Richmond homes near the lake If you're imaging your toes in the water and the sunshine on your back, you won't have to travel very far. Several of our communities are ideally situated just minutes from beautiful lakes, making the dream of summertime lake living a realty. Residents of our Richmond homes at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge are just 10 minutes or less from Elizabeth Lake and its nature reserve, and are just an hour outside of Chicago and Lake Michigan. If you're looking to buy, The Trails of Pheasant Ridge is a 32-home community with seven ranch and eight two-story home designs priced from the $160,000s to mid $200,000s. Floor plans span 1,300 to 3,200 square feet with two to four bedrooms, optional basements and other customizable features and finishes. […]