McHenry County, Illinois
Lakewood Real Estate and Local Guide
Lakewood is a small, affluent village along the south shore of Crystal Lake in McHenry County, built around golf courses and lakeside neighborhoods and incorporated in 1933. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lakewood best.
About the area
Living in Lakewood, IL
The village owns and operates the RedTail Golf Club, a public 18-hole championship course.
The housing market
Homes in Lakewood
- About 97.6% of housing units are owner-occupied, a near-universal ownership rate.
- About 92.9% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $518,500, among the highest in the area.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lakewood home
RedTail Golf Club
Village-owned 18-hole championship course designed by Roger Packard, opened in 1992 as Lakewood Golf Course
Turnberry Country Club
E. Lawrence Packard-designed par-72 course in the village that has hosted a U.S. Open qualifier and the Illinois Open
Crystal Lake
Lake shared with the City of Crystal Lake, forming the north shore recreation area of the village
Kishwaukee Fen Nature Preserve
Protected wetland fen among the village's roughly 650 acres of open space
Neighborhoods
Lakewood areas to know
Turnberry Meadows
Residential subdivision within the village
Country Club Additions
Older lakeside area along Crystal Lake's south shore
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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.