Zion, Illinois, is a small city in Lake County, located along the western shore of Lake Michigan, about halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Founded in 1901 by Dr. John Alexander Dowie as a utopian religious community, Zion has a unique history rooted in its origins as a theocratic settlement for the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church. Today, it’s a quiet, family-oriented town with a population of around 24,000, known for its scenic lakefront, including Illinois Beach State Park, which offers sandy beaches, hiking trails, and camping. The city maintains a strong sense of community, with local events, historic sites like the Shiloh House, and a diverse economy that includes manufacturing and retail. Its proximity to major urban centers and affordable living make it an attractive spot for those seeking a blend of small-town charm and access to metropolitan amenities.
Zion currently has 86 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $303,570.22, 3 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $162,333.33, and 7 lots for sale with an average list price of $451,800. The average annual property tax for Zion is $5,767.71.
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Bartletts North Shore Acres is a single-family home community in Zion, Illinois, built between 1960 and 1996. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,120 ft2 to 2,404 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bartletts North Shore Acres is $4,550.42. It is located in Lake County. Bartletts North Shore Acres is a single family home subdivision. Bartletts North Shore Acres is located in Zion, Illinois west of Lewis Avenue and south of 9th Street.
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Median Price: $285,000 |
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Bartletts Sheridan Lake View is a single-family home community in Zion, Illinois, built between 1965 and 2001. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,152 ft2 to 1,911 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bartletts Sheridan Lake View is $6,070.08. It is located in Lake County. Bartletts Sheridan Lake View is a single family home subdivision. Bartletts Sheridan Lake View is located in Zion, Illinois west of Sheridan Road just north of Route 173.
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Median Price: $328,000 |
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Brighton Ponds is a single-family home community in Zion, Illinois, built between 1997 and 2001. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,166 ft2 to 2,684 ft2. The average annual property tax for Brighton Ponds is $7,735.39. It is located in Lake County. Brighton Ponds is a single family home subdivision built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Brighton Ponds is located in Zion, Illinois west of Kenosha Road and north of Route 173.
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Median Price: $273,000 |
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Butterfield Place is a single-family home community in Zion, Illinois, built between 1994 and 1996. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,287 ft2 to 2,658 ft2. The average annual property tax for Butterfield Place is $7,337.60. It is located in Lake County. Butterfield Place is a single family home neighborhood built in the mid 1990s by Pasquinelli. Butterfield Place feature homes with three to five bedrooms from 1,285 to 1,900 square feet of living space. Butterfield Place is located in Zion, Illinois on GreenBay east of Route 173.
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Median Price: $320,000 |
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Countrywood Hills is a single-family home community in Zion, Illinois, built between 1998 and 2003. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $300,000. The homes range in size from 1,080 ft2 to 2,543 ft2. The average annual property tax for Countrywood Hills is $7,473.05. It is located in Lake County. Countrywood Hills is a single family home neighborhood built in the late 1990s by Modern Homes. Countrywood Hills features 198 homes with floor plans ranging from 1,200 to more than 2,000 square feet of living space. Countrywood Hills is located in Zion, Illinois on 9th Street east of Green Bay.
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Median Price: $280,000 |
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Market Trends
Zion home sales for the month of August decreased in volume by 36% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 1.5% from $264,000 to $260,000. House sales decreased by 40%, while the median sale price rose by 2.3% from $264,000 to $270,000. Townhouse sales stayed the same, while the median sale price stayed the same.
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Gilboa Avenue and Carmel Boulevard
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Kedron Boulevard and Ravine Drive
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31st Street and Edina Boulevard
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29th Street and Gabriel Avenue
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3309 21st Street
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Shiloh Boulevard and Edina
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19th Street and Elizabeth Avenue
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22nd Street and Hebron Avenue
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29th Street and Galilee Avenue
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100 Shiloh Blvd.
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1 Lake Front Drive
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21st Street and Joanna Avenue
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1013 Pheasant Run
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Lebanon Avenue and Galilee
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Brigadoon Drive & Highland Drive
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Pond
31st Street and Sheridan Road
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Carmel Blvd & Ezekiel Avenue
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Emmaus Avenue and Shiloh Boulevard
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Lorelei Drive & Douglas Drive
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Real Estate News
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Zion had 12 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, September 5 to Thursday, September 11, including including 12 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Zion had 2 sales during the week of Tuesday, September 2 to Monday, September 8, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $340,950.
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Zion had 10 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, August 30 to Friday, September 5, including 10 single ...
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Zion had 12 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, August 29 to Thursday, September 4, including including 11 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Zion had 5 sales during the week of Tuesday, August 26 to Monday, September 1, including including 5 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $302,457.80.
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