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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.

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Learn more about what Great Lakes has to offer.

Great Lakes offers residents a welcoming, family-friendly community with excellent schools, convenient amenities, abundant outdoor recreation, and engaging local events.

Great Lakes, IL real estate

Great Lakes is a compact community centered around the historic Naval Station Great Lakes, with quick access to Lake Michigan, neighboring North Chicago, and Waukegan. Its location along the Metra Union Pacific North line offers straightforward commuting to Chicago while keeping daily life more relaxed and practical.

Residents rely on nearby shopping, dining, and services in Lake Forest and Libertyville, along with big box options along the major corridors. For outdoor time, you are minutes from Great Lakes Naval Station Marina, the Lake County Forest Preserves, and family friendly parks run through North Chicago’s park district. The Waukegan Public Library and regional recreation centers help round out everyday amenities.

Schools and services reflect the strong military presence, with resources tailored to both long term residents and families who move frequently. Proximity to Rosalind Franklin University and established healthcare networks adds another layer of practicality for busy households.

Because Great Lakes has a unique mix of military housing, rentals, and nearby established neighborhoods, local real estate can feel complex. A knowledgeable agent who understands base access, commute patterns, and surrounding school options can simplify decisions, keep timelines on track, and reduce stress. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers in Great Lakes with professionals who know how to make each move as efficient and straightforward as possible.

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“I've worked with Shawn Jones for nearly 10 years. He helped me find my first apartment, and first home after getting married. He is a deeply considerate, caring, and experienced agent. I can't recommend him highly enough.”

John MacRitchie · Chicago, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
“Rose Riodan, did excellently well, always available for phone calls, chat and prompt with emails. Gave great advice and recommendations that supported making informed decisions.”

Job Ojo · Plainfield, IL

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Century 21 Affiliated
“We had an amazing experience working with Andrew at Century 21 Circle! From the very beginning, Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and always willing to go above and beyond for us. He was quick to respond to every question and did everything he could to get us into showings, even when we needed to move quickly or work around our schedules. Buying a home can be stressful, but Andrew made the process feel so much easier. We always felt like he had our best interests in mind and genuinely wanted to help us find the right home. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and are so grateful for everything he did to help us find our home! If you’re looking for a realtor, we highly recommend Andrew and the team at Century 21 Circle!”

Joe and Ashley · New Lenox, IL

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Century 21 Circle
“She was super nice and very attentive of my needs. She was available 24/7. She helped me so much. She would explain everything in detail and was very patient with me. Overall, she was the best. I would 100% suggest her to my friends and families.”

Adith R · Aurora, IL

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CENTURY 21 Affiliated
“Kim was easy to work with. She explained everything very clearly, which was something important to me as a first time seller. Her attention to detail and open communication were greatly appreciated and I highly recommend working with her.”

Michael · Lockport, IL

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Wirtz Real Estate Group, Inc.
“Emir is a wonderful agent! His expertise in real estate was great and he was extremely helpful with any questions. He was patient and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend hiring Emir as your agent!”

Merim Vilic · Des Plaines, IL

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Owners.com
“Heather was amazing to work with on my recent condo purchase! With her help I was able to meet my needs and deadline to purchase the condo! She is also incredibly helpful in connecting buyers with great people/companies that make the process easy.”

James · Lombard, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
“Paula was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, very responsive, and was able to walk me through the process step-by-step as a first-time seller. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone!”

Luke Turck · Chicago, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate
“Katherine Rubis was very patient with me during the year that I was looking for homes. She was always available to discuss our next steps or to show me new listings. Every single part of the process that Katherine handled was very smooth and easy for me. She is an outstanding agent and I will definitely call her when I am in the market to sell or buy a home again. There is nothing else she could have done to make me more satisfied with working with her. I have zero complaints.”

Dan Coglianese · Orland Park, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway Chicago
“Vicky knows real estate and has excellent communication skills. She relayed her recommendations and expectations. Her experience expedited the sale of my home. I had a contract in less than two days. She is a hard worker and always available to respond to questions or concerns. I highly recommend her for an agent.”

Diane Turek · Lisle, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
“Laura is Amazing!”

Stephen Brady · Chicago, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices
“Steven was very helpful, knowledgeable, passionate, and most importantly he met all of my needs! I will definitely use him for all of my future home purchases in the near future. Thanks again Steven, he's definitely a ROCK STAR! I can't wait to work with him in the near future. Betty Ng”

Betty Ng · Matteson, IL

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RE/MAX Suburban
“Meldina is an expert in the local market and an exceptional negotiator. Her professionalism, communication, and dedication exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend her!”

Lola Mandic · Johnsburg, IL

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Century 21 Dream Homes
“It was a pleasure to work with Robert, he paid a lot of attention to our expectations and preferences, and he is strong in negotiating.”

Anna Tishchenko · Crystal Lake, IL

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Keller Williams Platinum Partners
“To be honest Ralph was the best part of my team. He's a good person and if it wasn't for him I wouldn't know half of what I know about buying a house Thanks Ralph”

Deandre Drew · Sauk Village, IL

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HomeSmart Home Smart Connect Real Estate
“Our house could be considered high end property in the neighborhood. Cinny worked hard to get it under the contract in a week and sold our house a little over a month. We are happy about the result. During the process, there were ups and downs which made us nervious. Cinny listened to our concerns and gave us professional advice.”

Jane & James · Chicago, IL

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Century 21 Realty Associates
“Would use Lizette again, very easy to work with & very professional. Would recommend here 100% to Friends.”

Bill Zabresky · Wheeling, IL

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REALTY OF AMERICA
“Renee O'Brien was very understanding, helpful, and kind .... knowledgable in the house situation and problem solving to move the sale along swiftly...”

K Ritchie · Janesville, WI

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Keller Williams North Shore West
“John Campobasso was great to work with in selling our unit. He was professional, knowledgeable, and guided us through every step of the process. We really appreciated how upfront and straightforward he was. He always gave us honest feedback and clear expectations. He made the whole experience feel smooth and much less stressful than we anticipated. We’re so glad we worked with him and would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking to buy or sell.”

Kathy Liwag · Chicago, IL

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Keller Williams Thrive Realty
“Michelle is an outstanding broker. She is personable, knowledgeable, responsive, and provided us with excellent marketing and negotiation. We highly receommend her without reservation.”

Colleen and Larry · Antioch, IL

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Lakes Realty Group Brokerage Inc.

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