McHenry · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Legend Lakes.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $365K
- Avg time on market
- 38 days
- Sold · last year
- 24
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About the community
An established, pond-lined McHenry neighborhood with homes for every stage.
Legend Lakes is a large, established subdivision on the west side of McHenry in McHenry County, built out over roughly 2003 to 2022 and now fully landscaped and mature. It is a mixed-format community, mostly single-family homes with two attached-home neighborhoods folded into a master association, so it reads as settled rather than a raw new-construction site. Ponds and open space are threaded through the layout, with walking paths, neighborhood parks, and water-view lots. The primary builder was Kimball Hill Homes, with later single-family and townhome sections delivered by Lennar. The mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos lets a household move up or down without leaving the neighborhood.
At a glance
Ponds and water views
Multiple ponds and open space are threaded through the plan, with walking paths and some waterfront lots.
Mixed housing
Mostly detached single-family homes plus townhome and condo neighborhoods, built roughly 2003 to 2022.
Districts 15 and 156
McHenry Community Consolidated District 15 for K-8 and McHenry Community High School District 156. Confirm by address.
Minutes to the hospital
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital sits on Route 31 just north of the neighborhood.
Tiered HOA
A master association for single-family homes plus two condo associations, so monthly dues vary sharply by home type.
McHenry Metra branch
The McHenry station on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line runs to Ogilvie in Chicago.
Routes 31 and 120
The main McHenry arterials carry the area's retail, grocery, and dining and link toward the northwest suburbs.
What’s close
Legend Lakes sits on the west and southwest side of McHenry near the Curran Road and Bull Valley Road corridor.
- Water and parks
- Neighborhood ponds, walking paths, and park and playground space, with nearby public fields at Shamrock Farms park.
- Schools
- McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 for K-8 and McHenry Community High School District 156 for high school. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Highway
- Illinois Route 31 and Route 120 as the main arterials, with US Route 12 to the southeast toward the northwest suburbs.
- Train
- The McHenry station, terminus of Metra's Union Pacific Northwest McHenry branch, runs to Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago.
- Healthcare
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, a full-service hospital on Route 31 just north of the neighborhood.
- Shopping
- The Route 120 and Route 31 corridors carry McHenry's main retail, grocery, and dining.
What it’s actually like to live here
Legend Lakes suits buyers who want a settled, amenity-rich suburban neighborhood without paying new-construction prices or waiting on build-out. Because it grew in over roughly two decades, the streets are mature and landscaped, the ponds and walking paths are established, and the mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos means a household can often move up or down without leaving. It reads as family-friendly and quiet, close to everyday necessities like the hospital and the Route 31 and 120 retail corridors.
Day to day, the draw is water and open space built into the plan, ponds with walking paths, neighborhood parks and playgrounds, and water-view lots, paired with a McHenry location that keeps groceries, dining, and healthcare a short drive away. For the occasional rail commuter, the McHenry Metra branch offers a one-seat ride to Ogilvie, and Routes 31, 120, and US 12 handle daily driving.
The honest tradeoffs are commute distance, taxes, and the tiered association structure. McHenry sits at the far northwest edge of the metro, so a car is essential and the Metra branch runs a limited, weekday-oriented schedule from a distant fare zone, making a daily downtown train commute long. McHenry County property taxes are high relative to home value. And because single-family, townhome, and condo owners belong to different associations with very different dues and services, two homes a block apart can carry very different monthly costs, so read the governing documents for the specific tier before committing.
The questions buyers actually ask
Legend Lakes FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Legend Lakes. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $25 per month. townhomes and condos are $350 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Legend Lakes is organized as a master association plus two condo associations. Detached single-family owners typically pay a low master assessment, while townhome and condo owners pay higher monthly fees that fund more services. Reported dues span roughly the low $20s for single-family up to the high $300s for attached homes. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers for the specific home and association tier.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $11,000 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 Legend Lakes new construction?
- No. It is an established community built out over roughly 2003 to 2022, so most homes are resales in a mature, fully landscaped setting. Some later townhome phases were newer, but the neighborhood as a whole is settled.
- Who built Legend Lakes?
- The primary builder was Kimball Hill Homes, with later single-family and townhome sections delivered by Lennar. Some product has also been attributed to Pulte. The community reflects more than 40 floor plans across its phases.
- What amenities does the neighborhood have?
- The plan is built around water and open space: multiple ponds and water-view lots, walking paths, and neighborhood parks and playgrounds, with nearby public ball fields at Shamrock Farms park. Some attached-home tiers also carry access to shared amenities, so confirm what attaches to a specific home.
- What schools serve Legend Lakes?
- Elementary and middle grades fall under McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 and high school under McHenry Community High School District 156. The specific assigned elementary and middle schools depend on the exact address, so confirm with both districts.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- The McHenry station on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest branch offers rail service to Ogilvie in Chicago, but it is a distant fare zone with a limited schedule, so the ride is long. Most residents rely on Routes 31, 120, and US 12 for daily driving, and a car is essential.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Prices vary by format, from attached townhomes and condos at the entry tier up through larger single-family move-up homes. Rather than a static number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Legend Lakes?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Legend Lakes 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 Legend 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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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
Legend 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
$364,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$462,500
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
38 days
Sold in the last year
24
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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