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Wonder Lake

Illinois

15Listings$5K-$515K$3.6MTotal Value
Wonder Lake, Illinois

Wonder Lake real estate is regarded as a top ten market in Illinois for lake homes and lake lots.

Typically, buyers can find around 20 Wonder Lake homes for sale, and very few Wonder Lake lots and land for sale.

Wonder Lake has 7 miles of shoreline and is one of Illinois' largest lakes.

About Wonder Lake

South of the Illinois State Border

Wonder Lake is inside of a village in McHenry County below the Illinois-Wisconsin state border. The Village of Wonder Lake was created in the 1970s after an older village was annexed and renamed. Now named after the lake it surrounds, The Village of Wonder Lake is an expanding community in the northern part of Illinois.

Nearby Recreation

On the northernmost tip of Wonder Lake is the Glacial Park-Conservation Area. Residents will find it hard to beat this view. With rolling prairies, blooming wildflowers, oak savanna, and the calm presence of the meandering Nippersink Creek.

Visitors can enjoy the exhibits at the Lost Valley Visitor Center, enjoy a picnic at the outdoor stone amphitheater, cross-country ski, snowmobiling, and the miles of trail. There is so much to enjoy here, and residents are always just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

Of course, residents have the option to visit the highly-trafficked Fox Lake Chain O’Lakes waterway system. With over 7,000 acres of the waterway, you can enjoy all forms of watersports and fishing here.

Village Shops and Restaurants

The Village of Wonder Lake provides parks, public works, police protection, and related services to its constituents. Shops, restaurants, and stores litter the lake’s shoreline.

Live the Wonderful Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Wonder Lake is an excellent choice.

Lake Overview

  • 7mi. of Shoreline
  • 6ft. Avg. Depth
  • 13ft. Deepest Depth
  • Year Built
    1929
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    830

Information

  • Counties: McHenry County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Restrictions

Amenities

Marinas
(815) 653-3500
4019 E Lake Shore Dr,
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
Golf Courses
(815) 385-1072
820 N John St,
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 338-2191
10310 Country Club Rd,
Bull Valley, IL 60098
Campgrounds
Fox Den Campground
8068 State Park Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
Moraine Hills State Park
(815) 385-1624
1510 S River Rd,
McHenry, IL 60051

Nearby

Hospitals
(815) 344-5000
4201 Medical Centre Dr,
McHenry, IL 60050
Airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
10000 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60666