McHenry County, Illinois
Johnsburg Real Estate and Local Guide
A waterfront village in northeastern McHenry County founded by German immigrant families in 1841, with the most Chain O'Lakes waterfront of any community and a strong neighbor-helping-neighbor tradition. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Johnsburg best.
About the area
Living in Johnsburg, IL
Settled in 1841 by German immigrant families from the Eifel region who built their first church in 1842.
The housing market
Homes in Johnsburg
- About 88% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 90% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $312,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Johnsburg home
St. John the Baptist Church
Parish church dedicated in 1902 that anchors the village's German Catholic heritage dating to the 1840s
Pistakee Yacht Club
Historic sailing club founded in 1897 on Pistakee Lake, part of the Chain O'Lakes
Community Sailing School at Pistakee
Nonprofit founded in 2012 offering sailing camps and classes at the Pistakee Yacht Club
Village park system
Four major park facilities with playgrounds, ball courts, athletic fields, a sled hill, and an ice rink
Johnsburg boat launch
Village-operated boat launch serving the community with the most Chain O'Lakes waterfront of any town
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.