Woodstock · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Apple Creek Estates.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $225K
- Avg time on market
- 15 days
- Sold · last year
- 19
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An established, attainable Woodstock neighborhood near the historic Square.
Apple Creek Estates is an established neighborhood on the south side of Woodstock in McHenry County, built in phases from the mid-2000s into the late 2010s and credited in listing records to Kirk Homes and, later, CalAtlantic Homes. It blends attached townhomes with detached single-family homes, so the streetscape spans smaller, lower-maintenance units and larger family houses, with sizes ranging widely from roughly 1,130 to 3,670 square feet. Elementary and middle schools sit essentially on its doorstep, and the walkable, event-filled Woodstock Square, Emricson Park, and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital are all a short drive away.
At a glance
Homes and townhomes
A mix of attached townhomes and detached single-family homes, roughly 1,130 to 3,670 square feet.
Schools next door
Woodstock District 200, with elementary and middle schools adjacent to the neighborhood. Confirm by address.
Modest, mixed HOA
Single-family owners pay a small common-area assessment; townhome owners pay a higher monthly fee. Confirm for the specific home.
Historic Woodstock Square
The walkable downtown Square, Opera House, shops, and farmers market are minutes away.
Parks and open space
Neighborhood open space plus Emricson Park, one of Woodstock's largest, nearby.
Metra to Chicago
The Woodstock station on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line, with service to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Hospital in town
Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital, with an emergency department, a short drive away.
What’s close
Apple Creek Estates sits on the south side of Woodstock near Route 47 and Route 14, minutes from the Square and the Metra station.
- Schools
- Woodstock CUSD 200, with elementary and middle schools adjacent; MLS shows Woodstock High School. The district has two high schools, so confirm the assignment by address.
- Highway
- Route 47 and Route 14, with connections toward Crystal Lake and the wider northwest suburbs.
- Train
- The Woodstock station on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line, with service to Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail along the Route 47 corridor and the shops and dining on the historic Woodstock Square.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital, with an emergency department and outpatient services.
- Parks
- Neighborhood open space plus Emricson Park and Woodstock Recreation Department facilities.
What it’s actually like to live here
Apple Creek Estates suits buyers who want a practical, attainable foothold in Woodstock without giving up access to the town's real draw, its historic Square. Day to day, the neighborhood is quiet and family-oriented, with sidewalks, open space, and schools close enough that many families can build a short walk into their routine. The mix of townhomes and single-family homes keeps it approachable, spanning first-time buyers, downsizers, and growing families rather than a single uniform product.
The location balances small-town character with everyday convenience. The walkable, event-filled Woodstock Square, real parks and trails, and a hospital in town are all close, and Route 47 and Route 14 connect to Crystal Lake and the wider northwest suburbs. The Woodstock Metra station adds a genuine rail option, though the ride into the city is long, so the location rewards people who work locally, work hybrid, or drive to closer job centers.
The honest tradeoffs are straightforward. This is a value-oriented, well-located neighborhood rather than an amenity-rich resort community, so the appeal is the location, the schools next door, and the range of floor plans, not a clubhouse or pool. Like all of McHenry County, the property tax rate is meaningfully higher than the national norm, which is the single biggest number buyers should underwrite carefully. Because the neighborhood blends sections and vintages, dues and home conditions vary, so confirm the assessment and inspect the specific home.
The questions buyers actually ask
Apple Creek Estates FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Apple Creek Estates. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Assessments vary by section and home type: single-family owners generally pay a modest common-area assessment, while townhome owners pay a higher monthly fee that can include exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and master insurance. Confirm the current dues, billing frequency, and inclusions for the specific address.
- 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 kinds of homes are in Apple Creek Estates?
- A mix of attached townhomes and detached single-family homes built in phases from the mid-2000s into the late 2010s, spanning roughly 1,130 to 3,670 square feet, most commonly three bedrooms. Townhomes anchor the smaller end, and single-family plans cover the middle and upper end.
- Who built the neighborhood?
- Listing records attribute the earlier section to Kirk Homes and a later section to CalAtlantic Homes (which had merged with Ryland and later became part of Lennar). Treat the specific builder-and-section mapping as not yet confirmed against a primary builder source.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, and dues vary by section and home type. Single-family owners generally pay a modest common-area assessment, while townhome owners typically pay a higher monthly fee that can include exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and master insurance. Always confirm the current dues, billing frequency, and inclusions for the exact address.
- What schools serve the community?
- Woodstock CUSD 200. Elementary and middle schools sit adjacent to the subdivision, and MLS listings show Woodstock High School at the high school level. The district operates two high schools and has realigned boundaries, so confirm the exact assignment by address with District 200 before relying on it.
- How is the commute?
- Route 47 and Route 14 are close, and the Woodstock station on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line is a short drive with service to downtown Chicago (Ogilvie). The train ride is long, so the location fits local, hybrid, or regional commuters best.
- What do homes cost, what are the taxes, and how is the market?
- For current prices, inventory, and market conditions, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed figure. For taxes, McHenry County carries some of the higher effective rates in the region: plan on roughly 2.4 to 2.7 percent of market value for Woodstock, with the exact figure depending on the parcel and taxing bodies.
- Who is the real estate agent for Apple Creek Estates?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Apple Creek Estates in Woodstock, 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 Apple Creek Estates specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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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
Apple Creek Estates, 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
$225,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$415,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
15 days
Sold in the last year
19
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 8, 2025 through August 8, 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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