Beecher · Will County · IL
Homes for sale in
Hunters Chase.
- Active listings
- 8
- Median list
- $366K
- Avg time on market
- 15 days
- Sold · last year
- 2
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About the community
A value-oriented, still-building community in small-town Beecher.
Hunters Chase is a single-family and townhome subdivision in the Village of Beecher, in southern Will County, roughly 35 to 40 miles south of downtown Chicago and only a few miles west of the Indiana state line. It sits on the east side of the village, across from Beecher Junior High and near the local Cardinal Creek Golf Course. The development has a long timeline: homes date from the early 2000s, and new construction is still ongoing today, with D.R. Horton actively selling new homes. That blend means buyers can choose between established resale homes with mature landscaping and brand-new builds still under warranty.
At a glance
New construction still selling
D.R. Horton is actively building and selling new single-family homes alongside early-2000s resales.
Beecher District 200U
A single PreK-12 district: Beecher Elementary, Beecher Junior High across the road, and Beecher High School, all within about a mile. Confirm by address.
Single-family and townhomes
Detached homes plus some townhomes, roughly 1,300 to 3,000 sqft across the community's eras and builders.
Ponds and open space
Scenic ponds and green space with sidewalks and bike and walking paths within the community.
Near Cardinal Creek Golf
The local Cardinal Creek Golf Course sits just beside the neighborhood.
Route 1 and Route 394
Dixie Highway (Route 1) handles daily errands, with Route 394 the fast route toward I-80, I-94, and Chicago.
Near the Indiana line
The state line is only about five miles east, putting northwest Indiana shopping and jobs a quick drive away.
What’s close
Hunters Chase sits on the east side of Beecher, near Dixie Highway (Route 1), about 35 to 40 miles south of downtown Chicago and roughly five miles west of Indiana.
- Amenities on-site
- Open green space, scenic ponds, sidewalks, and bike and walking paths, next to Beecher Junior High and Cardinal Creek Golf Course.
- Shopping
- Everyday shops and dining along Dixie Highway in downtown Beecher, with larger retail a short drive north or east into northwest Indiana.
- Hospital
- The closest full-service Illinois hospitals are in the Chicago Heights and Olympia Fields area, roughly 10 to 15 miles north. Confirm the current nearest ER by address.
- Highway
- Dixie Highway (Route 1) for local trips and Route 394 north toward I-80, I-94, and the south suburbs.
- Schools
- Beecher Community Unit School District 200U: Beecher Elementary, Beecher Junior High, and Beecher High School. Confirm by address.
- Indiana border
- About five miles east, so Dyer, Schererville, St. John, and Crown Point shopping and jobs are close.
What it’s actually like to live here
Hunters Chase offers a small-town, semi-rural Illinois lifestyle at a price point that is hard to match closer to Chicago. Beecher is a compact, historically German-settled farming village that has grown slowly, and the subdivision reflects that: quiet streets, sidewalks, open green space, and ponds, with the elementary, junior high, and high school all within about a mile. For families who want a newer or brand-new home, a yard, and neighborhood schools within a short drive, it is an easy fit, and the single-district PreK-12 setup gives the town a tight-knit feel.
The location is convenient in an underrated way. Dixie Highway handles daily errands, Route 394 provides a straight shot toward the south suburbs and Chicago job centers, and the Indiana state line is only about five miles east, putting northwest Indiana's larger shopping, dining, and employment within a quick drive. Buyers essentially get a two-state metro's worth of options from a small-town base.
The honest tradeoffs are the commute, the drive to services, and taxes. This is not a walk-to-downtown, transit-rich location: Beecher is car-dependent, the commute to downtown Chicago is long, and there is no Metra station in the village, so rail commuters drive to a station in a neighboring town. Big-box retail and major hospitals are a drive away, and Illinois property taxes are high. Because the subdivision is still building out, some buyers will live alongside active construction for a while. For buyers who value space, affordability, and a quiet family setting, those tradeoffs are usually acceptable.
The questions buyers actually ask
Hunters Chase FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Hunters Chase. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Hunters Chase is a covenant-controlled community with mandatory assessments. Recent and new-construction listings have reported dues in the neighborhood of about $225 a month, though the amount can differ between the single-family and townhome sections. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers on the specific listing and in the HOA documents before writing an offer.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $7,000 – $10,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Will County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Hunters Chase built?
- D.R. Horton building new construction today; earlier phases by other builders built the community between 2002 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.
- Is Hunters Chase still building new homes?
- Yes. D.R. Horton is actively selling and building new single-family homes in Hunters Chase, and the community has been under construction in phases since the early 2000s, so buyers can choose between brand-new builds and established resale homes.
- Who builds or built the homes here?
- The current new-construction builder is D.R. Horton. Earlier sections were built over the years by other builders, so floor plans, sizes, and finishes vary by era and builder.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- Beecher Community Unit School District 200U: Beecher Elementary, Beecher Junior High (directly across from the neighborhood), and Beecher High School. Always confirm the exact assignment for a specific address with the district, since boundaries can change.
- Is there an HOA?
- Yes, Hunters Chase is a covenant-controlled community with mandatory assessments. Dues and exactly what they cover can vary between the single-family and townhome sections, so verify the current amount and inclusions on the specific listing and in the HOA documents before you buy.
- How far is it to Chicago and to Indiana?
- Downtown Chicago is roughly 35 to 40 miles north, about a 45 to 55 minute drive via Route 394 and the expressways. The Indiana state line is only about five miles east, so northwest Indiana shopping and jobs are very close.
- What do homes cost and how is the market here?
- Pricing and market conditions change constantly, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, inventory, and trends. In general, Hunters Chase is a value-oriented, entry-level to mid-range new-construction and resale community.
- Who is the real estate agent for Hunters Chase?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Hunters Chase in Beecher, 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 Hunters Chase 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 Hunters Chase
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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- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Hunters Chase, 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
$366,195
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$338,788
Homes for sale right now
8
Avg time on market
15 days
Sold in the last year
2
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 6, 2025 through August 6, 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 Hunters Chase
Where Hunters Chase homes go to school
Homes in Hunters Chase are most often zoned to Beecher 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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