Lake County, Illinois
Tower Lakes Real Estate and Local Guide
A small, wooded private lake village near Barrington that began in 1924 as a summer cottage resort and incorporated in 1966. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Tower Lakes best.
About the area
Living in Tower Lakes, IL
Founded in 1924 as a summer resort with a namesake 68-foot observation tower and a dammed lake.
The housing market
Homes in Tower Lakes
- About 97% of housing units are owner-occupied, one of the highest ownership rates in the region.
- Essentially all housing is single-family homes, at 100% of units.
- The median home value is about $495,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Tower Lakes home
68-foot steel observation tower
Built on the highest hill on the west shore when the community was founded in 1924
The Beach on Play Island
The recreational and social center of the private lake community
Tower Lakes main lake and North Lake
A 66-acre main lake plus a 6.5-acre North Lake formed by earthen dams along Mud Creek
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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.