Homes for Sale in Island Lake, IL
Quality Homes and Community Character in Island Lake
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Island 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.
- ✓ Convenient Chicago metropolitan location
- ✓ Accessible home prices relative to closer-in suburbs
- ✓ Active local park district
- ✓ Community events and neighborhood character
- ✓ Access to expressways and transit options
Homes for sale in Island Lake
Updated 9/18/2026 6:58 AM CDT · Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Thinking of selling here? 59 detached homes closed in Island Lake in the last 6 months at a median of $352,000. Get your free valuation → · Live Island Lake market report →
Thinking of selling here? 15 attached homes closed in Island Lake in the last 6 months at a median of $250,100. Get your free valuation → · Live Island Lake market report →
Neighborhoods & subdivisions in Island Lake
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The Island Lake Housing Market
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.
Life in Island Lake
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 Schools
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
Some homes for sale in Island Lake never show up online
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Get My Free Island Lake Valuation →Local Landmarks & Highlights in Island Lake
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.
Island Lake (the lake)
Boating, fishing and beaches for residents.
Eastway & Converse Park Beaches
Village beaches on the water.
Veterans Park & Village Hall Campus
Community events at the lake's edge.
Moraine Hills State Park (nearby)
Kettle lakes and trails minutes north.
Wauconda Boat Launch (nearby)
Bangs Lake access one town east.
Route 176 Corridor
The village's main street connecting to McHenry and Wauconda.
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