Bartlett · DuPage County · IL
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Fairfax Commons.
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- $315K
- Avg time on market
- 7 days
- Sold · last year
- 25
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About the community
A settled, mixed-housing 1990s neighborhood in Bartlett.
Fairfax Commons is an established residential subdivision in the DuPage County portion of Bartlett, built out mainly across the early-to-mid 1990s. It is a mixed-product community, with single-family detached homes alongside attached townhomes and condominiums, and it includes a distinct sub-area marketed as Fairfax Commons Silvercrest. The feel is that of a mature 1990s subdivision: established landscaping, a settled owner-occupant character, and a range of price points under one name, close to the Bartlett Metra station and the well-regarded Bartlett Park District.
At a glance
Mixed housing types
Single-family detached homes plus attached townhomes and condominiums, including the Silvercrest section.
A range of sizes
Homes reported from roughly 1,200 up to about 3,150 square feet across the different product types.
Section-by-section HOA
Small common-area fees on detached homes; higher assessments on the attached Silvercrest units.
Elgin Area U-46
Served by Elgin Area School District U-46, with Bartlett High School anchoring the area.
Bartlett Metra station
The Milwaukee District West line runs from Bartlett to Chicago Union Station.
Strong park district
Bartlett Park District facilities include the Aquatic Center, Community Center, and Villa Olivia.
Mature, established
Grown trees and settled streetscapes typical of an early-to-mid 1990s subdivision.
What’s close
Fairfax Commons sits on the DuPage side of Bartlett near the Schick Road and County Farm Road area, with Route 59, Lake Street, and Stearns Road connecting the village to the wider northwest suburbs.
- Recreation
- The Bartlett Park District's Aquatic Center, Community Center, Villa Olivia golf and ski hill, nature center, and neighborhood parks.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail along the Route 59 and Lake Street corridors, with larger shopping in Bloomingdale, Streamwood, and South Elgin a short drive away.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is the nearest major full-service hospital serving the area.
- Highway
- Route 59, Lake Street (US 20), Stearns Road, and Army Trail Road, with I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) reachable to the north for O'Hare and Chicago.
- Train
- The Bartlett station on Metra's Milwaukee District West line into Chicago Union Station.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46; because Bartlett's district lines are complex, confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Fairfax Commons offers the practical appeal of an established 1990s Bartlett neighborhood: mature trees, a settled owner-occupant community, and a mix of housing types that lets buyers enter at different price points, from attached condos and townhomes up to single-family detached homes. That variety is a genuine strength for first-time buyers, downsizers, and move-up families who all want to be in the same well-regarded suburb without being locked into one product type. Daily life leans on Bartlett's strong Park District, with Villa Olivia, the Aquatic Center, golf, a nature center, and neighborhood parks all nearby.
Commuting is a real draw. The Bartlett Metra station on the Milwaukee District West line gives residents a one-seat ride to downtown Chicago, and the Route 59, Stearns Road, Lake Street, and Army Trail corridors connect quickly to I-90 for O'Hare and northwest-suburban job centers. Schools are within Elgin Area District U-46, and Bartlett High anchors the immediate area, though because the village spans three counties with complex boundary lines, the specific assignment should always be confirmed by address.
The honest tradeoffs are the usual ones for an established mixed community. Property taxes on the DuPage side of Bartlett run high relative to national norms, which meaningfully affects monthly carrying cost. Many homes reflect 1990s floor plans and finishes and may need updating, so buyers wanting brand-new construction should look elsewhere. And because the HOA structure and monthly cost differ sharply between the single-family and attached Silvercrest sections, it is important to confirm exactly what the association covers for the specific home in question.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Fairfax Commons trades as a moderately priced, established Bartlett community, and value here turns on home type and condition. The mix of single-family homes and attached townhomes creates a wide price band under one name, so buyers should compare like with like and weigh the section-specific HOA cost.
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.
- Home type
- Single-family detached homes sit at the higher end, while attached condo and townhome units in Silvercrest anchor the attainable end.
- Condition and updates
- With an early-to-mid 1990s vintage, updated homes hold value while those with original finishes and systems lag.
- Commuter access
- Proximity to the Bartlett Metra station and the Route 59 and I-90 corridors supports steady demand.
- Park district and schools
- The strong Bartlett Park District and U-46 schools are durable, repeatable draws for families.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
The HOA structure differs sharply by section. Single-family owners typically pay a small common-area fee, while the attached Silvercrest units pay more for grounds, exterior upkeep, and master insurance. Confirm the exact fee and inclusions for the specific home rather than assuming a single community number.
Property taxes on the DuPage side of Bartlett run high, in the ballpark of the mid-2 percent effective range, which is a meaningful monthly carrying cost. Pull the actual tax history for the specific parcel, and confirm the exact county and township, since Bartlett straddles Cook, DuPage, and Kane.
School assignment in Bartlett is genuinely complex. The community is served by Elgin Area District U-46, but boundary lines and school roles have changed recently, including Hawk Hollow converting to a middle school, so any older assignment may be stale. Confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school for the exact address using the U-46 School Locator.
One piece of advice
“Fairfax Commons is a solid, established Bartlett option with a real range of home types, strong park-district amenities, and a Metra ride downtown. Just confirm the HOA cost for the specific section, since single-family and the attached Silvercrest units differ a lot, pull the real DuPage tax history, verify the current U-46 school assignment by address given the recent boundary changes, and buy on the home's own condition. Do that and it is a dependable move for the money.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Fairfax Commons FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Fairfax Commons. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $30 per month. townhomes and condos are $300 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Fairfax Commons is an association community, and assessments vary widely by home type. Single-family owners typically pay a small common-area fee, while the attached condo and townhome units, including the Silvercrest section, pay more because the association covers grounds and exterior upkeep, snow removal, and master insurance on common elements. Reported figures range from a few dollars up to roughly $388 a month depending on the home. Confirm the exact fee and what it covers for the specific unit in the resale documents.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,500 – $10,500 per year, depending on home size and value. DuPage 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.
- What county and township is Fairfax Commons in?
- The subdivision sits in the DuPage County portion of Bartlett, within Wayne Township. Bartlett also spans Cook and Kane counties, so confirm the exact county and township for a specific address before relying on it, since it affects the tax bill and taxing bodies.
- When was Fairfax Commons built, and what kinds of homes are there?
- The subdivision was built out mainly across the early-to-mid 1990s. It is a mixed community of single-family detached homes plus attached townhomes and condominiums, including a distinct sub-area marketed as Fairfax Commons Silvercrest, so home sizes and price points range widely under one name.
- What schools serve the neighborhood?
- Homes are in Elgin Area School District U-46, with Bartlett High School anchoring the area. Because Bartlett's district lines are complex and some school roles have changed recently, including Hawk Hollow converting to a middle school, confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school assignment for a specific address using the U-46 School Locator.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes, and assessments vary a lot by home type. Single-family owners typically pay a small common-area fee, while the attached condo and townhome units in Silvercrest pay more because the association covers grounds, exterior upkeep, snow removal, and master insurance on common elements. Confirm the exact fee and inclusions for the specific unit.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Fairfax Commons is moderately priced for an established Bartlett community, with a wide band because of the mix of attached and detached homes. Pricing and market activity change constantly, so check the Market snapshot tiles on this page for current prices, activity, and inventory rather than relying on a static number.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- The Bartlett Metra station on the Milwaukee District West line runs to Chicago Union Station, and Route 59, Stearns Road, and Lake Street connect to I-90 for O'Hare and northwest-suburban destinations. It is a commuter-friendly location with a one-seat rail option downtown.
- Who is the real estate agent for Fairfax Commons?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Fairfax Commons in Bartlett, 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 Fairfax Commons 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 Fairfax Commons
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
Fairfax Commons, 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
$314,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$354,950
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
25
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 7, 2025 through August 7, 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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