Arlington Heights · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Dana Point.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $230K
- Avg time on market
- 32 days
- Sold · last year
- 16
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About the community
An attainable condo foothold in a pricey suburb.
Dana Point is an established condominium community on and just off East Central Road in southeast Arlington Heights, built across the late 1960s and 1970s. It is a set of four-story elevator buildings set among mature landscaping and surface parking, one of the many 1960s and 1970s condo communities that ring the more expensive single-family core of Arlington Heights. The appeal is a low-maintenance, amenity-rich lifestyle at an entry-level price for the village, with a generous shared amenity package for the money.
At a glance
Mid-rise condominiums
Four-story elevator buildings of one, two, and three bedroom units, roughly 950 to 1,700 square feet.
Pool and sundeck
An outdoor community pool with a sundeck for residents.
Clubhouse and fitness
A clubhouse and party room plus an exercise room, described in listings as a health club.
Tennis and more
Tennis courts, coin laundry, extra storage, and a bike room, with on-site management.
Hospital on Central Road
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital sits just west on the same Central Road corridor.
Metra UP-NW nearby
Metra Union Pacific Northwest service to Chicago from the nearby Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect stations.
Attainable ownership
Among the more affordable ways to own in Arlington Heights, a practical alternative to renting.
What’s close
Dana Point fronts East Central Road just east of Arlington Heights Road, close to Route 53, I-90, Metra, and a major hospital.
- On-site amenities
- Pool and sundeck, clubhouse and party room, fitness room, tennis, coin laundry, storage, and a bike room.
- Hospital
- Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, a short drive west on Central Road.
- Shopping
- The Central Road and Arlington Heights Road retail corridors, plus downtown Arlington Heights to the north.
- Highways
- Route 53 and I-290 to the west and I-90 (Jane Addams) to the south for regional commuting.
- Train
- Metra UP-NW into Ogilvie from the nearby Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect stations.
- Downtown
- Downtown Arlington Heights, with restaurants, the Metra station, and the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, a short drive north.
What it’s actually like to live here
Dana Point is one of the more approachable footholds in an otherwise pricey suburb. Arlington Heights is known for its single-family neighborhoods and lively downtown, and homes there generally command a premium. A condo here lets a buyer plant roots in the same village, school-adjacent and commuter-friendly, at an entry-level price point. That makes it a natural fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors, and a practical alternative to renting for people who want to build equity without taking on a house and a yard.
The amenity package is generous for the price. A pool, clubhouse, fitness room, and tennis, plus professionally maintained grounds and on-site management, deliver a lock-and-leave lifestyle where snow and landscaping are handled for you. The Central Road location is genuinely convenient, with a major hospital minutes away, arterial roads and expressways close, and Metra service into Chicago from nearby stations.
The trade-offs are the honest ones of older condo living. These are 1960s and 1970s buildings, so floor plans, finishes, and mechanical systems vary widely from unit to unit, and a renovated condo will feel very different from an original one. Monthly assessments are a real, ongoing cost on top of the mortgage, and in an aging community it is worth asking about reserves, recent special assessments, and planned capital projects before buying. As with any association, rules on rentals, pets, and remodeling apply, so read the declaration and bylaws carefully.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Dana Point trades as an entry-level, amenity-rich condo community, so pricing turns on the specific unit, floor, and how recently it has been updated rather than on a single community number. Renovated units and larger floor plans sit at the top of the range, and well-priced condos in a desirable village tend to attract steady interest.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Price of entry
- Being one of the more attainable ways to own in Arlington Heights is the durable draw for first-time buyers and downsizers.
- Amenity package
- The pool, clubhouse, fitness room, and tennis are unusually full for the price and support demand.
- Condition and updates
- In 1960s and 1970s buildings, a renovated unit can command a real premium over an original one.
- Association health
- Reserve strength and special-assessment history move value as much as the unit itself in an aging community.
- Location
- Central Road access, a major hospital nearby, and Metra service keep the community liquid.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
These are older buildings, so do the association homework. Ask for the reserve study, the recent special-assessment history, and any planned capital projects on roofs, elevators, parking, or facades before you buy. A low price can hide a coming assessment, and a healthy association is worth paying up for.
Assessments are a real monthly cost on top of the mortgage and taxes, and what they include varies by building. Confirm whether heat, water, gas, or parking are covered for the specific unit rather than assuming, because it changes the true cost of ownership.
Unit quality varies a lot. An original 1970s condo competes against a fully renovated one in the same community, and that gap shows up in price and days on market. Tour the specific unit, get it inspected, and price it on its own condition rather than the community average.
One piece of advice
“Dana Point is a sensible pick for a buyer who prioritizes location, low-maintenance living, and price over square footage and newness. The amenity package is generous and the Central Road access is excellent. Just do the association homework, confirm what the assessment covers, and buy the specific renovated-or-not unit on its own merits.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Dana Point FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Dana Point. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Monthly condominium assessments vary by unit size and building, reported roughly from the mid-$300s to the mid-$800s, and typically cover exterior and grounds maintenance, professional management, common-area insurance and utilities, and the shared amenities. Confirm the exact assessment, what it includes, and the reserve and special-assessment history for the specific unit before making an offer.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 45 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 45.
- Is Dana Point condos or townhomes?
- It is a condominium community, attached units in four-story elevator buildings, not townhomes or detached houses. If you see it described as townhomes, verify, because the available sources consistently describe it as condos.
- When was Dana Point built?
- In the late 1960s and 1970s. Sources cite an overall 1968 to 1978 era, with several individual buildings dated around 1970 to 1973.
- What are the assessments and what do they cover?
- Monthly assessments reportedly range from roughly the mid-$300s to the mid-$800s depending on the unit and building, and typically cover exterior and grounds maintenance, management, common-area insurance and utilities, and the amenities. These figures are not confirmed against the association's own schedule, so verify the exact assessment and inclusions for your specific unit before making an offer.
- What schools serve the community?
- Listing data points to Mount Prospect School District 57 (Fairview Elementary, Lincoln Junior High) for K-8 and Township High School District 214 (Prospect High School) for grades 9 to 12. Because Dana Point sits near the Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect border, confirm assignment by the exact unit address, since nearby addresses can fall under Arlington Heights District 25 or Prospect Heights District 23 instead.
- What are the property taxes like?
- Think in terms of an effective rate, not a fixed dollar amount. Arlington Heights and the 60005 area carry an effective residential property tax rate in roughly the 2.3 to 2.6 percent of market value range. Actual bills depend on assessed value, the state equalizer, local levies, and exemptions, so confirm the current bill and exemption status for the specific unit.
- What do homes cost here and how is the market?
- Dana Point is one of the more attainable, entry-level ways to own in Arlington Heights, and well-priced condos in the village tend to attract steady interest. Rather than rely on a stale number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current listings, pricing, and recent activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Dana Point?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Dana Point 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 Dana Point 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 Dana Point
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.
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Market snapshot
Dana Point, 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
$229,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$182,500
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
32 days
Sold in the last year
16
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 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 Dana Point
Where Dana Point homes go to school
Homes in Dana Point are most often zoned to Prospect 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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