Wauconda Illinois Real Estate
WaucondaLocated on the shores of Bangs Lake, Wauconda, Illinois is a picturesque yet fast growing town. Only forty-six miles from Chicago, a resident of Wauconda can take advantage of both the cosmopolitan advantages of the big city as well as the more laid back rural lifestyle of a small town.
At more than $64,000 the median household income of Wauconda is far above the national average. This income goes even farther when one considers that the median owner occupied home price is about $200,000, significantly below the national median owner occupied home price.
Not only does Wauconda provide substantial financial allure, it also has excellent schools, multiple opportunities for outdoor sports, incredible natural beauty and its proximity to Chicago makes commuting to work a definite possibility.
Wauconda students score higher than the state average on all standardized testing. Additionally both the high school graduation rate for Wauconda students and their scores on the ACT test are above the state averages.
Water sports of all types can be enjoyed on the 310 acre expanse of Bangs Lake. Boat slips, launch passes and family beach passes are available at affordable rates. During the summer beach volley ball, fishing and water skiing are but a few of the family friendly recreational activities at the Bangs Lake Marina. Enjoying the scenic wonder of the Lakewood Forest Preserve is a year round delight. Several championship golf courses border Wauconda. The nearby Chain O’Lakes State Park has horseback riding, hiking and overnight camping sites.
Commuter service on the premier Chicago railway, METRA, is available from the Barrington Station. Travel time to downtown Chicago is just under ninety minutes. Many fine museums, including the Kohl’s Children’s Museum, are available within easy driving distance. Restaurants from fast service to fine cuisine abound in the metro area.
A stable economy and growing population as well as high home prices in many sections of Chicago have contributed to an active real estate market in the Wauconda area. Residences include manufactured and mobile homes all the way through to high end luxury homes. The thriving Wauconda business climate and immediacy to Chicago promise to keep resale values high for all homes.
New single family homes can include the most modern of upgrades. Nine foot ceilings, fully sodded yards and expansive square footage are all available in residential communities that face the Bangs Lake Marina.
Upscale gated condominium and loft communities offer an executive lifestyle. Many have marina access and offer the serenity of quiet lake living coupled with amenities like two story foyers, state of the art appliances and customized master suites. Onsite sports facilities are also available in these residential neighborhoods.
More mature sections of Wauconda enable a home buyer to purchase older homes at a substantial discount to the prices of Chicago homes and to new construction within Wauconda. These subdivisions provide homes with the elegance of traditional Illinois architecture at more economical prices.
Whether a prospective home buyer is employed in Wauconda or seeking a safe haven from the frenetic workday pace of Chicago, many choices for fine homes at reasonable prices will be found in the peaceful village of Wauconda.