Buffalo Grove · Cook County · IL
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Mill Creek.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $215K
- Avg time on market
- 21 days
- Sold · last year
- 14
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About the community
A settled 1970s community in southwest Buffalo Grove.
Mill Creek is an established subdivision in the southwest corner of Buffalo Grove, in Cook County and Wheeling Township, with a 60089 ZIP code. It is a mixed-housing pocket of single-family homes plus a cluster of low-rise condominium buildings, built in the 1970s along Old Arlington Heights Road, generally south of Dundee Road, Illinois Route 68. The character is classic suburban-Chicago 1970s: mature trees, curved streets with sidewalks, and a mix of detached houses and attached condo residences that trades newest-and-flashiest for settled, convenient, and relatively attainable by Buffalo Grove standards. Because Buffalo Grove straddles the county line, it is worth noting this subdivision sits on the Cook County side, which sets its school assignment.
At a glance
Homes and condos
Detached single-family homes plus low-rise condominium residences, all built in the 1970s.
Cook County side
In the Wheeling Township, Cook County part of Buffalo Grove, which sets the school assignment.
District 21 and District 214
Wheeling Community Consolidated District 21 for K-8 and Township High School District 214, Buffalo Grove High School.
Condo assessments
The condominium residences carry a monthly assessment; detached homes are generally fee-simple.
Metra North Central Service
The Buffalo Grove and Prairie View stations serve the village, with the Union Pacific Northwest line in Arlington Heights as a fuller-service alternative.
Arterial access
Dundee Road, Route 83, and Lake-Cook Road put Milwaukee Avenue retail and the expressway network within reach.
What’s close
Mill Creek is in southwest Buffalo Grove along Old Arlington Heights Road, generally south of Dundee Road, in the Cook County part of the village, ZIP 60089.
- Roads
- Dundee Road, Route 68, to the north, Arlington Heights Road nearby, and Route 83 and Lake-Cook Road for retail and expressway access.
- Schools
- Wheeling Community Consolidated District 21 for K-8 and Township High School District 214's Buffalo Grove High School. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Train
- Metra North Central Service at the Buffalo Grove and Prairie View stations, with the more frequent Union Pacific Northwest line in Arlington Heights as an alternative.
- Shopping
- Buffalo Grove Town Center and the Milwaukee Avenue and Lake-Cook Road retail corridors provide grocery, dining, and big-box shopping.
- County
- This subdivision is in the Cook County side of Buffalo Grove, so its schools differ from the Lake County part of the village.
- Hospital
- Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights and other nearby systems are within a reasonable drive.
What it’s actually like to live here
Mill Creek is the kind of Buffalo Grove neighborhood that rewards buyers looking for value and location over new construction. The streets are settled and green after a half-century of growth, the mix of detached houses and condominium residences keeps a range of price points in one pocket, and daily life leans on the strengths that make Buffalo Grove consistently popular: well-regarded schools, tidy public infrastructure, and quick access to the Milwaukee Avenue and Lake-Cook Road retail corridors.
The commute picture is worth being straight about. Buffalo Grove has its own Metra stops on the North Central Service, but that line runs a limited, commuter-peak schedule, so many residents who ride the train drive a short distance to the more frequent Union Pacific Northwest line in Arlington Heights. Drivers get easy arterial access via Dundee Road, Route 83, and Lake-Cook Road, though those same corridors carry heavy suburban traffic at peak times.
The other honest tradeoff is that these are 1970s homes in a Cook County tax environment. Buyers should expect the maintenance realities of homes and condo buildings of that era, and they should budget for Cook County's high effective property tax rate. The upside is that the bones are established, the location is proven, and the pricing reflects the age rather than pretending otherwise. For a buyer who values a mature, conveniently placed neighborhood and is comfortable with a 1970s home, Mill Creek is a sensible fit.
The questions buyers actually ask
Mill Creek FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Mill Creek. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $300 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The condominium residences carry a monthly assessment, reported roughly $232 to $373, typically covering building exterior and common-area maintenance, master insurance, landscaping and snow on common areas, and shared amenities. Detached single-family homes are generally fee-simple. Confirm the dues and what they include for the specific residence.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $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.
- 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 Mill Creek in Lake County or Cook County?
- This Mill Creek subdivision is in the Cook County, Wheeling Township, part of Buffalo Grove, ZIP 60089, near Old Arlington Heights Road. Buffalo Grove straddles both counties, so it is worth confirming for any specific address, but Mill Creek itself sits on the Cook side, which sets its school assignment.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- On the Cook County side, Mill Creek is generally served by Wheeling Community Consolidated District 21 for elementary and middle school and by Township High School District 214, which feeds Buffalo Grove High School. Attendance can vary block to block, so confirm your exact address with both districts before you rely on it.
- Are these homes townhomes, condos, or single-family?
- Both single-family detached homes and low-rise condominium residences, built in the 1970s. The condos are concentrated on their own streets, while the detached homes sit on the surrounding blocks.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cost?
- The condominium residences carry a monthly assessment that typically covers building exterior, common-area maintenance, master insurance, and shared amenities. Detached single-family homes are generally fee-simple. Confirm the exact dues and what they include for the specific unit or home you are considering.
- How high are the property taxes?
- Mill Creek is in Cook County, where effective property tax rates are high by national standards for this part of Buffalo Grove. Owner-occupant exemptions such as the homestead and senior exemptions can reduce the bill, so ask for the actual recent bill on any specific property.
- What do homes cost here and how is the market?
- Pricing spans from more attainable condos to mid-market single-family homes by Buffalo Grove standards, and it moves with the broader market. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Mill Creek?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Mill Creek in Buffalo Grove, 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 Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek
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
Mill Creek, 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
$214,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$415,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
21 days
Sold in the last year
14
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 9, 2025 through August 9, 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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