Mundelein, IL Real Estate

Mundelein is approximately 40 miles north of Chicago. Residents of this Illinois village in Lake County are close enough to Chicago to enjoy the amenities of a big city and far enough away to enjoy the charms of a small town.

Amenities of family homes with three or four bedrooms include large yards, recreation rooms and finished basements. Private ponds, media rooms and pools are some of the amenities of luxury homes in the area. Houses with six bedrooms are available for those who want plenty of space for a large family. People who want historic homes can buy houses that date back to the late 1800s or early 1900s. There are two-bedroom condos close to stores and restaurants.

Mundelein residents who like the outdoors will enjoy spending time in the Ray Lake Forest Preserve. This area just northeast of the village has trails for horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing and bicycling. There are more than 160 miles of trails for bicycling in Lake County.

Diamond Lake Beach is a great place for a family summer outing. It has places for swimming and picnicking. There is a playground on the sand.

People who enjoy the theater can attend plays performances at the Kirk Players Theatre. Golfers can play on the 18-hole course at Steeple Chase Golf Club.

There are several grocery stores in Mundelein. Westfield Hawthorn approximately three miles away in Vernon Hills has department stores and specialty shops.

North Central Service trains travel from Mundelein to Chicago's Union Station. Travelers can board Amtrak trains at Union Station. The North Central Service line also stops at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Public transportation in Mundelein and nearby towns is provided by Pace buses.

Three of Mundelein's public schools are part of District 75. Students in kindergarten through second grade attend the Washington Early Learning Center. Mechanics Grove Elementary School has classes for children in the third, fourth and fifth grades. Carl Sandburg Middle School serves students in the sixth through eighth grades. High school students in Mundelein attend Mundelein High School in District 12. The village has one private high school.