Buffalo Grove · Lake County · IL
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Woodlands of Fiore.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median list
- $561K
- Avg time on market
- 78 days
- Sold · last year
- 29
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About the community
A golf-course-and-water community on the Lake County side of Buffalo Grove.
Woodlands of Fiore is an established community along Buffalo Grove Road south of Route 22, developed by the Zale Group with homes built primarily from the late 1980s into the mid-1990s. It wraps around and adjacent to the village-owned Arboretum Club golf course, and much of the neighborhood carries a golf-and-water character: mature trees, curving streets, ponds, and water views. It is one of Buffalo Grove's larger master-planned pockets and mixes single-family houses, townhomes, and condominiums under a common association framework, all feeding nationally recognized Stevenson High School.
At a glance
On the Arboretum Club
Homes wrap the village-owned Arboretum Club, an 18-hole public golf course.
Ponds and water views
Ponds and lakes thread the community, with waterfront and course-view lots.
Pool, clubhouse, tennis
Shared amenities include community pool(s), a clubhouse, and tennis courts.
Mixed housing types
Single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, from compact plans to larger detached models.
Stevenson High School
All students attend nationally recognized Adlai E. Stevenson High School, District 125.
Metra on the NCS line
The Buffalo Grove station runs directly to Chicago Union Station on the North Central Service line.
Mature, tree-lined streets
A settled late-1980s and 1990s neighborhood with established landscaping.
Route 22 corridor
Along Buffalo Grove Road just south of Route 22, near Lake Cook Road and the Tri-State.
What’s close
Woodlands of Fiore sits along Buffalo Grove Road just south of Route 22, on the Lake County side of Buffalo Grove.
- Amenities on-site
- Community pool(s), clubhouse, and tennis, plus ponds and the adjacent Arboretum Club golf course.
- Shopping
- Buffalo Grove Town Center and Lake Cook Road retail nearby, with Deer Park Town Center a short drive away.
- Hospital
- Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville and Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights are the nearest options.
- Highway
- Route 22 (Half Day Road), Lake Cook Road, and Route 83 nearby, with the Tri-State Tollway to the east.
- Schools
- Adlai E. Stevenson High School (District 125) for all homes; elementary and middle assignment varies by address across District 96 and District 102.
- Train
- The Buffalo Grove Metra station on the North Central Service line runs to Chicago Union Station, though on a limited schedule.
What it’s actually like to live here
Woodlands of Fiore suits buyers who want an established, green, low-fuss Buffalo Grove address without the wait or premium of new construction. The defining feature is the setting: homes wrap the Arboretum Club golf course and a network of ponds, so many lots enjoy open views, water frontage, or course backdrops, and the streets are mature and tree-lined rather than raw and new. Because the neighborhood mixes condos, townhomes, and single-family houses under association management, it works for a wide range of buyers, from first-time and downsizing owners in the attached homes to move-up families in the larger detached models, all sharing pools, tennis, and clubhouse amenities.
The location is a genuine strength for commuters and families. The Buffalo Grove Metra station on the North Central Service line puts downtown Chicago within a direct train ride, and the road network gives quick access to Route 22, Lake Cook Road, and regional shopping and healthcare. For families, the marquee draw is the path to Stevenson High School, one of the most sought-after public high schools in the state, which anchors demand across this side of Buffalo Grove.
Honest tradeoffs deserve mention. HOA assessments here are real and vary a lot by product type, so a townhome or condo buyer should budget carefully and read what the association covers. Lake County property taxes are meaningful, in line with the broader north-suburban market. The North Central Service Metra schedule is more limited than Chicago's high-frequency lines, so a daily commuter should check the timetable. And most important for buyers with children, the elementary and middle-school assignment is not the same for every home, so confirm the exact district and schools for the specific address before falling for a listing.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Woodlands of Fiore spans condos, townhomes, and detached homes, so price depends heavily on product type, lot position, and condition. The Stevenson High School assignment underpins demand across every price band.
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.
- Product type
- Detached single-family homes sit well above the attached townhomes and condos in price.
- Lot position
- Homes on the golf course, on ponds, or backing to open space carry a premium over interior lots.
- Stevenson High School
- The path to a top-rated high school is a durable, repeatable demand driver here.
- Condition and updates
- These are late-1980s and 1990s homes, so renovated interiors and systems separate the strongest sales.
- HOA by tier
- Attached-home buyers should weigh the higher assessment against the exterior maintenance it covers.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
HOA dues here vary widely by product type and run higher on the attached homes because exterior maintenance is included. Confirm the exact assessment and what it covers before you commit, especially on a condo or townhome.
Elementary and middle-school assignment is not uniform across this community; the same subdivision can fall into different districts by address. High school is Stevenson for everyone, but verify the elementary and middle schools for the specific home.
Lake County taxes are meaningful, and the North Central Service Metra runs a limited schedule. If you commute downtown by train daily, check the timetable against your hours before you buy.
One piece of advice
“Woodlands of Fiore gets you a green, golf-course setting and a path to Stevenson High School across a range of price points, which is why demand holds up here. Just pin down the exact HOA assessment for the product type, confirm the elementary and middle-school assignment by address, and check the Metra schedule if you ride the train. Do that and it is a strong Buffalo Grove buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Woodlands of Fiore FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Woodlands of Fiore. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $350 per month. townhomes and condos are $600 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Assessments vary significantly by product type, with reported monthly fees ranging from roughly $350 to $723, higher for attached homes where exterior maintenance is included and lower for detached master-association dues. Dues generally fund shared amenities like the pool, clubhouse, and tennis. Confirm the exact assessment and what it covers for the specific unit or home, since coverage differs between the condo, townhome, and single-family associations.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $9,000 – $15,000 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.
- When was Woodlands of Fiore built?
- Zale Group (per aggregator data) built the community between 1987 and 1996.
- 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.
- What kinds of homes are in Woodlands of Fiore?
- A mix of single-family houses, townhomes, and condominiums built by the Zale Group, mostly from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s. Floor plans range from compact attached units up to five-bedroom detached homes, many named after famous golf courses.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Monthly assessments vary widely by product type (roughly $350 to $723 depending on the unit) and typically fund shared amenities like the pool, clubhouse, and tennis, with attached homes generally paying more because exterior maintenance is included. Confirm the exact assessment and coverage for the specific home before you buy.
- What schools serve the community?
- All students attend Adlai E. Stevenson High School (District 125) in Lincolnshire, a top-rated public high school. Elementary and middle-school assignment is not uniform, since this part of Buffalo Grove straddles multiple districts (Kildeer Countryside District 96 and Aptakisic-Tripp District 102). Verify the exact elementary and middle schools for a specific address before relying on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- The Buffalo Grove Metra station on the North Central Service line runs directly to Chicago Union Station, and the area connects easily to Route 22, Lake Cook Road, and the Tri-State Tollway. Note that the North Central Service runs a more limited schedule than Metra's busiest lines, so check the timetable against your hours.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Pricing spans from attainable attached homes to upper-tier detached homes on or near the golf course, and market conditions move over time. For current prices, recent sales, and how quickly homes are selling, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than any fixed number.
- What are the property taxes like?
- Homes are in Lake County, where effective property tax rates generally run in the low-to-mid 2 percent range of market value. Your actual bill depends on the specific parcel, exemptions, and taxing districts, so confirm the current tax amount for any home you are considering with the Lake County Treasurer.
- Who is the real estate agent for Woodlands of Fiore?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Woodlands of Fiore 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 Woodlands of Fiore 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 Woodlands of Fiore
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
- Buffalo Grove specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Woodlands of Fiore, 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
$561,200
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$389,000
Homes for sale right now
4
Avg time on market
78 days
Sold in the last year
29
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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