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Del Webb Sun City Huntley

Huntley, IL

Illinois' largest 55+ active adult community. Ranches, golf, the Prairie Lodge, and the strongest resale market in McHenry County.

The Gates

Crystal Lake, IL

The historic lakefront enclave on Crystal Lake's southern shore. Gas-lit street signs, four private beaches, and the most welcoming neighborhood culture in the area.

Turnberry

Lakewood, IL

Lakewood's premier subdivision. Arthur T. McIntosh's vision of winding country lanes, custom homes on big lots, four lakes, and a golf course at the heart of it all.

Coventry

Crystal Lake, IL

One of Crystal Lake's largest neighborhoods. Established 1960s-70s home stock, Crystal Lake schools at the entry-level price point, and the kind of finished basements that don't show up in the listing square footage.

Boulder Ridge

Lake in the Hills, IL

Lake in the Hills' premier gated golf community. Three sub-neighborhoods, 27 holes by Lohmann + Fuzzy Zoeller, a 65,000 sqft clubhouse.

Talamore

Huntley, IL

Huntley's premier master-planned community. Three product types, an 8,000 sqft clubhouse, and a calendar that actually gets used.

Bowes Creek Country Club

Elgin, IL

Toll Brothers' golf community on Elgin's west side, wrapped around a public 18-hole course, with a gated 55+ Regency section.

Charlestowne Lakes

St. Charles, IL

Brand-new D.R. Horton townhomes on the east side of St. Charles, low-maintenance living next to the redeveloping Charlestowne Mall district.

Stonewater

Wonder Lake, IL

Wonder Lake's big new D.R. Horton master-plan: new single-family homes, ranches, and townhomes with a water park, trails, and lakes.

Highland Woods

Elgin, IL

Far-west Elgin's resort-style master-plan by Crown: an Owners Club and water park, an 18-acre lake, and homes in top-rated Central District 301.

Cambridge Lakes

Pingree Grove, IL

Pingree Grove's master-planned community by Cambridge Homes: a 30,000 sq ft community center with three pools, 12 lakes, an on-site charter school, and new D.R. Horton construction still selling in District 300.

Wynstone

North Barrington, IL

North Barrington's gated luxury golf community around the only private Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Illinois, with 24-hour security, custom estates, and Barrington 220 schools.

University Heights

Naperville, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in south Naperville inside sought-after District 203, with mature trees, mid-market prices, and a short drive to downtown and the BNSF Metra.

Crystal Tree

Orland Park, IL

A gated golf community in Orland Park around a private Robert Trent Jones Jr. course, with a 24-hour gatehouse, custom homes and villas, and Metra a block away on 153rd Street.

Four Colonies

Crystal Lake, IL

One of Crystal Lake's larger established neighborhoods, anchored by a 19-acre park, with mixed housing, District 47 and 155 schools, and a five-minute drive to the downtown Metra.

Fox Mill

St. Charles, IL

An upscale west St. Charles community with a clubhouse and competition pool, 5.5 miles of trails, literary street names, and District 303's Bell-Graham Elementary right inside the neighborhood.

Thornwood

South Elgin, IL

A master-planned South Elgin community built around the Thornwood Sports Core clubhouse and water park, with 160+ acres of open space and top-rated St. Charles District 303 schools.

Moser Highlands

Naperville, IL

One of Naperville's original Harold Moser neighborhoods, close to downtown and the DuPage River, with mature lots, mid-century homes, no HOA, and District 203 schools.

Maplebrook

Naperville, IL

An established south Naperville neighborhood of 1960s and 70s homes on mature lots, with the optional Maplebrook II Swim and Racquet Club, light HOA, and District 203 schools.

Trump Tower Chicago

Chicago, IL

Luxury condominium residences in a 98-floor SOM-designed tower on the Chicago River in River North, with hotel-grade services, a spa and pool, and floor-to-ceiling river and skyline views.

Woodland Heights

Streamwood, IL

One of Streamwood's original 1950s subdivisions, with affordable mid-century single-family homes, mature tree-lined streets, Streamwood Park District recreation, and Elgin Area District U-46 schools.

Farmingdale Village

Woodridge, IL

A Gallagher & Henry community on the southwest side of Woodridge, with brick-front single-family homes built across three decades, ponds and open space, quick I-55 and I-355 access, and District 66 schools feeding Downers Grove South.

Frankfort Square

Frankfort, IL

A large, established Frankfort-area subdivision with generous 1970s and 1980s homes, the award-winning Frankfort Square Park District, Summit Hill District 161 and Lincoln-Way schools, and prices well below Frankfort's newer neighborhoods.

Tall Grass

Naperville, IL

An upscale, master-planned community in southwest Naperville with executive single-family homes, a clubhouse, pool, and tennis, ponds and trails, and highly rated Indian Prairie District 204 schools inside the neighborhood.

Winston Hills

Woodridge, IL

An established 1960s Woodridge subdivision by Winston-Muss Builders: mature tree-lined streets, single-family homes with a pocket of condos, quick I-355 and I-55 access, and the Cypress Cove waterpark nearby.

Mission Hills

Northbrook, IL

A 24-hour gated, golf-course condominium and townhome community on Northbrook's Sanders Road: six pools, tennis, comprehensive assessments that bundle most utilities, and a lock-and-leave North Shore lifestyle.

Mill Creek

Geneva, IL

Geneva's large master-planned community by Shodeen: roughly 900 acres of open space, about 17 miles of trails, a public golf club, a Village Center, and Geneva District 304 schools, with new construction still selling.

Harbor Point

Chicago, IL

A full-service 1970s lakefront condominium tower at 155 N Harbor Drive in the New Eastside, with a curved 54-story silhouette, indoor pool and health club, 24-hour door staff, and lake or skyline views by exposure.

Westlake

Bloomingdale, IL

An established Bloomingdale neighborhood built around man-made lakes in the early 1970s, with a 25-acre village park and fishing lake, a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, and quick access to I-355 and the Milwaukee District West Metra.

Hawthorn Woods Country Club

Hawthorn Woods, IL

A gated, golf-anchored community in Lake County built around an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Design course, with a renovated clubhouse, pool, and racquet sports, upscale newer homes, and new construction still selling.

Imperial Towers

Chicago, IL

Affordable lakefront condominium living in a mid-century twin-tower complex in Buena Park, one block from Lake Michigan, with a full-service assessment, a 24-hour doorman, and an Olympic-size pool on a landscaped sundeck.

Meadowbrook

Lake in the Hills, IL

One of the larger single-family subdivisions on the west side of Lake in the Hills, with 1990s and 2000s homes, full basements and two-car garages, District 158 schools, and quick access to the Randall Road corridor and I-90.

Catalina

Orland Park, IL

An established east-side Orland Park neighborhood of 1970s to early 1990s homes, mixing detached houses with condo and townhome pockets, minutes from Orland Square, I-80, and the SouthWest Service Metra.

Blackberry Creek

Elburn, IL

A master-planned Elburn community of 2000s and newer homes wrapped around village parks, ponds, and trails, with a Kaneland elementary school on-site and the Elburn Metra at its edge.

Liberty Lakes

Wauconda, IL

A master-planned Wauconda community of 2000s and newer homes threaded with ponds, parks, and trails, offering a lot of house and green space for the money, with new construction still underway.

Grand Dominion

Mundelein, IL

Del Webb's 55+ active-adult community in Mundelein: about 725 detached ranch homes around Lakeside Lodge, with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball, and miles of trails.

Lake Point Tower

Chicago, IL

The only high-rise east of Lake Shore Drive: a curved, dark-glass 1968 tower on the lakefront by Navy Pier, with a private 2.5-acre rooftop park, indoor and outdoor pools, and protected lake and skyline views.

Park Place Tower

Chicago, IL

A large full-service condo tower in Buena Park, a half block from the lakefront and Lincoln Park, with an Olympic-size outdoor pool, a big fitness center, and assessments that bundle in heat, air conditioning, and water.

Edgewater Beach Apartments

Chicago, IL

The landmark pink 1928 co-op on the Edgewater lakefront, the last survivor of the Edgewater Beach Hotel resort, with two-plus acres of gardens, an indoor lap pool, and vintage apartments by architect Benjamin Marshall.

Western Trails

Carol Stream, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family neighborhood on the west side of Carol Stream, with frontier-themed streets, its own namesake elementary school, and easy access to the Carol Stream Park District.

Lakewood Grove

Round Lake, IL

A mid-2000s master-planned community in Round Lake by Lakewood Homes, with a clubhouse and pool, ponds and trails, its own neighborhood park, and a Metra station on the Milwaukee District North line close by.

Woodlore Estates

Crystal Lake, IL

One of Crystal Lake's newest master-planned communities by Lennar, with single-family homes and low-maintenance townhomes, trails and ponds, quick Metra access, and Prairie Grove District 46 schools.

Brookside Glen

Tinley Park, IL

One of Tinley Park's larger family subdivisions on the Will County side, with a mix of Crana Homes single-family and townhome sections, a central park and ponds, and the Lincoln-Way District 210 high school draw.

Tribune Tower Residences

Chicago, IL

Ultra-luxury condominium residences inside the landmark 1925 neo-Gothic Tribune Tower on North Michigan Avenue, converted by Golub and CIM Group, with a full amenity deck, valet parking, and river and skyline views.

Kipling Estates

Shorewood, IL

A large, amenity-rich Shorewood community of roughly 800 single-family homes and townhomes, built around a clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, and tennis, with quick I-55 and I-80 access.

Woodridge Center

Woodridge, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family area in central Woodridge, built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s, with quick I-355 access, Woodridge Park District recreation, and attainable DuPage County pricing.

Willoughby Farms

Algonquin, IL

An established, master-planned Algonquin community on the Kane County side of Randall Road, mixing townhomes and condos with move-up single-family homes around a village park, in District 300.

Berkley Square

Arlington Heights, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in north Arlington Heights, minutes from the downtown Metra, with mature streets, a deep park district, and homes split between two elementary districts feeding District 214.

Hinsbrook

Darien, IL

An established, attainable Darien neighborhood of late-1960s and 1970s homes, anchored by the member-owned Darien Swim and Recreation Club, in District 61 feeding Hinsdale South.

Loch Lomond

Mundelein, IL

A private-lake community on the north side of Mundelein, built around a 75-acre no-gas-motor lake with two beaches, managed by the Loch Lomond Property Owners Association, in District 75 and District 120.

Carillon Lakes

Crest Hill, IL

A gated, age-restricted 55-plus community in Crest Hill, built by Cambridge Homes around three stocked lakes, with an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, and single-level living.

Winston Woods

Bolingbrook, IL

An established east-Bolingbrook single-family neighborhood from the 1970s, with Wood View Elementary inside the community, a wooded namesake natural area, and quick I-55 and I-355 access.

Barrington Square

Hoffman Estates, IL

Hoffman Estates' first multi-family community, developed by Kaufman and Broad in the 1970s: attainable townhomes and condos with shared recreation, District 54 and District 211 schools, and the I-90 Barrington Road interchange minutes away.

Brook Forest

Oak Brook, IL

One of Oak Brook's original luxury neighborhoods: large wooded lots and custom homes, Brook Forest Elementary (Butler District 53) inside the community, Oak Brook's Sports Core recreation, and no village property tax.

Prestbury

Sugar Grove, IL

An established master-planned community west of Aurora, developed from 1966 around lakes and a golf course: a homeowners association with a pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball, and trails, wrapped around the public Bliss Creek Golf Club, in Kaneland District 302.

Edgewater Plaza

Chicago, IL

Attainable lakefront condominium living at 5445 and 5455 North Sheridan Road in Edgewater: a full-service, staffed high-rise complex a block from the beach, with a pool, sundeck, and 24-hour door staff, steps from the Red Line and Lake Shore Drive.

Silverstone Lake

Carpentersville, IL

A Centex-built townhome and condominium community in far-northwest Carpentersville, wrapped around Silverstone Lake Park in the Randall Road corridor, with lower-maintenance living in School District 300.

Cambridge Pointe

Carol Stream, IL

An established Cambridge Homes subdivision in western Carol Stream, with a mix of detached and attached homes from the early 1990s, mature streets, and quick access to I-355 and I-88 in DuPage County.

New Century Town

Vernon Hills, IL

One of Vernon Hills' foundational master-planned neighborhoods, a mid-1970s to 1980s mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos wrapped around Century Park and Big Bear Lake, in Hawthorn District 73 and Vernon Hills High.

High Meadow

Naperville, IL

A 1990s single-family subdivision on the Will County side of Naperville, with 609 move-up homes on large lots, Graham Elementary inside the neighborhood, and a light HOA, in Indian Prairie District 204.

Shoreline Towers

Chicago, IL

A full-service lakefront condominium high-rise at 6301 N Sheridan Road in Edgewater, one block from Lake Michigan, with 24-hour door staff, a rooftop sundeck, and lake and skyline views on Chicago's far north side.

Kimball Farms

Carpentersville, IL

A master-planned Carpentersville community of single-family homes and townhomes with more than 30 acres of natural areas, two neighborhood parks, and an elementary school within the community, in Kane County District 300.

Southwind

Huntley, IL

A conventional, all-ages Huntley subdivision of single-family homes and townhomes next to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, minutes from the I-90 and Route 47 interchange, in McHenry County District 158.

Cambria

Cary, IL

A Concord Homes community on the south side of Cary with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, sidewalks, ponds, and Metra UP-NW service from downtown Cary.

Foxborough Estates

Mokena, IL

A large-lot custom-home community on the south side of Mokena, built around preserved woods, wetlands, and a bike path, with I-80 and Metra Rock Island access and Lincoln-Way District 210 high schools.

Renaux Manor

St. Charles, IL

An established Wiseman-Hughes community on the west side of St. Charles with French-named streets, an 11.5-acre neighborhood park, trail connections, and sought-after District 303 schools.

Naper Carriage Hill

Naperville, IL

An established southeast Naperville neighborhood of 1970s and 1980s homes with a voluntary social HOA, a private Swim and Racquet Club, and Naperville District 203 schools.

Old Mill Grove

Lake Zurich, IL

An established east-side Lake Zurich neighborhood of 1970s single-family homes in District 95, with its own village park and Sarah Adams Elementary right inside the community.

Butterfield East

Lombard, IL

An early-1960s Lombard-area subdivision of mid-century homes on wide, tree-lined lots, minutes from Yorktown Center and the Lombard Metra, with an unusually active volunteer neighborhood association.

Valley Creek

Elgin, IL

An established 1980s and 1990s subdivision on the Kane County side of Elgin, off the Randall Road corridor with quick I-90 access and Elgin U-46 schools.

Odyssey Country Club

Tinley Park, IL

A gated, golf-oriented Tinley Park community wrapped around the Odyssey course, mixing custom single-family homes with new luxury townhomes, minutes from two Metra stations.

Brynhaven

Elmhurst, IL

One of Elmhurst's classic postwar subdivisions: curved, tree-lined streets of mid-century ranches and split-levels built around Sandburg Middle School, in Elmhurst District 205 with an easy Metra commute downtown.

Lakewood Valley

Aurora, IL

A master-planned Aurora community by Lakewood Homes: five ponds, a clubhouse with a pool and tennis, single-family homes and townhomes, and Oswego District 308 schools near the Route 59 corridor.

Grand Ohio

Chicago, IL

A full-amenity Streeterville condominium high-rise at 211 E Ohio, with door staff, an indoor pool, fitness and racquet facilities, and a walk-everywhere location steps from the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront.

Grand Reserve

Algonquin, IL

An age-restricted 55+ community in west Algonquin: low-maintenance ranch and attached homes, ponds and walking paths, new D.R. Horton construction still selling, in McHenry County near the Randall Road corridor.

Tanner Trails

North Aurora, IL

An established North Aurora subdivision by Neumann Homes: larger single-family homes on generous lots, a central neighborhood park, low HOA dues, and West Aurora District 129 schools near I-88.

Wing Pointe

Huntley, IL

An established east-Huntley community by The Kirk Corporation, blending single-family homes and townhomes on curving, tree-lined streets in Huntley Community School District 158.

Black Walnut Trails

Sugar Grove, IL

A low-density Sugar Grove community of larger custom homes on wooded and pond-backed lots, still adding new construction, in Kaneland Community Unit School District 302.

Knoch Knolls

Naperville, IL

An upper-tier south Naperville community of larger homes on wide, tree-lined lots, tucked against Knoch Knolls Park and the DuPage River, in Indian Prairie School District 204.

Hobson West

Naperville, IL

An established, socially active Naperville neighborhood of late-1970s and early-1980s homes on generous lots about a mile south of downtown, with a voluntary swim and tennis club, in Naperville District 203.

Olympia Centre

Chicago, IL

Luxury condominium residences high in a Skidmore, Owings and Merrill granite tower at Michigan and Chicago Avenues, above Neiman Marcus on the Magnificent Mile, with full-service amenities and lake and skyline views.

Woodscreek

Crystal Lake, IL

An established 1990s single-family neighborhood on the west side of Crystal Lake, walkable to Woodscreek Park and minutes from the Randall Road and Route 14 corridors.

Shining Waters

Carol Stream, IL

An established single-family neighborhood on the west side of Carol Stream, built around a neighborhood pond and park, with no mandatory HOA and easy access to North Avenue and I-355.

College Green

Elgin, IL

An established Pulte-built community on the west side of Elgin next to the Highlands of Elgin golf course, mixing single-family homes and townhomes with quick Randall Road and I-90 access.

Leighlinbridge

Manhattan, IL

One of Manhattan's newer subdivisions, with move-in-ready homes, sidewalks and trails, District 114 and Lincoln-Way schools, and the Metra SouthWest Service terminus nearby.

Conway Farms

Lake Forest, IL

West Lake Forest's golf-centered enclave: custom homes and townhome courts wrapped around a private Tom Fazio course, minutes to I-94, Metra, and Districts 67 and 115.

Big Sky

Lake in the Hills, IL

A settled 1990s single-family neighborhood on the south side of Lake in the Hills, just west of the Randall Road corridor, with generous homes and quick access to shopping, lakes, and I-90.

Brookeridge

Downers Grove, IL

A rare residential fly-in airpark in unincorporated Downers Grove: a wooded, family-friendly subdivision built around a private airport, where some homes taxi an aircraft from the hangar to the runway.

Windsor Pointe

Sugar Grove, IL

An established early-2000s Sugar Grove neighborhood of townhomes and single-family homes around a central park, in Kaneland schools with an easy Route 47 drive to I-88.

Newberry Plaza

Chicago, IL

A full-amenity Gold Coast high-rise at State and Bellevue: staffed lobby, pool deck, and fitness center steps from Rush Street, the Magnificent Mile, and the Red Line.

McHenry Shores

McHenry, IL

An established Fox River neighborhood on the west side of McHenry, with a riverfront beach park, channel-front homes and docks, and a short run to the Chain O'Lakes.

Lake Arlington Towne

Arlington Heights, IL

A planned community on the north side of Arlington Heights wrapped around Lake Arlington, with a lakeside path, a boathouse, and low-maintenance attached and single-family homes.

Deerpath

Vernon Hills, IL

One of Vernon Hills' large original neighborhoods, built around Deerpath Park with trails, ballfields, and fishing ponds, and prized for Hawthorn schools and location.

Stonegate

Manhattan, IL

A newer-construction neighborhood on the east side of Manhattan, with modern single-family and attached homes, sidewalks and open space, and a seat at the Metra SouthWest terminus.

Country Club

Woodridge, IL

An established, attainable single-family pocket on the south side of Woodridge, wrapped around the public Village Greens golf course and minutes from Cypress Cove waterpark.

Timber Trails

Gilberts, IL

An early-2000s Gilberts neighborhood of single-family homes and townhomes off Big Timber Road, minutes from I-90 and the Big Timber Metra terminus, in District 300.

Country Place

Lindenhurst, IL

A late-1990s Lindenhurst neighborhood with a clubhouse, pool, and tennis, backing to McDonald Woods and Bonner Heritage Farm in central Lake County.

Brook Hills

Orland Park, IL

A mature, 493-home Orland Park subdivision on generous lots with a light-touch HOA and the Metra 179th Street station right at its southern edge.

Country Place

Bartlett, IL

A water-themed Bartlett neighborhood on the DuPage side, blending 1970s single-family homes with 1990s townhomes, near the Bartlett Metra station and U-46 schools.

Timber Trails

McHenry, IL

A small, low-maintenance attached-home community on the north side of McHenry, minutes from Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and the Fox River, with its own Metra branch.

Country Walk

Round Lake Beach, IL

A large, open-space community on the north side of Round Lake Beach: wetlands, ponds, and neighborhood parks, homes from the early 1990s into new construction, in Round Lake Area District 116 with Metra North Central Service to Chicago.

Eagle Ridge II

Orland Park, IL

The second phase of Orland Park's Eagle Ridge development: an established 1990s community of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes with its own 7-acre park, minutes from Centennial Park and Metra, in Orland District 135 and Sandburg High School District 230.

Brookside

Gurnee, IL

An established Kimball Hill community on the west side of Gurnee: single-family homes and townhomes from the late 1980s and early 1990s, ponds and sidewalks, minutes from Hunt Club Park, in Woodland District 50 and Warren Township High School.

Woodridge

South Elgin, IL

A compact, early-1990s attached-home community on Woodridge Circle in South Elgin: low-maintenance condos and townhomes near the Fox River and its trail, minutes from Randall Road, with an attainable entry into Kane County ownership.

Creekside Crossing

Plainfield, IL

A still-building community on the southwest side of Plainfield: single-family homes and attached ranch and duplex layouts by Lennar, Pulte, and DJK, ponds and trails near the DuPage River, in Plainfield District 202.

Providence

Elgin, IL

A newer-construction community on Elgin's far west side off Randall Road, mixing single-family homes, townhomes, and condos around Boathouse Park and the Mid-County Trail, served by Central District 301 schools.

Timbers Edge

Tinley Park, IL

An established single-family neighborhood on the west side of Tinley Park, mature and tree-lined, minutes from two Rock Island Metra stations and Orland Square, served by Kirby District 140 and District 230.

Timbers Edge

Woodridge, IL

A newer Pulte enclave in Woodridge built on the former Ide Christmas Tree Farm, larger two-story homes around an eight-acre park, under a mile from I-355 and served by District 66 and Downers Grove South.

High Hill Farms

Algonquin, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family subdivision in the McHenry County side of Algonquin off Route 62, a wide range of home sizes, minutes from the Randall Road corridor and served by District 300.

Grosse Pointe Village

Vernon Hills, IL

An established Centex single-family neighborhood on the west side of Vernon Hills, early-1990s homes with effectively no single-family HOA, minutes from Hawthorn and served by Hawthorn District 73 and District 128.

English Meadows

Grayslake, IL

An established 1990s single-family community on the west side of Grayslake, with Meadowview Elementary inside the neighborhood and two Metra lines nearby.

The Villages

Crystal Lake, IL

An established northwest-side Crystal Lake community of detached homes and townhomes near the Randall Road corridor, on the Metra UP-NW line.

Indian Hill

Naperville, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in north Naperville, in District 203 and minutes from I-88 and the downtown Naperville Metra station.

Stonegate

Arlington Heights, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in Arlington Heights, in School District 25 and District 214, with a genuine Metra commute on the UP-NW line.

Brookside

Palos Park, IL

A small, wooded Palos Park community of townhomes and single-family homes, ringed by Cook County Forest Preserves and near the Metra SouthWest Service.

Grandwood Park

Gurnee, IL

An established lake neighborhood in unincorporated Warren Township with a Gurnee address, built out from the 1960s around Grandwood Lake, with its own park district and the Woodland District 50 grade centers.

Sleepy Hollow Manor

Sleepy Hollow, IL

The original wooded subdivision that became the Village of Sleepy Hollow: curbless, sidewalk-free lanes on half-acre-plus lots, spring-fed lakes, and a residential-only village in District 300.

Oakwood

Grayslake, IL

A 1990s single-family and townhome subdivision at Washington Street and Route 45 in unincorporated Grayslake, with ponds and wooded common areas, an active HOA, and, despite the Grayslake address, Woodland District 50 and Warren Township High School.

Oakwood

Westmont, IL

A planned 1970s community of 458 single-family homes on the north edge of Westmont, built around a private 15-acre lake, with a light-touch mandatory HOA and its own Metra BNSF station in town.

Pepper Tree Farms

Palatine, IL

A late-1960s and 1970s single-family neighborhood of about 234 homes in northwest Palatine, wrapped around a landscaped lake and backing to Deer Grove Forest Preserve, with a private neighborhood pool.

Silver Oaks

Round Lake Beach, IL

An established 1990s single-family neighborhood on the north side of Round Lake Beach, with its own park along the Cedar Lake Road corridor and easy Metra access on the North Central Service.

Eagle Ridge

Orland Park, IL

An established, mixed single-family and townhome neighborhood in the 179th Street corridor of southwest Orland Park, close to the Metra SouthWest Service and the LaGrange Road retail corridor.

Eagle Ridge

Oak Lawn, IL

A newer-construction pocket of south Oak Lawn near Central Avenue, with a mix of single-family and attached homes close to Advocate Christ Medical Center and the 95th Street corridor.

Eagle Ridge

Tinley Park, IL

An established late-1980s community south of 159th Street in Tinley Park, mixing condos, townhomes, and single-family homes near the 80th Avenue Metra station on the Rock Island line.

Indian Oaks

Bolingbrook, IL

One of Bolingbrook's original early-1970s neighborhoods near the center of the village, mixing established single-family homes with townhomes and condos in Valley View District 365U.

Oakwood Knolls

Antioch, IL

An established lake-community in far-north Antioch built around Cross Lake, with a private members beach, park, and fishing piers, wooded low-density streets, and attainable single-family homes near the Chain O'Lakes.

Heatherfield

Glenview, IL

A walkable, master-planned Glenview community by Edward R. James, mixing single-family homes, townhomes, rowhomes, and condos around pocket parks, with its own grocery-anchored retail and top-rated District 34 and Glenbrook South schools.

Meadows of West Bay

Wonder Lake, IL

A newer, still-building Wonder Lake subdivision with attainable single-family homes and townhomes, a private association beach and Wonder Lake access, and acres of protected wetlands and planned parks in western McHenry County.

Liberty Grove

Plainfield, IL

Plainfield's largest single-family detached community by Cambridge Homes, with a private aquatic center and water slide, a 28-acre park, miles of trails, an on-site elementary school, and Plainfield District 202 schools.

Union Square Lofts

Chicago, IL

Full-service loft condominiums in a converted early-1900s brick warehouse at 333 W Hubbard in River North, with a doorman, elevator, heated garage, and rooftop deck, steps from the Merchandise Mart and the Chicago River.

Orchard Valley

Aurora, IL

An established golf-course community on the west side of Aurora, built around the municipal Orchard Valley Golf Course with ponds, trails, and West Aurora District 129 schools.

Charlemagne

Northbrook, IL

An upper-tier North Shore subdivision of 304 custom-built homes on generous lots, with landscaped cul-de-sacs, signature yard lights, and Northbrook District 27 feeding Glenbrook North.

Charlemagne

Hoffman Estates, IL

An established single-family enclave in far northwest Hoffman Estates, with French-named streets, larger two-story homes, and top-rated District 211 (Fremd) and Palatine District 15 schools.

Foxmoor

Montgomery, IL

A Cambridge Homes community on the north side of Montgomery with townhomes and single-family homes, Jericho Lake Park next door, and Kaneland's McDole Elementary right in the neighborhood.

Foxmoor

Fox River Grove, IL

A mid-market Fox River Grove community of homes and townhomes wrapped around Foxmoor Park and its ponds, minutes from the Metra station and Fox River Grove District 3 schools.

Heartland Meadows

South Elgin, IL

An established Sundance Homes community on the east side of South Elgin, with a wide mix of condos, townhomes, and detached homes, open-space ponds and a nature preserve, in Elgin Area School District U-46.

Sunrise Ridge

Wonder Lake, IL

A private-lake neighborhood on the western shore of Wonder Lake, with a residents-only beach, park and boat launch, an eclectic mix of lake cottages and newer custom homes, in Woodstock District 200.

Century Hill

Naperville, IL

An established, large-lot Naperville neighborhood on the DuPage side, with mature trees, only two entrances off Chicago Avenue, and District 203 schools close to downtown and the Metra.

Ravinia Woods

Gurnee, IL

A cohesive 1990s Sundance Homes community in Gurnee, with a central park, pond and trails, minutes from Gurnee Mills and I-94, in Woodland District 50 and Warren Township High School District 121.

Southridge

Gurnee, IL

An established Westfield Homes subdivision on the west side of Gurnee, with roomy late-1980s and early-1990s single-family houses, a neighborhood park, and highway-close access to Gurnee Mills and I-94.

Greenfields

Cary, IL

An established, no-HOA neighborhood on Cary's southwest side, within walking distance of downtown and the Metra, with a village park and a Cary-Grove High School address.

Brighton Ridge

Naperville, IL

An upper-tier neighborhood of larger homes in central Naperville, wrapped around a park and backing to Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, in sought-after Indian Prairie District 204.

Brighton Ridge

Sugar Grove, IL

A new-construction Lennar community in Sugar Grove, with single-family homes and townhomes on wooded homesites next to Bliss Creek Golf Course, in Kaneland District 302.

Hunting Ridge

Palatine, IL

An established, roomy 1970s neighborhood in southwest Palatine, wrapped around its own Blue Ribbon elementary school and William Fremd High School, with an unusually active homeowners association.

Terrace Hill

Algonquin, IL

An established, no-HOA subdivision of larger single-family homes on the south edge of Algonquin, with half-acre lots, Ted Spella Community Park next door, and a school-district line that runs through the neighborhood.

Tanglewood Hills

Batavia, IL

An upscale, conservation-designed community on the southwest side of Batavia, with custom and semi-custom homes, a resident swim and tennis club, and dozens of restored prairie and wetland common areas woven behind the houses.

Whispering Oaks

McHenry, IL

An established, attainably priced west-side McHenry neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes and attached and 55+ product, mature trees, and a public park with a pond and splashpad nearby.

Whispering Oaks

Lake Forest, IL

An established, wooded North Shore neighborhood on Green Bay Road in Lake Forest, with larger lots, a mix of original and rebuilt homes, well-regarded District 67 and Lake Forest High School, and two Metra lines in town.

Whispering Oaks

Palatine, IL

A small, wooded 1990s attached-home community on Old Hicks Road in north Palatine, with low-maintenance townhomes and condominiums, an association that handles the outside, and Deer Grove Forest Preserve minutes away.

Crystal In The Park

Crystal Lake, IL

An established, attainable single-family neighborhood on the west side of Crystal Lake, minutes from the Randall Road corridor and the Metra line, with a minimal HOA and Crystal Lake CCSD 47 and District 155 schools.

Elk Ridge Villas

Mount Prospect, IL

An established mid-1960s single-family neighborhood on the south side of Mount Prospect, close to I-90, IL-83, O'Hare, and Randhurst Village, with no HOA dues and Township HSD 214 high schools.

Seven Hills

Lindenhurst, IL

An established, attainable single-family neighborhood on the northwest side of Lindenhurst near Waterford Lake, with mature streets, nearby water and forest-preserve recreation, and Lake County schools. Confirm school assignment by address.

Sugar Ridge

South Elgin, IL

A settled 1990s Lexington Homes single-family neighborhood on the northeast side of South Elgin, with cul-de-sac streets, no HOA dues, and quick access to the Randall Road corridor and the Fox River Trail. Schools vary by address between U-46 and District 303.

Park Tower

Chicago, IL

Luxury condominium residences above the Park Hyatt hotel in a 67-floor Lucien Lagrange tower at 800 North Michigan Avenue, on the Magnificent Mile, with five-star hotel services, a spa and indoor pool, and lake and skyline views.

Thorngate

Riverwoods, IL

An enclave of larger 1990s and early-2000s custom homes in wooded Riverwoods, set on golf-named streets next to Ravinia Green Country Club and minutes from the Deerfield Metra.

Hollywood Ridge

Wheeling, IL

An established, attainable mid-century neighborhood on Wheeling's west side, with mature trees, quiet streets, and quick access to the Metra, Route 83, and the Tri-State.

Martin Woods

McHenry, IL

A wooded, low-density McHenry subdivision of larger homes on mature lots, minutes from Route 31, Route 120, downtown McHenry, and the Fox River.

Settlers Ridge

Sugar Grove, IL

A newer-construction master-planned community in Sugar Grove with parks and ponds, still building new homes today, all in the Kaneland District 302 schools.

Mayfair

Naperville, IL

A newer, low-maintenance townhome community on Naperville's south side, in the top-rated Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from the Route 59 Metra and I-88.

Willow Creek

Palatine, IL

An attainable, low-maintenance condominium and attached-home community on the north side of Palatine, next to the Twin Lakes golf and recreation area, with a direct Metra commute on the Union Pacific Northwest line.

Lakewood Crossing

Hampshire, IL

A newer, amenity-supported subdivision on the northwest side of Hampshire, with a clubhouse and pool, sport and sand volleyball courts, and direct I-90 access at the far edge of the Fox Valley.

Lakewood Crossing

Naperville, IL

A settled 1990s single-family neighborhood on the west side of Naperville, minutes from the Route 59 corridor and Metra, in sought-after Indian Prairie District 204.

Royal Melbourne

Long Grove, IL

A gated, luxury enclave of custom estate homes in Long Grove, built around the private, Greg Norman-designed Royal Melbourne Country Club, with Kildeer Countryside District 96 and Stevenson High School.

Woodcreek

Huntley, IL

An established, mixed single-family and townhome neighborhood off Route 47 in Huntley, with a park and tennis courts, in Huntley Community School District 158. Not the Del Webb Sun City community.

Cherry Hill Farms

Tinley Park, IL

An established Tinley Park neighborhood of 1970s and 1980s Hartz-built homes, walkable to the 80th Avenue Metra on the Rock Island line, with Kirby District 140 and District 230's Victor J. Andrew High School.

Farmington

Kildeer, IL

An upper-tier Kildeer neighborhood of custom homes on large wooded acreage lots, developed by Arthur T. McIntosh in the 1960s, in Lake Zurich District 95 and minutes from Deer Park Town Center.

Georgian Place

Huntley, IL

A non-age-restricted, family-oriented Huntley neighborhood of mid-2000s Kirk Homes, walkable to downtown and Parisek Park, in Huntley District 158 and minutes from Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.

Pembroke Greens

Naperville, IL

An established, walk-to-downtown Naperville neighborhood of late-1960s and 1970s homes on mature lots, in sought-after District 203 and near the downtown Metra and Edward Hospital.

Residences at River East

Chicago, IL

A 58-floor condominium tower at 512 N McClurg Court in Streeterville's River East, with 24-hour door staff, a fitness center and sundeck, and an AMC theater and shops at its base steps from the Riverwalk and Navy Pier.

Hatlen Heights

Mount Prospect, IL

An established mid-century single-family neighborhood in south-central Mount Prospect, with no mandatory HOA, mature tree-lined streets, Metra access to the Loop, and Randhurst Village shopping close by.

Heron Harbor

Antioch, IL

A 1990s-to-2000s single-family and townhome community on the eastern shoulder of Lake Marie in the Chain O'Lakes region, a couple of miles south of downtown Antioch.

Foxford Hills

Cary, IL

An early-2000s single-family community on the west side of Cary, set beside the public Foxford Hills Golf Club amid conservation woods and wetlands, with light HOA dues and no mandatory golf membership.

York Woods

Oak Brook, IL

An established, upscale single-family neighborhood in eastern Oak Brook, with large wooded lots, a covenant-based community association, blue-ribbon-reputation schools, and among the lowest effective property taxes in DuPage County.

Metropolitan Place

Chicago, IL

Loft-style condominium residences in the converted 1949 Florsheim Shoe Company building at 130 S Canal Street, directly across from Union Station on the eastern edge of the West Loop.

Hawthorn Club

Vernon Hills, IL

An established, no-HOA family subdivision on Vernon Hills' south side: roomy four-bedroom homes by United Homes, a deeded 10-acre park, and the Hawthorn District 73 to Vernon Hills High School path.

Indian Hill Estates

Wilmette, IL

A historic, architect-planned North Shore neighborhood in west Wilmette: curving tree-lined streets, period-revival and custom homes, and the Wilmette District 39 to New Trier path.

Indian Ridge

Wonder Lake, IL

A deeded-lake-rights neighborhood on Wonder Lake in McHenry County: a private 830-acre lake, a modest self-run association, and an attainable mix of cottages, ranches, and newer builds.

Indian Ridge

Glenview, IL

An upper-tier 1980s single-family enclave in north Glenview: curving streets, small interior lakes, and, notably, West Northfield District 31 and Glenbrook South schools rather than Glenview District 34.

Indian Ridge

Indian Head Park, IL

A low-maintenance brick condominium community in Indian Head Park: garden and end-unit homes from around 1979, an attainable way into the Lyons Township High School area near I-55 and I-294.

Century Oaks West

Elgin, IL

An established west-Elgin neighborhood of 1970s and 1980s homes: curving tree-lined streets, a mix of single-family and attached housing, and quick access to Randall Road, I-90, and the Big Timber Metra.

The Willows

Glenview, IL

A settled northwest-Glenview enclave of single-family homes on curving, cul-de-sac streets: mature trees, generous lots, and quick access to the Edens, two Metra stations, and The Glen Town Center.

Herons Landing

Bartlett, IL

A mid-2000s Orleans Homebuilders community on the west side of Bartlett: two-story homes and townhomes on prairie-landscaped streets, a neighborhood park, and a short walk-and-drive to the Bartlett Metra.

Herons Landing

Long Grove, IL

A gated estate community in Long Grove: custom homes on acre-plus lots among ponds, prairie, and Indian Creek, in top-ranked Stevenson District 125 and, uniquely for Long Grove, on Lake Michigan municipal water.

Sunset Ridge

Richmond, IL

A newer-construction KLM Builders community in Richmond, near the Wisconsin border and the Chain O'Lakes: ranch and two-story plans on roomy lots at the quiet far-north edge of McHenry County.

Streamwood Green

Streamwood, IL

An established 1980s Streamwood neighborhood of single-family homes and townhomes, west of Barrington Road, with an easy I-90 and Metra commute and attainable pricing for the northwest suburbs.

Lake County Gardens

Waukegan, IL

A modest, established mid-century neighborhood of single-family homes in north Waukegan, west of Lewis Avenue, with Metra access to Chicago and some of Lake County's most attainable pricing.

Trails of Woods Creek

Algonquin, IL

A newer Pulte community in Algonquin built on a former golf course, with roughly 35 acres of parks, trails, and ponds, in top-rated Huntley District 158.

Prairie Lakes

St. Charles, IL

An upper-tier custom-home community on the west side of St. Charles, built around fountained lakes and open space, in St. Charles District 303.

Bristol Park

Tinley Park, IL

An established 1990s Tinley Park subdivision minutes from the 80th Avenue Metra station, with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes at attainable price points.

Bristol Park

Wood Dale, IL

A small, newer Pulte townhome enclave in Wood Dale built for commuters, minutes from the Metra station, IL-390, and O'Hare.

Hunt Club Farms

Wadsworth, IL

An executive equestrian estate community in Wadsworth, with 2 to 12 acre lots, a private lake, miles of bridle trails, and an on-site boarding facility.

Manchester Lakes Estates

Algonquin, IL

A Pulte-built, water-and-trails community in west Algonquin: six lakes, roughly 100 acres of open space, and about five miles of paths, with a mix of single-family homes and lower-maintenance club villas.

The Legacy at Millennium Park

Chicago, IL

Luxury condominium residences in a slender 72-floor Solomon Cordwell Buenz tower in the Loop, directly across from Millennium Park, with high-floor lake and skyline views and full-service amenities.

Prairie Ridge

Hampshire, IL

A Crown master-planned community of new-construction single-family homes and townhomes in Hampshire, with parks and trails, quick I-90 access, and District 300 schools.

Cress Creek

Naperville, IL

An established golf-course neighborhood in northern Naperville, built from the 1960s around Cress Creek Country Club, with mature streets, District 203 schools, and easy access to downtown and the Metra.

Lake Barrington Shores

Lake Barrington, IL

A gated, resort-style community in Lake Barrington built around a private lake, with a golf course, pools, tennis, trails, a 24-hour gate, and Barrington District 220 schools.

Sunset Fields

Northbrook, IL

An established mid-century single-family pocket on Northbrook's south side, no HOA, minutes from Glenbrook Hospital and the Northbrook Metra, in the Glenbrook North attendance area.

Waterford Woods

Lindenhurst, IL

A settled, attainable single-family subdivision on the west side of Lindenhurst, mature lots near the Lake County forest preserves and chain of lakes.

Walnut Woods

Sugar Grove, IL

A move-up subdivision of larger early-2000s homes on the north side of Sugar Grove, in Kaneland District 302 with a low annual HOA.

Cimarron

Cary, IL

An early-1990s Cary neighborhood with a clubhouse, pool, and pond, on the Metra UP-NW line and an attainable move-up option in McHenry County.

Pioneer Park

Arlington Heights, IL

A walkable, in-demand Arlington Heights neighborhood built around Pioneer Park and its pool, close to downtown and the Metra, with an active teardown-and-rebuild mix.

Pioneer Park

Addison, IL

A postwar, no-HOA single-family pocket on Addison's north side, one of the more attainable ways into DuPage County with easy tollway and O'Hare access.

Bull Valley Golf Club

Woodstock, IL

An upper-tier custom-home neighborhood wrapped around a private championship golf course on Woodstock's east side, with large wooded estate lots in McHenry County District 200.

Oak Hills

Palos Heights, IL

An established, green pocket of southwest Palos Heights wrapped around the Oak Hills Country Club, mixing low-maintenance villas and condos with custom single-family homes near forest-preserve land.

Oak Hills

Long Grove, IL

An upscale 1980s custom-home subdivision in the affluent village of Long Grove, with mature wooded lots, larger parcels, and no municipal property tax on the village portion of the bill.

Savannah

Aurora, IL

An established late-1990s single-family neighborhood on Aurora's far north side by the Illinois Prairie Path and Fermilab, and one of the few Aurora-address pockets that feeds Batavia schools.

Savannah

Hanover Park, IL

A newer-construction Cambridge Homes community in the DuPage side of Hanover Park, low-maintenance and association-maintained, minutes from the Route 390 tollway and the Metra.

Tangley Oaks

Lake Bluff, IL

A quiet cul-de-sac enclave off Green Bay Road in west Lake Bluff: English-themed courts, walk-to-town North Shore living, and Lake Forest High School.

Mallard Landings

Orland Park, IL

An established 1990s enclave of larger homes on far-west Orland Park's wetland-themed streets, near District 135 grade centers and Carl Sandburg High School.

Crane Road Estates

St. Charles, IL

One of St. Charles' premier luxury enclaves: custom estate homes on one-to-three-acre lots west of Crane Road, in District 303 near Delnor Hospital.

Wedgewood

Crystal Lake, IL

An east-side Crystal Lake community where more than 40 percent is preserved open space: single-family homes and villas beside the country club, in Districts 47 and 155.

Wedgewood

Orland Park, IL

An established, attainably priced Orland Park neighborhood of midsize homes and townhomes near 82nd Avenue and 143rd Street, in District 135 and Carl Sandburg High School.

Long Run Creek

Orland Park, IL

An established west-Orland Park neighborhood along Long Run Creek, blending single-family homes with townhomes and condos, walkable to a community pool and trails, with District 135 and Carl Sandburg schools and three Metra stations in town.

Island Lake Estates

Island Lake, IL

An older, water-oriented neighborhood on the McHenry County side of the Village of Island Lake, with village beaches and lake access, a mix of former cottages and larger rebuilt homes, and an attainable way to own near open water in the northwest suburbs.

River Ridge

South Elgin, IL

A settled late-1990s single-family neighborhood on the west side of South Elgin, with a neighborhood park, mature trees, easy Randall Road convenience, and the Fox River and its trail close by.

Butterfield West

Glen Ellyn, IL

A mature mid-century subdivision in southern Glen Ellyn, with generous lots, leafy streets, District 89 and Glenbard South schools, and quick access to I-355, Metra, and downtown Glen Ellyn.

The Estates at Churchill Hunt

Gurnee, IL

An upscale Toll Brothers enclave of estate homes on roughly one-acre lots in Gurnee, with an adjacent park and forest-preserve trails, Woodland District 50 and Warren Township schools, and quick I-94 access.

Bonnie Brook

Waukegan, IL

An established, tree-canopied neighborhood on Waukegan's north side, wrapped around the historic Bonnie Brook Golf Course, with detached mid-century homes on generous lots and easy Lake Michigan access.

Pistakee Highlands

McHenry, IL

An established, hilly lake community above Pistakee Lake in the Fox Chain O' Lakes, with a mix of channel-front, waterfront, and inland homes, private docks, and a casual four-season boating lifestyle.

Orland Hills Gardens

Orland Park, IL

An established mid-century subdivision on Orland Park's north side, with detached single-family homes, no HOA, and a short drive to Centennial Park and Orland Square in a well-regarded schools and services footprint.

Woodview Manor

Mount Prospect, IL

An established mid-century subdivision in northeast Mount Prospect along the River Road corridor, with detached single-family homes, no HOA, park-district recreation nearby, and District 214 high schools.

The Lancaster

Chicago, IL

Luxury condominium residences in a full-service Magellan tower wrapped around the park at the heart of Lakeshore East, with floor-to-ceiling glass, lake and skyline views, and walkable downtown access.

The Grasslands

Bartlett, IL

Bartlett's newest D.R. Horton neighborhood: single-family homes, ranch-style duplexes, and townhomes with smart-home tech, minutes from the Milwaukee District West Metra line and Bartlett Park District recreation.

Chelsea Manor

Aurora, IL

M/I Homes' low-maintenance townhome community in far-southeast Aurora, in top-rated Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from the Route 59 corridor and the BNSF Metra line.

Algonquin Meadows

Algonquin, IL

Lennar's active new-construction community in southeast Algonquin: single-family homes and townhomes on a green, open-space plan in District 300, just off the Randall Road corridor.

Fieldstone

Huntley, IL

M/I Homes' new-construction community of larger single-family homes in Huntley, next to Village Hall and the library, in top-rated District 158 with quick I-90 access.

Greenbriar

Plainfield, IL

D.R. Horton's brand-new single-family community in Plainfield: ranch and two-story homes with smart-home tech in District 202, with quick I-55 and I-355 access.

Fieldstone

Elgin, IL

An established, low-maintenance townhome and condominium community on Elgin's east side, near Cobblers Crossing, with quick I-90 and Metra access and District U-46 schools.

Glacier Ridge

McHenry, IL

A quiet enclave of custom hillside ranch and two-story homes on acre-plus wooded lots on the west side of McHenry, with an Alaska-themed street grid and McHenry District 15 and 156 schools.

Lincolnshire Woods

Lincolnshire, IL

An established, wooded single-family neighborhood in the Village of Lincolnshire, with larger lots, English-themed streets, and access to top-rated District 103 schools feeding Stevenson High School.

Glen Oak Acres

Glenview, IL

An upscale, estate-oriented Glenview neighborhood of large homes on wooded lots near Wagner Farm and Cole Park, with an active resident association and Glenview District 34 and Glenbrook South schools.

Sans Souci

Aurora, IL

An established, attainable west-Aurora neighborhood of ranches and two-story homes on mature lots in Kane County, with West Aurora District 129 schools and easy I-88 and Metra BNSF access.

Saddle Brook

Oak Brook, IL

A family-centered Oak Brook subdivision of about 300 custom homes on wooded lots with parks, ponds, and bike paths, an active association, unusually low Oak Brook taxes, and a genuine school-district split.

The Reserve of Elgin

Elgin, IL

A low-maintenance Pulte townhome community on far-west Elgin's forest-preserve edge, minutes from the Randall Road corridor and in Elgin Area District U-46.

Eastwood Manor

McHenry, IL

An established mid-century single-family subdivision on the northeast side of McHenry, with no mandatory HOA, Fox River and Chain O'Lakes recreation close by, and McHenry District 15 and District 156 schools.

Fairfax Silvercrest

Bartlett, IL

An established 1990s single-family neighborhood on the DuPage side of Bartlett, near the Bartlett Metra station, Villa Olivia, and District U-46's Bartlett High School.

Pottawatomie Hills

Hazel Crest, IL

An affordable, established mid-century subdivision on the west side of Hazel Crest, with no HOA, a Metra Electric ride downtown, and quick access to I-80, I-294, and I-57.

Park Millennium

Chicago, IL

Full-service condominium residences in a downtown tower at 222 N Columbus Drive, steps from Millennium Park in Chicago's New Eastside, with a pool, fitness center, and 24-hour door staff.

Fairfield Way

Montgomery, IL

A settled mid-2000s Fox Valley subdivision on the southwest side of Montgomery, with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, its own neighborhood park, and quick Orchard Road access to I-88.

Lakeland Shores

McHenry, IL

An established, water-oriented mid-century neighborhood on the west side of McHenry, at an approachable price, with Fox River and Chain O'Lakes recreation close by and McHenry District 15 and 156 schools.

South Pointe

Naperville, IL

An upper-tier, custom-feel single-family neighborhood at the far southwest edge of Naperville, anchored by its own park and a member-owned swim club, in the top-rated Indian Prairie District 204.

South Pointe

South Elgin, IL

A newer Lennar-built single-family neighborhood on the east side of South Elgin, with modern floor plans, an onsite park, and the Illinois Prairie Path along its edge, in Elgin District U-46.

Gold Coast Galleria

Chicago, IL

A full-service doorman high-rise at 111 W Maple Street in Chicago's Gold Coast, with inclusive assessments, a rooftop sundeck, and a walk-everywhere location steps from the Red Line and the lakefront.

Fair Oaks

Streamwood, IL

An established mid-century single-family pocket on Streamwood's east side: quiet tree-lined streets, ranch and split-level homes, no mandatory HOA, and Elgin U-46 schools.

Fair Oaks

Carol Stream, IL

An established 1980s single-family neighborhood in northwest Carol Stream, next to Fair Oaks Park's fishing lake, with deep Carol Stream Park District recreation and central-DuPage convenience.

The Lindens

Aurora, IL

An early-2000s single-family subdivision on Aurora's far southwest side by Kirk Homes: parks and ponds, a light HOA, and, unusually for Aurora, Kaneland District 302 schools.

Terrace Lakes

Algonquin, IL

An upper-tier single-family community on Algonquin's west side, built around ponds and open space, with larger homes, an ongoing custom build-out, and the Randall Road corridor minutes away.

Westwood

Vernon Hills, IL

One of the more attainable ways to own in Vernon Hills: an established townhome and condo community off Butterfield Road, with a low-maintenance lifestyle near Hawthorn Mall, Mellody Farm, and Century Park.

Steeple Run

Naperville, IL

An established 1970s Naperville neighborhood in District 203, with its own Steeple Run Elementary inside the community and a master-association clubhouse and pool.

Steeple Run

Tinley Park, IL

An established late-1980s association community on Tinley Park's east side, with a clubhouse and pool, attached and detached homes, and quick access to two Metra Rock Island stations.

Copper Oaks

Algonquin, IL

An established late-1980s Pulte neighborhood on Algonquin's east side, with single-family homes and townhomes, a neighborhood park, and District 300 schools near the Randall Road corridor.

West Point Gardens

Elgin, IL

A master-planned garden-village neighborhood in far-west Elgin with front-porch streetscapes, a central park, active D.R. Horton new construction, and Central District 301 schools.

Malibu East

Chicago, IL

A full-service 45-story lakefront condominium tower in Edgewater, with two heated pools, a landscaped sundeck over Lake Michigan, 24-hour door staff, and private balconies on every home.

Brookhaven Manor

Darien, IL

An established mid-century single-family neighborhood on the east side of Darien, with mature trees, DuPage schools and services, and fast access to I-55 and I-355 at a more attainable price than nearby Hinsdale.

Shenandoah

Carpentersville, IL

A turn-of-the-2000s, mixed single-family and townhome community on the west side of Carpentersville, just east of the Randall Road corridor with quick I-90 access and a neighborhood lake.

Shenandoah

Elk Grove Village, IL

An established, no-HOA single-family neighborhood in western Elk Grove Village, built around its own park and minutes from O'Hare, I-90, and IL-390.

Grand Haven

Romeoville, IL

A gated, age-restricted 55+ active-adult community in Romeoville by Del Webb and Lakewood Homes, built around a 15,000 square foot clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools and a full activities calendar.

Clublands of Antioch

Antioch, IL

A large master-planned single-family community on the north side of Antioch, organized around Homer White Lake with trails, parks, and a new clubhouse, mixing established mid-2000s homes with ongoing new construction.

Plum Grove Hills

Palatine, IL

An established late-1970s and 1980s Palatine neighborhood across Quentin Road from Fremd High School, with two-story homes on mature, sidewalked streets and Birchwood Park next door.

Copper Springs

Elgin, IL

A mid-2000s Centex master-planned community on far-west Elgin's Randall Road corridor, mixing single-family homes and townhomes with a clubhouse, pool, and ponds, minutes from I-90.

Hobson Village

Naperville, IL

An established mid-1970s Naperville neighborhood in District 203, with mature, tree-lined streets named for famous racehorses and two BNSF Metra stations within reach of downtown.

Cranberry Lake

Hainesville, IL

A late-1990s and early-2000s Deer Point community in Hainesville, wrapped around a real 17-acre glacial lake, with townhomes and single-family homes and Metra service nearby.

Chestnut Corners

Lake Zurich, IL

An established early-1990s single-family neighborhood on Lake Zurich's south side, with larger traditional homes, low HOA overhead, and well-regarded Lake Zurich District 95 schools.

Evergreen View

Orland Park, IL

An upper-tier, early-2000s single-family neighborhood on Orland Park's north side, with larger move-up homes, an active HOA, and Metra SouthWest Service access downtown.

Ventura 21

Roselle, IL

A maintenance-free 1970s association in east Roselle wrapped around its own clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, and a par-3 golf course, at an attainable price point for DuPage County.

Gilberts Town Center

Gilberts, IL

A master-planned community in fast-growing Gilberts with single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes built over two decades, open space and trails, and quick access to I-90 and Randall Road in District 300.

Huntington Estates

Naperville, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in central Naperville off Gartner Road, with mature tree-lined streets, its own neighborhood park, and Naperville District 203 schools minutes from downtown and Edward Hospital.

Hybernia

Highland Park, IL

An upscale wooded enclave on the southwest side of Highland Park, built in the early 1990s around a dedicated 28-acre nature preserve, with large custom homes, North Shore District 112 schools, and Highland Park High School.

Country Knolls

Elgin, IL

One of west Elgin's established mid-century neighborhoods off McLean Boulevard, with attainable single-family homes on mature lots, Hawthorne Hill Nature Center at its edge, and Elgin Area District U-46 schools.

One Magnificent Mile

Chicago, IL

Luxury condominium residences atop a 57-floor SOM-designed tower at the head of the Magnificent Mile, with head-on Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach views, 24-hour door staff, an indoor pool, and Gold Coast shopping at the door.

Cambridge West

Mundelein, IL

An established 1980s Cambridge Homes neighborhood on the west side of Mundelein, English-named streets, mature trees, and Mundelein High School District 120, without new-construction pricing.

Four Lakes

Lisle, IL

Lisle's resort-style condo community, four lakes, several pools, and a real ski and snowboard hill on site, and one of the most attainable ways into DuPage County homeownership.

Carillon

Plainfield, IL

Plainfield's gated 55+ active-adult community, credited as the Chicago area's first, with a full amenity clubhouse, pools and courts, and a 27-hole public golf course next door.

Regency Square

Huntley, IL

Huntley's new-construction Lennar community of townhomes and single-level ranch duplexes, an all-ages neighborhood next to Sun City with its own park, dog park, and lake, in District 158.

The Pinnacle

Chicago, IL

A full-service luxury condo tower at 21 East Huron in River North, two blocks off the Magnificent Mile, with 24-hour door staff, an indoor pool, and skyline and lake views.

Island Lake Highlands

Island Lake, IL

A lake-oriented neighborhood in the village of Island Lake, with resident beach and boating access on Island Lake and Wauconda CUSD 118 schools, priced attainably for the McHenry and Lake county line.

Americana Towers

Chicago, IL

A full-amenity 1970s condominium high-rise at 1636 N Wells Street in Old Town, with 24-hour door staff, an attached garage, an outdoor pool, and mostly studio to two-bedroom homes at an attainable Old Town price.

Kinzie Station

Chicago, IL

A full-amenity condominium tower at 330 N Jefferson Street in the Fulton River District, on a quiet cul-de-sac steps from Fulton Market, with all-inclusive assessments and standout transit access.

Green Trails

Lisle, IL

One of Lisle's largest planned communities, built around a rear-yard trail system that links 17 parks and nine lakes, in top-rated Naperville District 203 and five minutes from the BNSF Metra.

Cider Grove

Huntley, IL

An all-ages, single-family neighborhood on the north side of Huntley with active new construction by D.R. Horton, in District 158 and minutes from Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and I-90.

Harvest View

West Dundee, IL

A new-construction Lennar townhome community on the west side of West Dundee, low-maintenance living about five minutes from I-90 and the Randall Road corridor, in District 300.

Gregg's Landing

Vernon Hills, IL

Vernon Hills' upscale master-planned community built around the public White Deer Run golf course, 20 neighborhoods of custom homes and townhomes, in Hawthorn District 73 and Vernon Hills High School.

Whisper Glen

Plainfield, IL

A single-family Plainfield community with both established homes and an active new-construction phase, ranch and two-story plans in District 202, off the Route 59 corridor near I-55.

Malibu

Wheeling, IL

An established Hoffman Homes community of attached townhome and duplex-style residences in west Wheeling, wrapped around its own Malibu Park, with low-maintenance living minutes from Buffalo Grove Road and the Milwaukee Avenue corridor.

Marina Towers

Chicago, IL

Condominium residences in the iconic Bertrand Goldberg twin towers on the Chicago River in River North, with the landmark spiral parking, curved floor-to-ceiling glass, a private balcony off every room, and a city-within-a-city of dining and entertainment at the base.

Commonwealth Plaza

Chicago, IL

Mid-century modern condominium residences in the Mies van der Rohe designed towers at 330 and 340 West Diversey, facing Lincoln Park and the lakefront, with floor-to-ceiling glass, full-service amenities, and comprehensive assessments.

Kinzie Park Tower

Chicago, IL

Condominium residences in the high-rise centerpiece of gated, riverfront Kinzie Park in River West, with 24-hour staffed entry, an outdoor pool, private landscaped grounds and a riverwalk, and free guest parking.

The Regatta

Chicago, IL

Condominium residences in a 44-story Lakeshore East tower on the New Eastside, with dual curved-glass walls, a full Shore Club amenity floor, and open views of Lake Michigan, the river, and the downtown parks.

Concord Oaks

Gurnee, IL

An established mid-1990s Concord Homes subdivision on Gurnee's west side: 473 single-family homes bordering the village-owned Bittersweet Golf Club, with a low-cost self-managed HOA and Woodland District 50 schools.

Parc Chestnut

Chicago, IL

A contemporary River North condominium at 849 N Franklin: soft-loft interiors, full building amenities, an attached garage, and a private park across the street, a half block from the CTA Brown and Purple lines.

Weathersfield

Schaumburg, IL

Schaumburg's original Campanelli subdivision: mid-century ranches on big lots, park-district pools and parks, and District 54 and 211 schools.

Remington Grove

Johnsburg, IL

One of Johnsburg's few new-construction neighborhoods: townhomes plus single-family ranches and two-stories, near McHenry and the Chain O'Lakes.

Oaks of Volo

Volo, IL

Lennar's new-construction townhomes in Volo: three-bedroom plans with two-car garages, walking trails, and a wetland-and-open-space setting.

White Eagle

Naperville, IL

Southwest Naperville's upscale golf community: large custom homes, an Arnold Palmer course, resort-style HOA amenities, and District 204 schools.

Hickory Glen

West Dundee, IL

Lennar's new townhomes in West Dundee: three-bedroom plans next to Huffman Park, minutes from the Randall Road corridor and I-90.

Riverwoods

Woodstock, IL

Woodstock's newest neighborhood: a Lennar master plan of single-family and paired homes on a wooded, pond-dotted site, minutes from the Historic Square, Emricson Park, and the hospital.

Saddlebrook Farms

Grayslake, IL

An affordable 55+ land-lease community in Grayslake: single-level ranch homes on a rural campus with lakes, trails, a working farm, and a lake house clubhouse.

The Townes at Becketts

South Elgin, IL

Newer, low-maintenance M/I Homes townhomes in South Elgin's Becketts Landing: lawn and snow handled, parks and forest-preserve trails next door, and Randall Road minutes away.

The Bristol

Chicago, IL

Full-service luxury condominium residences in the 42-story Bristol at 57 East Delaware Place, one block west of the Magnificent Mile in the Gold Coast, with 24-hour door staff, an indoor lap pool, floor-to-ceiling glass, and deeded garage parking.

One River Place

Chicago, IL

Authentic hard-loft condominium residences inside the landmark former Montgomery Ward Administration Building at 758 North Larrabee Street, on the Chicago River in River West, with soaring concrete ceilings, private balconies, a roof deck, and 24-hour door staff.

The Marquee

Chicago, IL

Full-amenity condominium residences at The Marquee, 1464 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, a mid-2000s tower with 24-hour door staff, a rooftop dog run, an attached garage, and a walk to Grant Park and the Museum Campus.

Newport Condominiums

Chicago, IL

Attainable lakefront condominium residences at Newport Condominiums, 4800 South Chicago Beach Drive on the Hyde Park and Kenwood shoreline, a 27-story full-service building with a doorman, an indoor pool, and utilities bundled into the assessment.

Library Tower

Chicago, IL

Loft-influenced condominium residences at Library Tower, 520 South State Street in the South Loop by the Harold Washington Library, with tall ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, a full-service amenity package, and some of the best transit access in the city.

Oak Ridge

Tinley Park, IL

New D.R. Horton townhomes and single-family homes on the former Panduit campus east of downtown Tinley Park, walkable to the Metra, with a central park and District 146 and 228 schools.

Legend Lakes

McHenry, IL

An established, water-woven McHenry neighborhood of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, with ponds, parks, and District 15 and 156 schools near Route 31 and the hospital.

The Townes at Oak Creek

Mundelein, IL

New D.R. Horton townhomes on Route 60 in Mundelein, a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave community minutes from Metra, shopping, and a planned 10-acre park.

Rivers Edge

Woodridge, IL

New Pulte ranch duplexes and townhomes along the DuPage River in Woodridge, a low-maintenance, commuter-friendly pocket near Seven Bridges, I-355, and forest-preserve trails.

Carillon at Cambridge Lakes

Pingree Grove, IL

The age-restricted 55+ enclave inside Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove, single-level ranch living with a private clubhouse, pools, and courts near I-90 and Randall Road.

Brickman Manor

Mount Prospect, IL

A settled mid-century subdivision in north Mount Prospect: brick ranches and split-levels on tree-lined streets, the Rob Roy golf course across the road, and Metra plus O'Hare minutes away.

Silver Lake

Cary, IL

A wooded, lake-centered neighborhood on the Cary and Oakwood Hills line: a spring-fed no-motor lake with two village beaches, mature streets, and the Cary Metra minutes away.

HomeTown

Aurora, IL

Aurora's award-winning New Urbanist neighborhood by Bigelow Homes: front porches on landscaped greens, alley garages, a walkable town center, and a genuine mix of homes at an attainable price.

Henning Estates

Huntley, IL

Huntley's custom ranch enclave: single-story homes on third-acre to full-acre lots, nearly 60 percent preserved open space, wetlands and prairie out the back windows, and new construction still selling in District 158.

Vacation Village

Fox Lake, IL

One of the Chain O'Lakes' most attainable ways to own on the water: a gated Fox Lake condominium community with a private marina, a beach, a pool, and channel access out to the Fox Waterway.

Oakhurst

Aurora, IL

A mature Kimball Hill master-plan in DuPage-side Aurora, wrapped around the Oakhurst Forest Preserve and 55-acre Lake Patterson, with a community park, a private pool club, and sought-after District 204 schools.

The Sterling

Chicago, IL

An attainable-luxury River North condominium high-rise at 345 N LaSalle: 24-hour door staff, a riverside outdoor pool and sundeck, tennis and fitness, and the Loop and Mag Mile a short walk away.

Erie on the Park

Chicago, IL

A landmark steel-and-glass condominium tower by Lucien Lagrange at 510 W Erie in River North, with exposed chevron bracing, floor-to-ceiling glass, a park across the street, and 24-hour door staff.

Cobbler's Crossing

Elgin, IL

A large, master-planned Elgin neighborhood of the 1990s with winding sidewalk-lined streets, a resident fishing pond, nearby parks, and a mix of single-family homes and townhomes near I-90 and Randall Road.

Woodlore Townes

Crystal Lake, IL

A newer Lennar townhome community at the entrance to Woodlore in Crystal Lake: low-maintenance three-bedroom homes with attached garages, HOA-handled lawn and snow, and preserved woods and wetlands on-site.

Cambridge Country

Mundelein, IL

An established Cambridge Homes subdivision on the west side of Mundelein: mature tree-lined streets, a community park with a stocked fishing pond, and a large catalog of 1980s and 1990s family homes near Diamond Lake.

Lake in the Woods

Downers Grove, IL

An established, wooded condominium community on the south side of Downers Grove: attainable low-maintenance homes, association-handled upkeep, and easy access to I-355, I-88, and the BNSF Metra line.

Sheldon Woods

Mundelein, IL

A newer Pulte-built single-family neighborhood on Mundelein's west side, with modern floor plans, an on-site park and trails, Fremont District 79 schools, and shopping across Route 60.

Caton Ridge

Plainfield, IL

An established, family-oriented Plainfield subdivision of early-2000s single-family homes, with a low HOA, a neighborhood elementary school on-site, and District 202 schools.

Country Lakes

Naperville, IL

An established, attainably priced Naperville neighborhood of mixed housing around neighborhood lakes and a community park, in Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from the Route 59 Metra.

Cambridge

St. Charles, IL

Established, attainably priced single-family neighborhoods on the east side of St. Charles, in District 303, minutes from downtown and the Randall Road corridor.

Cambridge

Orland Park, IL

A small, established attached-home community in central Orland Park, with a maintenance-free lifestyle, District 135 and 230 schools, and Metra and retail minutes away.

Bloomfield Club

Bloomingdale, IL

A Hoffman Homes club community on the west side of Bloomingdale, with a shared clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, and a mix of townhomes and single-family homes across four sections in DuPage County.

Liberty Lakes East

Wauconda, IL

A newer single-family section of the Liberty Lakes community on the southwest side of Wauconda, with 2000s-built move-up homes near Bangs Lake, in Lake County.

Stillwater

Naperville, IL

An upper-tier custom-home subdivision in south Naperville, with a private swim and tennis club, large brick homes, and Indian Prairie District 204 schools, backing to Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve.

Spring Lake Farms

Lake in the Hills, IL

An established 1990s neighborhood in Lake in the Hills, with mature tree-lined streets, a bike path and parks, and a minimal-dues homeowners association, next to Boulder Ridge Country Club in McHenry County.

Domain Lofts

Chicago, IL

Authentic concrete loft condominiums in a converted Montgomery Ward warehouse on the Chicago River in River North, with 24-hour door staff, a rooftop running track, and a landscaped interior courtyard.

Bright Oaks

Cary, IL

An established, amenity-supported Cary neighborhood off Three Oaks Road: a pool, clubhouse, and tennis, mature tree-lined streets, and one of the more attainable ways into the Cary-Grove school footprint near the Metra.

Tuscany Woods

Hampshire, IL

A newer-construction Hampshire community of townhomes and single-family homes with a park, trails, and a neighborhood lake, minutes from the I-90 interchange in District 300.

Northwoods

Buffalo Grove, IL

An established single-family pocket on the Lake County side of Buffalo Grove, off Weiland Road, feeding Aptakisic-Tripp District 102 and nationally recognized Stevenson High School.

Greenbrook

Hanover Park, IL

One of Hanover Park's larger established subdivisions on the DuPage side, built around Greenbrook Boulevard with the Seafari Springs pool and park, its own Metra station, and attainable DuPage County pricing.

Brementowne

Tinley Park, IL

An established, moderately priced Tinley Park neighborhood off 80th Avenue with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, two Metra Rock Island stations nearby, and roughly half-hour express service downtown.

Winston Park

Palatine, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family neighborhood on the north side of Palatine, named for the Winston Campus schools, with a busy Metra UP-NW station and Deer Grove open space close by.

Waterford

Elgin, IL

A newer, amenity-anchored single-family community on the far west side of Elgin, with a clubhouse and pool, ponds and trails, current Lennar new construction, and Central District 301 schools rather than Elgin U-46.

Hunters Chase

Beecher, IL

A value-oriented single-family and townhome community in the small Will County village of Beecher, with current D.R. Horton new construction, ponds and open space, and Beecher District 200U schools within about a mile.

Coventry

Lake in the Hills, IL

A mid-2000s, low-maintenance townhome community on the west edge of Lake in the Hills, built by Concord Homes, with access to the village's deep park system and Huntley District 158 schools.

Vision on State

Chicago, IL

A full-amenity South Loop condominium high-rise at 1255 S State Street, with 24-hour door staff, a fitness center and sundeck, mostly all-inclusive assessments, and the Roosevelt CTA station steps away.

The Pines

Tinley Park, IL

Tinley Park's established 55+ active adult community: low-maintenance attached ranch and townhome living wrapped around ponds and pine-lined lanes, minutes from Metra and I-80.

Ponds of Stony Creek

Elgin, IL

Far-west Elgin's newer Lennar community: single-family homes around a central park, splash pad, and trail network, with new construction still delivering near the Randall Road corridor.

Stonebridge

Aurora, IL

Far-east Aurora's marquee golf community: custom homes wrapped around a private Tom Fazio championship course in top-rated Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from I-88 and the Route 59 Metra.

West Lake

Cary, IL

Cary's newer low-maintenance townhome community: attached homes by Pulte and D.R. Horton near the Metra, Route 14, and Cary-Grove schools, with pond-side paths and HOA-maintained grounds.

Wesmere

Plainfield, IL

Plainfield's amenity-rich family community: a 10,000 sq ft clubhouse, three pools, parks and courts, and an on-site elementary school, at a mid-tier price in District 202. No golf, despite the name.

Autumn Ridge

North Aurora, IL

A brand-new M/I Homes community of ranch and two-story single-family homes off Breton Avenue in North Aurora, with full basements, larger homesites, and quick access to Orchard Road and I-88.

Fairfield Village

Round Lake Beach, IL

One of the more attainable, low-maintenance pockets in Round Lake Beach: a turn-of-the-2000s mix of condos, townhomes, and smaller single-family homes near the North Central Service Metra station.

Westview Crossing

Algonquin, IL

A new-construction Lennar community of detached single-family homes on Square Barn Road in Algonquin, with full basements, a neighborhood park and trail, and schools essentially across the street.

Raintree

Glen Ellyn, IL

An amenity-rich, established condominium community in southern Glen Ellyn next to the Village Links golf course, with pools, tennis, a clubhouse, and an attainable path into a high-demand town.

Pembrook

Gurnee, IL

One of Gurnee's more attainable neighborhoods: a mixed community of detached homes, townhomes, and condos from the 1970s and 1980s, minutes from Gurnee Mills and Six Flags, in Warren Township High School District 121.

Lexington Commons

Wheeling, IL

An attainable, low-maintenance attached-home community in Wheeling: condos and townhomes from the late 1970s and 1980s with a pool and clubhouse, minutes from Restaurant Row and the Metra station.

Fairfax Commons

Bartlett, IL

An established 1990s Bartlett subdivision with a mix of single-family homes and attached townhomes, near the Metra station and the strong Bartlett Park District, in Elgin Area School District U-46.

Prairie Meadows

Aurora, IL

A new-construction, single-level ranch community by Lennar on Aurora's west side: low-maintenance living with a community center, pickleball, and open space, in West Aurora School District 129.

Lincoln Crossing

Aurora, IL

A new-construction, move-up community by Pulte in the fast-growing Wolf's Crossing area of southeast Aurora: larger two-story homes and a community fiber network, in Oswego School District 308.

Apple Orchard

Bartlett, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family neighborhood on the DuPage County side of Bartlett, next to the Park District's Apple Orchard golf course and community park, in Elgin District U-46.

Pheasant Creek

Northbrook, IL

A wooded, amenity-rich condominium community on the west side of Northbrook, one of the more attainable ways into the Glenbrook North high school area, with a pool, tennis, and a clubhouse.

Pheasant Creek

Aurora, IL

A settled 1980s single-family neighborhood on Aurora's far east side, feeding sought-after Indian Prairie District 204 schools, with a neighborhood lake and park and quick Route 59 and I-88 access.

College Trail

Grayslake, IL

A planned 1990s Grayslake community by Cambridge Homes with a wide mix of single-family, townhome, and garden homes, roughly 53 acres of open space, a central pond, and trails, next to the College of Lake County.

Fox Trails

Cary, IL

A wooded, established single-family subdivision in Cary with mature trees, a neighborhood park, and quick trail access to Hoffman Park, minutes from the Cary Metra station.

Ancient Tree

Northbrook, IL

An established west-Northbrook community of detached homes plus association-maintained townhomes, wrapped around private courts and ponds, in Northbrook District 27 and Glenbrook North.

Kings Gate

Crystal Lake, IL

A west-Crystal Lake subdivision of large Legacy Custom Homes on quarter- to half-acre lots near Boulder Ridge and the Randall Road corridor, in District 47 and District 155.

Ashton Ridge

Batavia, IL

New Pulte single-family homes and townhomes on a redeveloped in-town parcel about a mile from downtown Batavia and the Fox River Trail, in Batavia District 101.

Briargate

Lindenhurst, IL

Lindenhurst's Pulte 55-plus active adult community: single-level ranch homes around a clubhouse, pickleball, and bocce, on the Millennium Trail off Route 45.

Briargate

Grayslake, IL

An established 1990s Ryland townhome community on Grayslake's west side, minutes from two Metra stations, downtown Grayslake, and College of Lake County.

Tall Oaks

Elgin, IL

A far-west Elgin subdivision that built out over three decades, from early-1990s custom homes to a just-completed Silverthorne phase, in the well-regarded Central District 301 attendance area.

Hidden Lake Village

Buffalo Grove, IL

An established, water-oriented attached-home community on the Lake County side of Buffalo Grove, with two ponds, trails, and a lower-maintenance lifestyle in a strong school area.

Arrowhead

Wheaton, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family neighborhood on Wheaton's west side, next to the Wheaton Park District's public Arrowhead Golf Club and in sought-after District 200.

Liberty Trails

McHenry, IL

A newer, single-builder subdivision of ranch and two-story homes on the east side of McHenry, built out by Gerstad Builders and now settled and sold out.

Prairie Pointe

Round Lake, IL

An attainable, turn-of-the-millennium community of single-family homes and townhomes on the northwest side of Round Lake, with sidewalks, ponds, and Metra access on the Milwaukee District North line.

Fairfield

Bloomingdale, IL

An established, tree-lined community on Bloomingdale's east side with a mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condominiums, walkable streets, and Westfield Middle School sitting right inside the neighborhood.

Fairfield

Westmont, IL

A small, upper-tier enclave of newer custom homes on Westmont's east side, on quiet cul-de-sac courts that feed into highly regarded Hinsdale Central High School.

Cherry Creek

Grayslake, IL

A turn-of-the-millennium townhome community on Grayslake's east side with a clubhouse and community park, low-maintenance living, and quick access to the Metra Milwaukee District North line.

Cherry Creek

Tinley Park, IL

An established, value-oriented Tinley Park neighborhood of single-family homes and condominiums with mature streets, park district recreation nearby, and quick access to the busy 80th Avenue Metra station.

Shadow Lakes

Wilmington, IL

A gated, lake-oriented community between Wilmington and Braidwood built around private stocked lakes, with a pool, beach, and clubhouse and a casual, recreation-first way of life.

Woods Creek

Wonder Lake, IL

A newer mid-2000s subdivision of larger single-family homes on the east side of Wonder Lake, with a 12-acre village park built into the neighborhood and a walkable, family-oriented streetscape.

Falling Waters

Lindenhurst, IL

A clubhouse-and-pool townhome community on the west side of Lindenhurst by Town and Country, offering low-maintenance living with Millburn District 24 schools feeding Grayslake North.

Deerpass

Marengo, IL

An established, still-growing community on the north side of Marengo with a mix of ranch and two-story homes, a neighborhood park, and new construction still selling in a value-oriented McHenry County market.

Sunset Lakes

Manhattan, IL

A newer, water-oriented community on the south side of Manhattan by McDonnell Development, with lakes and a park, a range from townhomes to large custom homes, and the Metra SouthWest Service terminus nearby.

Naperville Heights

Naperville, IL

An older, walkable pocket on the north side of Naperville near downtown and the BNSF Metra station, with a wide mix of vintage homes and new-construction infill and no HOA.

Stonegate West

Aurora, IL

A low-maintenance, amenity-supported community on the east side of Aurora by Kensington and Ryan Homes, with a clubhouse, pool, and ranch-style living minutes from I-88 and Chicago Premium Outlets.

Edgewater by Del Webb

Elgin, IL

A gated Del Webb 55+ community on Elgin's far west side, built around the 23,000 sq ft Creekside Lodge with two pools, a fitness center, and single-story ranch living minutes from Randall Road and I-90.

Heather Ridge

Gurnee, IL

An established, amenity-rich planned community off Gages Lake Road in Gurnee, built around a 9-hole golf course, with four pools, 24/7 private security, and a mix of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes at an attainable Gurnee price.

Brookdale

Naperville, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in northwest Naperville near the West Branch DuPage River, known for one of the city's most active neighborhood associations, District 204 schools including an elementary inside the subdivision, and minutes-away Route 59 Metra and I-88 access.

Lakeland Park

McHenry, IL

An established, affordable single-family neighborhood on the west side of the Fox River in McHenry, anchored by a city park and community center, minutes from Route 31, Route 120, and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.

Keller Farm

Plainfield, IL

A new-construction Lennar community on the former Keller family farm in Plainfield, with age-targeted ranches, two-story family homes, and townhomes across three collections, parks and trails, and a walkable half mile to historic downtown Plainfield.

Morgan Hill

McHenry, IL

A low-maintenance townhome community on the east side of McHenry, built by Concord Homes in the 2000s, with an HOA that handles the exterior and quick access to Route 31 and Route 120.

Sherwood Forest

Highland Park, IL

An established single-family neighborhood on the south side of Highland Park, with homes ranging from 1920s vintage to new construction, no HOA, and North Shore beaches, ravines, and Ravinia close by.

Sherwood Forest

Streamwood, IL

A small Pulte-built townhome community on the east side of Streamwood, wrapped by parks and Poplar Creek open space, with two nearby Metra stations and quick access to Route 59 and I-90.

Elburn Station

Elburn, IL

A 505-acre transit-oriented community by Shodeen Homes wrapped around the Elburn Metra station, with new-construction village and single-family homes, ponds, trails, and Kaneland District 302 schools.

Naper Commons

Naperville, IL

A newer Pulte community in north Naperville with townhomes and single-family homes around a central park, backing to DuPage forest preserve land, with I-88 at the doorstep and District 203 schools.

Coromandel

Deerfield, IL

An Optima-built, professionally managed community in Deerfield: condos, townhomes, and manor homes around a central pond, a short walk from downtown Deerfield and the Metra.

Neufairfield

Joliet, IL

A D.R. Horton master-plan on Joliet's southeast side: townhomes and single-family homes, ponds and parks, and new construction still selling alongside established resales.

Patriot Estates

McHenry, IL

A Cunat-built 55+ ranch community in McHenry: single-level attached and detached homes, lawn care and snow removal handled, minutes from Route 31 and Northwestern Medicine.

Tanglewood

St. Charles, IL

An established early-1990s townhome community in central St. Charles: a lower-maintenance foothold in District 303 and the Fox Valley, close to Randall Road and downtown.

Tanglewood

Hanover Park, IL

The Greenbrook Tanglewood townhomes on the DuPage side of Hanover Park: wooded, walkable, and affordable, with the Metra and Keeneyville District 20 schools close by.

Turtle Crossing

Harvard, IL

An active new-construction subdivision on the north side of Harvard: ranch and two-story homes at an attainable price, Harvard District 50 schools, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest terminus in town.

Chesapeake Farms

Grayslake, IL

An established early-1990s Pulte community in Grayslake: curving streets, ponds and open space, Grayslake District 46 and District 127 schools, and two Metra stations close to a walkable downtown.

Cedar Run

Wheeling, IL

An amenity-rich 1970s townhome and condo community on Wheeling's west side: a pool, clubhouse, and tennis on quiet cul-de-sac courts, with the Wheeling Metra and Route 83 close by.

Klein Creek

Winfield, IL

An upper-tier golf-course community in Winfield wrapped around the public Klein Creek Golf Club: 1990s semi-custom homes, District 200 schools, and Central DuPage Hospital minutes away.

Klein Creek

Carol Stream, IL

An attainable early-1980s condominium community on Carol Stream's west side: a pool, tennis, and clubhouse off Gary Avenue, with maintenance-light ownership and District 93 and Glenbard schools.

Waters Edge

McHenry, IL

An established, low-maintenance attached-home community on the west side of McHenry, minutes from the Fox River and downtown, in McHenry Districts 15 and 156.

Waters Edge

Island Lake, IL

A turn-of-the-2000s attached-home community in the lake village of Island Lake, off Route 176, in Wauconda District 118.

Spinnaker Cove

Carol Stream, IL

An established Pulte community of single-family homes and townhomes on the west side of Carol Stream, in the Elgin U-46 Bartlett feeder, with the Carol Stream Park District close by.

Prairie Commons

Batavia, IL

A newer Lennar townhome community on the east side of Batavia, low-maintenance living in Batavia District 101, near Kirk Road and the Randall Road corridor.

One Museum Park West

Chicago, IL

A full-service South Loop condominium tower on the edge of Grant Park and the Museum Campus, by Pappageorge Haymes, opened 2010, with lake and park views.

The Pines

Gurnee, IL

An established west-Gurnee neighborhood of single-family homes and townhomes off Dilleys Road, minutes from Gurnee Mills, I-94, and the Woodland and Warren Township schools.

The Pines

Cary, IL

A quiet Cary subdivision of larger two-story homes on wooded lots near Knotty Pines Park, walkable to the library and minutes from the Cary Metra station.

Shadow Hill

Elgin, IL

A newer, all-ages far-west Elgin community of single-family homes and townhomes near the Randall Road corridor, with a neighborhood park and quick I-90 access.

Briarcliffe Knolls

Wheaton, IL

An established south-Wheaton neighborhood of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos near Briar Glen Elementary, with strong park-district recreation and UP-West Metra access.

The Pines of Lakemoor

Lakemoor, IL

An early-2000s William Ryan community on the south side of Lakemoor, mixing single-family homes and low-maintenance townhomes along Route 120 with parks, ponds, and trails.

The Fields

Naperville, IL

An established late-1980s and 1990s neighborhood in west-central Naperville, blending single-family homes and townhomes about two miles from downtown, in Indian Prairie District 204.

Mulberry Grove

Elgin, IL

An early-2000s Concord Homes community on Elgin's west side just east of Randall Road, mixing single-family homes and townhomes near I-90, shopping, and a regional hospital.

Abbey Meadows

Aurora, IL

A new-construction Lennar townhome community on the Aurora and Batavia border, low-maintenance homes near I-88, Chicago Premium Outlets, and Batavia District 101 schools.

Cambridge Countryside

Aurora, IL

An established Cambridge Homes community on Aurora's far east side in DuPage County, mixing single-family homes and townhomes near I-88, the Route 59 Metra, and Chicago Premium Outlets.

Cambridge Countryside

Mundelein, IL

A wooded early-1990s Cambridge Homes enclave of larger single-family homes off Midlothian Road in Mundelein, near the Countryside Golf Club and the Route 60 and 83 corridor.

Edgebrook

Warrenville, IL

An established, attainable townhome pocket in north Warrenville, minutes from Blackwell Forest Preserve and the I-88 corridor, in Community Unit District 200.

Geneva East

Geneva, IL

An attainable, established single-family neighborhood on Geneva's east side, minutes from the Metra station and Randall Road, in top-rated Geneva District 304.

Brookside

Streamwood, IL

An established west-Streamwood community mixing detached homes and condos, near two Metra stations and I-90, in Elgin Area District U-46.

Bittersweet Woods

Gurnee, IL

An upper-tier 1990s single-family enclave next to the Village-owned Bittersweet Golf Club in Gurnee, in Woodland District 50 and Warren Township District 121.

Lakewood Falls

Plainfield, IL

A large amenity-rich 1990s master-plan on Plainfield's northeast side, with a clubhouse, pool, ponds, and an on-site elementary, right off I-55 in District 202.

Remington Pointe

Volo, IL

A multi-builder Volo community off Route 12: single-family homes, townhomes, and the Andare 55+ enclave, wrapped in ponds and open space in west-central Lake County.

Tartans Glen

West Dundee, IL

An established, sidewalk-lined single-family neighborhood on the west side of West Dundee, with a light Scottish naming theme and easy access to Route 31, Route 72, and I-90 in District 300.

Summerfield

Roselle, IL

An established west-Roselle single-family neighborhood from the late 1970s and early 1980s, with mature trees, a Metra commute on the Milwaukee District West line, and quick tollway access in DuPage County.

Timber Oaks

North Aurora, IL

An established late-1980s and early-1990s single-family neighborhood on North Aurora's west side, minutes from Randall and Orchard Road retail and served by West Aurora District 129.

Westgate

Gurnee, IL

An established late-1980s Gurnee community with single-family homes and townhomes, a neighborhood park, and quick access to Grand Avenue, I-94, and Gurnee Mills.

Westgate

Arlington Heights, IL

An established mid-century neighborhood on Arlington Heights' west side, anchored by highly rated Westgate Elementary and minutes from the downtown Metra station.

Reflections

Aurora, IL

A late-1990s townhome community on Aurora's far east side, backing to nature preserve, in DuPage County and Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from Route 59 and the BNSF Metra.

Reflections

Darien, IL

A mid-1990s townhome community in Darien built around a private lake and wetlands, at the I-55 and Cass Avenue interchange, with the association handling the lawn and the snow.

Hampshire Highlands

Hampshire, IL

A newer single-family subdivision on the north side of Hampshire, with generous lots and sidewalks in the I-90 corridor, all in the well-regarded District 300.

Fredericksburg Farm

Winfield, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family enclave on the west side of Winfield, minutes from Central DuPage Hospital and the UP-West Metra line, with no HOA.

Pleasant Hill

Waukegan, IL

An attainable, established Town & Country community on the southwest side of Waukegan, minutes from I-94 and Gurnee Mills, in the Gurnee-based Woodland and Warren school districts.

Pleasant Hill

Palatine, IL

An established, walkable-to-town neighborhood on the west side of Palatine, with no HOA, park-district recreation next door, and a feed toward highly regarded Fremd High School.

Westgate

Elk Grove Village, IL

A cohesive 1980s single-family subdivision on the west side of Elk Grove Village, minutes from Alexian Brothers hospital, Route 53, and O'Hare, with no HOA.

Mariners Cove

Third Lake, IL

A private two-lake community in Third Lake: residents-only sand beaches and boat launches on Druce Lake and Third Lake, an active homeowners association, and Grayslake District 46 and 127 schools.

Catatoga

Elgin, IL

A wooded, large-lot custom-home enclave on Elgin's far west side along the Fitchie Creek corridor: mature trees, individually built homes, and a semi-rural feel minutes from Randall Road.

Brush Hill

Naperville, IL

An established, tree-canopied Naperville pocket that is walkable to downtown: wrapped around Brush Hill Park and the DuPage River, in top-rated District 203, with no HOA on the single-family homes.

Tiffany Place

Streamwood, IL

A low-maintenance townhome community in Streamwood: an attainable, entry-level price point, an HOA that handles lawn care and snow, and quick access to I-90 and the Metra line to Chicago.

Easton Park

Carol Stream, IL

A newer, low-maintenance townhome community on the north side of Carol Stream, built by Lakewood Homes and M/I Homes around a central pond and green, with quick access to Route 64, Gary Avenue, and I-355.

Rivershire

Lincolnshire, IL

A gated Lincolnshire community along the Des Plaines River that blends single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, with a pool, clubhouse, and tennis, feeding into top-rated Stevenson High School District 125.

Arbor Creek

St. Charles, IL

An established single-family community of 161 homes on the west side of St. Charles in Campton Township, with larger 1990s homes, a community pond, an owner-occupied covenant, and District 303 schools.

Lakewood

Schaumburg, IL

An established, attainable condominium community on Schaumburg's southwest side, with a pool and clubhouse, District 54 and 211 schools, Metra on the MD-W line, and Woodfield minutes away.

Lakewood

Aurora, IL

An established 1980s single-family neighborhood on Aurora's east side in DuPage County, built around a small lake, with Indian Prairie District 204 schools, I-88, and the Route 59 Metra minutes away.

Algonquin Lakes

Algonquin, IL

An early-2000s planned community on Algonquin's west side in Kane County, built around ponds and a neighborhood park, with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, District 300 schools, and the Randall Road corridor minutes away.

Providence Village

Gurnee, IL

One of Gurnee's larger established single-family neighborhoods, built through the late 1980s and 1990s, with an unusually active homeowners association, Warren Township schools, park and trail access, and minutes to I-94.

Woodland Meadows

Grayslake, IL

An established mid-1980s single-family neighborhood on the east side of Grayslake, with a light property-owners association, a neighborhood park, and easy access to Hunt Club Road, Metra, and the Gurnee corridor.

Country Ridge

Wauconda, IL

An established Burnside-built neighborhood of roughly 295 single-family homes on the north side of Wauconda, with a neighborhood park, Bangs Lake recreation nearby, and attainable Lake County pricing.

The Streams

Wheaton, IL

A mature, wooded neighborhood on the south side of Wheaton that pairs attainable attached homes with larger single-family houses, close to Roosevelt Road, Metra, and District 200 schools.

Canterbury Fields

Hoffman Estates, IL

A newer, low-maintenance Ryland-built townhome and condo community on the northwest edge of Hoffman Estates, with a pool, tennis, trails, and quick I-90 and Route 59 access.

Buckingham Residences

Chicago, IL

Full-service condominium residences in a 44-floor 1982 tower at 360 E Randolph in the New Eastside, with an indoor rooftop pool, 24-hour door staff, and Millennium Park and the lakefront at the doorstep.

Fox River Shores

Island Lake, IL

An affordable, water-oriented neighborhood in Island Lake with a community pool, Fox River access, and Cotton Creek Elementary essentially inside the subdivision.

Moose Lake Estates

North Aurora, IL

North Aurora's newer executive enclave built around a community lake, with larger semi-custom homes, two I-88 interchanges nearby, and West Aurora District 129 schools.

Summerlakes

Warrenville, IL

One of Warrenville's largest neighborhoods: three lakes, a resident-owned pool and clubhouse, the Illinois Prairie Path, and attainable DuPage pricing in District 200.

Woodlands of Fiore

Buffalo Grove, IL

A green, golf-course-and-water community in Buffalo Grove: single-family homes, townhomes, and condos wrapped around the village-owned Arboretum Club, feeding top-rated Stevenson High School.

Northgate at Veridian

Schaumburg, IL

New D.R. Horton townhomes inside Veridian, Schaumburg's redevelopment of the former Motorola campus, steps from a 12-acre park and a growing Main Street, minutes to I-90 and Woodfield.

Wellington Court

Lynwood, IL

One of Lynwood's newest single-family neighborhoods, brick-built homes with full basements on quiet interior streets, off Torrence Avenue in Chicago's far south suburbs with Route 394 nearby.

Northwoods of Naperville

Naperville, IL

A new-construction, low-maintenance townhome enclave by M/I Homes off Warrenville Road, 64 homes bordering the DuPage County forest preserve, minutes from I-88 and the Naperville Metra.

Woods of Fox Glen

St. Charles, IL

One of St. Charles's most exclusive addresses, 94 custom estate homes on wooded acre-plus lots with rolling terrain, bordering the Village of Wayne horse country and the St. Charles Country Club.

Old Farm Village

Buffalo Grove, IL

An established Buffalo Grove neighborhood on the Lake County side, built by Lexington Homes around Old Farm Park, with a cul-de-sac layout, Aptakisic-Tripp District 102, and Adlai Stevenson High School.

Springbank

Plainfield, IL

A large master-planned community on the west side of Plainfield, built in phases since 2006 around open space and the DuPage River corridor, anchored by the Springbank Aquatic Center and Plainfield District 202 schools.

Saybrook

Naperville, IL

An established, in-town neighborhood on the north side of Naperville, within walking distance of downtown and the BNSF Metra station, served by District 203 with Beebe Elementary right at its edge.

Fairway Ridge

Gurnee, IL

An established early-1990s Cambridge Homes community in western Gurnee with a resident-run association, a clubhouse and pool, and Woodland District 50 schools feeding Warren Township High School.

Castleford

Hoffman Estates, IL

An established Pulte townhome community in northwest Hoffman Estates, minutes from I-90 and Woodfield, served by Palatine District 15 and Fremd High School in District 211.

West Point Meadows

Tinley Park, IL

A water-oriented townhome community in Tinley Park built around interior ponds, minutes from I-80 and two Metra Rock Island stations, at the attainable end of the local market.

Lakewood Village

Mundelein, IL

An attainable mid-1990s townhome and duplex community in south Mundelein, low-maintenance and well-located off Route 60 near Metra, retail, and I-94.

Arlington Club

Wheeling, IL

An established, low-maintenance association community on the west side of Wheeling, with a clubhouse, pool, and mature wooded grounds, in Township High School District 214.

The Townes at Farmingdale

Woodridge, IL

New M/I Homes townhomes in Woodridge, low-maintenance and close to I-355, the Seven Bridges area, and BNSF Metra, served by Center Cass District 66 and Downers Grove South.

Lincoln Valley

North Aurora, IL

A newer, amenity-rich, single-level community by D.R. Horton in North Aurora, marketed to active-adult buyers, with a clubhouse, pool, and fitness center along the Fox River in West Aurora District 129.

Autumn Glen

Plainfield, IL

New Lennar townhomes in Plainfield, low-maintenance and close to downtown Plainfield, Route 59 shopping, and I-55, served by Plainfield District 202.

Apple Creek Estates

Woodstock, IL

An established, attainable Woodstock neighborhood of single-family homes and townhomes, with schools next door and the historic Woodstock Square minutes away, in District 200.

Mirielle

Buffalo Grove, IL

An upper-tier, contemporary single-family enclave on Buffalo Grove's Lake County side, built by Town and Country in the late 1990s, minutes from the Prairie View Metra and feeding Stevenson High School District 125.

Darien Club

Darien, IL

An established 1990s single-family enclave in eastern Darien, professionally managed with landscaped ponds and entrance monuments, minutes from I-55 and I-355.

Orlan Brook

Orland Park, IL

An amenity-rich, attainable condominium community in central Orland Park, with indoor and outdoor pools, a clubhouse, and quick access to Metra, Orland Square, and Northwestern Medicine.

The Oaks

St. Charles, IL

A mature, low-maintenance attached-home community in north St. Charles, with a clubhouse and pool, minutes from downtown, the Fox River, and the Randall Road corridor in District 303.

Hanover Highlands

Hanover Park, IL

An established, tree-lined single-family neighborhood in Hanover Park, one of the northwest suburbs' fastest-selling developments of the early 1960s, with a Metra station in town.

East Highlands

Naperville, IL

Naperville's first large subdivision, a walk-to-downtown neighborhood of large wooded lots next to North Central College, with a mix of preserved mid-century homes and newer custom builds in District 203.

The Windings of Ferson Creek

St. Charles, IL

A wooded, creek-oriented St. Charles enclave carved into 400 acres along Ferson Creek, with a private clubhouse, pool, and tennis, and large homes on mature, nature-first lots.

Cambridge at Heatherstone

Beach Park, IL

An all-ages family subdivision in Beach Park's Heatherstone development, with a mix of single-family and attached homes built in the 2000s, near the Lake Michigan shoreline and Illinois Beach State Park.

Riverstone

Plainfield, IL

M/I Homes' first riverfront community in the Chicago area, a new-construction Plainfield neighborhood along the DuPage River with pocket parks, riverside trails, and homes in District 202.

Bright Meadows

Round Lake, IL

One of Round Lake's more attainable 1990s subdivisions, with detached homes, its own neighborhood park, and the Round Lake Metra station essentially at the door.

Eagle Pointe

Naperville, IL

One of southwest Naperville's more attainable neighborhoods, with a mix of townhomes and single-family homes, Indian Prairie District 204 schools, and the busy Route 59 Metra station close by.

Bronk Farm

Plainfield, IL

A currently-selling Pulte Homes new-construction community in Plainfield, with single-family homes and townhomes, a clubhouse and pool, and Plainfield District 202 schools.

Harvest Hills

St. Charles, IL

An early-2000s west-side St. Charles neighborhood with a 12-acre park at its center, a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, District 303 schools, and the Randall Road corridor at the door.

Winding Creek

Algonquin, IL

An early-2000s, low-maintenance townhome community on the McHenry County side of Algonquin, tucked into ponds and green space just off the Randall Road retail corridor.

Steeplechase

Carol Stream, IL

A quiet, low-maintenance townhome and condo community on the north side of Carol Stream, one of DuPage County's more attainable entry points, minutes from Army Trail Road, Gary Avenue, and I-355.

Wineberry

Libertyville, IL

One of Libertyville's marquee custom-home neighborhoods: an open-landscape community of large homes with a private park, tennis and pickleball, and walking paths to Butler Lake and downtown, in District 70 and District 128.

Winchester Glen

Carpentersville, IL

A newer, move-up Pulte community on the northwest side of Carpentersville, larger two-story homes just west of the Randall Road corridor in School District 300, with easy I-90 access.

Surrey Woods

Streamwood, IL

An established 1980s neighborhood of townhomes and single-family homes in Streamwood, bordering Cook County Forest Preserve trails, near Route 59, I-90, and Metra service in Elgin U-46.

Highland Grove

Buffalo Grove, IL

An established east-side Buffalo Grove neighborhood of late-1970s and 1980s single-family homes on quiet, tree-lined streets, with no mandatory HOA, the reported Aptakisic-Tripp District 102 and Stevenson District 125 schools, and Metra North Central Service nearby.

Colony Point

Hoffman Estates, IL

An established late-1970s single-family neighborhood in northeast Hoffman Estates, near Palatine Road, with no mandatory HOA and the reported Palatine District 15 and William Fremd District 211 schools.

Waterford Pointe Villas

Orland Park, IL

A newer collection of low-maintenance ranch villas on the far west side of Orland Park, with first-floor living, upscale finishes, and Orland District 135 and Carl Sandburg High School.

Green Knolls

Buffalo Grove, IL

An established Buffalo Grove single-family neighborhood built around Green Lake and Reiner Park, with mature streets, no mandatory HOA, and highly regarded schools.

Silver Glen Estates

St. Charles, IL

An upper-tier estate-home community on the north side of St. Charles, with large custom-style houses on roughly acre lots and highly regarded District 303 schools.

Museum Park Lofts

Chicago, IL

Loft-style condominium residences in the South Loop's Museum Park, steps from the Museum Campus, Grant Park, and the lakefront, with open plans, high ceilings, and Roosevelt CTA access.

Hemingway House

Chicago, IL

A full-service vintage high-rise across from Lincoln Park and the zoo, with an all-inclusive assessment, a heated pool and sundeck, and one of the more attainable entry points in Old Town.

The Royal Fox

St. Charles, IL

An established golf course community on the east side of St. Charles, wrapped around the private Royal Fox Country Club, with custom homes, luxury townhomes, and District 303 schools right across the road.

Strathmore

Buffalo Grove, IL

One of Buffalo Grove's large established Levitt subdivisions, next to Willow Stream Park, with no HOA dues and a school assignment that draws many buyers to the Stevenson feeder area.

Old Farm

Naperville, IL

An established south Naperville neighborhood of houses, townhomes, and condos along the DuPage River, with a central park, Naperville District 203 schools, and one of the more attainable ways into town.

Hampton Park

Romeoville, IL

Romeoville's original subdivision and one of its most attainable, an established neighborhood of single-family homes with no HOA dues, village recreation, and Valley View 365U schools.

High Point

Hoffman Estates, IL

An established mid-century Hoffman Estates neighborhood built by the Hoffman Rosner Corporation, centered on the 43-acre Fabbrini Park, with I-90 access and Schaumburg District 54 schools.

Forest Ridge

Streamwood, IL

A mid-2000s Pulte and KLM community on the west side of Streamwood near Poplar Creek, mostly low-maintenance townhomes with some single-family homes, in Elgin U-46 schools.

Forest Ridge

Palos Heights, IL

One of the newer pockets of Palos Heights, an early-2000s community of single-family homes with some attached product on the east side of town near Lake Katherine.

Poplar Hills

Hoffman Estates, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in the northwest corner of Hoffman Estates beside the Poplar Creek forest preserve, with mature streets and, unusually for the area, Barrington 220 schools.

Royal Ridge

Northbrook, IL

Northbrook's first luxury gated community: 151 single-family homes and villas on landscaped grounds with a manned gate, clubhouse, and pool, built by Kogen Friedman in the Techny corridor.

Meadowlake

Northfield, IL

An Optima-built condominium and townhome community in Northfield, set around a private swan lake with an indoor pool, fitness room, and underground parking, feeding New Trier.

Eagle Brook

Geneva, IL

An upper-tier Geneva golf-course community of large custom homes wrapped around the Eagle Brook Country Club, with top-rated District 304 schools and easy Randall Road and Metra access.

Lake in the Hills Estates

Lake in the Hills, IL

The original lake neighborhood at the heart of Lake in the Hills, built around Woods Creek Lake with resident beaches and boating, mature streets, and attainable prices in the Randall Road corridor.

Burr Hill

St. Charles, IL

A small luxury golf-course enclave in northwest St. Charles wrapped around The Hawk Country Club, with large custom estate homes on big lots and District 303 schools.

Brookside Meadows

Marengo, IL

A phased single-family neighborhood on the south side of Marengo, with newer M/I Homes construction completing an early-2000s plan, no HOA on the new homes, and quick access to US-20 and the I-90 tollway.

Winding Creek

Batavia, IL

Pulte's new-construction neighborhood on the west side of Batavia: ranch and two-story homes just off the Randall Road corridor, a modest HOA, and top-regarded Batavia District 101 schools.

Waterbury

Roselle, IL

An established, pond-laced Roselle neighborhood of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, with Waterbury Elementary inside the community and the Roselle Metra station a short drive away.

Sadie Ridge

Lockport, IL

M/I Homes' brand-new subdivision off Bruce Road at I-355 in Lockport: large two-story homes and townhomes, an on-site park and bike path, and Homer District 33C plus Lockport Township High School.

Symphony Meadows

Volo, IL

A master-planned Volo community by Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton, with a musical street theme, more than 130 acres of open space, ponds and trails, and a mix of townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes.

Colette Highlands

Orland Park, IL

A newer-construction Orland Park community of single-family homes and maintenance-free townhomes by T.J. Cachey and Ryan Homes, with an on-site neighborhood park and the Metra 153rd Street station close by.

Plaza 440 Private Residences

Chicago, IL

Full-amenity condominium residences in a 49-floor River North tower at 440 N Wabash, one block off the Chicago River, with an indoor pool, 24-hour door staff, and studio through three-bedroom homes.

Oak Hills Country Club

Palos Heights, IL

A wooded golf-course community in Palos Heights wrapped around a public 9-hole course, with a low-maintenance Village of condos and townhomes plus a pocket of detached custom homes.

Will-O-Way

Naperville, IL

An established, tree-lined pocket of north Naperville near the DuPage River and city parks, in top-rated District 203, with a voluntary neighborhood association rather than a mandatory HOA.

Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb

Aurora, IL

Del Webb's 55+ active adult community in southeast Aurora: single-level ranch homes, a resort-style clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball and bocce, and a full-time lifestyle director, still selling new construction.

Fox Ridge

McHenry, IL

An established 1970s and 1980s single-family neighborhood on the west side of McHenry, near Route 31 and the McHenry hospital, offering more space per dollar than new construction with no mandatory HOA.

Valley Lakes

Round Lake, IL

A master-planned Round Lake community built around ponds, wetlands, and open space, with Park District playgrounds woven through the neighborhood and Metra access to Chicago.

Woodland Hills

Bartlett, IL

An established Hoffman Homes move-up neighborhood on the green west edge of Bartlett, minutes from the Bartlett Park District's golf and aquatic center and DuPage County's largest forest preserve.

Woodland Hills

Batavia, IL

A mature, tree-lined Batavia neighborhood with its own park at the center, minutes from the Fox River Trail, the Riverwalk, and the Randall Road corridor, in Batavia District 101.

Mallard Cove

Arlington Heights, IL

One of the more attainable ways into Arlington Heights: a park-like condominium community with a pool, clubhouse, and ponds, minutes from Busse Woods, Metra, and O'Hare.

Shorewood Glen - Del Webb

Shorewood, IL

A gated 55+ active-adult community in Shorewood by Del Webb, built around Lakeview Lodge and an 18-acre lake, with single-level ranch living and fast I-55 access.

Lexington Green II

Schaumburg, IL

An attainable, low-maintenance attached-home community near the center of Schaumburg, with condo and coach-home living, District 54 and 211 schools, and Woodfield minutes away.

The Summit at Yorktown

Lombard, IL

New three-story townhomes by D.R. Horton just off Butterfield Road, steps from the Yorktown Center shopping district with fast I-88 and I-355 access.

The Greens of Elgin

Elgin, IL

An attainable 55-plus condominium community in northeast Elgin, where a single elevator building bundles dining, housekeeping, and building upkeep into the monthly assessment.

Carillon North

Grayslake, IL

A private, gated 55-plus active-adult community in Grayslake by Cambridge Homes, with a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse and indoor pool, backing up to the Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve.

Prairie Landing

Joliet, IL

A brand-new D.R. Horton single-family community on the west side of Joliet, with ranch and two-story plans, a neighborhood park, and the Plainfield 202 attendance area.

Reseda

Palatine, IL

An established single-family pocket on the north side of Palatine, mature oaks and 1960s-70s homes, no HOA, in CCSD 15 and Township District 211 near Deer Grove and the Metra.

Lakeside Villas

Wheeling, IL

A settled 1970s townhome community in north Wheeling with association-maintained grounds, minutes from Restaurant Row, the Wheeling Park District, and Metra service to the city.

Cambridge Place

Tinley Park, IL

A late-1980s townhome and condo community in southwest Tinley Park with association-maintained grounds, minutes from the LaGrange Road retail corridor, two Metra stations, and I-80.

Lost Creek

Arlington Heights, IL

A 1990s low-maintenance townhome enclave on the south side of Arlington Heights, association-maintained, in CCSD 59 and District 214 near Route 53, I-90, and Northwest Community Hospital.

Knollwood

Lake Zurich, IL

An established 1970s neighborhood on the west side of Lake Zurich with a mix of single-family and attached homes, in Lake Zurich District 95 near Rand Road, Route 22, and the village lakefront.

Cobblestone Woods

Crystal Lake, IL

An early-2000s attached-home community off Edgewood Road on Crystal Lake's north edge, with the Prairie Trail at the door, low-maintenance living, and Prairie Ridge High School in District 155.

Ashton Ridge Townes

Batavia, IL

New Pulte townhomes on Batavia's near west side, walkable to historic downtown and inside the well-regarded Batavia District 101.

Briarcliffe Lakes

Wheaton, IL

An established, attainable attached-home community wrapped around water and courts in southeast Wheaton, with Briar Glen Elementary in the neighborhood.

Leighton Pointe

Plainfield, IL

New M/I Homes single-family houses in Plainfield with a three-car garage and full basement standard, minutes from historic downtown and near Grande Park.

Carriages of Grosse Pointe

Vernon Hills, IL

Attainable, maintenance-inclusive Centex carriage homes in western Vernon Hills, minutes from the Hawthorn corridor and Century Park.

Fox River Heights

St. Charles, IL

An established, attainable riverside neighborhood on the north side of St. Charles, near the Fox River corridor and Tekakwitha Woods, in top-rated District 303.

Red Gate Ridge

St. Charles, IL

An upscale enclave of custom homes on acre-plus lots along the Red Gate Road corridor in west St. Charles, with an active HOA and District 303 schools nearby.

River Forest Manor

Elmwood Park, IL

An established, walkable pocket of brick homes in Elmwood Park near the River Forest border, close to the Des Plaines River forest preserves and Metra, about 10 miles from downtown Chicago.

Delaware Place

Chicago, IL

Attainable condominium living on East Delaware Place in Chicago's Gold Coast, one block from the Magnificent Mile and a short walk from Oak Street Beach and Lake Michigan.

Rob Roy Country Club Village

Prospect Heights, IL

A parklike attached-home community woven through the public Rob Roy Golf Course in Prospect Heights, with two pools, a clubhouse, tennis, pickleball, and bocce, and low-maintenance living minutes from Randhurst and the Tri-State.

Leisure Village

Fox Lake, IL

A gated 55-plus active-adult community of single-level ranch condominium homes in Fox Lake, with a big recreation center, a heated pool, a no-fee par-3 golf course, and maintenance-free living near the Chain O'Lakes.

Fountain Square

Lombard, IL

A secured, elevator-served condominium community in south Lombard with heated underground parking and a landscaped courtyard, steps from the Shops on Butterfield and minutes to I-88 and I-355.

Highland Shores

Wonder Lake, IL

A wooded, lake-oriented subdivision on the west side of private Wonder Lake in McHenry County, with a members-only beach, a boat launch, and attainable homes near Woodstock and McHenry.

Gallery 400

Chicago, IL

A loft-style condominium building on West Ontario Street in Chicago's River North, with door staff, a fitness room, and a heated garage, steps from the Mag Mile, the East Bank Club, and multiple CTA lines.

Sterling Oaks

Streamwood, IL

A wooded, move-up single-family pocket on the west side of Streamwood, with mature trees, natural ponds, and School District U-46.

Woods of Cantigny

Winfield, IL

An upper-tier, custom-era Winfield neighborhood on large wooded lots, right next to Cantigny Park and Cantigny Golf.

Auburn Chase

Shorewood, IL

A brand-new Lennar single-family community in Shorewood, built around ponds, parks, and trails, with Minooka-area schools and quick I-55 access.

Randall Square

Geneva, IL

An established Geneva subdivision off the Randall Road corridor, in sought-after District 304, with its own neighborhood park and Delnor Hospital minutes away.

Emerald Bay

Round Lake, IL

An attainable, low-maintenance townhome community in Round Lake, in the Chain O'Lakes region, with lawn and snow care handled by the HOA.

Granville Beach

Chicago, IL

A full-amenity vintage lakefront condo high-rise in Edgewater at 6171 N Sheridan Road, with 24-hour door staff, lake and skyline views, and one of the more attainable doorman-building entry points on the far north lakefront.

Lake Park Plaza

Chicago, IL

A full-service lakefront condo high-rise at 3930 N Pine Grove Avenue in Lakeview near the Buena Park border, with a pool and sundeck, 24-hour door staff, and an attainable entry point into amenity-rich lakefront living.

The Edge Lofts and Tower

Chicago, IL

A modern West Loop condo tower at 210 S Des Plaines Street built atop a preserved 1913 warehouse, pairing vintage loft homes with glass-walled high-rise condos, 24-hour door staff, and a walk-everywhere location between Union Station and Greektown.

Outer Drive East

Chicago, IL

An iconic full-amenity high-rise at 400 E Randolph Street in the New Eastside, wrapped around a glass geodesic-domed indoor pool, with 24-hour door staff, bundled-utility assessments, and Millennium Park at the door.

Museum Park Tower IV

Chicago, IL

A modern South Loop glass high-rise at 1235 S Prairie Avenue in the Museum Park development, with 24-hour door staff, a pool and fitness center, and Grant Park, the Museum Campus, and the lakefront at the door.

Kimball Hill

Rolling Meadows, IL

The neighborhood that founded Rolling Meadows: original 1950s Kimball Hill ranches on deep, tree-lined lots, an attainable, no-HOA entry into the northwest suburbs.

Amber Grove

Bartlett, IL

An established 1990s Pulte community on the north side of Bartlett: a mix of single-family homes and townhomes, mature landscaping, and quick access to Route 59 and the Metra.

Venetian Village

Lake Villa, IL

A quiet, mostly unincorporated lake community in Lake Villa Township: small glacial lakes, township beaches and boat launches, and a housing stock that runs from vintage cottages to newer homes.

Park Pointe

South Elgin, IL

A newer Lennar townhome community in South Elgin: low-maintenance two and three-story homes near the Fox River Trail, built out around 2020 to 2024.

Lakes Park

New Lenox, IL

A brand-new Lennar community in New Lenox: single-family homes and townhomes around an onsite lake and trails, in a village known for strong schools and I-80 access.

Mill Creek

Addison, IL

A low-maintenance, water-oriented community on Addison's north side, with newer Meritus ranch homes and townhomes along Westwood Creek, minutes from I-355 in Addison District 4 and Addison Trail.

Mill Creek

Batavia, IL

An established 1980s and 1990s neighborhood on Batavia's west side off Millview Drive, with mature trees, Batavia District 101 schools, and easy Randall Road and Fox River access.

Mill Creek

Palos Park, IL

A wooded 1980s community in Palos Park blending townhomes and single-family homes, wrapped by the Palos forest preserves, in Palos District 118 and District 230.

Mill Creek

McHenry, IL

An established, attainable single-family neighborhood on McHenry's west side, built from the mid-1980s into the early 1990s, in McHenry District 15 and District 156, minutes from Route 31 and the Fox River.

Mill Creek

Buffalo Grove, IL

A settled 1970s Buffalo Grove community of single-family homes and low-rise condos in the Cook County part of the village, in Wheeling District 21 and Buffalo Grove High School.

Eagle Ridge III

Orland Park, IL

An established west Orland Park community that mixes low-maintenance townhomes with larger detached homes, minutes from the La Grange Road corridor, Orland Square, and the 179th Street Metra.

Sutton Park Place

Palatine, IL

A newer-era townhome community on the north edge of downtown Palatine, built by Inverness Development, walkable to the UP-Northwest Metra, restaurants, and shopping.

Tahoe Village

Wheeling, IL

A large, self-managed townhome-style condominium community on the west side of Wheeling, with a pool, clubhouse, and tennis, minutes from Restaurant Row and the Metra.

Centex

Elk Grove Village, IL

The original Centex-built heart of Elk Grove Village, a settled grid of mid-century homes minutes from O'Hare, three expressways, and Busse Woods, in District 59 and Elk Grove High School.

Wildwood

Grayslake, IL

An established, unincorporated lake community near Grayslake built around Gages Lake and Valley Lake, with its own Park District, eleven parks, and swimming beaches, in Woodland District 50 and Warren Township High School.

Georgetown

Aurora, IL

An established east-Aurora neighborhood in the sought-after Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from the Route 59 Metra, I-88, and Fox Valley Mall, with the namesake Georgetown Elementary nearby.

River Bend

Lisle, IL

An early-2000s water-oriented Lisle community of townhomes and single-family homes near the East Branch DuPage River, minutes from the Lisle Metra, Morton Arboretum, and I-88.

Georgetown

Batavia, IL

A settled 1990s low-maintenance townhome community on Batavia's west side, close to the Randall Road corridor and the Fox River trail, in Batavia District 101 with Rotolo Middle and Batavia High.

Lakemoor Farms

Lakemoor, IL

A master-planned Lakemoor neighborhood of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos wrapped around a 92-acre conservation area and park, minutes from the Route 12 and 120 shopping corridor.

Briarcliffe

Wheaton, IL

A large, established south-Wheaton area of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos with mature trees, a walk-to elementary school, and quick access to two UP-West Metra stations.

Prairie Crossing

Grayslake, IL

A nationally known Grayslake conservation community of about 360 homes on roughly 675 acres, with a swimmable lake, a working organic farm, miles of trails, and two Metra stations.

Ivy Hill

Arlington Heights, IL

An established east-side Arlington Heights neighborhood of single-family homes with a namesake park, walkable Lake Arlington, District 25 schools, and Metra access to Chicago.

Fisher Farms

Geneva, IL

A turn-of-the-2000s Geneva neighborhood of single-family and attached homes on the west side, minutes from the Randall Road corridor and inside well-regarded District 304 schools.

Golfview

Orland Park, IL

An established, tree-lined west Orland Park neighborhood of golf-themed streets, close to Metra, La Grange Road, and Orland Square.

Oak Brook Towers

Oak Brook, IL

A low-maintenance mid-century condominium community on Tower Road, minutes from Oakbrook Center and the I-88 and I-294 network, in a village with an unusually low tax rate.

Cambridge on the Lake

Buffalo Grove, IL

A 1970s attached-home community built around a lake with a fountain in Buffalo Grove, an attainable, low-maintenance way into a well-regarded northwest-suburban address.

Prairie Point

Lake in the Hills, IL

A mid-1990s, low-maintenance attached-home community in Lake in the Hills, an attainable way into the village's lakes, parks, and District 300 schools.

Covington Lakes

Huntley, IL

An established Huntley community of detached homes and townhomes built around roughly 50 acres of ponds and open space, with District 158 schools, a hospital minutes away, and quick Route 47 access to I-90.

Carillon at Stonegate

Aurora, IL

A 55-plus active-adult community of about 336 single-level ranch homes on Aurora's northeast side, with an 8,000-square-foot clubhouse, an outdoor pool, and low-maintenance living minutes from I-88 and the Route 59 Metra.

West Highlands

Naperville, IL

An established near-west Naperville neighborhood a mile from downtown, where original mid-century homes sit beside new custom builds, with District 203 schools, Gartner Park, and the BNSF Metra close by.

Barrington Village

Barrington, IL

The historic, walkable core of the Village of Barrington, steps from the downtown Metra and shops, with one-of-a-kind older homes and new infill, all inside Barrington 220 schools.

Golf View Highlands

Carpentersville, IL

An attainable, mid-century pocket of Carpentersville with a neighborhood elementary school inside it, mature trees, and quick access to I-90 and the Randall Road corridor.

Brandywine

Villa Park, IL

An established, attainable townhome community on the west side of Villa Park, with a pool and clubhouse, English-themed streets, and a car-optional Metra UP-West commute.

Cedar Creek

Joliet, IL

Newer D.R. Horton single-family homes in southwest Joliet, move-in ready with smart-home features, quick access to I-80, and an attainable price for new construction.

Sunset Views

St. Charles, IL

A semi-rural enclave of large custom homes on estate lots near Lily Lake, with a St. Charles 60175 address, a private neighborhood park and trails, and country quiet minutes from the Randall Road corridor.

Deer Run

Palatine, IL

An attached-home community of 1980s townhome and manor-style condos in Palatine, with walking paths and a pond, an entry-level price point, and the Palatine Metra station on the UP-Northwest line close by.

Lakewood Heights

Mundelein, IL

An established, attainable neighborhood of mid-century detached homes just south of downtown Mundelein, with no mandatory HOA and Diamond Lake, Barefoot Bay, and dozens of park-district parks a short drive away.

Innisbrook

Downers Grove, IL

An established single-family subdivision of 1970s and 1980s homes in south Downers Grove, with village sidewalks, low HOA dues, three BNSF Metra stations in town, and District 58 and District 99 schools.

Willoughby Farms Estates

Algonquin, IL

The larger-home, larger-lot section of Willoughby Farms on the northeast edge of Algonquin, with 1990s and early-2000s two-story homes, modest HOA dues, and District 300 schools near the Randall Road corridor.

Museum Park

Chicago, IL

A master-planned cluster of South Loop condominium high-rises, loft buildings, and townhomes at Central Station, set beside Grant Park and across Lake Shore Drive from the Museum Campus and the lakefront.

Edgewater Beach

Chicago, IL

The landmark 1928 Edgewater Beach Apartments, the pink Marshall and Fox lakefront co-op on North Sheridan Road, plus the neighboring Edgewater Beach lakefront buildings on Chicago's far North Side.

Carl Sandburg Village

Chicago, IL

A mid-1960s urban-renewal community of author-named condo towers and townhomes on the Gold Coast and Old Town border, with two pools, tennis, and landscaped grounds a short walk from the lakefront.

Water Tower Residences

Chicago, IL

The private condominium floors high in Water Tower Place on the Magnificent Mile, above the Ritz-Carlton and the shops, a marble-clad tower address with hotel-grade service and lake and skyline views.

The Fordham

Chicago, IL

A 52-story luxury condominium tower at 25 East Superior in River North, completed in 2003 with a chateau-style crown, full-service amenities, eleventh-floor townhomes, and penthouses on the top ten floors.

McIntosh

Inverness, IL

One of Inverness's original large-lot enclaves near the Inverness Golf Club, with winding wooded streets, acre-plus homesites, and the country-lane character that has defined the village since the 1920s.

Riverplace

Naperville, IL

A mid-1980s condominium building in the heart of downtown Naperville, directly on the DuPage River and the Riverwalk, with an unusually all-inclusive assessment and true walk-everywhere living.

Biltmore

North Barrington, IL

One of North Barrington's founding neighborhoods, grown up around the private Biltmore Country Club and its golf course near Honey Lake, with large wooded lots and homes spanning nearly a century of building.

Wise Commons

Schaumburg, IL

Newly built three-story rowhomes by Pulte on Wise Road in Schaumburg, a low-maintenance, transit- and shopping-adjacent community inside a highly regarded school footprint.

Windstone Crossing

Lake in the Hills, IL

An established mid-1990s townhome community on the east side of Lake in the Hills by Brittany Homes, an attainable, low-maintenance way into a growing McHenry County village near the Randall Road corridor.

Estates of Rivers Edge

Lisle, IL

Pulte's new-construction luxury enclave in Lisle, large single-family homes beside River Bend Golf Club and the Morton Arboretum, with quick I-88 and Metra BNSF access.

Dana Point

Arlington Heights, IL

An attainable, amenity-rich condo community on Central Road in Arlington Heights, with a pool, clubhouse, and tennis, minutes from Metra, Route 53, and Northwest Community Hospital.

Neuhaven

Antioch, IL

A parks-and-ponds subdivision on Antioch's west side, single-family homes and townhomes near the Chain O'Lakes, with a Metra option and a phased build history worth knowing.

Kingsbrooke

Palatine, IL

An attainable, low-maintenance townhome and condo community on Palatine's north side, minutes from the UP-NW Metra, Route 53, and Northwest Community Hospital.

Gramercy Square

Aurora, IL

M/I Homes' newer townhome community at 75th and Route 59 in east Aurora, low-maintenance living in sought-after Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from the Route 59 Metra.

The Timbers

Palos Hills, IL

An established 1970s attached-home community in southwest suburban Palos Hills, next to Moraine Valley Community College, with a pool and clubhouse and a short hop to Stagg High School.

Maple Hill

Warrenville, IL

An early-1990s Lexington Homes townhome and condo community on the west side of Warrenville, with a pool and clubhouse, cul-de-sac courts, and quick access to Route 59 and I-88.

The Highlands

Hoffman Estates, IL

One of the original Hoffman Estates neighborhoods, a settled mid-century pocket of single-family ranches and split-levels with no mandatory HOA, its own Highland Park pond, and quick access to I-90 and Woodfield.

University Commons

Chicago, IL

A gated loft-condominium community on Chicago's Near West Side, converted from the historic South Water Market warehouses, with landscaped courtyards, a pool and fitness center, and Pink and Blue Line access minutes from the Loop.

Cove Landing

Lombard, IL

A well-amenitized 1970s condominium community in south Lombard, set around a landscaped pond with a pool, clubhouse, and fitness room, minutes from Yorktown Center and the I-88 and I-355 corridors.

Halston Market

Des Plaines, IL

A new-construction M/I Homes townhome community off East Oakton Street in Des Plaines, with three-level floor plans, two-car garages, and a walkable location minutes from downtown Des Plaines, Metra, and O'Hare.

River Plaza

Chicago, IL

A full-service condominium tower at 405 North Wabash in River North, with 24-hour door staff, an indoor pool and health club, and a walk-everywhere location steps from the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago Riverwalk.

Scarsdale

Arlington Heights, IL

One of Arlington Heights' most characterful close-in neighborhoods, with winding tree-lined streets, vintage homes, no two alike, and a walk-to-downtown, walk-to-Metra location.

Chesapeake Commons

Geneva, IL

An established east-side Geneva townhome community with a private clubhouse and pool, one of the more attainable ways into the highly regarded District 304 schools.

Stonebrook

Gurnee, IL

An established Westfield Homes single-family community off Hunt Club Road in Gurnee, with a bike path to the Millennium Trail, ponds, and golf minutes away.

Seven Bridges

Woodridge, IL

A master-planned Woodridge community built around the Seven Bridges Golf Club, with an ice arena, a fitness center, walkable dining, and much of the single-family core in Naperville District 203.

Winding Creek

McHenry, IL

An established single-family neighborhood on the west side of McHenry near Boone Creek, with mature tree-lined streets, no monthly HOA burden, and the hospital minutes away.

Three Lakes

St. Charles, IL

An estate-style St. Charles community of roughly 169 acre-sized lots woven around three private lakes, with mature trees, a low-density feel, and highly regarded District 303 schools.

The Midwest Club

Oak Brook, IL

A private, gated luxury enclave in Oak Brook of large custom estates on a former golf course, with 24-hour security, a clubhouse, pool, and tennis, and no municipal property tax.

Boone Creek

McHenry, IL

An established, attainable single-family neighborhood on the southwest side of McHenry near Boone Creek and Bull Valley, with mature streets, quarter- to half-acre lots, and a minimal HOA.

Ballantrae

Flossmoor, IL

A newer-construction enclave of larger brick homes inside established, tree-lined Flossmoor, with a neighborhood park and ponds, an active HOA, and a strong Metra Electric commute downtown.

Fox Point

Barrington, IL

An established Barrington community of roughly 411 homes with its own private lake, pool, and tennis, mature tree-lined streets, and top-rated Barrington District 220 schools.

Winston Knolls

Hoffman Estates, IL

An established single-family neighborhood in north Hoffman Estates with the Willow Recreation Center and a grade school inside it, Palatine CCSD 15, and quick I-90 access.

Chantecleer Lakes

Naperville, IL

An attainable, low-maintenance condominium community in north Naperville, set around ponds and served by Indian Prairie District 204, minutes from the Route 59 Metra and I-88.

Heritage Park

Lindenhurst, IL

A newer, low-maintenance townhome community in Lindenhurst built by Pulte and later Lennar, set around ponds and open space, minutes from Gurnee Mills and I-94.

Fox Pointe

Elburn, IL

A newer Lennar single-family subdivision in Elburn, in the Kaneland schools and about a mile from downtown, near the western terminus of the Metra UP-West line.

Woodcreek Village

Lake in the Hills, IL

A low-maintenance, attainably priced Lake in the Hills community of attached homes north of Algonquin Road, minutes from the Randall Road corridor and inside District 300.

Hunt Club

St. Charles, IL

An upper-tier, established single-family neighborhood on the west side of St. Charles, with large wooded lots, equestrian-themed streets, its own 7.3-acre park, and District 303 schools.

Farmingdale Terrace

Darien, IL

One of Darien's more attainable neighborhoods, a mature mix of single-family homes and low-rise condos on the south side of town, close to I-55 and the Cass Avenue corridor.

Madrona Village

Round Lake, IL

A nature-adjacent 2000s subdivision on the south side of Round Lake, with an in-neighborhood elementary school, parks, ponds and trails, and a short drive to the Round Lake Metra.

Ivanhoe

Manhattan, IL

A new-construction D.R. Horton neighborhood of four-bedroom homes on the south side of Manhattan, with a playground, trail and ponds, District 114 schools, and a Metra station in town.

Dunhaven Woods

Palatine, IL

An upscale custom-home enclave on Palatine's north side, next to Deer Grove Forest Preserve, in District 15 and Township District 211, with recent new construction alongside the original Dartmoor homes.

Prosperita

Naperville, IL

A gated, new-construction townhome community in north-central Naperville, with a private STEM school footprint on site and the sought-after District 203 schools.

Ashbury

South Elgin, IL

A new Lennar master-planned community of single-family homes and townhomes in South Elgin, with parks, a pickleball court, and trails, off the Randall Road corridor.

The Townes at Barclay

Lincolnshire, IL

A small new-construction townhome community by M/I Homes in Lincolnshire, in the top-rated Stevenson District 125, where new supply is genuinely rare.

Lighthouse Pointe

Frankfort, IL

A phased east-Frankfort community of single-family homes and newer ranch duplexes, with ponds and 90-plus acres of walking paths, in Summit Hill 161 and Lincoln-Way 210.

Cantera

Warrenville, IL

The for-sale townhome neighborhoods inside Warrenville's Cantera master development, low-maintenance living beside shopping, dining, fitness and forest preserves with immediate I-88 access, in District 200.

River Crossing

Shorewood, IL

A river-adjacent Shorewood subdivision with three Village parks in or beside it, larger lots than the production norm, and an HOA that bills by the year instead of the month.

Marina City

Chicago, IL

Bertrand Goldberg's landmarked twin towers on the Chicago River in River North: wedge-shaped residences, a semicircular balcony off every room, and a marina below the plaza.

Country Club

La Grange, IL

The southwest quadrant of La Grange: a walkable prewar grid wrapped around the 1899 La Grange Country Club, with the Spring Avenue and Gurrie school campus in the middle of it.

Country Club

Park Ridge, IL

The blocks wrapped around the 1906 Park Ridge Country Club: Field Elementary, Emerson Middle and Maine South, with Uptown and the UP-NW station under a mile south.

Country Club

Mount Prospect, IL

Axel Lonnquist's 1925 garden suburb around the Mount Prospect Golf Club: big lots, Camp Fire Girls street names, a public Golden Age course, and Lincoln Middle School inside the neighborhood.

Oak Brook Club

Oak Brook, IL

Oak Brook's only condominium community: 316 homes in gated, staffed elevator buildings on 25 landscaped acres with 11 ponds, a walk from Oakbrook Center.

Shorewood Towne Center

Shorewood, IL

New construction across from Shorewood's civic core: Lennar's Towne Center II, a pond and trail out the front door, Village Hall and the new YMCA across the street, and Minooka 201 schools.

Wheatland South

Naperville, IL

Half-acre lots and mature trees on the south side of Naperville 60564, with no HOA, Indian Prairie District 204 schools, and Neuqua Valley High School less than a mile away.

Leclair Estates

Deerfield, IL

A 42-home Pulte new construction neighborhood built on the north end of the former Walgreens headquarters campus, a quarter mile from South Park Elementary in Deerfield District 109.

Northbrook Greens

Northbrook, IL

A 160-home community of townhome-style attached residences on about 20 acres off Waukegan Road, with ponds and fountains, maintenance-free living, and Glenbrook North High School.

Autumn Ridge at Woodland Hills

Lakewood, IL

A custom-built enclave on Red Leaf Circle in the Village of Lakewood, with half-acre to three-quarter-acre homesites, three ponds, and resident rates at the Village-owned RedTail Golf Club.

Williamsburg Place

Crete, IL

Colonial street names and Crete's largest homes on the west side of the village, a half mile from Crete-Monee High School, with a local builder still working the last preserve-backing lots.

Talon Preserve

Downers Grove, IL

Thirty-five new M/I Homes on the last open parcel near the I-88 and I-355 interchange, with full basements, three-car garages, six acres of native planting, and a Downers Grove North address.

Glenwood Manor

Glenwood, IL

One of Glenwood's four original subdivisions, with curving streets, full-grown parkway trees, Arquilla Park and its field house right in the middle of it, and forest preserve wrapped around the village.

Hamilton Hills

Tinley Park, IL

A 1990s low-rise condominium community off 183rd Street with unusually generous floor plans, vaulted top-floor lofts, and two Rock Island Metra stations within a couple of miles.

Timberwoods

Gurnee, IL

A late-1990s Cambridge Homes neighborhood in west Gurnee with Beatles street names, a Gurnee Park District park inside the subdivision, and an HOA that costs $270 a year and does not tell you what to do with your house.

Oak Meadows

West Chicago, IL

A wooded, large-lot pocket on the northwest edge of DuPage County, backing the Illinois Prairie Path, across Route 59 from St. Andrews Golf and Country Club, with tax rates that run below the county norm.

Hunters Ridge

Hoffman Estates, IL

Large late-1990s and early-2000s homes on quarter-acre to half-acre lots in western Hoffman Estates, with a 32.5-acre park inside the neighborhood, no HOA dues, and Elgin U-46 schools.

Ashwood Pointe

Naperville, IL

A compact Pulte community of mid-2010s four-bedroom homes at 248th Avenue in southwest Naperville, with the 33-acre Wolf's Crossing Community Park at its edge, low HOA dues, and District 204 schools.

Cambria

Glendale Heights, IL

One of DuPage County's most attainable ownership entry points: single-story quad-ranch condominiums and early-1960s townhomes off North Avenue, with a village park in the street grid and the Glen Ellyn Metra station two miles south.

Cambria

Lakewood, IL

A still-building Worthington Homes enclave on a single wooded cove off Haligus Road in the Village of Lakewood, with no reported HOA dues, resident rates at the village-owned RedTail Golf Club, and Lakewood Meadows Park a third of a mile away.

Stewart Ridge

Plainfield, IL

A 96-homesite custom-home enclave on the far west edge of Plainfield, with third-acre lots, a string of ponds, internal walking paths, and Oswego District 308 schools.

Dunham Place

Downers Grove, IL

A mid-1980s single-family neighborhood in south Downers Grove wrapped around a 21.8-acre park, with Revolutionary War street names, no HOA dues, and the I-355 interchange at its edge.

Lakepointe

Wauconda, IL

A 194-unit condominium community on the Bangs Lake shoreline in Wauconda, with a private beach, a marina, a fishing pier, and a pool on roughly 24 acres of former picnic-grove land.

Prairie Park at Wheeling

Wheeling, IL

An 18-acre condominium campus of elevator mid-rises around a landscaped lake off Wolf Road, with an indoor pool and clubhouse, heated garage parking, and Restaurant Row minutes away.

Gleneagles

Lemont, IL

Pulte's new-construction community on the site of the 100-year-old Gleneagles Country Club, with more than three miles of walking paths, pickleball, and a putting green that nods to the golf that came before.

Emerson Park

Naperville, IL

A 2017-era M/I Homes townhome community off Wolf's Crossing in southwest Naperville, where the assessment bundles water, trash, lawn care, and snow removal, and Wolf's Crossing Community Park is minutes away.

Twin Oaks

Joliet, IL

A mid-1960s northwest Joliet neighborhood of quarter-acre to half-acre lots, canopy trees, and a 1964-vintage homeowners association that runs on forty dollars a year and an owner-occupancy covenant.

Oakwood Estates

Lansing, IL

A 1960s and 70s detached-home pocket in south Lansing with no HOA, a park inside the subdivision, and Sunnybrook District 171 schools within about half a mile.

Ivanhoe

Riverdale, IL

A 1920s Branigar Brothers subdivision built around its own Metra Electric station, where a detached house on a real lot sits within walking distance of a 24-hour platform 18 miles from Millennium Station.

Ivanhoe

Bolingbrook, IL

A 1970s Bolingbrook neighborhood of Arthurian street names and mature canopy, with Jonas E. Salk Elementary on King Arthur Way inside the subdivision and no HOA dues.

Swainwood

Glenview, IL

A 1940s garden neighborhood in central Glenview, built on the old Swain Nelson nursery grounds, with curving streets, buried utilities, Roosevelt Park inside the footprint, and a walkable Metra station.

Briarcliffe West

Wheaton, IL

A 1970s brick and cedar townhome neighborhood in east Wheaton, with low-maintenance association living, Briar Patch Park next door, and Glen Ellyn District 89 and Glenbard South schools despite the Wheaton address.

Deerfield Park

Deerfield, IL

Postwar Deerfield at its most practical, with mid-century ranches and split-levels on quarter-acre lots, no HOA, District 109 and Deerfield High School, and two Metra stations in the village.

Brigadoon

Cary, IL

An established Cary neighborhood with Scottish street names, homes spanning the late 1950s through the 1990s, no HOA dues, Briargate Elementary at its edge, and a walkable Metra depot.

Bloomfield West

Bolingbrook, IL

An early-2000s Kirk Homes subdivision on Bolingbrook's far south side, with generous floor plans, a $198 a year association, a park inside the neighborhood, and Plainfield District 202 schools.

The Trails

Roselle, IL

A 517-home association in the Cook County corner of Roselle with a clubhouse, pool, tennis and a District 54 elementary school standing inside the neighborhood, on streets named for national parks.

Silver Leaf

Joliet, IL

A mixed-density southwest Joliet subdivision built from the mid-2000s into 2021, with its own Joliet Park District park, a Troy 30-C elementary three tenths of a mile away, and I-80 under a mile out.

Georgetown Square

Vernon Hills, IL

A 172-unit late-1990s attached-home community on a single Vernon Hills street, in Lincolnshire-Prairie View District 103 with Stevenson High School under a mile away.

Heritage of Huntley

Huntley, IL

An all-ages Town & Country Homes subdivision on Huntley's east side, built on an American Colonial theme, with a park inside the neighborhood and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital under a mile away.

Harmony Grove

Naperville, IL

Nearly 400 late-1990s executive homes around two ponds at 111th and Route 59 in south Naperville, walkable to Kendall Elementary and assigned to Neuqua Valley, with dues billed by the year.

Kensington Fields

Hoffman Estates, IL

Pulte's new townhome infill on the old CDK headquarters site: 69 homes, John Muir Elementary on the same street, and I-90 less than a mile away.

Cambridge Country North

Mundelein, IL

A mid-1990s Cambridge Homes neighborhood in north Mundelein with 27 floor plans, no monthly dues on most listings, and 12-acre Asbury Park on its own street.

Carillon Club

Naperville, IL

A gated 55+ community in southwest Naperville: an 18,000 sq ft clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, and a Naperville address without leaving town for the lifestyle.

Grand Pointe Meadows

West Dundee, IL

A resident-run West Dundee neighborhood with $250 annual dues, two park district playgrounds inside it, and the last vacant lots finally being built out.

Stanhope Square

Willowbrook, IL

Early-1980s condominiums in four-unit buildings on open green space, and one of the more attainable ways into this corner of DuPage County.

Ridgewood

Western Springs, IL

The Western Springs neighborhood that voted itself into the village. Mid-century ranches and split-levels on curving streets, a 4-acre park in the middle, no mandatory HOA, and LaGrange Highlands District 106 schools.

Ridgewood

Buffalo Grove, IL

A late-1970s Buffalo Grove pocket east of Weiland Road, mixing detached homes and townhomes, in the Lake County school districts and about a mile from the Metra station.

Ridgewood

Round Lake Beach, IL

One of Lake County's more attainable detached-home pockets, on village water and sewer, wrapped by park district open space, and in the Grayslake school districts rather than Round Lake.

Lexington Trace

Warrenville, IL

New-construction townhomes by Lexington Homes on a wooded infill site at Butterfield and Route 59, a mile from I-88, in Community Unit School District 200.

Huntington Club

Hoffman Estates, IL

An attainably priced condominium community wrapped by the Hilldale golf course, with an unusually inclusive monthly assessment, a pool and clubhouse, and District 54 and 211 schools.

Pheasant Run Trails

St. Charles, IL

A late-1990s townhome pocket on the east edge of St. Charles, with District 303 schools, a grade school on the same road, and no lawn to mow.

Woodlake

Naperville, IL

A mid-1990s south Naperville subdivision where the grade school is on one edge, Neuqua Valley High School is across the street, and the library and sports complex are a walk away.

Fairfield Lakes

Round Lake, IL

An early-2000s townhome community in the Village of Round Lake, sitting almost exactly between two Metra stations, with a top-rated disc golf course across the road.

Park Place

Tinley Park, IL

Brick duplex villas from the early 1990s off Harlem Avenue, built for people who are done mowing, with two Metra Rock Island stations within a couple of miles.

Stillwell Grove

Huntley, IL

Huntley's newest small-scale new construction: 41 low-maintenance homes off Powers Road, mostly ranches, with lawn care and snow removal included and no age restriction.

Heatherwood Estates

Schaumburg, IL

Coach home condominiums on quiet courts off Charleston Drive in west Schaumburg, with attached garages, in-unit laundry, and Barrington Road running straight north to I-90.

Sunny Acres

Mokena, IL

A 1946 Mokena subdivision that grew up over fifty years: no HOA, mixed vintage homes, and the grade schools, library, and Rock Island Metra station all within walking distance.

Cress Creek Commons

Naperville, IL

North Naperville's own pool and tennis club community: three landscaped lakes, McDowell Grove next door, and a recorded 1976 association covering both detached homes and townhomes.

Orchard Hills

Wauconda, IL

A mid-2000s Neumann Homes community off Fairfield Road with detached homes and Braeburn townhomes, a Park District playground inside it, and two very different HOA tiers.

Indian Trail West

Aurora, IL

An established west Aurora neighborhood of ranches, splits, and Georgians with no HOA, Hall Elementary and its park at the southern edge, and the Vaughan Athletic Center a mile up Indian Trail.

Laurel Ridge

Aurora, IL

A Lexington Homes neighborhood off Ogden Avenue in east Aurora: an Aurora address in DuPage County, assigned to McCarty, Fischer, and Waubonsie Valley in Indian Prairie District 204.

Park Ridge Pointe

Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge's attached-home community on Pavilion Way: elevator condo buildings and townhomes around a central pond, a mile from two Metra stations and under a mile from Advocate Lutheran General.

Surrey Ridge

Arlington Heights, IL

A 1960s and 1970s pocket of south Arlington Heights with no HOA, an elementary school and Heritage Park inside the neighborhood, and Northwest Community Hospital on the north edge.

Yorkshire Square

Aurora, IL

Low-maintenance townhomes on Aurora's DuPage County side, in Indian Prairie District 204 with the Eola Road interchange at I-88 a couple of minutes north.

Windsor West

Sugar Grove, IL

A mid-2000s Wiseman-Hughes neighborhood on the north side of Sugar Grove, named by Kaneland District 302 in the John Shields Elementary attendance area, with prairie and green space behind a large share of the homes.

Elysian Fields

Gurnee, IL

A mid-1990s Town & Country neighborhood on Gurnee's west side, wrapped by the Bittersweet Golf Club, with wine-country street names and a light HOA.

Hidden Valley

Lake In The Hills, IL

A no-HOA 1990s pocket off Willow Street in Lake in the Hills, a half mile from its elementary school, with the Prairie Trail running along the east edge.

Wyndwood

Crystal Lake, IL

An estate-lot enclave of custom homes on wooded acre-plus sites in unincorporated Crystal Lake, with a 5-acre park inside the neighborhood and two UP-Northwest Metra stations within a few miles.

The Groves of Palatine

Palatine, IL

Elevator condominiums and attached townhomes in downtown Palatine, a few blocks from the UP-Northwest Metra platform on one side and 91 acres of park on the other.

The Crossings of Mundelein

Mundelein, IL

A Lennar townhome community built 2021 to 2024 on the west side of Mundelein, with modest dues, a park and trail network inside the neighborhood, and the Route 60 retail corridor a few minutes away.

Timber Creek

Naperville, IL

An upper-tier enclave of large mid-2000s Lakewood homes in far south Naperville, inside the Neuqua Valley attendance area, with a Naperville Park District park in the middle of the neighborhood and unusually low dues.

Timber Creek

Warrenville, IL

A small late-1980s townhome community on Timber Drive in Warrenville, with two-car attached garages, a Warrenville Park District park inside the neighborhood, and forest preserves on nearly every side.

Orchard Brook

Downers Grove, IL

North Downers Grove's 325-home association neighborhood: sixteen common areas so every house backs to green space, two heated pools, a private clubhouse, and the gas lamps the association still maintains.

Greenwich Square

Geneva, IL

A 129-unit maintenance-provided community on Geneva's west side: ranch-style attached homes with two-car garages, association-maintained roofs and streets, and a Geneva District 304 address minutes from Randall Road.

Glenmoor

Algonquin, IL

Seventy-eight larger homes on one way in and out at Algonquin's Barrington Hills edge: annexed from Barrington Hills in 1987, still governed by the strict covenants that annexation required, with token annual dues.

The Crossings

Buffalo Grove, IL

A mature 1970s Buffalo Grove neighborhood on the Lake County side: interior ponds, a private recreation center on Fremont Way, and one of the more attainable ways into the Stevenson District 125 attendance area.

University Station

Chicago, IL

Art Deco loft condominiums in the former Produce Terminal Cold Storage building on Blue Island Avenue, listed on the National Register in 2003 and converted in 2006, with 24-hour door staff and an unusually inclusive assessment.

Indian Trail

Westmont, IL

Early-1980s two-story townhomes off Cass and Ogden in north Westmont, where the assessment covers the roof, the lawn and the snow, and the whole of tiny District 201 is inside a mile.

Williamsburg

Brookfield, IL

A pocket of early-1970s rowhouse townhomes off Plainfield Road in south Brookfield, two blocks from Lincoln Elementary and on the Lyons Township High School side of a village split between two high school districts.

Crystal Lake Gardens

Crystal Lake, IL

A 1940s-era block-and-lot plat at the west end of Crystal Lake, half city and half unincorporated, with West Beach and the Kamijima piers a short walk north and no HOA anywhere in it.

Hampshire Prairie

Hampshire, IL

A built-out late-1990s subdivision on the west side of Hampshire with two District 300 school campuses against its property line, village water, and no HOA dues.

Country Club Estates

Long Grove, IL

Acre lots and custom homes platted in 1963 around the golf course on Route 53, with Civil War street names, a covenant that has always required 2,500 square feet and masonry, and no village property tax.

Terramere

Arlington Heights, IL

Large 1980s homes wrapped around a lake and a park district loop path in far northwest Arlington Heights, with no mandatory HOA and a District 21 and District 214 school assignment that surprises most buyers.

Spoerlein Farms

Buffalo Grove, IL

A mid-1980s attached-home pocket on Courtland and Ranchview, built on the old Spoerlein family farm: assessments that cover water, exteriors, lawn and snow, and one of the more attainable ways into the Stevenson District 125 attendance area.

Sterling Manor

Geneva, IL

A 1990s Planned Unit Development west of Randall Road with detached homes and townhomes under one name, a 4.9-acre Geneva Park District park in the middle, and no through traffic.

Palmer Ranch

New Lenox, IL

A ranch-themed New Lenox subdivision built in phases from the mid-1990s into the 2020s, with the Nelson Prairie and Nelson Ridge school campus three tenths of a mile east and a park district park inside the neighborhood.

Shorewood

Glendale Heights, IL

A 1979 condominium community off Bloomingdale Road where heat, gas and water are all inside the monthly assessment, in the Milton Township corner of Glendale Heights that feeds District 41 and Glenbard West.

Country Club Estates

Bloomingdale, IL

A mature 1980s Bloomingdale community of attached and detached homes off Schick Road, with association-maintained exteriors and a few hundred acres of permanent village open space taking shape across the street.

Country Club Estates

McHenry, IL

The streets wrapped around the old McHenry golf course, a few blocks from the Fox River and the Riverwalk, with a century of housing stock from 1920s cottages to 1990s customs and no HOA.

Country Club Estates

Orland Park, IL

A small upper-tier Orland Park enclave of large late-1970s and 1980s homes on Country Club Lane and Golfview Drive, with its own village park inside the neighborhood and the Silver Lake golf course along the south edge.

Country Club Estates

Aurora, IL

A near west side Aurora neighborhood platted in 1926 and built out in the 1950s, with mid-century ranches on wide lots between the Aurora Country Club and the Aurora University campus.

Waterford Pointe

Joliet, IL

A gated enclave of about 180 maintained homes off Route 59 on Joliet's far west side, with lawn care and snow removal included, streets named for Waterford crystal patterns, and a park at the north edge.

Parkside

Tinley Park, IL

The subdivision that started suburban Tinley Park, platted in 1947 by A.A. Lewis, with postwar ranches and capes on curving streets around Lewis Park and a walkable Metra commute.

Fox River Valley Gardens

Port Barrington, IL

The original core of Port Barrington, built in the 1920s around the hand-dredged Nielsen Channels, where roughly 200 homes on quarter-acre lots share boat access to the Fox River.

Burr Ridge Village Center

Burr Ridge, IL

Burr Ridge's purpose-built downtown, where condominiums and lofts sit above a brick pedestrian street of shops and restaurants, the only walkable address in a village of acre lots.

Hunters Hill

St. Charles, IL

Large late-1980s and 1990s custom homes on wooded acreage lots north of Wasco, with a St. Charles 60175 address, District 303 schools, and the Great Western Trail out the back.

Picnic Grove

Fox River Grove, IL

Late-1990s homes on wooded bluff lots above the Fox River, platted in 1995 on the grounds of a vanished resort and ski hill, with a 30 acre riverfront village park inside the neighborhood.

Baileywood

Naperville, IL

Maintenance-free townhomes in south Naperville, inside District 203, with the water bill and the snow shoveling folded into one monthly assessment.

Cheswick Place

Lake in the Hills, IL

Big mid-2000s houses on the northwest edge of Lake in the Hills, next to the RedTail golf course, with no monthly HOA fee attached to them.

Harvell Farms

Batavia, IL

A settled west-Batavia subdivision platted in six units, walking distance to Alice Gustafson Elementary, with no HOA and no Special Service Area on the tax bill.

Park Place

Elk Grove Village, IL

Three mid-2000s elevator condominium buildings on Perrie Drive, where heat, gas, water, and heated garage parking are all inside one monthly assessment.

Heritage Trails

Lindenhurst, IL

252 homes on colonial-named streets in north Lindenhurst, with a splash pad park inside the subdivision and a tunnel under Grass Lake Road into McDonald Woods.

Windemere

Elk Grove Village, IL

The corner of Elk Grove Village that sits west of Route 53, which routes it to Schaumburg District 54 and Conant High School, wrapped around a 15-acre park with no HOA dues.

Deer Park Estates

Deer Park, IL

A maintenance-free association a half mile from Deer Park Town Center: Red Seal townhomes plus a pocket of detached homes on Joshua Court, in Lake Zurich District 95 despite the Barrington mailing address.

Braeburn

Batavia, IL

An early-1990s northwest Batavia subdivision with no HOA dues, wrapped around a 50-acre park and preserve where 44 acres of marsh will never be built on.

Woodmere

Darien, IL

Late-1990s attached homes off Lemont Road with two expressways inside two miles and three Center Cass District 66 schools within a mile, platted as both condominium and fee-simple townhome under one name.

Park Place

Crystal Lake, IL

A 2000s townhome PUD on Alexandra Boulevard, a half mile behind the Randall Road corridor, with Indian Prairie Elementary under half a mile and Crystal Lake South within one.

Woodland Green

Fox Lake, IL

An early-2000s townhome community wrapped by the Fox Lake Country Club fairways, two miles from Chain O'Lakes State Park, with lawn care and snow handled and the Metra terminus ten minutes out.

Oakwood Hills

Palos Hills, IL

A small early-1970s subdivision on Palos Hills' east side with its own neighborhood park, no HOA, Stagg High School a mile south, and the 15,000-acre Palos Preserves just west.

Windemere

Batavia, IL

A mid-2000s move-up neighborhood in northwest Batavia with wetland-backing lots and walking paths, under a mile from Randall Road, and split down the middle by the Batavia and Geneva school district line.

Villas of Fair Oaks

Carol Stream, IL

Thirty-two Pulte ranch duplexes built in 2024 and 2025 across the road from the 713-acre West Branch Forest Preserve, with first-floor primary suites, maintenance-free living, and a sold-out sales center.