Carol Stream · DuPage County · IL
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About the community
A settled, low-maintenance attached-home community in north Carol Stream.
Steeplechase is an established late-1980s community on the north side of Carol Stream in DuPage County, set on quiet court-style streets off the Army Trail Road and Gary Avenue corridor. It is primarily attached housing, townhomes and condominiums rather than detached single-family homes, which makes it one of the more attainable ways into a county known for good schools and steady resale demand. The appeal is practical: an association handles the exterior and grounds, the streets are calm, and everyday shopping, parks, and I-355 access are all close at hand. It reads as a mature, owner-occupied neighborhood with grown-in landscaping rather than new construction.
At a glance
Townhomes and condos
Primarily attached two-bedroom homes from the late 1980s, with sources citing roughly 1,000 to 1,900 sqft depending on the plan. Confirm the exact unit type by address.
Low-maintenance living
A monthly association assessment covers the exterior and grounds, so owners skip most outdoor upkeep.
CCSD 93 and Glenbard 87
Aggregator data points to Community Consolidated School District 93 and Glenbard Township High School District 87. Carol Stream is split among districts, so confirm by address.
Established and quiet
Court-style streets with mature landscaping and a settled, residential feel.
Everyday retail close
Shopping and dining along Army Trail Road and Gary Avenue, with more in nearby Bloomingdale.
I-355 access
The Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) is a short drive east, with North Avenue and Army Trail Road as the main arterials.
Strong park district
The Carol Stream Park District runs more than 40 parks, a water park, and over 23 miles of trails nearby.
What’s close
Steeplechase sits on the north side of Carol Stream near Army Trail Road and Gary Avenue, with I-355 a short drive east and Metra service down in Wheaton.
- Highway
- I-355 (Veterans Memorial Tollway) a short drive east, plus North Avenue (IL-64) and Army Trail Road for east-west travel.
- Train
- The nearest Metra is the Union Pacific West line, boarded at the College Avenue or downtown Wheaton stations to the south, running to Ogilvie in downtown Chicago.
- Schools
- Aggregator data lists Community Consolidated School District 93 for elementary and middle and Glenbard District 87 for high school. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail and grocery along Army Trail Road and Gary Avenue, with additional shopping in neighboring Bloomingdale.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, a large regional medical center a short drive away.
- Parks
- Carol Stream Park District facilities, including Coral Cove Water Park and a network of parks and trails.
What it’s actually like to live here
Steeplechase suits buyers who want a foothold in DuPage County without the price of a detached home. The association handles the exterior and grounds, the courts stay quiet, and you are minutes from grocery, retail, parks, and a strong park district system. For a first-time buyer, a downsizer, or an investor, it is one of the more attainable entry points into a county known for good schools, safe streets, and steady resale demand.
Location is a genuine strength. I-355 is a short drive east for north-south access toward I-88 and the O'Hare corridor, and Army Trail Road and North Avenue handle the daily errands. Rail commuting is real but not on the doorstep: the Metra Union Pacific West stations are down in Wheaton, so most residents drive or take a connecting bus to the train.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to a late-1980s attached community. Many units are compact with layouts of their era, so some will reward updating, and buyers take on a monthly assessment and shared-wall living along with the low-maintenance upside. DuPage property tax rates also run well above the national average, so budget the effective rate carefully and pull the actual tax history for the specific unit before you write an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Steeplechase FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Steeplechase. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $225 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- As an attached-home community, Steeplechase carries a monthly association assessment, reported roughly in the $190 to $260 range depending on the unit. It typically funds common-area landscaping, snow removal, exterior and common maintenance, and master insurance on shared elements. Dues and the exact list of what is covered vary by building and change over time, so confirm the current assessment and inclusions from the association documents for the specific unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $8,000 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.
- When was Steeplechase built?
- Attached-home community built in the late 1980s (original developer unconfirmed) built the community between 1987 and 1990. Attached-home community built in the late 1980s (original developer unconfirmed) stopped new construction in 1990, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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 Steeplechase single-family homes or townhomes and condos?
- It is primarily attached housing, townhomes and condominiums built in the late 1980s. Sources vary slightly on the exact type mix, so confirm whether a specific address is a condominium or a townhome before you write an offer.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. As an attached-home community it carries a monthly association assessment, reported roughly in the $190 to $260 range, that typically covers common-area landscaping, snow removal, exterior and common maintenance, and master insurance. Confirm the current amount and the exact inclusions from the association documents for the specific unit.
- What schools serve Steeplechase?
- Aggregator data points to Community Consolidated School District 93 for elementary and middle and Glenbard Township High School District 87 for high school. Carol Stream is split among several districts, so you should confirm the exact attendance boundaries by street address with the districts before relying on any assignment.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- By car, I-355 is a short drive east with North Avenue and Army Trail Road as the main arterials. For rail, the nearest Metra is the Union Pacific West line, boarded at the College Avenue or downtown Wheaton stations to the south, with service to Ogilvie in downtown Chicago.
- What are the amenities like?
- The community itself is low-maintenance and residential, with quiet court streets and maintained common grounds rather than a large clubhouse scene. The bigger amenity story is the Carol Stream Park District, which runs more than 40 parks, the Coral Cove Water Park, and over 23 miles of trails nearby.
- What do homes cost, what are the taxes, and how is the market?
- Pricing moves with the market, so for current list prices, recent sales, and activity, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed figure. For taxes, think in terms of an effective rate: DuPage County generally runs in the range of roughly 2.0 to 2.4 percent of market value before exemptions, and the actual bill depends on the specific home, assessed value, and exemptions.
- Who is the real estate agent for Steeplechase?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Steeplechase 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 Steeplechase 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 Steeplechase
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
Steeplechase, 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 sale price · last 90 days
$278,000
Sold in the last year
8
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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