Bartlett · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
The Grasslands.
- Active listings
- 20
- Median list
- $415K
- Avg time on market
- 11 days
- Sold · last year
- 93
Active listings
20 homes on the market
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About the community
Bartlett's active new-construction community from D.R. Horton.
The Grasslands is a D.R. Horton community on the west side of Bartlett, building out from around 2023 and still selling today. It mixes three formats side by side: traditional two-story single-family homes, single-level ranch homes and duplexes aimed at downsizers, and three-story townhomes, all delivered with the builder's smart-home technology package and a new-construction warranty. The setting pairs a brand-new neighborhood with an established village that already has schools, parks, retail, and a Metra station in place, so buyers get fresh construction without waiting years for the surroundings to fill in.
At a glance
Active new construction
D.R. Horton is still building and selling homes here, delivered roughly 2023 to 2026.
Three home formats
Traditional single-family homes, single-level ranch homes and duplexes, and three-story townhomes.
Smart-home technology
Homes include D.R. Horton's connected package: a video doorbell, smart thermostat, lock, and light switches.
Elgin Area U-46 schools
Bartlett is served by K-12 Elgin Area School District U-46. Confirm the assigned schools by address.
Metra to Chicago
The Bartlett station on the Milwaukee District West Line runs inbound to Union Station in about an hour.
Between I-90 and I-88
Positioned for a northwest-suburban commute with tollway access to the north and south.
Bartlett Park District
Village recreation includes pools and trails, with Villa Olivia golf and winter sports nearby.
Downsizer-friendly options
Single-level ranch homes and duplexes make single-floor living available within the community.
Route 59 retail corridor
Everyday shopping, grocery, and dining cluster along Route 59 and in nearby Streamwood and South Elgin.
What’s close
The Grasslands sits on the west side of Bartlett near the Route 59 corridor, with Metra and the tollways shaping the commute.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46 (K-12). Confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school by address.
- Train
- Bartlett station on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, inbound to Chicago Union Station in about an hour.
- Highway
- Positioned between I-90 (Jane Addams) and I-88 (Reagan) for driving toward O'Hare and the western job corridors.
- Shopping
- The Route 59 retail corridor plus retail in neighboring Streamwood, South Elgin, and St. Charles.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin and Northwestern Medicine facilities in the Geneva and St. Charles area. Confirm the closest ER by address.
- Recreation
- Bartlett Park District pools and trails, plus Villa Olivia golf and winter sports.
What it’s actually like to live here
The Grasslands draws a genuine mix because D.R. Horton is selling townhomes, ranch duplexes, and larger single-family homes in the same neighborhood. First-time buyers and busy professionals gravitate to the townhomes, growing families to the two-story plans, and downsizers to the single-level ranch homes. Everyone gets warranty-backed new construction, low first-owner maintenance, and quick access to the Bartlett Park District's pools, trails, and Villa Olivia recreation.
The location is a commuter sweet spot. The neighborhood sits between I-90 and I-88 with the Milwaukee District West Metra line only minutes away, so residents can take the train to downtown Chicago in about an hour or drive to the O'Hare-area and western job corridors. The Route 59 corridor keeps everyday shopping and dining close, and neighboring St. Charles, South Elgin, and Streamwood add Fox River recreation and more restaurants.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to new construction in the collar counties. Property taxes here run at a high effective rate, and a completed home's bill typically steps up after the first full assessment year, so budget beyond the introductory figure. The community is still building out, which means living alongside active construction for a while, and some marketed paths and park space are phased rather than fully in place. School assignment sits in a U-46 attendance zone that should be confirmed for the exact address.
The questions buyers actually ask
The Grasslands FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping The Grasslands. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $92 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Monthly HOA dues run roughly $92 to $253 depending on the home type, with attached townhomes at the higher end and single-family homes at the lower end. Dues generally fund common-area and landscape maintenance, the community paths and future park, and shared exterior upkeep on the attached homes. Confirm the current assessment for the specific home and product line.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $14,000 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.
- When was The Grasslands built?
- D.R. Horton built the community between 2023 and 2026.
- 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.
- Who builds The Grasslands and how new is it?
- The Grasslands is built by D.R. Horton. It is active new construction, delivered roughly from 2023 through 2026, and it is still selling and building out.
- What kinds of homes are available?
- Three formats: traditional two-story single-family homes, single-level ranch homes and duplexes aimed at downsizers, and three-story townhomes. All homes include D.R. Horton's smart-home technology package.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. Dues vary by home type, with townhomes higher than single-family, and generally cover common-area and landscape upkeep, the community paths and future park, and shared exterior maintenance on the attached homes. Request the current HOA disclosure for your specific product line before contract.
- What schools serve The Grasslands?
- The community is in Elgin Area School District U-46, a K-12 unit district. Because U-46 attendance boundaries can vary by address, confirm the exact assigned schools with the district for the specific home.
- How is the commute to Chicago and the job centers?
- Very workable. The Bartlett station on the Milwaukee District West Line reaches Union Station in about an hour, and the community sits between I-90 and I-88 for driving to O'Hare-area and western job corridors. Route 59 handles local errands.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing spans a wide band because townhomes and duplexes sit below the larger single-family plans, and new-construction inventory moves with each release. Rather than a fixed number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and recent activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for The Grasslands?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers The Grasslands 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 The Grasslands 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 The Grasslands
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
- Bartlett specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
The Grasslands, 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
$414,990
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$429,390
Homes for sale right now
20
Avg time on market
11 days
Sold in the last year
93
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 2, 2025 through August 2, 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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