Wonder Lake · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Wildwood.
Homes for sale in Wildwood, Wonder Lake, IL. 6 closed in the last year. Built 1939-1941.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $0
- Avg time on market
- 0 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 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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About the community
Wildwood: 1939-1941 construction.
Wildwood is a small Wonder Lake subdivision built between 1939 and 1941, placing it among the area's older residential communities. Homes here sit near the 840-acre Wonder Lake, a private lake known for boating, skiing, and fishing. The neighborhood draws both primary residents and investors seeking lakefront or lake-adjacent properties. Nearby shopping, dining, and services cluster within a mile or two, while the lake itself anchors the local lifestyle. Six homes sold in the past 12 months at a median price of $255,000, reflecting steady but modest turnover.
At a glance
Built 1939–1941
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
0.2 sales/month
6 homes closed here in the last 36 months.
Sells 5.2% under ask
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Private Lake Access
Wonder Lake's 840 acres support boating, skiing, fishing, and an active yacht club with Sunday sailboat races.
Built 1939, 1941
Established neighborhood with vintage character; many homes have been updated or renovated.
What’s close
Wildwood sits within easy reach of Wonder Lake's water activities and local services. Grocery, dining, and fitness options are clustered nearby, with larger shopping centers and transit access a short drive away.
- Dining & Coffee
- Bites Happen (0.7 mi), Cup of Wonder coffee (0.75 mi), and East End Pizza and Ice Cream (0.81 mi) are all within walking distance.
- Grocery
- Village Market is 1.9 mi away; Dollar Tree and Dollar General are under 1 mi for quick stops.
- Parks & Recreation
- Meadow Park (1.04 mi), Keystone Landing (1.52 mi), and Glacial Park Conservation Area (2.6 mi) offer outdoor space.
- Schools
- Harrison School (1.07 mi) and Greenwood Elementary School (2.14 mi) serve the area.
- Fitness
- Aira Fitness (0.81 mi) and Nurture Yoga (1.36 mi) are nearby for workouts and wellness.
- Shopping
- The Shops at Fox River and McHenry Shopping Center are both 4.6 mi away for larger retail needs.
- Transit
- Route 120 bus stops are 2.76, 3.4 mi away for regional commuting.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Wildwood.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7526 Salem Road Wonder Lake | Jan 23, 2026 | $255,000 | 2br · 1ba | 1,212 |
| 4923 Lake Shore Drive Wonder Lake | Nov 21, 2025 | $620,000 | 4br · 3.1ba | 2,919 |
| 7526 Salem Road Wonder Lake | May 13, 2025 | $140,000 | 2br · 1ba | 1,212 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Wildwood, 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
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Typical sale price · last 90 days
$255,000
Homes for sale right now
0
Avg time on market
0 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 May 9, 2025 through May 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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