McHenry · McHenry County · IL
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Lakeland Park.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $255K
- Avg time on market
- 42 days
- Sold · last year
- 28
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About the community
An established, affordable McHenry neighborhood anchored by a city park.
Lakeland Park is an established single-family neighborhood on the west side of the Fox River in the city of McHenry, generally north of Elm Street (Route 120) and east of Front Street and Richmond Road (Route 31), in the older, built-out core of town rather than the newer subdivision fringe. Third-party records date its origins to roughly 1953, and it filled in over the following decades, so the housing stock spans mid-century ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels through later infill and rebuilds. It reads as a modest, walkable, owner-occupied neighborhood with mature trees and a city-run community park at its center, an entry-level and move-up neighborhood rather than a luxury or gated one.
At a glance
Lakeland Park and Community Center
The neighborhood's anchor at 1717 N Sunset Avenue, with baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a playground, and restrooms, run by the City of McHenry.
Established single-family homes
Predominantly detached homes with 1950s origins plus later infill, so buyers see a range of ages, from mid-century ranches to renovated and rebuilt homes.
No mandatory HOA
There is no evidence of a required homeowners association, so most homes carry no association dues. Confirm any special district on the specific tax bill.
Fox River area
Within McHenry's Fox River corridor, giving residents nearby access to the river's boating, kayaking, and riverfront parks.
District 15 and District 156
McHenry Community Consolidated District 15 for Pre-K through 8 and McHenry Community High School District 156.
Northwestern Medicine McHenry
A full-service hospital at Route 31 and Bull Valley Road, a short drive south of the neighborhood.
What’s close
Lakeland Park sits on the west side of the Fox River in McHenry, minutes from Route 31, Route 120, and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.
- Highway
- Served by Route 31 (Richmond Road and Front Street) north-south along the Fox River and Route 120 (Elm Street) east-west, McHenry's main arterials.
- Train
- The McHenry station is the terminus of the McHenry branch of Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line, but the branch runs only a few weekday peak trains, so many commuters drive to a busier station such as Crystal Lake.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, a full-service hospital at Route 31 and Bull Valley Road, plus an outpatient campus on Route 31.
- Schools
- McHenry District 15 for Pre-K through 8 and McHenry Community High School District 156. Confirm the exact assigned schools by address with District 15's boundary map.
- Shopping
- McHenry's Route 31 and Route 120 corridors carry the city's major grocery, retail, and dining, with downtown McHenry and the Riverwalk nearby.
- Recreation
- The Lakeland Park city park and community center plus the Fox River corridor's boating, kayaking, and riverfront parks.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lakeland Park is a practical, unpretentious McHenry neighborhood built for people who want to own a house near the Fox River without paying new-construction or lakefront prices. The centerpiece of daily life is the city's Lakeland Park and community center, where the ballfields, basketball courts, and playground give families a walk-to gathering spot. Mature trees and a mix of home vintages give the streets a settled, lived-in feel rather than a cookie-cutter one, and the location puts groceries, downtown McHenry, the Riverwalk, and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital all within a short drive.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones that come with any older, established neighborhood. Because homes date back to the 1950s and filled in over decades, quality and updates vary house to house: a buyer will see everything from untouched mid-century interiors to fully renovated homes, and inspections matter more here than in a uniform newer subdivision. Lot sizes and floor plans are modest, so buyers wanting large square footage or a three-car-garage new build will look elsewhere in McHenry. And like all of McHenry County, the property-tax load is meaningfully higher than the national norm, which is the single biggest number a buyer should model before committing.
Commuting is the other consideration. The neighborhood's Route 31 and Route 120 access is convenient for driving, and McHenry does have its own Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest McHenry branch, but that branch runs only a handful of weekday peak trains, so serious daily rail commuters often drive to a busier station such as Crystal Lake. For a buyer whose life is centered in the McHenry area, or who drives or works flexibly, that is a minor issue; for a five-day Chicago Loop commuter, it is worth planning around.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lakeland Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lakeland Park. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- There is no evidence of a mandatory homeowners association governing Lakeland Park, and aggregator data lists the association fee as zero. A buyer should confirm on the individual property's tax bill and title work whether any voluntary group or special-service or drainage district applies to a specific parcel.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $4,000 – $8,000 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.
- Is Lakeland Park a gated or HOA community?
- No. There is no evidence of a mandatory homeowners association for the McHenry Lakeland Park neighborhood, and aggregator data lists the association fee as zero. Always confirm on the specific property's title work whether any voluntary group or special district applies.
- What kinds of homes are in Lakeland Park?
- Primarily single-family detached homes on modest lots, spanning mid-century ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels from the neighborhood's 1950s origins through later infill and rebuilds. Sizes commonly range from compact homes under 1,000 sq ft up to roughly 1,900 to 2,000 sq ft, typically two to four bedrooms.
- What schools will my kids attend?
- Elementary and middle grades are served by McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 (Pre-K through 8), and high school by McHenry Community High School District 156, which operates McHenry High School on a Freshman Campus and an Upper Campus. The specific assigned elementary or middle school depends on your exact address, so confirm it on the District 15 boundary map before you buy.
- How are the commute and transit options?
- The neighborhood has quick access to Route 31 and Route 120 for driving, and McHenry has its own Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest McHenry branch with service to Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center. That branch runs only a few weekday peak trains, so many daily Chicago commuters drive to a higher-frequency station such as Crystal Lake.
- Are property taxes high?
- McHenry County property taxes are high relative to the national average. Plan on an effective rate in roughly the low-to-mid 2 percent range of the home's value, and confirm the exact figure on the county parcel record, since it combines county, city, school, and any special-district levies.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Lakeland Park is generally one of McHenry's more affordable, entry-friendly neighborhoods, but pricing moves with the market. For current, accurate numbers, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than any static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Lakeland Park?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Lakeland Park in McHenry, 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 Lakeland Park 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 Lakeland Park
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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- McHenry specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Lakeland Park, 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
$255,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$310,000
Avg time on market
42 days
Sold in the last year
28
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 5, 2025 through August 5, 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 Lakeland Park
Where Lakeland Park homes go to school
Homes in Lakeland Park are most often zoned to McHenry CHS. 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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