Hawthorn Woods, IL Homes for Sale: Large Lots, Country Club & Top Schools
Hawthorn Woods is a Lake County village of large-lot subdivisions, ponds and parks between Lake Zurich, Long Grove and Mundelein. Most homes have Lake Zurich mailing addresses, and several school systems serve different parts of the village.
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP codes
- 60047 · 60060 in some areas
- School districts
- Lake Zurich 95 · Kildeer Countryside 96 and Stevenson 125 · Fremont 79 and Mundelein 120. Confirm by address
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Living in Hawthorn Woods
Turn off Old McHenry Road onto a winding street of one-acre lots, ponds and old oaks, and you are house-hunting in Hawthorn Woods, IL.
The village was incorporated in 1958 by its first 71 residents and has grown to about 8,000 people. It was planned around natural open space and estate lots, and many homes still sit on an acre or more. The Hawthorn Woods Country Club, approved in 2003, added a planned community of single-family homes, golf villas and townhomes around a private golf course. There is no traditional downtown; shopping and dining are along Route 12 in Lake Zurich, Route 22 and in Vernon Hills.
Our listings feed comes from MRED and updates through the day, with photos, price history and tax details for each home. You will see older custom homes on large lots, subdivision homes from the 1980s onward, and newer construction in the Country Club. The sections below cover the places, schools and checks that matter when you compare them.
Local highlights and attractions
Life in Hawthorn Woods centers on its parks and open space. A few places to know:
Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center
The village built and runs the aquatic center, which is the main summer gathering place for residents.
Heritage Oaks Park
A village park with ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, picnic pavilions and a bike loop.
Village parks and recreation
The Village of Hawthorn Woods runs the parks and recreation programs itself, including preschool programs, classes, a summer camp and community events.
Hawthorn Woods Country Club
A private club with an 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed course, pool, tennis and dining. Golf and social memberships are separate from owning a home in the community.
Forest preserves nearby
Lake County Forest Preserves sites sit a short drive from the village, with trails, fishing and open space.
Living in Hawthorn Woods
Hawthorn Woods has no downtown to measure from, so locals sort the village by subdivision and by school district. Use these areas to start a search, then confirm the boundaries and schools for each address.
Central Hawthorn Woods
Older and mid-era subdivisions along Old McHenry, Fairfield and Midlothian roads, many on one-acre lots. Most are in Lake Zurich District 95.
Hawthorn Woods Country Club
A planned community started in the mid-2000s around a private golf course, with single-family homes, golf villas and townhomes and a homeowners association. Parts are in Lake Zurich District 95 and parts in Fremont District 79.
North side
Homes near Gilmer Road, closer to Mundelein. Some addresses here are in Fremont District 79 and Mundelein High School District 120.
Southeast side
Newer subdivisions toward Route 22 and Quentin Road, where some addresses are in Kildeer Countryside District 96 and Stevenson High School District 125.
How to Get Around Hawthorn Woods?
Hawthorn Woods has no Metra station, so commuters drive to a nearby line or use the highways.
Metra stations nearby
The closest stations are on the Union Pacific Northwest line in Barrington and Palatine and the North Central Service in Mundelein and Buffalo Grove. Each is a short drive, so check which one fits your route and parking.
Route 12, Route 22 and Route 53
Rand Road (Route 12) runs along the west side through Lake Zurich, Route 22 runs along the south side, and Route 53 starts at Lake-Cook Road and runs south toward I-90 and O'Hare.
Local roads
Old McHenry, Midlothian, Gilmer and Quentin roads carry most local traffic. Homes on these roads trade quick access for more traffic noise.
What types of homes are available in Hawthorn Woods?
Hawthorn Woods housing is mostly single-family. Older custom homes sit on one-acre and larger lots, subdivisions from the 1980s through the 2000s add two-story homes with three-car garages and finished basements, and the Country Club adds golf villas, townhomes and newer single-family construction. Some larger properties are wooded or sit on ponds.
Compare the setting as much as the house. A home on a pond, one on a golf course and one on a large wooded lot come with different upkeep, rules and costs. Some older subdivisions use private wells and septic systems, and the Country Club has association assessments separate from any club membership. For any listing, review the tax history, any association dues and the full monthly cost of that property.
Hawthorn Woods area schools
Hawthorn Woods is split among several school systems. Most of the village is in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, while parts are in Kildeer Countryside District 96 with Stevenson High School District 125, or Fremont District 79 with Mundelein High School District 120. A village name, ZIP code or nearby school does not confirm which schools serve a home.
Before you rely on a school, verify the specific property address with the district.
- Kindergarten through high school
Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
A K–12 district. Spencer Loomis and Seth Paine elementary schools and Lake Zurich Middle School North are in Hawthorn Woods, and high school students attend Lake Zurich High School.
District 95 - Elementary, middle and high school
Kildeer Countryside District 96 and Stevenson District 125
Some southeast addresses are in District 96 for kindergarten through eighth grade, which feeds Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.
District 96 - Elementary, middle and high school
Fremont District 79 and Mundelein District 120
Some north-side addresses, including parts of Hawthorn Woods Country Club, are in Fremont District 79, which feeds Mundelein High School.
District 79
What are the essential checks before making an offer on a Hawthorn Woods home?
Confirm the village, not just the mailing address
Many homes near Hawthorn Woods use Lake Zurich, Long Grove or Mundelein mailing addresses, and unincorporated pockets sit within and beside the village. Confirm the municipal boundary for the property with the village or Lake County.
Confirm the school district by address
Four elementary districts and three high school districts serve the area. Neighbors on the same road can be in different districts, so check the exact address with each one.
Ask about wells and septic
Some homes on larger lots use a private well and septic system. Schedule water testing and a septic inspection, and ask for the service history.
Read the association documents
In the Country Club and other subdivisions, review the association's budget, assessments, rules and any pending special assessments. Club membership is separate from the association.
Pull the actual tax bill
Get the most recent bill for the property from the Lake County Treasurer and check which exemptions apply. Taxing bodies differ by school district and township, so add insurance, dues and lot upkeep to compare the full monthly cost.
Hawthorn Woods, IL REALTORS®
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Hawthorn Woods real estate: buyer FAQs
Which schools serve Hawthorn Woods homes?
Most of the village is in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. Parts are in Kildeer Countryside District 96 with Stevenson High School District 125, or Fremont District 79 with Mundelein High School District 120. Confirm the assigned schools for the exact address with each district.
What ZIP code does Hawthorn Woods use?
Most Hawthorn Woods homes use ZIP code 60047, which is shared with Lake Zurich, Long Grove and Kildeer. Some north-side addresses may use 60060 (Mundelein). A ZIP code does not confirm the municipality.
Is there a Metra station in Hawthorn Woods?
No. The closest stations are on the Union Pacific Northwest line in Barrington and Palatine and the North Central Service in Mundelein and Buffalo Grove.
How do I estimate property taxes on a Hawthorn Woods home?
Pull the most recent bill for the specific property from the Lake County Treasurer. The bill depends on the assessed value, the combined rates of the taxing bodies for that address and any exemptions, and those taxing bodies differ by school district.
What should I know about Hawthorn Woods Country Club?
It is a planned community with single-family homes, golf villas and townhomes and a homeowners association. The private club, golf course and amenities require a separate membership. Review the association documents and confirm the school district for each address.
Do Hawthorn Woods homes use wells and septic?
Some homes on larger lots do. Ask the seller, order water testing and a septic inspection, and confirm service with the village.
Is Bangs Lake in Hawthorn Woods?
No. Bangs Lake is in Wauconda. Lake Zurich, the lake, is just west of Hawthorn Woods in the Village of Lake Zurich.
Communities near Hawthorn Woods
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- Lake Zurich
- Kildeer
- Long Grove
- Wauconda
- Barrington
- Mundelein
- Deer Park
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