Round Lake · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Prairie Pointe.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $375K
- Avg time on market
- 44 days
- Sold · last year
- 10
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An attainable, planned community on Round Lake's northwest side.
Prairie Pointe is a community of single-family homes and attached townhomes on the northwest side of Round Lake in Lake County, sited along the Wilson Road corridor north of Route 120. It was built out roughly between 1999 and the mid-2000s by Cambridge Homes, with a later section attributed to D.R. Horton, and it reads as a classic turn-of-the-millennium subdivision: curved streets, sidewalks, streetlights, and a mix of detached houses and townhomes, with retention ponds and open space woven through. The character is suburban, family-oriented, and attainable for the Lake County market. One thing every buyer should verify up front is schools, because this pocket appears to fall in Big Hollow District 38 and Grant District 124 rather than Round Lake District 116.
At a glance
Single-family and townhomes
A mix of detached houses and attached townhomes, most built in the 2000s.
Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton
Built out roughly 1999 to the mid-2000s by Cambridge Homes, with a later D.R. Horton section.
Ponds and open space
Sidewalks, streetlights, retention ponds, and neighborhood open space throughout.
Big Hollow 38 and Grant 124 (confirm by address)
This pocket appears to feed Big Hollow District 38 and Grant Community High School District 124, not Round Lake 116. Verify by address.
Metra Milwaukee District North
The Round Lake station offers a one-seat commuter ride toward Chicago Union Station.
Wilson Road and Route 120
Route 120 is the main east-west arterial, with Route 83 and Rollins Road nearby.
Round Lake Beach shopping
Everyday retail and grocery along Rollins Road and Route 83 a short drive east.
Advocate care nearby
Advocate immediate care is in Round Lake Beach, with Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
What’s close
Prairie Pointe sits along Wilson Road north of Route 120 on Round Lake's northwest side, with the Metra Milwaukee District North line and Route 120 the main connections.
- Train
- Metra's Milwaukee District North line at the Round Lake station, with parking and a Pace bus connection, toward Chicago Union Station.
- Highway
- Route 120 (Belvidere Road) is the main east-west route, with Route 83 and Rollins Road nearby.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail, grocery, and big-box shopping along Rollins Road and Route 83 in neighboring Round Lake Beach.
- Schools
- This pocket appears to fall in Big Hollow School District 38 (Big Hollow Elementary and Middle) and Grant Community High School District 124 in Fox Lake, not Round Lake CUSD 116. Confirm by address.
- Hospital
- Advocate immediate care in Round Lake Beach, with Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville for full-service care.
- Recreation
- Lake County Forest Preserves and area lakes, including Rollins Savanna, are a short drive.
What it’s actually like to live here
Prairie Pointe suits buyers who want a newer-construction feel and a real commuter option without paying central or eastern Lake County prices. The homes date mostly to the 2000s, so floor plans lean open and practical, with attached two-car garages, three and four bedroom single-family plans, and townhome options for first-time buyers or downsizers. With sidewalks, streetlights, ponds, and neighborhood open space, it walks and looks like the planned suburban subdivision it is, and its position on the Wilson Road corridor keeps Route 120, Round Lake Beach retail, and the Metra Milwaukee District North line all within a short drive.
The honest tradeoff is location on the far northwest edge of the metro. The commute to Chicago is genuinely long whether you drive or ride the train, and the Milwaukee District North schedule from this zone rewards planning around fixed departure times rather than turn-up-and-go frequency. Local retail is functional and convenient but skews to everyday needs; for larger shopping, dining variety, or a major hospital, residents travel east or south. Property taxes, as across Lake County, are a meaningful line item, with effective rates in roughly the mid 2 to low 3 percent range of value, and they deserve a careful parcel-level check before buying.
The other thing every buyer here should verify up front is schools. Round Lake is split among multiple districts, and this subdivision appears to fall in Big Hollow District 38 and Grant Community High School District 124 rather than Round Lake District 116. That matters for families, so it is worth confirming the exact assignment by address rather than assuming based on the mailing city. For buyers who do that homework and value newer homes, transit access, and relative affordability, Prairie Pointe is a sensible choice. For current pricing and inventory, see the live Market snapshot on this page.
The questions buyers actually ask
Prairie Pointe FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Prairie Pointe. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $19 per month. townhomes and condos are $299 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Reported dues span a wide range, roughly $19 to $299 a month, which points to more than one tier: a lower master or neighborhood assessment for single-family owners and a higher assessment for townhome owners that covers exterior and common-area maintenance. Dues typically fund common-area and detention-pond upkeep and entrance landscaping, with townhome sections likely adding exterior, lawn, and snow care. Request the current HOA disclosure and confirm which schedule applies to the specific address.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $12,000 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.
- When was Prairie Pointe built?
- Cambridge Homes, with a later section by D.R. Horton built the community between 1999 and 2007. Cambridge Homes, with a later section by D.R. Horton stopped new construction in 2007, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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.
- When was Prairie Pointe built and by whom?
- Records indicate a build-out roughly from 1999 into the mid-2000s, primarily by Cambridge Homes with a later section attributed to D.R. Horton. Most homes date to 2000 or newer.
- What kinds of homes are in Prairie Pointe?
- A mix of detached single-family homes and attached townhomes. Townhomes and smaller plans are generally 2 to 3 bedrooms, while single-family homes are mostly 3 to 4 bedrooms, so there is a range of sizes within one community.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Dues vary by home type, reported in roughly the $19 to $299 a month range, which points to separate schedules for single-family versus townhome owners. Townhome assessments typically cover more exterior and common-area maintenance. Ask for the current HOA disclosure and the schedule that applies to your specific address.
- What schools serve Prairie Pointe?
- Likely Big Hollow School District 38 (Big Hollow Elementary and Big Hollow Middle) and Grant Community High School District 124 in Fox Lake, not Round Lake CUSD 116. Because Round Lake spans several districts, confirm the exact assignment by address using the district boundary tools before relying on it.
- What are the commute and transit options?
- The Metra Milwaukee District North line stops at the Round Lake station, with parking and a Pace bus connection, offering rail service toward downtown Chicago. By car, Route 120 is the main east-west route, with Route 83 and Rollins Road nearby. Expect a long commute to the city from this part of Lake County.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Prairie Pointe is generally considered attainable for the Lake County market, but pricing and inventory move constantly. See the live Market snapshot on this page for current list prices, recent sales, and days on market rather than relying on a static number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Prairie Pointe?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Prairie Pointe in Round Lake, 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 Prairie Pointe 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
Prairie Pointe, 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
$375,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$434,429
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
44 days
Sold in the last year
10
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 7, 2025 through August 7, 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 Prairie Pointe
Where Prairie Pointe homes go to school
Homes in Prairie Pointe are most often zoned to Grant Community 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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