Arlington Heights · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Berkley Square.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $490K
- Avg time on market
- 38 days
- Sold · last year
- 13
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A settled single-family pocket of north Arlington Heights near the Metra.
Berkley Square is an established single-family subdivision on the north side of Arlington Heights, generally west of Arlington Heights Road and north of Hintz Road around Kennicott Avenue. The homes date largely to the late 1960s and early 1970s, so the streets are mature and tree-lined, lots are a comfortable suburban size, and many houses have been updated or expanded over the decades. The draw is location and stability: a quiet residential grid that still puts you minutes from downtown Arlington Heights, Metra commuter rail, a deep park district system, and a major hospital.
At a glance
Late-1960s to early-1970s homes
Detached single-family homes, a mix of split-levels, ranches, and two-stories, many since updated or expanded.
Minutes to the Metra
The downtown Arlington Heights station on the Union Pacific Northwest line runs to Ogilvie in Chicago, a short drive south.
Two elementary districts
Part of Berkley Square is served by Wheeling CCSD 21 and part by Arlington Heights SD25, both feeding Township High School District 214. Confirm by address.
Arlington Heights Park District
A large park system including nearby Lake Arlington and Camelot Park with a pool, courts, and a community center.
Hospital close by
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital on West Central Road is a short drive away.
I-90 and Route 53
Quick access to the Jane Addams Tollway and Route 53 toward O'Hare and the wider expressway network.
What’s close
Berkley Square sits in north Arlington Heights, west of Arlington Heights Road and north of Hintz Road, a short drive from downtown and the Metra.
- Train
- The downtown Arlington Heights station on the Union Pacific Northwest line runs to Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago.
- Schools
- Split between Wheeling CCSD 21 (Poe Elementary, Cooper Middle) and Arlington Heights SD25 (Ivy Hill Elementary, Thomas Middle), both feeding Buffalo Grove High School in District 214. Confirm by address.
- Parks
- The Arlington Heights Park District system, including Lake Arlington and Camelot Park with a pool, tennis, and a community center.
- Highway
- I-90 along the south side of town and Route 53 nearby for north-south access.
- Hospital
- Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital at 800 West Central Road.
- Downtown
- Downtown Arlington Heights with restaurants, shops, the library, and the Metropolis performing arts venue, a few miles away.
What it’s actually like to live here
Berkley Square offers the settled, low-key feel of an established Arlington Heights neighborhood. Homes date largely to the late 1960s and early 1970s, so streets are mature and tree-lined, lots are a comfortable suburban size, and many houses have been updated or expanded over the decades. The appeal is location and stability: a quiet residential pocket that still puts you minutes from downtown Arlington Heights, Metra commuter rail, a deep park district system, and a major hospital. Families are often here for the schools and the town's reputation for services and community events.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to older north-suburban neighborhoods. Property taxes in Cook County are high by national standards, and that is a real ongoing cost to budget for. The housing stock is aging, so some homes will need mechanical, roof, or kitchen and bath updates, and floor plans reflect their era unless renovated. Buyers who want turnkey, contemporary open-concept space may pay a premium for the homes that have already been reworked.
The most important practical caveat is the school boundary. Because Berkley Square is split between Wheeling CCSD 21 and Arlington Heights SD25 at the elementary and middle level, two homes on nearby streets can attend different schools. For a family choosing a home partly for a specific school, that is not a detail to gloss over: confirm the assigned elementary and middle school for the exact address before writing an offer. The upside is that both paths lead to the same well-regarded District 214 high school program.
The questions buyers actually ask
Berkley Square FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Berkley Square. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $9,000 – $15,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Cook County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Where exactly is Berkley Square?
- It is a single-family subdivision in north Arlington Heights, generally west of Arlington Heights Road and north of Hintz Road, organized around Kennicott Avenue. Streets include Berkley, Braeside, Tanglewood, Hackberry, and Burning Tree.
- When were the homes built?
- Primarily in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with many homes updated or expanded since. Some listing data shows a wider build-year span that reflects later remodels and rebuilds.
- Is there an HOA?
- No mandatory homeowners association was found for Berkley Square. It functions as a standard Arlington Heights single-family neighborhood with village-provided municipal services. Confirm at the specific property, since occasional voluntary arrangements can exist.
- What schools will my kids attend?
- It depends on the exact address. Part of Berkley Square is served by Wheeling CCSD 21 (Poe Elementary, Cooper Middle) and part by Arlington Heights SD25 (Ivy Hill Elementary, Thomas Middle), and both feed Buffalo Grove High School in District 214. Always verify the assigned schools for the specific address with the district before buying.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Strong. The downtown Arlington Heights Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest line runs to Ogilvie in downtown Chicago, and I-90 plus Route 53 give quick highway access toward O'Hare and the city.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Prices sit in the mid-to-upper range for Arlington Heights single-family homes and move with demand and season. Rather than a fixed number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current active listings, recent sales, and price trends.
- Who is the real estate agent for Berkley Square?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Berkley Square in Arlington Heights, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Berkley Square specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Berkley Square
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Arlington Heights specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Berkley Square, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$489,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$575,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
38 days
Sold in the last year
13
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 17, 2025 through September 17, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Schools serving Berkley Square
Where Berkley Square homes go to school
Homes in Berkley Square are most often zoned to Buffalo Grove HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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