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3720 E Lake Shore Drive

Wonder Lake, IL 60097

2 beds
2 baths
1,100 sqft
8,712 sqft lot
$338 per sqft
1930 build
– on site

Nestled along the tranquil shores of Wonder Lake and proudly featured in COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE, this one-of-a-kind home is a masterfully updated lakeside retreat that blends timeless rustic charm with modern comforts. This log-sided cabin offers standout features including a serene screened-in porch with a stone floor and vaulted ceilings with knotty pine paneling, and a cozy stone fireplace. Since 2021, the home has undergone significant upgrades designed to provide peace of mind and long-term value-highlighted by all-new windows, a new roof, chimney restoration, foundation enhancements, a new furnace and A/C system, gutter guards, and a top-tier water filtration setup including a water softener and reverse osmosis system. Outdoor living is equally refined with a brand-new paver patio and rebuilt porch and deck, alongside professional-grade landscaping complete with elegant lighting, fenced yard, and stone walkways. Located just 60 miles from Chicago on a wooded corner lot with water rights and access to year-round lake recreation, this home is not just move-in ready-it's lifestyle ready. Wonder Lake, an 840-acre private lake, offers year-round recreational activities including swimming, fishing, boating, and ice skating. The community boasts a yacht club and a world-class water ski team, fostering a vibrant and active lifestyle. This property isn't just a home; it's an invitation to embrace a lakeside lifestyle filled with leisure and community.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Fathom Realty IL LLC as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 19, 2025 •

MLS# 12397763 —

The Building

Year Built:

1930
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Other, Log
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial, Walk-Out Access
Exterior Features:

Balcony, Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio, Porch, Screened
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Total SqFt:

1100
Total SqFt:

1260
Main SqFt:

681
Upper SqFt:

419
Basement SqFt:

160
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

160
Living Area Source:

Plans
Window Features:

Screens, Skylight(s)

Interior

Room Type:

Screened Porch
Rooms Total:

5
Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Upper Level, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1100

Location

Directions:

South East Corner of Credar Rd and East Lake Shore Drive. Driveway on Cedar Rd.
Location:

29044

The Property

Parcel Number:

0918179001
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Corner Lot, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

60 X 144
Lot Size Acres:

0.2
Zero Lot Line:

No
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced
View:

Water

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

4584

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling:

Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic Tank
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Harrison Elementary School
Elementary School District:

36
Middle Or Junior School:

Harrison Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District:

36
High School District:

156

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Deep Springs Woods
Community Features:

Park, Lake, Water Rights, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee:

103
Association Fee Includes:

Lake Rights
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Brick Driveway, Off Street, On Site, Owned

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$372,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,991
Taxes	$382
Insurance	$102
HOA fees	$9
Utilities	$146 See report
Total	$2,630/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/19/25 Jun 19, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$372,000	69.1% (17.9% / YR)
8/10/21 Aug 10, 2021		MRED	$220,000	-7.4%
8/9/21 Aug 9, 2021		MRED	$237,500

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This house located in Deep Spring Woods, Wonder Lake, IL 60097 is currently for sale for $372,000. 3720 E Lake Shore Drive is a 1,100 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 3720 E Lake Shore Drive is in the Deep Spring Woods neighborhood of Wonder Lake and has a WalkScore® of 28, making it car-dependent.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Fathom Realty IL LLC, and Hanna Gorka as distributed by MLS GRID.

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