McHenry · McHenry County · IL
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Winding Creek.
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- 0
- Median list
- $353K
- Avg time on market
- 12 days
- Sold · last year
- 9
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About the community
A mature, attainable single-family neighborhood on McHenry's west side.
Winding Creek is an established single-family subdivision on the west and southwest side of the City of McHenry, north of Bull Valley Road and east of Crystal Lake Road, in the Boone Creek area. Homes are detached single-family houses built largely from the late 1970s through the 1990s, with a named production-model lineup and configurations mostly of three and four bedrooms. Character is a mature, tree-lined family neighborhood with sidewalks and a connected street grid, set near Boone Creek and minutes from Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. A closely named neighbor, Trails of Winding Creek, sits nearby and is sometimes conflated in listing data.
At a glance
Single-family, 3 to 4 bed
Detached homes built roughly 1978 to 1999 from a named production-model lineup, predominantly 3 and 4 bedrooms.
Mature, walkable streets
Tree-lined streets with sidewalks, curbs and gutters, street lights, and a connected grid.
Boone Creek nearby
Adjacent to the Boone Creek Conservation Area, with a hiking trail along one of Illinois's higher-quality streams.
No monthly HOA burden
No dedicated HOA or dues were found in public sources, common for older McHenry subdivisions. Confirm status per listing.
McHenry 15 + 156
Served by McHenry District 15 (elementary and middle) and McHenry Community High School District 156. Confirm schools by address.
Hospital minutes away
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital sits at Route 31 and Bull Valley Road, very close to the neighborhood.
What’s close
Winding Creek sits on the west side of McHenry near Crystal Lake Road, minutes from Route 31, Route 120, the hospital, and the Fox River.
- Recreation nearby
- Boone Creek Conservation Area, the City of McHenry park system including Petersen Park, and Fox River and Chain O'Lakes boating and fishing a short drive away.
- Schools
- McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 for elementary and middle and McHenry Community High School District 156. Confirm the assigned buildings by address, since District 15 assigns by boundary and adjusts grade configurations.
- Highway
- Route 31 (Front Street) north-south and Route 120 (Elm Street) east-west are the main arterials, with Route 12 to the east.
- Train
- The Metra UP-NW McHenry branch station on Main Street runs weekday peak hours only. Many rail commuters drive to the Crystal Lake station for fuller service.
- Downtown
- The walkable riverfront district of downtown McHenry, with dining, shops, and events, is a few minutes northeast.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital at Route 31 and Bull Valley Road, minutes from the neighborhood.
What it’s actually like to live here
Winding Creek suits buyers who want an established, quiet single-family neighborhood at an attainable McHenry County price point, without the tighter rules and monthly dues of a newer amenity-heavy HOA community. The streets are mature and tree-lined, with sidewalks and a connected grid that make it easy to walk, and the setting near Boone Creek and the west side of McHenry keeps green space close at hand. Families are drawn by the McHenry District 15 and District 156 schools and by proximity to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, which is minutes away at Route 31 and Bull Valley Road. Everyday shopping, dining, and the Route 31 and Route 120 corridors are a short drive, and the walkable riverfront of downtown McHenry adds weekend appeal.
Recreation is a genuine draw. Between the City of McHenry's large park system, the Boone Creek Conservation Area, Petersen Park, and access to the Fox River and Chain O'Lakes, boating, fishing, hiking, and lakefront life are all within reach, a lifestyle that pulls many buyers to this corner of McHenry County in the first place.
The honest tradeoffs are location and commute. McHenry is a genuine outer-ring community, so the drive to O'Hare, the northwest-suburban job centers, or Chicago is long, and the McHenry Metra branch runs weekday peak hours only, which pushes many rail commuters to drive to the Crystal Lake station for fuller service. Property taxes, as across McHenry County, are high relative to national norms and should be underwritten carefully. And because the homes date largely from the late 1970s through the 1990s, buyers should budget for age-appropriate updates and inspect accordingly. HOA status is not clearly documented, so confirm it, and any dues, per listing.
The questions buyers actually ask
Winding Creek FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Winding Creek. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- No dedicated Winding Creek (McHenry) homeowners association, dues schedule, or governing-document portal was found in public sources, which is common for older McHenry subdivisions that have either no HOA or only a nominal one. Treat HOA status as unconfirmed and verify whether an association exists, what any dues are, and what they cover on the specific listing and seller disclosure.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $10,000 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.
- Where exactly is Winding Creek in McHenry?
- It is on the west and southwest side of the City of McHenry, north of Bull Valley Road and east of Crystal Lake Road, in the Boone Creek area. A closely named neighboring subdivision, Trails of Winding Creek, sits nearby and is sometimes mixed in with Winding Creek in listing data, so confirm the exact plat for any specific address.
- When were the homes built, and what are they like?
- Mostly detached single-family homes from roughly the late 1970s through the 1990s, with some into the early 2000s. Expect 3- and 4-bedroom plans from a named production-model lineup, ranging from compact ranch and split designs up to two-story homes near 2,800 sq ft.
- Is there an HOA, and what are the dues?
- No dedicated Winding Creek (McHenry) HOA or dues schedule was found in public sources, which is common for older McHenry subdivisions. Treat HOA status as unconfirmed and verify whether an association exists, what any dues are, and what they cover on the specific listing and seller disclosure.
- What schools serve the neighborhood?
- Elementary and middle students attend McHenry District 15, and high schoolers attend McHenry Community High School District 156, a single high school on two grade-split campuses. District 15 assigns by boundary and adjusts grade configurations, so confirm the assigned buildings by address.
- How is the commute, especially to Chicago?
- McHenry is an outer-ring community, so car commutes to O'Hare, the northwest suburbs, or the city are long. The Metra UP-NW McHenry-branch station on Main Street offers weekday peak-hour service to Ogilvie, and riders wanting all-day or weekend trains often drive to the Crystal Lake station on the main line. Routes 31 and 120 handle most local driving.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Pricing is attainable for McHenry County and sits in the mid tier of the McHenry market. Because conditions change, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, inventory, and trend rather than relying on a fixed figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Winding Creek?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Winding Creek 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 Winding Creek 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 Winding Creek
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
Winding Creek, 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
$352,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$300,000
Avg time on market
12 days
Sold in the last year
9
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 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 Winding Creek
Where Winding Creek homes go to school
Homes in Winding Creek 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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