route 22, in the affluent southern-Lake-County corridor.
- Train
- The nearest Metra stations, Prairie View and Buffalo Grove, are on the North Central Service line to Chicago Union Station, which runs a limited weekday-oriented schedule.
- Highway
- Illinois Route 83 runs adjacent and Route 22 is just north, connecting toward the Tri-State Tollway and Lake-Cook Road.
- Shopping
- Historic Downtown Long Grove for boutiques and festivals, with fuller retail in Kildeer, Deer Park, Lake Zurich, and Buffalo Grove.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, with other Lake County systems within reach.
- Schools
- Third-party data assigns the neighborhood to Kildeer Countryside District 96 feeding Stevenson High District 125, but Long Grove is split among several districts. Confirm by exact address.
- Recreation
- Lake County Forest Preserves, Long Grove Park District facilities, and nearby private clubs.
What it’s actually like to live here
Oak Hills offers the core Long Grove trade: space and greenery in exchange for a quieter, car-oriented pace. The wooded lots, mature trees, and low-density streetscape are the draw for buyers who want an established, private-feeling setting with substantial custom homes, and the village's long-standing no-municipal-property-tax posture and forest-preserve surroundings reinforce the semi-rural character that Long Grove has deliberately protected.
Day to day, the location balances seclusion with access. Route 83 and Route 22 put major shopping, dining, and the Tri-State corridor within a manageable drive, while historic Downtown Long Grove supplies a distinctive village center for festivals, boutiques, and seasonal events that many nearby suburbs lack. Families are often drawn by the strong reputation of the local public schools, though exact assignment must be confirmed by address given how Long Grove is split among districts.
The honest tradeoffs are worth stating. This is not a walk-to-the-train, urban-amenity neighborhood: commuting to Chicago means driving to a Metra station or taking a longer highway drive, and errands generally require a car. Property taxes are high, as they are across Lake County, and 1980s-era custom homes may need updating to current tastes and systems. The homes and lots are large, which means more to maintain. For buyers who value privacy, mature landscaping, space, and schools over walkability and low carrying costs, Oak Hills fits well.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Oak Hills is an upper-tier Long Grove neighborhood, so it trades on the setting, the home's size and condition, and lot position. The 1980s custom stock means updates and finish level separate the strong sales in a small, tightly held market.
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.
- Long Grove address
- The affluent village setting and no-municipal-tax posture are a durable draw that supports value in the corridor.
- Wooded lots
- Larger, private, tree-covered parcels are central to the appeal and separate Oak Hills from denser nearby subdivisions.
- Condition and updates
- Homes are now roughly forty years old, so refreshed kitchens, baths, and systems set the top of the market.
- Schools
- The district reputation in this corridor supports family demand, subject to address-level confirmation.
- Tightly held
- A small neighborhood with limited turnover means well-presented homes can draw quick interest when they appear.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
Lake County effective property-tax rates are high, and Long Grove runs toward the higher end. Even with no village levy, the school, county, and other district portions add up, so model the full bill on the specific parcel.
This is a car-first location. The nearest Metra stations are on the North Central Service line, which runs a limited schedule, so a rail commuter here is parking and riding rather than walking to a platform. Confirm the line and station that fit your schedule.
The homes are 1980s custom builds, so quality and floor plans vary and many will be due for updates. Inspect closely, price in any deferred maintenance, and verify the assigned schools by exact address since Long Grove is split among several districts.
One piece of advice
“Oak Hills gets you a substantial custom home on a wooded lot in one of the more sought-after villages in southern Lake County, with the added quirk that Long Grove levies no municipal property tax. Just model the full tax bill, confirm the commute works given the North Central Service schedule, and verify the assigned schools by address. Do that and it is a strong buy for a space-and-privacy household.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Oak Hills FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Oak Hills. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Oak Hills carries a modest homeowners association with light monthly dues, consistent with an association that covers common-area and light shared upkeep rather than extensive services. Dues and exact coverage can vary by section and change over time, so request the current HOA disclosure, budget, and covenants from the listing agent.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $18,000 – $30,000 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.
- 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 Oak Hills?
- Detached single-family homes, largely 1980s custom and semi-custom builds, on mature wooded lots. Sizes range from roughly 2,300 square feet to well over 4,000 square feet, many two-story with multi-car garages.
- What do homes in Oak Hills cost?
- Oak Hills sits in the upper tier for Long Grove and the surrounding area, and it is a small, tightly held neighborhood. Pricing shifts with the market, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for today's active listings and recent sales rather than a static number.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, there is a homeowners association with modest dues, consistent with light common-area upkeep rather than extensive services. Exact dues and coverage vary by section and change over time, so request the current HOA disclosure, budget, and covenants before you buy.
- What schools serve Oak Hills?
- Third-party data assigns the neighborhood to Kildeer Countryside District 96 feeding Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125. Long Grove is split among several districts, so this is not certain at the parcel level. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the districts before relying on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- It is car-oriented. The nearest Metra stations are Prairie View and Buffalo Grove on the North Central Service line, not the Milwaukee District North line. Many residents drive to a station or use Route 83 and Route 22 to reach the Tri-State corridor. Confirm current schedules, since North Central Service runs a limited timetable.
- Are property taxes high?
- Yes, as across Lake County. Long Grove itself levies no municipal property tax, so the bill is driven by schools, the county, township, and other districts. Effective rates in the village run toward the higher end for the county, so verify the current rate for any specific parcel with the Lake County Treasurer.
- Who is the real estate agent for Oak Hills?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Oak Hills 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 Oak Hills 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 Oak Hills
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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Long Grove specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Oak Hills, 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
$799,900
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
28 days
Sold in the last year
3
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 18, 2025 through September 18, 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 Oak Hills
Where Oak Hills homes go to school
Homes in Oak Hills 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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