Richmond · McHenry County · IL
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Sunset Ridge.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $455K
- Avg time on market
- 45 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
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About the community
A newer-construction KLM Builders community at the far-north edge of McHenry County.
Sunset Ridge is a single-family, newer-construction subdivision in the Village of Richmond, in far northern McHenry County near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. The developer is KLM Builders, a McHenry County homebuilder that continues to sell and build new homes here, so the housing stock skews new: a mix of early-2000s homes and current new construction on generous lots. The character is quiet and semi-rural, with suburban-style homes at the edge of a small historic river town, close to the Chain O'Lakes region and just minutes from the Wisconsin border. It appeals to buyers who want more house and land for the money, newer construction, and a slower pace.
At a glance
KLM Builders new construction
An active new-construction community with customizable ranch and two-story plans still being built.
Ranch and two-story plans
Single-story and two-story homes on roomy lots, roughly 1,350 to 3,100 sqft in the builder's plan lineup.
Semi-rural setting
Newer homes at the quiet far-north edge of McHenry County, near open country and the Chain O'Lakes.
Nippersink District 2
Served by Nippersink School District 2, feeding Richmond-Burton Community High School; verify by address.
Chain O'Lakes nearby
Chain O'Lakes State Park and the Fox River boating region lie to the southeast.
Historic downtown Richmond
A small walkable downtown with antiques, dining, and a cheese-and-creamery heritage.
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, the nearest full-service hospital, is roughly 12 to 15 miles south.
New-construction value
The builder advertises new homes from the upper $300s as a base figure; see the live Market snapshot for current pricing.
What’s close
Sunset Ridge sits in Richmond at the crossroads of US-12 and Route 173, near the Wisconsin border, with the Chain O'Lakes, McHenry, and the nearest Metra stations all within a drive.
- Shopping
- Everyday shopping is concentrated in McHenry about 12 to 15 miles south, with a small historic downtown in Richmond itself.
- Recreation
- Chain O'Lakes State Park and the Fox River boating region are to the southeast, with the Wisconsin lakes a short drive north.
- Highway
- US-12 runs southeast toward the Lake County suburbs and the metro; Route 173 runs east toward Antioch and west toward Hebron and Harvard.
- Schools
- Nippersink School District 2 (Richmond Grade School, Nippersink Middle) and Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157; verify by address.
- Train
- There is no Metra stop in Richmond; the nearest stations in Fox Lake and McHenry are roughly a 15 to 25 minute drive south.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, a full-service hospital, is roughly 12 to 15 miles south.
What it’s actually like to live here
Sunset Ridge offers a specific trade: a brand-new or nearly new home with builder-grade finishes on a roomy lot, in a small, quiet town most Chicago-area buyers have never driven through. Richmond is a genuinely small village with a walkable historic downtown, a cheese-and-creamery farming heritage, and open country in every direction. For buyers who want more house and land for the money, newer construction, and a slower pace close to lakes, parks, and the Wisconsin border, the setting is a strong fit, and weekend life leans outdoors toward the Chain O'Lakes, the Nippersink and Fox River corridors, and the Wisconsin lake towns.
The honest tradeoff is distance. This is the far northern edge of the metro, and the commute to Chicago or even the inner suburbs is long. There is no Metra station in Richmond itself, so reaching the nearest lines in Fox Lake or McHenry means a drive first, and the total rail trip to downtown runs well over an hour and a half. Day-to-day errands, big-box shopping, and the nearest hospital are a 12 to 15 mile drive south toward McHenry. This is car-dependent living, and buyers who need to be downtown daily should test the actual commute before committing.
The other honest note is taxes. Like most of McHenry County, effective property tax rates here are high relative to the national norm, which meaningfully affects monthly carrying cost even when the purchase price feels like a value. Buyers should weigh the lower home cost against the ongoing tax load. For those whose work is remote, hybrid, or based in the north and northwest suburbs or southern Wisconsin, Richmond can be an excellent lifestyle value; for a daily downtown commuter, the distance is a real constraint.
The questions buyers actually ask
Sunset Ridge FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Sunset Ridge. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- A light homeowners association appears to exist, with public listing data reporting modest dues in a roughly $15 to $17 per month range, consistent with basic common-area upkeep such as entrance signage and retention areas rather than staffed amenities. The dues and exactly what they cover are not confirmed against a primary HOA document, so request the current dues, covenants, and any restrictions from the seller or builder before you write an offer.
- 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 Sunset Ridge and is it still being built?
- Sunset Ridge is built by KLM Builders, a McHenry County homebuilder. It is an active new-construction community, with customizable ranch and two-story plans and homes still being built alongside earlier resales.
- What kinds of homes are here?
- All single-family, with both ranch (single-story) and two-story plans. The builder's lineup runs from roughly 1,350 to 3,100 square feet, and standard features the builder advertises include granite or stone countertops, name-brand appliances and fixtures, and full basements. Garages are typically two-car, with three-car available on some plans.
- Is there an HOA, and how much are the dues?
- There appears to be a light HOA, with listing data reporting dues in a roughly $15 to $17 per month range. This is not confirmed against an official HOA document, so ask the seller or builder for the current dues and the covenants before you buy.
- What schools serve Sunset Ridge?
- Elementary and middle school are within Nippersink School District 2 (schools include Richmond Grade School and Nippersink Middle School), and high school is Richmond-Burton Community High School (District 157). Because attendance boundaries can split within a town, confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
- How is the commute to Chicago and the suburbs?
- Richmond is at the far north edge of the metro on US-12, near the Wisconsin line. There is no Metra stop in town; the nearest stations in Fox Lake and McHenry are each a 15 to 25 minute drive, and the rail trip to downtown Chicago runs well over 90 minutes. It fits remote, hybrid, or north and northwest-suburban work better than a daily downtown commute.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Sunset Ridge is new construction, so pricing depends heavily on plan, size, lot, and finishes, and the builder advertises new homes starting in the upper $300,000s as a base figure. For current pricing and how quickly homes are moving, see the live Market snapshot on this page, since those figures update from the MLS and stay accurate.
- Who is the real estate agent for Sunset Ridge?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Sunset Ridge in Richmond, 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 Sunset Ridge 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 Sunset Ridge
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
Sunset Ridge, 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
$455,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$455,000
Avg time on market
45 days
Sold in the last year
6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 1, 2025 through August 1, 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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