Vernon Hills · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Grosse Pointe Village.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $725K
- Avg time on market
- 42 days
- Sold · last year
- 23
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An established, no-fee single-family neighborhood in west Vernon Hills.
Grosse Pointe Village is an established single-family subdivision on the west side of Vernon Hills, in Lake County, west of Oakwood Road and south of Route 45. Centex built it with homes dating roughly from 1989 to 1993, producing a cohesive, mature, tree-lined neighborhood of early-1990s traditional homes rather than new construction. The name refers to the detached single-family homes; a separate, adjacent condominium community called Carriages of Grosse Pointe sits nearby and carries its own association dues. The single-family homes are listed with effectively no mandatory HOA fee, and the neighborhood's value comes largely from its location, minutes from the Hawthorn retail district and the Vernon Hills park system, served by well-regarded local school districts.
At a glance
Centex single-family
Detached homes generally 3 to 5 bedrooms, most in the 1,800 to 2,700 sq ft range, with some finished larger, built by Centex around 1989 to 1993.
No single-family HOA
The detached homes are listed with effectively no mandatory monthly HOA fee, a draw for buyers who prefer to manage their own property. Confirm at contract.
Established and tree-lined
An early-1990s neighborhood with mature landscaping and settled streets rather than new construction.
District 73 and 128
Hawthorn District 73 for K-8 and Community High School District 128 (Vernon Hills High School, not Stevenson 125) for high school. Confirm by address.
Hawthorn nearby
The Hawthorn retail district and the Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road corridors are minutes away.
Route 21, 60, and I-94
Quick access to Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue), Route 60 (Townline Road), and Interstate 94 a few miles east.
What’s close
Grosse Pointe Village sits on the west side of Vernon Hills, west of Oakwood Road and south of Route 45, near the Hawthorn district.
- Schools
- Hawthorn Community Consolidated District 73 for K-8 (neighborhood elementary plus Hawthorn Middle North or South by Route 60) and District 128 (Vernon Hills High School) for high school. Confirm by address.
- Shopping
- The Hawthorn retail district and the Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road corridors are minutes away.
- Highway
- Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Route 60 (Townline Road), with Interstate 94 about three miles east via Route 60.
- Train
- The Vernon Hills Metra station on the North Central Service line is nearby, though the line runs limited weekday, peak-oriented service.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in nearby Libertyville is the closest full-service hospital, with medical offices along the Route 60 corridor.
- Recreation
- The Vernon Hills Park District park system, known for its extensive public parks.
What it’s actually like to live here
Grosse Pointe Village offers the kind of settled, low-drama suburban living that Vernon Hills is known for. Built out in the early 1990s, the streets have mature trees and established landscaping, and the homes were sized for families, three to five bedrooms with attached garages and usable yards. Because there is effectively no single-family HOA fee, owners get the freedom, and the responsibility, of managing their own exteriors and landscaping, which appeals to buyers who do not want to pay monthly dues for amenities they would not use.
The location is the headline. Residents are within a few minutes of the Hawthorn retail district, grocery and big-box shopping along Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road, the Vernon Hills park system, and quick connections to Route 21, Route 60, and I-94 for commuters heading toward the Tri-State corridor or O'Hare. Families are drawn by the reputation of Vernon Hills public schools, with Hawthorn District 73 handling the K-8 years and Community High School District 128 (Vernon Hills High School) at the top end.
The honest tradeoffs: these are early-1990s homes, so some may want kitchen or bath updates, and floor plans reflect their era rather than open-concept new construction. Lake County property taxes are high, a real line item that buyers should underwrite carefully. Transit is car-first, since the nearby Metra North Central Service station has limited, commuter-peak service, so a downtown Chicago rail commute is workable but less frequent than the busier lines a few towns over. And prospective buyers should confirm school attendance by address, because both middle-school and high-school assignments in Vernon Hills can vary block to block.
The questions buyers actually ask
Grosse Pointe Village FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Grosse Pointe Village. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The detached single-family homes in Grosse Pointe Village are listed with effectively no mandatory monthly homeowners association fee, which is a draw for buyers who prefer to manage their own exteriors and landscaping. Confirm at contract via the seller's disclosure whether any nominal or voluntary association handles common signage or entrances. Note that the adjacent Carriages of Grosse Pointe condominiums are a separate association and do carry dues, so do not apply the no-fee setup to that attached product.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $12,000 – $18,000 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 Grosse Pointe Village built?
- Centex built the community between 1989 and 1993. Centex stopped new construction in 1993, 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.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- The single-family homes in Grosse Pointe Village are listed with effectively no mandatory HOA fee, which is a draw for buyers who prefer to manage their own property. Confirm at contract via seller disclosure. Note the neighboring Carriages of Grosse Pointe condos are a separate association and do carry dues.
- Who built the neighborhood and when?
- Centex built Grosse Pointe Village, with homes dating roughly from 1989 to 1993. It is an established, fully built-out community, not new construction.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- Vernon Hills is served by Hawthorn District 73 for K-8 and Community High School District 128 (Vernon Hills High School) for grades 9-12. Elementary and middle assignments are by neighborhood, and the high school district here is generally 128 rather than Stevenson 125, so confirm the exact schools for a specific address with the districts before you buy.
- How much do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Prices and market pace change constantly, so rather than quote a stale number, check the live Market snapshot tiles on this page. They pull current active listings, recent sale prices, and days-on-market for Grosse Pointe Village directly from the MLS.
- What are the property taxes like?
- Expect Lake County's above-average burden, with effective rates in this area typically in the high-2 percent range of a home's value. Always verify the actual tax bill for a specific property with the Lake County Treasurer, since exemptions and assessments vary.
- What is nearby for shopping, commuting, and healthcare?
- The Hawthorn retail district and the Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road corridor are minutes away, Route 21, Route 60, and I-94 make for straightforward driving, the Vernon Hills Metra station on the North Central Service line offers commuter rail with limited peak service, and Advocate Condell Medical Center in nearby Libertyville is the closest hospital.
- Who is the real estate agent for Grosse Pointe Village?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Grosse Pointe Village in Vernon Hills, 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 Grosse Pointe Village 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 Grosse Pointe Village
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
- Vernon Hills specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Grosse Pointe Village, 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
$725,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$563,250
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
42 days
Sold in the last year
23
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 17, 2025 through September 17, 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 Grosse Pointe Village
Where Grosse Pointe Village homes go to school
Homes in Grosse Pointe Village are most often zoned to Stevenson 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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