St. Charles · Kane County · IL
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Three Lakes.
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- Median list
- $900K
- Avg time on market
- 28 days
- Sold · last year
- 2
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About the community
Estate-sized lots and three private lakes on the northwest side of St. Charles.
Three Lakes is an upscale, low-density single-family neighborhood in northwest St. Charles, set in unincorporated Kane County west of Stevens Road and just east of the Randall Road corridor. It is built around roughly 169 acre-sized lots and three named lakes that thread through the streets and give the community its name. Developed beginning in the late 1990s and built out through the 2000s, it was positioned from the start as one of the more estate-style, wooded settings in the St. Charles area. Homes are large custom and semi-custom builds on generous, private lots, most on well and septic given the acre-plus sites. Its calling card is space and privacy inside well-regarded St. Charles District 303.
At a glance
Three private lakes
Three named lakes run through the neighborhood; they are owned by the lots that ring them, with catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding for lakefront owners and no motorized craft.
Acre-sized lots
Roughly 169 lots at about one acre each, giving the community an open, estate-style, semi-rural character.
St. Charles District 303
Served by CUSD 303; the community lists Ferson Creek Elementary, Thompson Middle, and St. Charles North High School. Confirm by address.
Wooded and low density
Large custom and semi-custom homes on private, tree-lined lots with a stated design intent to preserve openness and natural beauty.
Well and septic
Given the acre lots, homes generally rely on private well and septic rather than municipal water and sewer.
Active HOA and events
A mandatory HOA maintains the entrances and common areas and runs neighborhood events like a community garage sale and Easter egg hunt.
Minutes to Randall Road
A short drive to the Randall Road retail and medical corridor, with a walking and biking path connection toward the shopping centers.
What’s close
Three Lakes sits in northwest St. Charles, west of Stevens Road and immediately east of the Randall Road corridor.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road retail corridor, with big-box and everyday shopping and dining, is a few minutes west.
- Schools
- St. Charles District 303. The community lists Ferson Creek Elementary, Thompson Middle, and St. Charles North. Confirm the assignment by address.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital on Randall Road in Geneva, a few miles south.
- Train
- St. Charles has no Metra station; the nearest Union Pacific West stations are in Geneva and La Fox, a few miles south.
- Highway
- Route 64 and Route 38 through St. Charles, with I-88 reached via Randall Road to the south.
- Downtown
- Historic downtown St. Charles on the Fox River, with shops, restaurants, and riverfront parks, is a short drive east.
What it’s actually like to live here
Three Lakes trades the walkable, downtown-adjacent feel of some St. Charles neighborhoods for space, privacy, and a quieter, semi-rural setting. The appeal is straightforward: acre-sized lots, mature trees, three lakes threaded through the streets, and large homes that sit back and private. For families who want elbow room and highly regarded District 303 schools, it is one of the more established estate-style options on the northwest side of town.
Day to day, the neighborhood has a genuine community feel rather than an anonymous subdivision. A private neighborhood group and a small calendar of events, from a community garage sale to an Easter egg hunt, give newcomers easy ways to plug in, and the mix of wooded lots and water views keeps the setting parklike through the seasons.
The honest tradeoffs matter. The three lakes are a real draw, but they are privately owned by the lots that ring them rather than shared amenities, so lake access and its upkeep come with waterfront lots specifically. Most homes are on well and septic, which means maintenance that in-town buyers may not be used to budgeting for, and the commute is car-first with no Metra station in town. Kane County property taxes are high, with effective rates generally in the range of about 2.3 to 2.5 percent of value, so budget for meaningful annual bills at this price point.
The questions buyers actually ask
Three Lakes FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Three Lakes. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Three Lakes is run by a mandatory homeowners association (recently about $250 a year) that maintains the neighborhood entrances and common areas and enforces covenants and design guidelines. The three lakes are privately owned by the lots that ring them, and lakefront owners fund their own lake's aquatic treatment. Confirm the current assessment and rules with the association.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $16,000 – $24,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Kane 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.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. The Three Lakes Homeowners Association charges a modest annual assessment (recently about $250 a year) and is professionally managed. Dues cover entrance landscaping and maintenance of the entrances and common areas, and the HOA enforces covenants and design guidelines. Confirm the current assessment and rules with the association.
- Can I use the three lakes?
- The lakes are privately owned by the homes that surround them, not shared community property. Lakefront owners and their guests can fish catch-and-release, swim, kayak, and paddleboard, with no motorized craft, and those owners fund their lake's treatment. A separate retention pond on Stevens Road is HOA-owned and posted no trespassing.
- What schools serve Three Lakes?
- The neighborhood is in St. Charles CUSD 303. The community lists Ferson Creek Elementary, Thompson Middle, and St. Charles North High School, though the district assigns by planning area and sources differ on the middle school. Confirm the exact assignment for a specific address with District 303 before you rely on it.
- Are the homes on city water and sewer?
- Generally no. Given the acre-sized lots, homes typically rely on private well and septic systems, which buyers should factor into inspection and long-term maintenance planning.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Three Lakes is an upper-tier neighborhood for the St. Charles area, with large homes on acre lots. Rather than quote a figure that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current listings, recent sales, and pricing.
- How are the commute and everyday errands?
- It is a car-first location. The Randall Road shopping and medical corridor, including Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, is minutes west, and there is even a path connection toward the Randall shopping centers. For the train, the nearest Metra Union Pacific West stations are in Geneva and La Fox to the south.
- Who is the real estate agent for Three Lakes?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Three Lakes in St. Charles, 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 Three Lakes 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
Three Lakes, 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
$899,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$980,000
Avg time on market
28 days
Sold in the last year
2
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 Three Lakes
Where Three Lakes homes go to school
Homes in Three Lakes are most often zoned to St. Charles North 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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