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West Lake Forest, Illinois
West Lake Forest Homes for Sale: Local Realtor Guide
West Lake Forest homes for sale west of Route 41: newer subdivisions, townhome communities and new construction near the Milwaukee District North station.
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01 / The area
West Lake Forest homes for sale by community
West Lake Forest homes for sale are newer on average than those east of Route 41. Most of this side of town grew after the 1950s, and it holds most of the town's townhome communities, its golf community and its new-build streets.
Everett Farms
Where: South of Everett Rd, west of Telegraph Rd
Built: 1999 to 2001
Home type: Houses, 3,635 to 5,800 sq ft
Westleigh Farm
Where: West of Route 41, north of Westleigh Rd, off Ridge Rd
Built: 1906 to 2025
Home type: Houses, 2,905 to 17,800 sq ft, HOA $557 to $1,030
Meadowood
Where: Off Deerpath Rd, west of Waukegan Rd
Built: 1947 to 2027
Home type: Houses and new construction
Windridge
Where: West of Telegraph Rd, north of Route 22
Built: 2024 to 2026
Home type: New houses, 7,487 to 11,980 sq ft
Colony Square
Where: East of Waukegan Rd, south of Everett Rd
Built: 1988 to 1990
Home type: Townhomes, HOA $649
Woodland Creek Manor
Where: Waukegan Rd, north of Everett Rd
Built: 1991 to 1996
Home type: Townhomes and condos
Lake Forest Chateau
Where: South of Everett Rd, east of Waukegan Rd
Built: 1986 to 2021
Home type: Duplexes and townhomes
Stonebridge
Where: South of Route 60, west of Waukegan Rd
Built: 2004 to 2006
Home type: Townhomes and condos, HOA $400 to $450
Willow Lake
Where: North of Route 60, east of Field Dr
Built: 2008 to 2021
Home type: Townhomes, duplexes and houses
| Community | Where | Built | Home type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Farms | South of Everett Rd, west of Telegraph Rd | 1999 to 2001 | Houses, 3,635 to 5,800 sq ft |
| Westleigh Farm | West of Route 41, north of Westleigh Rd, off Ridge Rd | 1906 to 2025 | Houses, 2,905 to 17,800 sq ft, HOA $557 to $1,030 |
| Meadowood | Off Deerpath Rd, west of Waukegan Rd | 1947 to 2027 | Houses and new construction |
| Windridge | West of Telegraph Rd, north of Route 22 | 2024 to 2026 | New houses, 7,487 to 11,980 sq ft |
| Colony Square | East of Waukegan Rd, south of Everett Rd | 1988 to 1990 | Townhomes, HOA $649 |
| Woodland Creek Manor | Waukegan Rd, north of Everett Rd | 1991 to 1996 | Townhomes and condos |
| Lake Forest Chateau | South of Everett Rd, east of Waukegan Rd | 1986 to 2021 | Duplexes and townhomes |
| Stonebridge | South of Route 60, west of Waukegan Rd | 2004 to 2006 | Townhomes and condos, HOA $400 to $450 |
| Willow Lake | North of Route 60, east of Field Dr | 2008 to 2021 | Townhomes, duplexes and houses |
Source: Homes by Marco, October 2026. Conway Farms, south of Route 60, has its own page: Conway Farms homes for sale.
02 / Train
The West Lake Forest Metra station
The Milwaukee District North station at 911 Telegraph Rd is the West Lake Forest Metra station, with about 517 parking spaces. It runs to Chicago Union Station, a second line into the city besides the Union Pacific North downtown.
Colony Square, Woodland Creek Manor, Lake Forest Chateau and Everett Farms are among the communities closest to the platform.
03 / Home types
What you find west of Route 41
Townhomes
Most of Lake Forest's townhome communities are here, with HOA dues from about $400 to $1,340 a month. See Lake Forest townhomes for sale.
Newer houses
Houses from the 1990s and 2000s in Everett Farms and nearby streets, often with larger kitchens, first-floor family rooms and three-car garages.
New construction
Windridge and Meadowood had new homes for sale in October 2026. See new construction in Lake Forest.
04 / Schools
School districts in West Lake Forest
Most of West Lake Forest is in Lake Forest School District 67 and Lake Forest High School District 115. Parts of the far west side are in Rondout School District 72, a K to 8 district, with a different high school. Check each address with the district before you buy.
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06 / Areas
Other Lake Forest areas
- East Lake Forest
- West Lake Forest
- Conway Farms
- Downtown Lake Forest
- Villa Turicum
- Northmoor
- Whispering Oaks
- Onwentsia Gardens
- Westleigh Farm
- Everett Farms
- Meadowood
- Windridge
07 / Questions
Questions about West Lake Forest
West Lake Forest is the part of Lake Forest west of Route 41, around Waukegan Road, Telegraph Road and the Milwaukee District North line.
The Milwaukee District North station at 911 Telegraph Rd, with about 517 parking spaces.
Yes. Most Lake Forest townhome communities are here, including Colony Square, Woodland Creek Manor, Stonebridge and Willow Lake. Few list at a time.
Most of it is in District 67 and District 115. Parts of the far west side are in Rondout District 72. Confirm each address.
Yes. Windridge and Meadowood had new homes for sale in October 2026 (Homes by Marco).
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