Quality Homes and Community Character in Island Lake
Search Island Lake Listings → Talk to a Local ExpertIsland Lake is a welcoming community in the Lake County — Fox Lake & Beyond area offering a mix of housing options, convenient amenities, and the kind of neighborhood character that keeps residents rooted for years. Whether you're buying your first home or making a move-up purchase, Island Lake deserves a close look.
The real estate market in Island Lake offers a range of options for buyers at different price points. The community's convenient location and solid fundamentals make it a consistent choice for buyers seeking value and livability in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Island Lake residents enjoy access to local parks, dining, and shopping, along with the natural advantages of its location in the Chicago metropolitan area. Community events, local schools, and neighborhood character all contribute to a quality of life that keeps residents engaged and invested.
Island Lake is served by local public schools that are part of the broader Chicagoland educational landscape. Families are encouraged to research specific school attendance areas and explore both public and private options in the community.
School Districts: Local public school districts
Our MLS runs a Private Listing Network — real listings agents can see that never appear on Zillow or any public site, because the sellers want privacy. We can't advertise them. What we can do is share matches directly with our own buyers. If Island Lake is where you want to be, tell us exactly what you're looking for — we'll watch the private side for you, and we'll only contact you about that.
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Get a free, no-obligation valuation from the team that's sold 640+ homes across the northwest suburbs over 26 years. And when it's time to list: top dollar comes from full public exposure — more eyes, more showings, more offers. If another agent is steering you toward a quiet "private" listing, read this first, then get our free second opinion.
Get My Free Island Lake Valuation →Built around its namesake 85-acre lake, Island Lake offers affordable lakefront and lake-rights living between Wauconda and the Fox Valley. Island Lake homes fall primarily within the 60042 ZIP code.
Boating, fishing and beaches for residents.
Village beaches on the water.
Community events at the lake's edge.
Kettle lakes and trails minutes north.
Bangs Lake access one town east.
The village's main street connecting to McHenry and Wauconda.
We've been helping families across Island Lake and the northwest suburbs for over 26 years. Let's talk about your goals.