Bartlett · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Woodland Hills.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $650K
- Avg time on market
- 18 days
- Sold · last year
- 23
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An established Hoffman Homes neighborhood on the green edge of Bartlett.
Woodland Hills is a settled single-family neighborhood, with an adjoining townhome section, on the west side of Bartlett in DuPage County, west of Route 59 near Stearns Road. It was built by Hoffman Homes, mostly through the 1990s into the early 2000s, and its equestrian-themed streets (Polo Drive, Saddlebrook Road, Steeplechase Road) nod to the horse country of neighboring Wayne and the bridle trails of the forest preserve next door. The character is a mature, tree-lined community of move-up homes, now grown in after twenty-five-plus years.
At a glance
Hoffman-built move-up homes
Mostly two-story single-family homes, plus a townhome section, across a wide range of floor plans.
Wide size range
Living area runs from roughly 1,300 square feet up to nearly 5,000 in the largest plans.
West-edge greenery
Backs to the green western edge of Bartlett near open space and forest preserve.
Apple Orchard Golf
The Bartlett Park District's golf course sits right on Stearns Road nearby.
Barracuda Bay water park
The Park District's aquatic center is minutes away on Stearns Road.
Pratt's Wayne Woods
DuPage County's largest forest preserve, with miles of trails, is just west.
Elgin U-46 schools
In Elgin Area School District U-46; assignment is address-specific near the boundaries.
Metra to Chicago
The downtown Bartlett station on the Milwaukee District West line runs to Union Station.
Active HOA
A homeowners association covers the detached homes, with a separate townhome assessment.
What’s close
Woodland Hills sits west of Route 59 near Stearns Road, on the greener western side of Bartlett, with Lake Street and Army Trail Road the other main connectors.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail and grocery line the Route 59 and Stearns Road corridors, including a Jewel-Osco on Stearns Road.
- Hospital
- Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates and Advocate Sherman in Elgin are the nearest full-service hospitals.
- Train
- The downtown Bartlett Metra station on the Milwaukee District West line to Chicago Union Station.
- Recreation
- Bartlett Park District golf, aquatic center, and nature center on Stearns Road, plus Pratt's Wayne Woods to the west.
- Highways
- Route 59 north-south and Lake Street (US 20) and Army Trail Road east-west; no interstate at the doorstep.
- Airport
- O'Hare International via I-90 or Route 390, a cross-town drive east.
What it’s actually like to live here
Woodland Hills suits buyers who want a settled, spacious single-family neighborhood on the greener western edge of Bartlett rather than a brand-new build. The homes are substantial Hoffman two-stories on established lots, the tree canopy has matured, and the equestrian street names nod to the semi-rural Wayne countryside next door. Day to day, families lean on a deep municipal amenity base: the Bartlett Park District's golf course, aquatic center, and nature center are minutes away on Stearns Road, and Pratt's Wayne Woods, the largest forest preserve in DuPage County, puts miles of trail and prairie at the back door.
For commuters, the downtown Bartlett Metra stop on the Milwaukee District West line is a realistic one-seat ride to Union Station, which is a meaningful draw for households that work in the city but want suburban space. The honest tradeoff is the west-of-59 location: it is quieter and closer to open space, but it is farther from expressway on-ramps than eastern Bartlett, so a car commute to I-90 or Route 390 means a drive across town, and Route 59 itself is a busy retail artery that backs up at peak hours.
As an early-1990s-through-early-2000s community, some homes still carry their era's kitchens, baths, and mechanicals, so buyers should budget for updates and compare specific properties rather than the neighborhood average. A few practical asterisks are worth surfacing up front: the HOA structure differs between the detached homes and the townhome section, school attendance is address-specific because of nearby U-46 boundary lines, and DuPage County's property tax burden is real and worth modeling before you commit.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Woodland Hills sits toward the upper tier of Bartlett's move-up market, especially its larger Hoffman plans. It trades on home size, condition, and lot, and because the housing stock spans a wide range of floor plans and eras, price per square foot and updates matter as much as the headline number.
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 size and plan
- Hoffman offered a wide catalog here, from roughly 1,300 up to nearly 5,000 square feet, so larger, updated plans command a premium.
- Detached vs townhome
- The detached two-stories anchor the upper end; the adjoining townhome section is the more attainable product.
- Condition and vintage
- Homes date from the 1990s into the early 2000s, so updated kitchens, baths, and mechanicals separate the leaders from the laggards.
- Lot position
- Lots backing to open space, water features, or the green western edge carry a premium over interior lots.
- HOA structure
- A modest single-family association plus a separate, higher townhome assessment; confirm current dues by section.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
The west-of-59 location is the tradeoff for the quiet and the open space. There is no interstate at the doorstep, so plan on a cross-town drive to reach I-90 or Route 390, and expect Route 59 to slow at rush hour. If a short highway commute is your top priority, drive it before you fall for the neighborhood.
Two details deserve verification rather than assumption. School attendance is address-specific because the area sits near U-46 boundary lines, so confirm the exact schools for the home you want. And DuPage County taxes at this price level are a serious line item, so pull the actual tax history for the specific home instead of estimating.
One piece of advice
“Woodland Hills is a desirable, amenity-rich pocket of Bartlett with mature lots and substantial Hoffman homes. Buy it for the space, the tree canopy, and the Park District and forest preserve at the back door, but confirm the specific home's schools and fully-assessed taxes, and pick the house on its own condition rather than the community's reputation, because the plans and vintages vary a lot street to street.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Woodland Hills FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Woodland Hills. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- There is a Woodland Hills homeowners association covering the detached single-family homes, with modest dues that fund common-area upkeep, entrance landscaping, and community events. The townhome section carries its own separate, higher monthly assessment. Dues and coverage differ by section and change year to year, so confirm the current amount and what it includes with the management company before you buy.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $11,000 – $15,000 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.
- When was Woodland Hills built?
- Hoffman Homes built the community between 1990 and 2001. Hoffman Homes stopped new construction in 2001, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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 built Woodland Hills in Bartlett and when?
- Hoffman Homes developed Woodland Hills, with construction running mostly through the 1990s into the early 2000s. It is now a mature, tree-lined neighborhood of move-up homes with an adjoining townhome section.
- Is this the same as Woodland Hills in Batavia or Gurnee?
- No. This Woodland Hills is in Bartlett, DuPage County, west of Route 59 near Stearns Road. It is a separate neighborhood from the same-named subdivisions in Batavia and Gurnee.
- Is there a homeowners association?
- Yes. There is a Woodland Hills association covering the detached single-family homes, and the townhome section carries its own separate monthly assessment. Because dues and coverage differ by section and change year to year, confirm the current amount and what it includes with the management company before you buy.
- What schools serve Woodland Hills?
- The community is in Elgin Area School District U-46. Because it sits near attendance boundaries, the exact assigned schools are address-specific, so verify your specific address with the U-46 school locator before relying on any assignment.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- The downtown Bartlett Metra station on the Milwaukee District West line is a short drive away and runs to Chicago Union Station. For drivers, expect a cross-town drive to reach I-90 or Route 390, since there is no interstate immediately next to the neighborhood.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Woodland Hills sits toward the upper tier of Bartlett's move-up market, especially its larger Hoffman plans. For current, live pricing and market activity, check the Market snapshot on this page, which updates directly from the MLS.
- Who is the real estate agent for Woodland Hills?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills
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
Woodland Hills, 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
$650,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$543,750
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
18 days
Sold in the last year
23
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 Woodland Hills
Where Woodland Hills homes go to school
Homes in Woodland Hills are most often zoned to Bartlett 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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