Carol Stream · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Klein Creek.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $198K
- Avg time on market
- 29 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
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About the community
An attainable early-1980s condominium community on Carol Stream's west side.
Klein Creek is an established, attainable attached-home community on the west side of Carol Stream in DuPage County, sitting along Gary Avenue just south of Army Trail Road. It was built in the early-to-mid 1980s and reads as a mature, tree-lined pocket of low-rise buildings rather than a new-construction subdivision. The community is organized as a condominium association with a pool, tennis, and clubhouse, and it is one of Carol Stream's entry-price ownership options, popular with first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors who want a DuPage County address without a single-family price.
At a glance
Early-1980s condos
Attached condominium units in low-rise buildings, commonly 1 to 2 bedrooms, roughly 640 to 900 sq ft.
Pool, tennis, clubhouse
Reported amenities include an outdoor community pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse or party room.
Maintenance-light ownership
The condominium association handles water, lawn care, snow, trash, and exterior upkeep, so owners skip the yard work and roof repairs.
District 93 and Glenbard
Elementary and middle grades in CCSD 93, high school in Glenbard THSD 87 (Glenbard North). Confirm the assignment by address.
Retail close by
Extensive shopping along Army Trail Road, Gary Avenue, and North Avenue, plus nearby Wheaton and Bloomingdale.
Hospital nearby
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in nearby Winfield is the closest major hospital.
What’s close
Klein Creek fronts Gary Avenue near Army Trail Road on the west side of Carol Stream, with North Avenue (Route 64) close by.
- Schools
- Community Consolidated School District 93 for elementary and middle grades (Western Trails Elementary, then Jay Stream or Stratford Middle) and Glenbard THSD 87 (Glenbard North High School). Confirm the assignment by address.
- Shopping
- Extensive retail along Army Trail Road, Gary Avenue, and North Avenue, with more in Wheaton, Glendale Heights, and Bloomingdale.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in nearby Winfield.
- Train
- There is no Metra station in Carol Stream. The nearest Union Pacific West line stations are in Wheaton, Winfield, and West Chicago, a short drive away.
- Highway
- Gary Avenue and Army Trail Road serve the area, with North Avenue (Route 64) nearby and I-355 the closest interstate.
- Recreation
- Neighborhood sidewalks and trails plus Carol Stream park district facilities are close by.
What it’s actually like to live here
Klein Creek is one of the most accessible ways to own in Carol Stream. The appeal is straightforward: a maintenance-light condominium lifestyle where the association handles the water bill, the lawn, the snow, and the trash, leaving owners free of the yard-work and roof-repair burdens that come with a single-family home. For first-time buyers priced out of a detached house, for downsizers who want to stay in the western suburbs, and for investors, the math is attractive, and the location puts residents minutes from Gary Avenue and Army Trail shopping, I-355, and the DuPage medical and commuter-rail infrastructure clustered around Wheaton and Winfield.
The tradeoffs are the honest ones for an early-1980s attached community. Units are compact, buildings and mechanical systems are of their era, and some floor plans rely on shared laundry rather than in-unit hookups, so buyers should look closely at a specific unit's updates and at what the association has invested in roofs, parking, and reserves. Monthly assessments are a real, recurring cost, and as with any condominium, the financial health of the association matters as much as the unit itself, so reviewing the budget, reserve study, and any special-assessment history is essential.
For the right buyer, the balance lands well. You are buying into a settled, walkable pocket with a pool, tennis, and a clubhouse, in a well-run DuPage County suburb with strong road access and established schools. DuPage County effective property tax rates generally run in the range of roughly 1.9 to 2.2 percent of value. It is not a luxury address and does not pretend to be, but it delivers ownership, stability, and location at a price point that is increasingly hard to find in the area.
The questions buyers actually ask
Klein Creek FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Klein Creek. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Klein Creek is a condominium association, so monthly assessments apply. Dues are reported to cover water, exterior and common-area maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, trash, parking, common-area insurance, and the community pool, along with on-site management. Confirm the current assessment, any special assessments, and the association's reserves and budget for the specific unit before purchase.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $3,000 – $5,000 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.
- 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.
- Are these condos or townhomes?
- They are part of the Klein Creek Condominium Association, so ownership is condominium. Some listings describe them as townhome-style for the layout, but the ownership structure is condo. Confirm the deed type on any specific unit.
- What does the HOA fee cover?
- Reported coverage includes water, exterior and common-area maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, trash, parking, common-area insurance, and the community pool. Confirm the current figure and any special assessments before you buy.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- For this pocket, elementary and middle are Community Consolidated School District 93 (Western Trails Elementary, then Jay Stream or Stratford Middle), and high school is Glenbard North in Glenbard THSD 87. Boundaries can change, so verify the current assignment for the exact address with the districts.
- What do homes here cost, and how is the market?
- Klein Creek is an attainable, entry-level ownership tier for Carol Stream. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and how quickly units are selling.
- Can I have pets?
- The community is generally pet-friendly, but the condominium association sets rules on number, size, and breed, so review the current pet policy before buying.
- How is the commute and access to highways and trains?
- The community fronts Gary Avenue near Army Trail Road, with North Avenue (Route 64) close by and I-355 the nearest interstate. There is no Metra station in Carol Stream, but Union Pacific West line stations in Wheaton, Winfield, and West Chicago are a short drive for rides into downtown Chicago.
- Who is the real estate agent for Klein Creek?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Klein Creek in Carol Stream, 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 Klein 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 Klein 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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Carol Stream specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Klein 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
$198,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$195,000
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
29 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 5, 2025 through August 5, 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 Klein Creek
Where Klein Creek homes go to school
Homes in Klein Creek are most often zoned to Glenbard North 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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