Buffalo Grove · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Mirielle.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $920K
- Avg time on market
- 72 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
Active listings
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About the community
A contemporary, move-up enclave on Buffalo Grove's Lake County side.
Mirielle is an upper-tier single-family neighborhood on the north side of Buffalo Grove, in the Lake County portion of the village off Prairie Road between Route 22 and Aptakisic Road. Built by Town and Country Homes in the late 1990s, it is known for open, contemporary floor plans that stand apart from the traditional colonials common elsewhere in town, laid out along winding streets and cul-de-sacs with European-themed names. Its signature draws are a top-rated school footprint anchored by Adlai E. Stevenson High School and quick access to the Prairie View Metra.
At a glance
Contemporary 1990s homes
Detached single-family homes by Town and Country, generally about 2,200 to 3,800 sq ft with open, light-filled floor plans, including a popular single-level ranch.
Stevenson High School D125
The area feeds Adlai E. Stevenson High School, one of the most highly regarded public high schools in Illinois. Confirm grade-school district by address.
Prairie View Metra
The Prairie View station on Metra's North Central Service to Chicago Union Station is a short distance away.
I-294 access
Quick access to the Tri-State Tollway via Route 22 and Half Day Road, plus the Route 83 and Lake Cook Road corridors.
Parks and recreation
The neighborhood's own Mirielle Park plus the Buffalo Grove Park District system, including the Buffalo Grove Fitness Center with an indoor pool and track.
Low-key HOA
A modest association assessment covers common-area and entryway upkeep. Confirm the current dues with the association.
What’s close
Mirielle sits on the north side of Buffalo Grove off Prairie Road, in Lake County, close to the Prairie View Metra and the Route 22 corridor.
- Schools
- Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125. Elementary and junior-high assignment varies within the neighborhood between Aptakisic-Tripp District 102 and Lincolnshire-Prairie View District 103, so confirm by address.
- Train
- The Prairie View station on Metra's North Central Service line runs to Chicago Union Station.
- Highway
- Route 22 and Half Day Road to I-294, with Route 83 and Lake Cook Road nearby.
- Shopping
- Everyday shopping along Milwaukee Avenue and in nearby Deerfield, Vernon Hills, and Lincolnshire, including the Woodman's on Deerfield Parkway.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville and Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights, with immediate care in Buffalo Grove.
- Parks
- Mirielle Park plus the wider Buffalo Grove Park District, including the Buffalo Grove Fitness Center.
What it’s actually like to live here
Mirielle appeals to buyers who want a distinctive, move-up home in a top school footprint without giving up an easy commute. The homes read differently from the brick-and-siding colonials found across much of the area, with two-story foyers, open kitchens that flow into family rooms, and generous great rooms that suit entertaining. The winding, cul-de-sac layout keeps through-traffic low and gives the neighborhood a settled, residential feel.
The location does a lot of the work. Being minutes from the Prairie View Metra station and close to I-294 makes this a practical base for households commuting toward the city, the Lake County job corridors, or the Deerfield-area offices. Add in the Stevenson High School reputation and Mirielle tends to hold strong appeal with families.
The honest tradeoffs are taxes, the age of the homes, and school-boundary detail. Lake County property tax rates are high, as they are across most of the north suburbs, so buyers should budget for the ongoing carrying cost. The housing stock dates to the late 1990s, so some homes show their era in kitchens, baths, and mechanicals unless updated, and the contemporary layouts are not to every taste. Because elementary and junior-high district assignment is not uniform across the subdivision, families choosing partly on schools should confirm the exact assigned district for a specific address.
The questions buyers actually ask
Mirielle FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Mirielle. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Mirielle has a homeowners association with a modest assessment for common-area and entryway upkeep, with Associa Chicagoland named as a management contact on listings. Published dues figures are low and not consistently documented, so confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers with the association before relying on any number.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $18,000 – $30,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Lake 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.
- Who built Mirielle and when?
- Town and Country Homes built Mirielle, with construction generally placed in the late 1990s. It is a detached single-family neighborhood.
- What do the homes look like?
- Contemporary, open-plan single-family homes, most two stories with two-story entries, plus a well-liked large ranch plan. Living areas generally run about 2,200 to 3,800 sq ft with three or four bedrooms and two- or three-car garages.
- What schools serve Mirielle?
- High school is Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125. Elementary and junior-high assignment is not uniform across the subdivision, with sources pointing to Aptakisic-Tripp District 102 and, for some addresses, Lincolnshire-Prairie View District 103. Confirm the assigned district for your specific address before relying on it.
- Is there an HOA?
- Yes, there is a homeowners association with a modest assessment for common-area and entryway upkeep, with Associa Chicagoland named as a contact on listings. Published dues figures are low and not consistently documented, so confirm the current amount and coverage with the association.
- How is the commute?
- Strong. Mirielle is near the Prairie View station on Metra's North Central Service to Chicago Union Station, with quick access to I-294 via Route 22 and Half Day Road and the nearby Route 83 and Lake Cook Road corridors.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Mirielle sits in the upper tier for Buffalo Grove, and well-updated homes tend to attract steady interest. For current pricing, days on market, and what is actively for sale, check the live Market snapshot on this page, which pulls real-time MLS data.
- Who is the real estate agent for Mirielle?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Mirielle 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 Mirielle specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Joe knows Mirielle
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
Mirielle, 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
$920,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$980,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
72 days
Sold in the last year
7
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 8, 2025 through August 8, 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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