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About the community
An established, water-oriented pocket of west McHenry.
Lakeland Shores is a mature single-family neighborhood on the west side of McHenry, in McHenry County, south of Route 120 and west of Route 31. It dates to the mid-1950s, with the bulk of its housing stock from the mid-century era and scattered later infill, giving it the feel of a long-settled, tree-lined subdivision rather than a newer planned community. Street names like Beach Road and Lakeland Avenue point to a lake-oriented identity, and the neighborhood puts the Fox River and the Chain O'Lakes lifestyle close at hand at an approachable price.
At a glance
Mid-century single-family homes
Ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels typical of 1950s to 1970s McHenry lake subdivisions, with some updated and expanded homes mixed in.
Lake-oriented, not all lakefront
Listing data flags lake, waterfront, and water rights, but not every home is lakefront. Confirm the exact water rights by address.
No confirmed mandatory HOA
No mandatory association with published dues could be confirmed. A voluntary lake-rights association is possible. Verify covenants at closing.
McHenry District 15 and 156
Served by McHenry School District 15 (K-8) and McHenry Community High School District 156. Confirm the assigned buildings by address.
Fox River and Chain O'Lakes
Minutes from the Fox River, the McHenry Dam, Moraine Hills State Park, and the Chain O'Lakes for boating, fishing, and trails.
Metra to Chicago
The McHenry branch of Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line runs from the McHenry station to Ogilvie in Chicago.
Confirm water and sewer
Older McHenry lake areas mix municipal water and sewer with private well and septic. Do not assume; confirm utilities by address.
What’s close
Lakeland Shores sits on the west side of McHenry, south of Route 120 (Elm Street) and west of Route 31, the two main arterials through town.
- Recreation
- The Fox River, the McHenry Dam, Moraine Hills State Park, and the Chain O'Lakes for boating, fishing, and trails, plus Petersen Park and beach.
- Shopping
- Everyday grocery, retail, and dining are concentrated along the Route 31 and Route 120 corridors, with more a short drive south in Crystal Lake.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital on Route 31, a short drive away.
- Highway
- Route 120 (Elm Street) east-west and Route 31 north-south connect McHenry to Crystal Lake, Woodstock, and Johnsburg.
- Schools
- McHenry School District 15 (K-8) and McHenry Community High School District 156 (9-12). Confirm the assigned buildings by address.
- Train
- Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line, McHenry branch, from the McHenry station on Main Street to Ogilvie in Chicago. Many riders drive to Crystal Lake for more frequent service.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lakeland Shores offers a quiet, established, water-oriented pocket of McHenry at an approachable price. The appeal is straightforward: mature trees, a settled residential grid with sidewalks, a lake-area identity, and quick access to both Route 120 and Route 31. Buyers who want to be near McHenry's lakes and the Fox River without a premium lakefront address tend to find good value here, with grocery, the hospital, schools, and retail all within a short drive.
The honest tradeoffs are those of any mid-century lake subdivision. The housing stock is older, so condition varies widely home to home: some properties have been fully updated while others still carry original systems, and buyers should budget for inspection findings on roofs, windows, electrical, and mechanicals. Square footage on original homes runs modest, so buyers wanting more space are often looking at additions or already-expanded houses. If lake access is part of the appeal, confirm exactly what a given parcel conveys, because being in a lake subdivision and having deeded lake rights are not the same thing.
One more item to verify up front is utilities. Older McHenry lake neighborhoods can be a mix of municipal water and sewer versus private well and septic, and that difference affects both monthly cost and maintenance responsibility. Do not assume municipal service. Confirm water and sewer for the specific address before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lakeland Shores FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lakeland Shores. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- No mandatory homeowners association with published dues could be confirmed for Lakeland Shores, which is typical of older McHenry lake subdivisions. Like many neighborhoods of its era, it may have a voluntary or lake-rights association tied to shared water access rather than a mandatory HOA, but that is unverified. Buyers should confirm at closing whether any dues, lake-access assessment, or recorded covenants apply to the specific property.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $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 Shores lakefront or lake-access?
- It is a lake-oriented neighborhood, and listing data flags lake, waterfront, and water rights, but not every home is lakefront. Whether a given property carries deeded frontage, water rights, or beach access varies, so confirm the exact water rights by address.
- Is there an HOA, and are there dues?
- No mandatory HOA with published dues could be confirmed. There may be a voluntary or lake-rights association tied to water access, which is common in older McHenry lake subdivisions, but that is unverified. Ask for any recorded covenants or lake-access assessments during attorney review.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- Elementary and middle school are in McHenry District 15, and high school is McHenry Community High School District 156. Boundaries can split a subdivision, so confirm the exact assigned schools by address with the districts.
- Are homes on city water and sewer or well and septic?
- This varies in older McHenry lake areas and cannot be assumed. Some homes are on municipal water and sewer and others on private well or septic. Confirm utilities for the specific address before making an offer.
- What is there to do nearby?
- A lot of water and trail recreation. The Fox River, the McHenry Dam, Moraine Hills State Park, and the Chain O'Lakes are all minutes away for boating, fishing, and hiking, and Routes 31 and 120 carry McHenry's shopping and dining.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Lakeland Shores sits at the affordable, value end of the McHenry market, but rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and recent activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Lakeland Shores?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Lakeland Shores 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 Shores 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 Shores
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
Lakeland Shores, 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.
Sold in the last year
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 19, 2025 through September 19, 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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