Mundelein · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Sheldon Woods.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $720K
- Avg time on market
- 7 days
- Sold · last year
- 34
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A newer Pulte single-family neighborhood on Mundelein's west side.
Sheldon Woods is a newer single-family neighborhood developed and built by Pulte Homes on the west side of Mundelein in Lake County. Delivered largely across the early 2020s, it sits on the west side of Route 60, roughly across from the Mundelein Crossings shopping center and a few minutes from historic downtown Mundelein. The neighborhood was planned with an on-site park and walking trails, some homesites back up to the Ivanhoe Golf Club, and the homes are current-code, energy-efficient layouts with modern floor plans. It reads as a clean, contemporary neighborhood geared toward families and professionals who want a newer home with everyday retail close by.
At a glance
Newer Pulte homes
Single-family ranch and two-story designs, built largely in the early 2020s with modern, energy-efficient layouts.
Park and trails
An on-site community park and walking trails, with some homesites backing to the Ivanhoe Golf Club.
Fremont District 79
Builder-stated Fremont School District 79 for K-8, feeding Mundelein High School District 120. Confirm by address.
Shopping across Route 60
Mundelein Crossings, with Target, Home Depot, and more, sits directly across Route 60.
I-94 in about 15 minutes
Route 60 feeds toward I-94 and the Tri-State corridor for Chicago and O'Hare driving.
Community fiber
The neighborhood was wired with a fiber-optic network for high-speed internet.
What’s close
Sheldon Woods sits on Mundelein's west side along Route 60, across from Mundelein Crossings and a few minutes from downtown Mundelein and Libertyville.
- Shopping
- Mundelein Crossings is directly across Route 60, with Target, Home Depot, Starbucks, and more everyday retail.
- Schools
- Builder-stated Fremont School District 79 for elementary and middle grades and Mundelein High School District 120. Mundelein spans more than one elementary district, so confirm the exact schools by address.
- Highway
- Route 60 fronts the neighborhood, with Route 83 and Route 176 nearby and I-94 roughly 15 minutes east.
- Train
- The Mundelein station on Metra's North Central Service line runs downtown, though the line is weekday-only with limited trains.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in nearby Libertyville is the closest major hospital, a short drive away.
- Downtown
- Historic downtown Mundelein and the shops and restaurants of Libertyville are both a few minutes away.
What it’s actually like to live here
Sheldon Woods suits buyers who want a newer, low-maintenance home in a quiet, planned setting without giving up quick access to everyday retail. The location is genuinely convenient for errands, with a major shopping center directly across Route 60, downtown Mundelein and Libertyville minutes away, and the highway reachable in about fifteen minutes. The on-site park and trails, the adjacency to a golf club, and the community fiber network give the neighborhood a comfortable, connected feel that tends to draw families and professionals.
The schools are a core part of the appeal. Pulte lists the neighborhood as served by Fremont District 79 for the elementary and middle years, feeding Mundelein High School, and Carmel Catholic provides a private alternative within a few miles. Because Mundelein straddles more than one elementary district, families should confirm the exact attendance boundary for a specific lot rather than assuming, which is standard practice for the area.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to newer outer-suburban neighborhoods. This is a car-oriented location, and while there is a Metra station downtown, the North Central Service line runs only on weekdays with a handful of trains, so it works better for a structured commuter than for spontaneous city trips. Lake County property taxes are high in both dollar and effective-rate terms, which adds to the true monthly cost of ownership. And as a still-maturing neighborhood, buyers should expect relatively young landscaping and some ongoing nearby construction compared with an established, tree-lined subdivision. For most buyers drawn here, the newness, layout quality, and location convenience outweigh those tradeoffs.
The questions buyers actually ask
Sheldon Woods FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Sheldon Woods. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $65 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Listings report a modest monthly assessment, generally in the range of roughly $55 to $70. For a newer neighborhood like this it typically funds the community park and trails, entrance and common-area upkeep, and the stormwater and detention areas. Confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers, including any snow or lawn service, with the association or Pulte.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $14,000 – $20,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Lake 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.
- Who built Sheldon Woods and when?
- Pulte Homes developed and built the neighborhood, with homes delivered largely across the early 2020s. Pulte offered ranch and two-story single-family designs across an entry series and a larger Estates series.
- What schools serve Sheldon Woods?
- Per the builder, Fremont School District 79 for the elementary and middle years, with Fremont Elementary, Fremont Intermediate, and Fremont Middle, feeding Mundelein High School. Because Mundelein has more than one elementary district, confirm the exact assignment for a specific address before relying on it.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes. Listings report a modest monthly assessment, generally in the range of roughly $55 to $70. Confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers, including any snow or lawn service, with the association or Pulte.
- How old are the homes?
- This is a newer neighborhood, with homes delivered largely across the early 2020s, so buyers get current-code, energy-efficient construction with modern floor plans and, on the larger plans, full basements and three-car garages.
- How is the commute to Chicago or O'Hare?
- By car, Route 60 feeds toward I-94 and the Tri-State corridor in about fifteen minutes for Chicago and O'Hare driving. By rail, the Mundelein Metra station on the North Central Service line reaches downtown, but service is weekday-only with limited trains, so check the schedule against your commute.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Sheldon Woods sits at an upper-tier price point for the Mundelein area given the size and newness of the homes, and newer homes here tend to draw steady interest. For current prices and market activity, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than any static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Sheldon Woods?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Sheldon Woods in Mundelein, 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 Sheldon Woods 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 Sheldon Woods
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
Sheldon Woods, 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
$719,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$644,627
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
34
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 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 Sheldon Woods
Where Sheldon Woods homes go to school
Homes in Sheldon Woods are most often zoned to Mundelein 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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