Manhattan · Will County · IL
Homes for sale in
Sunset Lakes.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $572K
- Avg time on market
- 114 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
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About the community
A newer, lake-oriented community on the south side of Manhattan.
Sunset Lakes is a residential community on the south side of the Village of Manhattan in Will County, built by McDonnell Development and dating from around 2007, with construction continuing into recent years. It is organized around water features that give it its identity, with lake frontage, water views, and a lake park inside the neighborhood. The housing runs from attached townhomes to large custom and semi-custom single-family homes, so it draws a mix of move-up buyers, families, and people building or buying near the top of the local market, all within reach of the Metra SouthWest Service.
At a glance
Lakes and lake park
The community is built around water, with lake frontage, water views, a dock, and a lake park.
Townhomes to custom homes
A range from attached townhomes to large custom and semi-custom single-family homes.
Newer, still-growing
Homes date from roughly 2007 onward, with construction continuing in recent years.
District 114 + Lincoln-Way
Manhattan School District 114 for elementary and middle, feeding Lincoln-Way District 210 for high school.
Metra SouthWest Service
The Manhattan station is the southern terminus of the Metra SouthWest Service into Union Station.
Sidewalks and street lighting
A maintained, walkable layout with sidewalks, curbs, and street lights.
Pet friendly
Cats and dogs are welcome per listing data.
Route 52 and US-45
Illinois Route 52 and U.S. Route 45 connect north toward New Lenox and I-80.
What’s close
Sunset Lakes sits on the south side of Manhattan, a Will County village on the outer southwest edge of the Chicago metro, along the Route 52 corridor.
- Amenities on-site
- Lake frontage and water views, a dock, a lake park, and sidewalks with street lighting.
- Shopping
- Everyday services in downtown Manhattan, with big-box retail and dining a short drive north in New Lenox and Frankfort.
- Hospital
- Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox is the nearest major hospital.
- Highway
- Illinois Route 52 (Kankakee Street) and U.S. Route 45 connect north toward New Lenox and I-80.
- Schools
- Manhattan School District 114 for elementary and middle grades, feeding Lincoln-Way District 210 for high school. Confirm the exact buildings by address.
- Train
- The Metra SouthWest Service Manhattan station is the line's southern terminus, about 40 miles from Union Station, with a limited weekday schedule.
What it’s actually like to live here
Sunset Lakes suits buyers who want a newer home with space and a water-oriented setting while staying within reach of a Metra line into the city. The lakes and park give the neighborhood a calmer, view-driven feel that many of Manhattan's grid-built subdivisions lack, and the range from townhomes to large custom homes means the community draws a mix of first-time move-up buyers, families, and people building or buying near the top of the local market. Sidewalks, street lighting, and continued new construction give it a maintained, still-growing feel.
The honest tradeoffs start with location on the metro's far edge. Manhattan is a genuine exurb, so the SouthWest Service is convenient but runs a thin schedule and terminates here, which means a missed train or an off-peak trip means driving, and the commute to downtown Chicago is long. Major shopping, restaurants, and the nearest hospital are mostly in New Lenox and Frankfort rather than in town, so a car is essential for daily errands, and Will County's tax rates are high, which raises the true monthly cost of ownership above the sticker price.
For the right buyer, those tradeoffs are the price of admission for more house, a quieter setting, and lakefront or lake-view living that is hard to find closer in. Weigh commute tolerance and tax load against the space, the newer construction, and the water amenity, and confirm HOA obligations and school assignments before committing.
The questions buyers actually ask
Sunset Lakes FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Sunset Lakes. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $50 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Sunset Lakes has a homeowners association, with dues reported in a range of roughly $50 to $175 per month, likely reflecting the difference between single-family and townhome sections. Dues typically fund lake and common-area upkeep, retention and landscaping, and for townhomes some exterior maintenance. Confirm the current figures and covenants directly through the association or the seller's disclosure.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $10,000 – $20,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Will County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Sunset Lakes built?
- McDonnell Development built the community between 2007 and 2025.
- 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 Sunset Lakes?
- A mix of single-family detached homes, townhomes, and some remaining buildable lots. Homes date from about 2007 onward, so the stock is modern and includes both resales and newer or new construction.
- Is Sunset Lakes still being built out?
- Yes. Construction has continued into recent years and vacant lots have been available, so new-build opportunities exist alongside resales. Confirm current lot and builder availability at the time you shop.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Reported dues run roughly $50 to $175 per month depending on section, with townhomes typically covering more exterior and common-area maintenance. Confirm the exact current dues and covenants with the association before you buy.
- Which schools serve the neighborhood?
- Elementary and middle grades fall under Manhattan School District 114, and high school falls under Lincoln-Way District 210, historically Lincoln-Way West. Confirm the exact building assignments with both districts, since they can change.
- How is the commute into Chicago?
- The Metra SouthWest Service Manhattan station is the southern end of the line, about 40 miles from Union Station, with a limited weekday schedule. It works well for planned peak-hour commuting; off-peak or missed-train trips generally mean driving via Route 52 or U.S. 45 to I-80.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Sunset Lakes sits toward the higher end of Manhattan's market, with townhomes offering a more accessible entry point and larger lakefront and custom homes at the premium end. For current pricing and market activity, check the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Sunset Lakes?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Sunset Lakes in Manhattan, 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 Sunset Lakes 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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Joe knows Sunset Lakes
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
Sunset Lakes, 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
$572,445
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$640,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
114 days
Sold in the last year
7
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 20, 2025 through September 20, 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 Sunset Lakes
Where Sunset Lakes homes go to school
Homes in Sunset Lakes are most often zoned to Lincoln-Way West 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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