Wonder Lake
Illinois
The Wonder Lake real estate market is a top twenty marketplace for lake property in Illinois.
Normally there are around 20 lake homes for sale at Wonder Lake, and around 10 listings for lots and land.
Wonder Lake is one of Illinois' largest lakes and has 7 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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
All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate. Such Information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some listings have been excluded from this website.
This page utilizes third-party mapping services and does not make any warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of these services' representations.
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This page utilizes third-party mapping services and does not make any warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of these services' representations.