Vernon Hills · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Westwood.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $282K
- Avg time on market
- 36 days
- Sold · last year
- 11
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
An attainable townhome and condo community in a higher-priced village.
Westwood is an established attached-home community in Vernon Hills, on Butterfield Road just south of Route 60 (Townline Road) in Lake County. Built out from the late 1970s through the mid 1980s, it is made up of two-story townhomes and some condominium and attached-ranch units on tree-lined courts, and it stands out as one of the more attainable ways to own in an otherwise higher-priced village. Because the homes are compact and the association handles much of the exterior upkeep, it draws first-time buyers, busy professionals who want a low-maintenance base near the Metra and highways, and downsizers who want to stay in the Hawthorn and District 128 area without a single-family price tag.
At a glance
Townhomes and condos
Two-story townhomes plus some condo and attached-ranch units, mostly two-bedroom, built roughly 1978 to 1986.
Attainable in Vernon Hills
One of the most affordable entry points to ownership in the village, oriented to first-time buyers and downsizers.
Mandatory HOA
A townhome and condo association with monthly assessments that vary by unit, recently in roughly the $155 to $355 range.
Community and park amenities
Listings cite an outdoor pool and tennis courts (confirm by sub-association), plus the neighborhood-scale Westwood Park.
Hawthorn 73 and District 128
Hawthorn CCSD 73 for elementary and middle, and Vernon Hills High School in District 128. Confirm the building by address.
Century Park and Big Bear Lake
The Vernon Hills Park District flagship, with lake paths, fishing piers, a boat launch, and an arboretum, is a short drive.
Hawthorn Mall and Mellody Farm
Westfield Hawthorn Mall and the Mellody Farm open-air center with Whole Foods are close by.
Metra NCS nearby
The North Central Service Vernon Hills station on Route 45, a commuter-limited line, is close. Check schedules.
What’s close
Westwood sits on Butterfield Road just south of Route 60, with quick access to Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21), Route 45, and I-94 for driving toward Chicago and O'Hare.
- Recreation
- The neighborhood-scale Westwood Park, plus Century Park and Big Bear Lake with lake paths, fishing piers, a boat launch, and an arboretum a short drive away.
- Shopping
- Westfield Hawthorn Mall and Mellody Farm (Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, REI) along with dense grocery and big-box retail nearby.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in nearby Libertyville.
- Highway
- Route 60 (Townline Road), Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21), Route 45, and I-94 to the east for Chicago and O'Hare-direction commuting.
- Schools
- Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 for elementary and middle, and Township High School District 128 (Vernon Hills High School). The specific Hawthorn building is assigned by address, so confirm.
- Train
- Metra North Central Service from the Vernon Hills station on Route 45, a commuter-limited line, so confirm current schedules.
What it’s actually like to live here
Westwood is the practical, budget-friendly foothold in a village better known for its shopping, parks, and well-regarded schools. Because the homes are compact townhomes and condos from the late 1970s and 1980s, monthly ownership costs tend to land well below the detached-home norm for Vernon Hills, and the association handles much of the exterior upkeep, snow, and landscaping. That combination makes it a natural fit for first-time buyers, professionals who want a low-maintenance base near the Metra and highways, and downsizers who want to stay in the Hawthorn and District 128 area without a single-family price tag.
The outdoor life here is a real selling point and mostly comes from the public side. Vernon Hills is a park-district town, and Century Park with Big Bear Lake gives residents lake paths, fishing piers, a boat launch, ball fields, and an arboretum within a short drive, on top of the community's own pool and courts and the neighborhood-scale Westwood Park. For families, the draw is access to Hawthorn District 73 and Vernon Hills High School in District 128, though the specific elementary and middle building depends on the exact address.
The honest tradeoffs: these are older, smaller attached homes, so expect 1980s-era finishes and layouts unless a unit has been updated, and townhome and condo living means shared walls, association rules, and monthly assessments, plus the risk of special assessments in any aging association, which is worth diligencing. Lake County's property tax rate is high, which affects total monthly cost even at attainable purchase prices, and the community sees relatively high turnover and a meaningful share of rentals, which some owners value for liquidity and others view as a downside for stability.
The questions buyers actually ask
Westwood FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Westwood. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $250 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Westwood is a mandatory townhome and condominium association. Monthly assessments vary by unit and floor plan, with recent listings generally in roughly the $155 to $355 per month range. Assessments of this type typically cover common-area and exterior maintenance, landscaping and snow removal of common areas, master insurance on common elements, and shared amenities. Some courts may fall under sub-associations with differing dues, so confirm the exact assessment, inclusions, and reserve status from the association documents for the specific unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $8,500 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?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- What kind of homes are in Westwood?
- Mostly two-story townhomes plus some condominium and attached-ranch units, generally two bedrooms with some three-bedroom plans, built between the late 1970s and mid 1980s, with floor plans roughly in the 1,000 to 1,400 square foot range.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. Westwood is a mandatory townhome and condo association with monthly assessments that vary by unit, recently in roughly the mid-$150s to mid-$350s per month. Assessments of this type typically cover common-area and exterior maintenance, landscaping and snow removal of common areas, master insurance on common elements, and shared amenities. Confirm the exact dues, inclusions, and reserve status from the association documents.
- What amenities does the community have?
- Listings cite an outdoor community pool and tennis courts along with common open space. Access can vary by sub-association, so confirm for a specific unit. Vernon Hills Park District amenities, including Century Park and Big Bear Lake, are close by.
- What schools serve Westwood?
- Elementary and middle school fall under Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73, and high school under Township High School District 128 (Vernon Hills High School). The specific Hawthorn building is assigned by address, so confirm the current assignment with the districts before relying on it.
- What is the commute like?
- Westwood sits on Butterfield Road just south of Route 60, with quick access to Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21), Route 45, and I-94 for driving toward Chicago and O'Hare. Metra North Central Service stations, including Vernon Hills on Route 45, offer rail, though it is a commuter-limited line, so check schedules.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Westwood is one of the more attainable ways to own in Vernon Hills, oriented toward first-time buyers and downsizers. Because pricing and market conditions change, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, inventory, and pace rather than a static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Westwood?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Westwood 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 Westwood 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 Westwood
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
Westwood, 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
$282,400
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$282,500
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
36 days
Sold in the last year
11
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 5, 2025 through August 5, 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 Westwood
Where Westwood homes go to school
Homes in Westwood 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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