Vernon Hills · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Hawthorn Club.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $760K
- Avg time on market
- 19 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
An established, no-HOA family subdivision on Vernon Hills' south side.
Hawthorn Club is a single-family subdivision on the south side of Vernon Hills, built by United Homes between roughly 1988 and 1994. It is a settle-in-and-stay family neighborhood of curving, sidewalk-lined streets with British and estate themed names, filled-in tree canopy, and a large public park the developer deeded to the community. The draw here is practical: generously sized four-bedroom homes on real lots, no monthly HOA bill, and a location minutes from top-tier shopping and a Metra stop. School assignment pairs Hawthorn Community Consolidated District 73 for the younger years with Vernon Hills High School in District 128, a well-regarded path from kindergarten through graduation.
At a glance
Roomy four-bedroom homes
Two-story and Cape Cod plans by United Homes, generally the high-1,800s to about 3,460 square feet as built.
No monthly HOA
No mandatory association and no monthly dues; owners handle their own maintenance.
Deeded 10-acre park
Hawthorn Club Park, deeded to the Vernon Hills Park District, with a ball diamond, basketball court, path, and modern playground.
Hawthorn 73 to Vernon Hills HS
Hawthorn District 73 for PreK to 8 and Vernon Hills High School District 128; confirm the exact assignment by address.
Minutes to major shopping
Hawthorn Mall and the Mellody Farm lifestyle center are a short drive away.
Vernon Hills Metra
The Vernon Hills station on Metra's North Central Service line is minutes from the subdivision.
Late-1980s to early-1990s build
Established homes of their era, so condition and updates vary house to house.
Route 60 and Milwaukee Ave
Quick access to Route 60 and Milwaukee Avenue, with the I-94 Tollway a short drive east.
What’s close
Hawthorn Club sits on the south side of Vernon Hills near Route 45 and Milwaukee Avenue, with Route 60 and the I-94 Tollway the main commuter routes.
- Park on-site
- Hawthorn Club Park: a roughly 10-acre public park with a ball diamond, full basketball court, a walking and biking path, an open field, a gazebo, and a rebuilt playground.
- Shopping
- Hawthorn Mall and the Mellody Farm open-air center (Whole Foods, REI, dining) within a few minutes.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell immediate care in Vernon Hills, with the full-service Advocate Condell Medical Center in nearby Libertyville.
- Highway
- Route 60 and Milwaukee Avenue nearby, with the I-94 Tri-State Tollway a short drive east toward O'Hare and Chicago.
- Schools
- Hawthorn District 73 for PreK to 8 and Vernon Hills High School District 128; verify the exact schools by address.
- Train
- The Vernon Hills Metra station on the North Central Service line runs to Chicago Union Station.
What it’s actually like to live here
Hawthorn Club lives like a classic family neighborhood. Its strongest draws are the everyday ones: four-bedroom homes with attached garages and basements, quiet interior streets with sidewalks, a walkable public park with ball fields and a modern playground, and no monthly HOA bill to erode the budget. For a buyer who wants space and established landscaping close to a Metra stop and some of the best shopping in Lake County, it delivers a lot of house and a lot of convenience for the money.
The schools are central to the pitch. Hawthorn District 73 for the younger years and Vernon Hills High School in District 128 give families a well-regarded, unified path from kindergarten through graduation, and the neighborhood's south-Vernon-Hills position keeps groceries, errands, and healthcare within a short drive. Vernon Hills as a village is split between two high school districts, so the assignment should always be confirmed for the exact address.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones that come with the era. These are late-1980s and early-1990s homes, so expect some to be updated and others to need kitchens, baths, windows, or mechanicals refreshed, and systems and roofs are at the age where capital replacements come due. Lake County property taxes are high and should be underwritten carefully. There is no HOA, which most owners prefer, but it also means the community amenities come from the public park and the Park District rather than a private pool or clubhouse.
The questions buyers actually ask
Hawthorn Club FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Hawthorn Club. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- When was Hawthorn Club built?
- United Homes (United Development Homes) built the community between 1988 and 1994.
- 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 in Hawthorn Club, and what does it cost?
- No. Hawthorn Club has no mandatory homeowners association and no monthly dues; recent listings confirm no HOA. You maintain your own property and the Village of Vernon Hills provides municipal services.
- What schools serve Hawthorn Club?
- The listing data points to Hawthorn Community Consolidated District 73 for elementary and middle school and Vernon Hills High School in District 128 for high school. Vernon Hills as a whole is split between District 128 and Stevenson District 125, so confirm the assignment for the exact address with the districts before you buy.
- When were the homes built and by whom?
- Most were built by United Homes (United Development Homes) between roughly 1988 and 1994, so they are established late-1980s to early-1990s single-family homes, many with mature landscaping.
- What kinds of homes and sizes are here?
- Primarily two-story and Cape Cod style four-bedroom homes with attached two-car garages and basements, generally ranging from the high-1,800s to about 3,460 finished square feet as built, larger once finished basements are counted.
- Is there a park or amenities?
- Yes. The neighborhood is anchored by Hawthorn Club Park, a roughly 10-acre Vernon Hills Park District park with a full basketball court, a ball diamond, a walking and biking path, an open field, a picnic gazebo, and a modern playground. There is no private HOA pool or clubhouse.
- What do homes cost and how is the market here?
- Pricing and pace move with the wider Vernon Hills market, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current figures rather than a frozen number. Character is upper-tier for the area, and well-updated homes here tend to attract strong family-buyer interest.
- Who is the real estate agent for Hawthorn Club?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Hawthorn Club 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 Hawthorn Club 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 Hawthorn Club
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
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- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Hawthorn Club, 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
$759,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$750,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
19 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 2, 2025 through August 2, 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 Hawthorn Club
Where Hawthorn Club homes go to school
Homes in Hawthorn Club are most often zoned to Vernon Hills 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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