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McHenry County Towns and Villages


Algonquin  is a rapidly growing community.  Easily accessible from major highways, the Village has drawn many people who want to enjoy a country lifestyle while remaining within reach of the many amenities of the metropolitan area.  Housing options abound in a variety of price ranges and attractive neighborhoods.

Bull Valley is a scenic and rolling area nestled between McHenry, Woodstock and Crystal Lake placed in the heart of McHenry County.  Bull Valley features very low density residential zoning.  Homes are on a minimum of 3 acre parcels.  Known for its wide-open spaces, wildlife and rural lifestyle, Bull Valley is committed to preserving its natural beauty.  The village acts with many organizations to help maintain its beautiful and historic countryside. 

Cary  is proud of its past, prosperous in the present and planning ahead for its future.  The financial position of the Village is strong, thanks to sound fiscal management and a diverse revenue base supported by industrial parks, home-based businesses, office and retail centers and a rail system which serves commercial and passenger needs...


Crystal Lake with its diverse mix of services and vibrant community atmosphere is an outstanding place to live or operate a business.  The city boasts 2.3 million square feet of retail shopping center space, and provides nearly 12,000 jobs through a large commercial, office and industrial base.  Metra commuter rail and freight...


Fox River Grove is conveniently located just 40 miles northwest of Chicago at the crossroads of McHenry, Cook, Lake and Kane counties in northeastern Illinois........

Harvard is located in what has been called the GOLDEN TRIANGLE; 65 miles from Chicago, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, and Rockford Illinois...Milk Days Festival is held the first weekend in June each year.

Huntley is located just 47 miles northwest of Chicago…and close enough to I-90 and major highways to make it a fast growing community.  Del-Webb Sun City determined Huntley was a great place to develop!  Far enough away from city life to enjoy a respite from noise and congestion......

Island Lake is located in two separate counties: McHenry and the County of Lake, Illinois. Island Lake is situated on the southwest side of McHenry and the West side of Wauconda.  Founded in the 1940's as a resort community, over the years, the Village has expanded as people continue to come here to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle surrounding the beautiful lake and all the area has to offer....... 

Johnsburg is a community with a hometown USA atmosphere. The village is located on the Fox River and the fabulous Chain O' Lakes in McHenry County. This is a very family orientated community that understands the importance of community involvement.  Johnsburg is located near Rt. 31 and State Routes 120 and 173.  Providing commutes of one hour or less to Chicago, Rockford, Elgin, Milwaukee, Janesville, and Beloit.  Milwaukee Road and Metra commuter rail stations are also nearby...

Lake in the Hills In southwestern McHenry County lies a unique community of homes and businesses.  Here residents enjoy a bustling atmosphere along with quick access to Interstate 90, Randall Road and State Routes 62, 47 and 31.  It's growth has been tremendous and offers an ideal atmosphere for raising a family with wonderful community amenities including beautiful parks and other recreational facilities, an abundance of shopping and a high quality of life......

Lakemoor has fast become prime Illinois real estate.  Located just east of the city of McHenry, in eastern McHenry County it offers quick access to Rt. 12 and many newer subdivisions, which have developed with controlled growth in mind.  Every day new businesses and retail centers seem to be popping up to make Lakemoor an exciting area to discover.... 

McHenry offers a variety of housing choices, including beautiful custom designed homes in newer subdivisions, older homes on large parcels of land in nice, older neighborhoods.  There are many new condos and town house complexes along with spacious apartments available for those seeking rental options.

Richmond is a tiny Midwestern town in Northern McHenry County, located off of Highway 173; a few short miles from the Wisconsin Border, and is only one hour from Chicago, Rockford and Milwaukee.......

Spring Grove is nestled within the beautiful surroundings of Northern Illinois and divided by the  Nippersink Creek.  Spring Grove is one of the fastest growing municipalities in McHenry County.  The current population is 4,978 and it is projected that by 2010 the population will be over 6600 residents.

Woodstock offers many newer subdivisions, plus its historic Woodstock Square.  An extensive park system that contains twice the national average of acerage per capita, to the impressive Woodstock Opera House (a National Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places), there is a unique combination of cultural activities here...Diverse and modern homes, condo and townhouse options.......

Wonder Lake  is a small village located on the west side of McHenry on Rt. 120. The quaint Village of Wonder Lake is just minutes away from McHenry and Woodstock and offers a wide array of year round recreational opportunites for outdoor enthusiasts.  Wonder Lake is the largest manmade private lake in Illinois...3 1/2 miles long and 840 acres of spring fed water spilling over a 30' dam in the Nippersink Creek...

Lake County Real Estate:

Fox Lake Illinois  is centrally located in the "heart of the Chain O' Lakes".......