Kildeer, IL Homes for Sale: Explore Wooded Lots & Subdivisions
Kildeer is residential, wooded and built around the drive. Look at the lot as closely as the house.
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 60047
- School districts
- 95, 96 and 125. Confirm by address
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Living in Kildeer
Kildeer, IL homes for sale are almost all single-family houses on larger lots, many of them wooded or set around ponds and wetlands. The village is in southwest Lake County, in Ela Township, about 29 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, between Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods and Barrington.
Kildeer incorporated in 1958 and covers about 2,625 acres. According to the village, it has roughly 1,200 homes and close to 4,000 residents, spread across more than 25 subdivisions. Most homes have a Lake Zurich or Long Grove mailing address in the 60047 ZIP code, so the city on a listing does not always say Kildeer.
Three school districts serve the village, and the split usually follows the subdivision. Retail is concentrated along Rand Road, and Metra stations are in neighboring towns. The sections below cover the subdivisions, schools, utilities and checks that matter most when you compare Kildeer homes.
Local highlights and attractions
Kildeer has no traditional downtown. Its shopping is on Rand Road, and the rest of the village is residential roads, ponds and open space.
Rand Road shopping
Kildeer Marketplace, The Shops at Kildeer, Kildeer Village Square and the Quentin Collection line Rand Road (US 12) on the village's east side. Together they hold a Whole Foods, clothing and home stores, fitness studios and restaurants, so many errands stay within the village.
Kemper Lakes Golf Club
A public golf course on Old McHenry Road that hosted the 1989 PGA Championship.
Farmington Bath and Tennis
A private swim and tennis club in the Farmington subdivision, one of the village's oldest neighborhoods.
Village Hall grounds
The Village Hall is on Quentin Road. The village issues permits for its pickleball courts and dog area.
Water and open space
Lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands run through many subdivisions. Lake County Forest Preserves and the parks and lakes of Lake Zurich, Long Grove and Hawthorn Woods are a short drive away.
Kildeer subdivisions
Kildeer grew one subdivision at a time, and the village publishes when each was built, who built it and which schools serve it. These groupings come from the village's neighborhood list. Confirm the school assignment for each address with the district.
1950s to 1970s
Long Grove Valley (1956), Boschome Farms (1957), Farmington (1961 to 1968, 194 lots), Pine Valley (1962 to 1976), Prestonfield (1975), Hidden Valley (1975), Bishop's Ridge (1977) and the Groves of Kildeer (1978). Most of these are in District 95, except the Groves, which is in Districts 96 and 125.
1980s and 1990s
Meadowridge (1986 to 1987), Foxborough Estates (1989 to 1993), Heron's Crossing (1993), Beacon Hill (1993 to 1994), The Ponds (1996) and Tall Oaks (1999, 71 estate homes). Most are in Districts 96 and 125; The Ponds is in District 95.
2000s
Sterling Manor (2001), Prairie Creek (2002, built by Pulte), Meadowood Estates (2004) and Sanctuary Club (2008 to 2015), which combines estate homes with the Villas, a maintenance-free section.
Since 2020
Wentworth and Westbury, both by M/I Homes, are cluster subdivisions. Wentworth has 54 single-family homes in District 95. Westbury has 20 single-family homes and 24 duplexes in Districts 96 and 125.
How do you get around Kildeer, IL?
Kildeer is built around the car. Map school, work and the train from the actual address before you compare homes.
Main roads
Rand Road (US 12) runs along the east side of the village, Route 22 (Half Day Road) runs east and west, and Quentin Road and Old McHenry Road carry local traffic north and south. Route 53 begins just south of the village and leads toward I-90 and I-290.
Metra
There is no station in Kildeer. The closest are Palatine and Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest line, and Buffalo Grove and Prairie View on the North Central Service. Check the current Metra schedule for drive and ride times.
Fire protection districts
Fire and rescue service depends on the subdivision. Most are served by the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District, while Tall Oaks and part of Meadowridge are in the Long Grove Rural Fire Protection District and Wentworth is in the Countryside Fire Protection District.
What should you consider about the lot when buying a home in Kildeer, IL?
Kildeer homes are mostly single-family on larger lots, from 1950s and 1960s ranches and two-stories in subdivisions like Farmington and Pine Valley to 1990s estate homes and newer cluster homes and duplexes in Wentworth and Westbury. The subdivision often decides the school district, the fire district and whether there is an association, so treat it as part of the listing.
With a wooded or pond-side lot, the property can matter as much as the house. Look at drainage, the condition of the trees, the driveway and any outbuildings. Ask whether the home uses a private well or a community water system, and whether it is on septic or sewer. The village's Architecture Committee reviews certain building plans, so ask what applies before you plan an addition or rebuild.
Kildeer area schools
Three school districts serve Kildeer. Some subdivisions are in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 for kindergarten through high school. Others are in Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 for elementary and middle school and Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 for high school. The line usually follows the subdivision, but a ZIP code, mailing city 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 grade 12
Lake Zurich CUSD 95
The village lists Isaac Fox, May Whitney and Sarah Adams elementary schools, Lake Zurich Middle School South and Lake Zurich High School for its District 95 neighborhoods. District 95's boundary map is a useful starting point; the district says map placement does not guarantee a school assignment.
District 95 boundary map - Kindergarten through grade 8
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
District 96 has a kindergarten center (Willow Grove), four elementary schools for grades 1 to 5 and two middle schools. The village lists Kildeer Countryside, Country Meadows and Prairie elementary schools and Twin Groves and Woodlawn middle schools for its District 96 neighborhoods.
District 96 - High school
Stevenson High School District 125
District 96 students continue to Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. Stevenson publishes enrollment steps and boundary guidance for confirming an address.
Stevenson enrollment and boundary guidance
What five checks should you make before an offer on a Kildeer, IL home?
Confirm school assignment for the exact address
Districts 95 and 96/125 both serve Kildeer, and the split usually follows the subdivision. Contact the district about the specific address before relying on a listing or a map.
Confirm the village, not just the mailing address
Kildeer homes usually have a Lake Zurich or Long Grove mailing address, and some nearby homes with those addresses are in other villages or unincorporated Lake County. Check the parcel on the Lake County property map.
Understand the lot before the house
Walk the property. Ask about drainage, grading, ponds or wetlands, tree health, easements and outbuildings. A survey and the recorded plat show what the lot actually includes.
Ask about water, septic and the association
Many Kildeer homes use private wells; the village lists Aqua as the water provider only for Sanctuary Club and the Preserves of Kildeer. Confirm the water and wastewater setup for the address, plan inspections to match, and ask whether an association maintains common areas, ponds or entrances.
Pull the actual tax bill
Get the most recent bill for the property from the Lake County Treasurer and check which exemptions apply. The school and fire districts for the address change the combined rate, so similar homes can have different bills.
Kildeer, IL REALTORS®
When searching for Kildeer, IL homes for sale, buyers and sellers turn to The Spot Real Estate Team for local guidance. We can tell you which subdivisions fall in District 95 and which in Districts 96 and 125, which fire district covers an address, and which listings with a Lake Zurich or Long Grove address are actually in Kildeer.
On larger and wooded lots, we compare sales with attention to lot size, ponds and wetlands, outbuildings and well and septic systems. We can arrange well, septic and arborist inspections and connect you with local lenders for conventional, VA, FHA or jumbo financing. For sellers, we photograph the setting as carefully as the house, shoot drone video of larger lots and market listings across Chicago-area portals. Thinking about selling? Use the contact button below to request a free, personalized home valuation.
Kildeer real estate: buyer FAQs
Which schools serve a Kildeer home?
Three districts serve the village. Some subdivisions are in Lake Zurich District 95 for kindergarten through high school; others are in Kildeer Countryside District 96 for kindergarten through eighth grade and Stevenson High School District 125. Confirm the assignment for the specific address with the district.
What ZIP code and mailing city does Kildeer use?
Most Kildeer homes are in the 60047 ZIP code with a Lake Zurich or Long Grove mailing address. Check the parcel on the Lake County property map to confirm the home is inside the village.
Does Kildeer have a downtown?
No. Shopping and restaurants are along Rand Road in Kildeer Marketplace, The Shops at Kildeer, Kildeer Village Square and the Quentin Collection. The rest of the village is residential.
Is there a Metra station in Kildeer?
No. The closest stations are Palatine and Barrington on the Union Pacific Northwest line and Buffalo Grove and Prairie View on the North Central Service.
Do Kildeer homes have city water and sewer?
It depends on the subdivision. Many homes use private wells, and the village lists Aqua as the water provider only for Sanctuary Club and the Preserves of Kildeer. Confirm the water and wastewater setup for the address and plan inspections to match.
How old are Kildeer homes?
The village's subdivisions date from the 1950s to the 2020s. Long Grove Valley and Boschome Farms date to the 1950s, Farmington and Pine Valley to the 1960s, many estate subdivisions to the 1980s and 1990s, and Wentworth and Westbury to 2020.
How do I estimate property taxes on a Kildeer 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 school, fire and other districts for that address and any exemptions.
Communities near Kildeer
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- Lake Zurich
- Deer Park
- Barrington
- Long Grove
- Hawthorn Woods
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