Riverwoods · Lake County · IL
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Thorngate.
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- Median list
- $810K
- Avg time on market
- 94 days
- Sold · last year
- 8
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About the community
A custom-home enclave in wooded Riverwoods, next to Ravinia Green Country Club.
Thorngate is a single-family subdivision on the east side of Riverwoods in Lake County, built largely from the mid-1990s into the early 2000s, which makes it one of the newer pockets of an otherwise low-density, heavily wooded village. The streets read like a tour of famous golf courses (Muirfield, Pebble Beach, Castle Pines, Long Cove), a nod to the golf heritage of the area, and the neighborhood sits directly next to the private Ravinia Green Country Club. It is a quiet, manicured enclave of larger two-story homes, some with pond or waterfront views, aimed at buyers who want a substantial, relatively turn-key house inside a North Shore-adjacent village.
At a glance
Custom 1990s-2000s homes
Larger two-story custom and semi-custom homes, many 3 to 5 bedrooms, some on ponds.
Next to Ravinia Green
Adjacent to the private Ravinia Green Country Club (membership-based, not an HOA amenity).
Wooded, low-density village
Set in Riverwoods, known for its trees, open space, and semi-rural feel.
Owners association
A neighborhood association handles entrances, common areas, and shared ponds.
Deerfield Metra nearby
The Milwaukee District North line at Deerfield is a short drive east toward Union Station.
I-94 and I-294 access
The Edens Spur and Tri-State are close for trips toward O'Hare and downtown.
Verify the school district
Riverwoods is split among districts, so assignment depends on the specific address.
What’s close
Thorngate sits on the east side of Riverwoods, south of Deerfield Road and west of Saunders Road, with downtown Deerfield and its Metra station a short drive east.
- Club
- The private Ravinia Green Country Club is immediately adjacent for golf and club life (membership required).
- Shopping
- Downtown Deerfield, Deerbrook, and Northbrook Court are all close by.
- Hospital
- NorthShore Highland Park Hospital (Endeavor Health) is the nearest major hospital.
- Highway
- I-94 (Edens Spur) and I-294 (Tri-State) for O'Hare and downtown Chicago.
- Train
- Metra Milwaukee District North at the Deerfield station, less than about three miles east.
- Schools
- Riverwoods is split among districts. Aggregators point to Deerfield District 109 and Deerfield High in District 113, but this must be confirmed by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Thorngate offers a rare combination for the North Shore: newer, larger homes inside Riverwoods, a village known for its wooded, low-density character. Residents get quiet streets, mature landscaping, and pond views while still being minutes from the shops, restaurants, and Metra service of downtown Deerfield. For a buyer who wants a substantial 1990s-or-newer house rather than an older estate that needs updating, this pocket is a natural fit, and the adjacency to Ravinia Green Country Club appeals to golf and club-oriented households.
The honest tradeoffs are worth stating. Property taxes here are high in percentage terms, as they are across affluent Lake County, so budget carefully and pull the actual tax history for the specific home. This is also a car-oriented location: the Metra station and everyday shopping are a short drive rather than a walk, and there is no train stop or downtown within the subdivision itself. Thorngate is a residential neighborhood, not an amenity-rich master-plan, so the golf, pool, and dining are at the neighboring private club and require membership.
The school picture rewards diligence. Because Riverwoods is carved among several districts, families should verify the exact elementary, middle, and high school assignment for the specific home rather than relying on a neighborhood-wide answer. For buyers who do that homework, Thorngate delivers space, privacy, and a strong North Shore location with an established-neighborhood feel.
The questions buyers actually ask
Thorngate FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Thorngate. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $155 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Thorngate has an owners association (resident portal at thorngatehoa.com), with monthly dues commonly reported in the neighborhood of $150 to $160 that typically fund entrance landscaping, common areas, and shared pond and detention upkeep. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers with the association for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $20,000 – $32,000 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?
- 45 to 90 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 90.
- Where exactly is Thorngate?
- On the east side of Riverwoods in Lake County, south of Deerfield Road and west of Saunders Road, directly next to Ravinia Green Country Club.
- When were the homes built?
- Mostly from the mid-1990s into the early 2000s, so the homes and systems reflect a newer-than-average vintage for the area, with open floor plans, three-car garages, and finished basements common.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cost?
- Yes, Thorngate has an owners association with a resident portal at thorngatehoa.com. Dues are commonly reported in roughly the $150 to $160 per month range, but confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers with the association before you buy.
- What schools will my child attend?
- Riverwoods is split among school districts, so assignment depends on the exact address. Real-estate sources point to Deerfield Public Schools District 109 for elementary and middle and Deerfield High School in District 113, but this is unverified, so confirm the assignment for the specific home directly with the district.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and market pace shift, so rather than quote a stale figure, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current list prices, recent sales, and how quickly homes are moving. In general terms, Thorngate sits at the upper tier for the area.
- How is the commute to Chicago and O'Hare?
- Drive to the Deerfield Metra station on the Milwaukee District North line, under about three miles east, for rail service to Union Station, or use I-94 and I-294. O'Hare is roughly 17 miles via I-294.
- Who is the real estate agent for Thorngate?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Thorngate in Riverwoods, 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 Thorngate 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 Thorngate
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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Riverwoods specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Thorngate, 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
$810,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$1,260,000
Avg time on market
94 days
Sold in the last year
8
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 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 Thorngate
Where Thorngate homes go to school
Homes in Thorngate are most often zoned to Deerfield 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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