PREMIUM WATERFRONT SETTING IN WILLOW LAKE ESTATES! Located along the channel with peaceful water views, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,152 square feet of convenient single-level living in one of the community's most sought-after locations. Enjoy a serene natural setting just outside your door, complete with frequent visits from local birds and wildlife. The interior features vaulted ceilings and an open-concept layout that gives the home a bright, spacious feel. The dining area connects effortlessly to the living room, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. The primary bedroom also includes its own private half bath for added convenience. This property offers outstanding potential for a buyer ready to make updates, add personal touches, and build sweat equity. With its desirable location, attractive price, and strong upside potential, a little effort could create significant value. Willow Lake Estates provides an active 55+ lifestyle with a wide range of community amenities, including stocked fishing lakes, a clubhouse, heated outdoor pool, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, walking areas, and nearby access to the Illinois Prairie Path across the Fox River. The home is conveniently positioned near the community beach and only a short distance from the clubhouse and pool. Enjoy low-maintenance living with lawn care and snow removal included in the lot rent, making this an excellent option for snowbirds, seasonal travelers, or anyone seeking a simpler homeownership experience without giving up an active lifestyle. The community is conveniently located near Advocate Sherman Hospital, I-90, shopping, dining, Downtown Elgin, and Grand Victoria Casino. O'Hare International Airport is approximately 35-40 minutes away. Premium location. Peaceful water views. Exceptional potential. This is a rare chance to own a home in one of Willow Lake Estates' most desirable waterfront settings and make it your own. Current market lot base rent is $1,437.28 per month.
ManufacturedProperty Type
1969Year Built
3 spacesParking
Listed by Nathan Hess• Keller Williams Success Realty
Listed by Victoria Suthers• Keller Williams Success Realty
Willow Lakes Estates, located between Randall Road and McLean Boulevard, is a residential and lakeside Elgin neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and pocket ponds. The neighborhood reads as late-20th-century suburban, with attached garages, broad setbacks, and sidewalks that loop toward the water. The local pulse concentrates near the Randall Rd & I-90 interchange, where big-box retail pads, coffee counters, and service storefronts set a practical, on-the-go tone. Community staples nearby include Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin Public Museum, and Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Outdoor time centers on the Fox River corridor and the paved Fox River Trail. Daily errands and dining cluster along Randall Road, while the interior streets stay quiet and green.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Screens on windows
6 total rooms
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Separate shower
Kitchen
Solid surface counters
Range
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Oven
Microwave
Range hood
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room (approx. 8 x 5)
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms, living and dining areas
Vinyl flooring in kitchen and laundry
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heat
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Channel-front lot
Waterfront access
Sheltered porch
Community lake
Home design
Mobile home (Double wide)
Model: Wisconsin
Fee simple ownership
Asphalt roof
Built before 1978
Parking
3 parking spaces
Concrete parking with assigned spaces and side apron
Construction
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
Willow Lake Estate community
Community clubhouse, park, pool, tennis courts, lake, water rights
Curbs, street lights, paved streets
Financial info
No land lease
Other
Commuter bus and train access; nearby interstate access
Electricity and solar
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