Carillon North

Independent Assessment

Carillon North's core facts -- Cambridge Homes construction 1999-2004, 361 total homes, three-gate security setup (one manned, two card-access), and a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse -- are confirmed through consistent agreement across multiple independent directories (55places, Homes by Marco, Patch, ActiveRain) and the community's own carillonnorth.org site reference found in search results. Carillon North's builder (Cambridge Homes) and construction dates (1999-2004) were verified as distinct from the other same-named 'Carillon' communities in the Chicago metro (built by different builders across different Lake, Will, Kane, DuPage, and Cook County towns), and no evidence of shared corporate ownership was found -- only the shared marketing name. Reported HOA fee figures show unusually wide variance ($30-$394/month per one source), which likely reflects genuinely different fee tiers across the community's mix of attached and single-family sections rather than a single resolvable figure; the range is reported as found without further reconciliation.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a gated, security-conscious 55+ community with a manned front gate and card-access interior gates, paired with a substantial 10,000-square-foot clubhouse (indoor pool, fitness center, ballroom), will find Carillon North appealing. Its Grayslake location also suits buyers who want proximity to downtown Grayslake and Metra rail access, along with a choice between attached and single-family home types within the same gated community.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Cambridge Homes built Carillon North in Grayslake between 1999 and 2004, reaching a total of 361 attached and single-family homes offering 2 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 4 bathrooms. The community is secured by a manned front gate guardhouse plus two additional security gates accessible only by personal resident cards. The community is now fully built out, with all current purchases being resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A comprehensive current price range for Carillon North homes was not identified. Buyers should request current comparables specific to the attached or single-family section under consideration from a local agent experienced with Carillon North.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Carillon North has been fully built out since 2004, so all current purchases are resale. Given the community's 1999-2004 construction span, buyers should expect some variation in finishes between earlier and later phases, and should budget for a full independent inspection. Buyers should request the HOA's current financials, reserve study, and governing documents before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Carillon North are subject to Lake County property tax administration; Illinois applies a flat 33.33% assessment ratio to residential property outside Cook County. The current effective property tax rate for specific Carillon North parcels was not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm exact current figures with the Lake County Assessor's Office.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Carillon North offers a security-focused, gated 55+ lifestyle in Grayslake, anchored by a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse with an indoor pool, fitness center, and ballroom. The three-tier gate system -- a manned front gate plus two card-access-only interior gates -- distinguishes it from many nearby communities in this corridor and appeals to buyers who prioritize a strong sense of security alongside a genuine mix of attached and single-family housing options within one gated community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Carillon North is located in Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois. The community's location provides access to downtown Grayslake's shopping and Metra commuter rail, along with the broader Lake County retail and medical corridor via nearby state routes.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Carillon North is confirmed as an age-restricted 55+ community by multiple independent directories. Illinois independently codifies a substantively similar 'housing for older persons' exemption directly into state law at 775 ILCS 5/3-106 of the Illinois Human Rights Act, requiring at least 80% of occupied units to have at least one resident 55 or older, published policies demonstrating that intent, and compliance with Illinois Department of Human Rights verification rules. The HOA's own recorded declaration was not independently reviewed for the specific age-verification language; buyers should confirm current requirements directly with the Carillon North HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Carillon North shares its name with six other, entirely unrelated 'Carillon'-branded communities elsewhere in the Chicago metro, buyers researching this community online should take care to confirm they are looking at Grayslake's Cambridge Homes-built Carillon North specifically, not a same-named community in Plainfield, Crest Hill, Naperville, Aurora, or Beach Park. Reported HOA fees show wide variance ($30-$394/month per available data), so buyers must confirm the specific fee tied to their target home and section. Given the community's 1999-2004 construction span, buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and should confirm current gate/security-system operating costs are reflected in the HOA fee.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Carillon North is one of seven separately built, separately owned communities across the Chicago metro sharing the 'Carillon' brand name -- it shares no corporate ownership with any of the others and should always be evaluated on its own facts. Within Grayslake specifically, it offers a gated, security-focused alternative to the land-lease Saddlebrook Farms, with a meaningfully different ownership structure (deeded attached/single-family homes here versus land-lease at Saddlebrook Farms) and amenity profile (a 10,000 sq ft clubhouse with indoor pool versus Saddlebrook Farms' historic lakeside clubhouse).

Current Listings

A connected local agent experienced with Carillon North can provide current available inventory and recent closed comparables by home type and section.

Is Carillon North the same as other 'Carillon' communities in the Chicago area?

No. 'Carillon' is a brand name reused across seven separately built, separately owned communities in the Chicago metro (including Carillon in Plainfield, Carillon Lakes in Crest Hill, and others). Carillon North in Grayslake, built by Cambridge Homes 1999-2004, shares no corporate ownership with any of them.

How many homes are in Carillon North?

361 attached and single-family homes, built by Cambridge Homes between 1999 and 2004.

Is Carillon North gated?

Yes, with a manned front gate guardhouse plus two additional security gates accessible only by personal resident cards.

What's the HOA fee at Carillon North?

Reported figures vary widely by home and section (roughly $30-$394/month per available data); confirm the current exact fee for a specific home with the HOA.