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About the community
A low-maintenance 1970s townhome community in north Wheeling.
Lakeside Villas is an established townhome community on the north side of Wheeling, in Cook County, dating to the early-to-mid 1970s. The homes are attached townhomes rather than detached houses, set on curvilinear streets (Lakeside Circle, Bayside, Clearwater, Bridgeview) whose names point to an on-site water feature. A homeowners association maintains the grounds, so residents trade a monthly assessment for weekends that are not spent mowing or shoveling. The draw is a settled, well-treed setting with practical family or right-sizer floor plans, minutes from Wheeling's Restaurant Row, the Wheeling Park District, and multiple ways into the city.
At a glance
Attached townhomes
Villa-style townhomes from the early-to-mid 1970s, commonly three-bedroom layouts.
HOA-maintained grounds
A townhome association handles lawn care, snow removal, and common-area upkeep.
On-site water feature
The community name and street names point to a pond or small lake within the community. Confirm the exact feature by site plan.
CCSD 21 and District 214
Reported assignment is Booth Tarkington Elementary and Jack London Middle in CCSD 21, then Wheeling High School in District 214. Confirm by address.
Restaurant Row nearby
Wheeling's Milwaukee Avenue dining corridor and the Wheeling Town Center are minutes away.
Wheeling Park District
Chevy Chase golf, a family aquatic center, an indoor recreation center, and Heritage Park are all in the village.
Metra option
The Metra North Central Service Wheeling station offers rail service toward Chicago Union Station.
What’s close
Lakeside Villas sits in north Wheeling, north of Hintz Road and west of Schoenbeck Road, with Milwaukee Avenue the main north-south spine just to the east.
- Amenities nearby
- The Wheeling Park District system, including Chevy Chase golf, a family aquatic center, an indoor rec center, and Heritage Park.
- Dining and shopping
- Wheeling's Restaurant Row along Milwaukee Avenue and the newer Wheeling Town Center mixed-use district.
- Hospital
- Nearest major hospitals are in neighboring Arlington Heights (Endeavor Health Northwest Community) and the Glenview area.
- Highway
- Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21), Lake-Cook Road, and Dundee Road, with I-294 and I-94 for the wider expressway grid.
- Schools
- Wheeling CCSD 21 for elementary and middle grades, Township High School District 214 for high school. Confirm by address.
- Train
- Metra North Central Service from the Wheeling station toward Chicago Union Station.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lakeside Villas suits buyers who want the space and privacy of a townhome without the upkeep of a detached house. The association handles the grounds, the snow, and the exterior, so residents trade a monthly assessment for time back on the weekends. The mature landscaping, curvilinear streets, and likely on-site water feature give the community a settled, parklike feel that newer subdivisions cannot replicate, and the floor plans are practical layouts rather than sprawling estates.
Location is the quiet advantage here. You are minutes from one of the Chicago area's best-known dining corridors, a full Park District system with golf, an aquatic center, and a modern sports complex, and multiple ways into the city by car or Metra. Everyday errands along Milwaukee Avenue and Dundee Road are quick, and the Wheeling Town Center has added newer retail and entertainment within the village.
The honest tradeoffs: these are 1970s-era attached homes, so a specific unit may show original systems, dated finishes, or smaller storage, and buyers should budget for updates and read the association's reserve study. HOA rules govern exteriors, pets, and rentals, which keeps the community consistent but limits free rein. And because this is Cook County, the property-tax load is meaningful and should be modeled carefully alongside the monthly assessment before you buy.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lakeside Villas FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lakeside Villas. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $370 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Lakeside Villas is a townhome association, professionally managed, so a monthly assessment (reported in the mid-300s per month on recent listings) typically funds lawn and grounds care, snow removal, common-area upkeep, and exterior and reserve items. Confirm the current assessment and the exact inclusions from the association's declaration and budget for the specific unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $9,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Cook 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.
- Are the homes townhomes or single-family houses?
- They are attached townhomes in a villa style, built in the early-to-mid 1970s, not detached single-family homes. Confirm the exact configuration of a specific building with the listing.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Lakeside Villas is a professionally managed townhome association. Recent listings report a monthly assessment in the mid-300s, typically covering lawn and grounds care, snow removal, and common-area and exterior upkeep. Confirm the current amount and the exact inclusions with management before purchase.
- When were the homes built?
- The community dates to the early-to-mid 1970s, so expect mature landscaping and homes that may benefit from interior and mechanical updates.
- What schools serve Lakeside Villas?
- Listing data points to Booth Tarkington Elementary and Jack London Middle School in Wheeling CCSD 21, and Wheeling High School in Township High School District 214. Attendance areas can split within a subdivision, so verify the assigned schools for the exact address with both districts.
- How is the commute to Chicago and O'Hare?
- Milwaukee Avenue, I-294, and I-94 provide road access, and the Metra North Central Service Wheeling station offers rail service toward Union Station. Confirm current schedules and the closest station for your address.
- What is the market like here right now?
- Pricing, inventory, and days on market shift constantly, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current numbers rather than relying on a static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Lakeside Villas?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Lakeside Villas in Wheeling, 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 Lakeside Villas 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 Lakeside Villas
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
Lakeside Villas, 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 sale price · last 90 days
$360,500
Sold in the last year
9
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 9, 2025 through August 9, 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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