Carpentersville · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Shenandoah.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $265K
- Avg time on market
- 26 days
- Sold · last year
- 9
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An attainable, mixed-home community off Randall Road.
Shenandoah is an established subdivision on the west side of Carpentersville in Kane County, just east of the Randall Road corridor and north of Miller Road. It was developed during the late-1990s and early-2000s growth wave that reshaped western Carpentersville, and it is a mixed-density community: detached single-family homes together with attached townhomes and condominiums, on cohesive streets with sidewalks, curbs, and street lighting woven around a small lake and open space. Its Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley street names give it a recognizable identity, and its position near the Fox Valley's main retail, medical, and commuter spine makes it one of the more attainable and convenient places to own in the area.
At a glance
Single-family and townhomes
A mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condominiums built roughly 1999 to 2005, from compact attached units to larger single-family plans.
HOA varies by home type
Assessments range from a low nominal amount on some single-family homes to the low-to-mid hundreds per month on townhome and condo tiers.
Neighborhood lake and open space
A small community lake, park and picnic area, and walkable sidewalks and paths.
Community Unit District 300
Served by CUSD 300; specific school assignment varies by address, so confirm.
Randall Road and I-90
Immediately east of Randall Road, with the I-90 interchange a short drive south toward O'Hare and Chicago.
Hospital nearby
Advocate Sherman Hospital on Randall Road in Elgin is a short drive south.
Metra at Big Timber Road
The Milwaukee District West terminus at Big Timber Road in Elgin is nearby; note it runs weekday service only.
Attainable Fox Valley option
One of the more affordable, practical places to own along the Randall Road corridor.
What’s close
Shenandoah sits on the west side of Carpentersville just east of Randall Road and north of Miller Road, with the I-90 interchange a short drive south and Routes 25 and 31 along the Fox River nearby.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road retail corridor with big-box, grocery, and dining is immediately west, with more retail through the Dundees and Elgin.
- Recreation
- A neighborhood lake and park within the community, with Randall Oaks Golf Club, the Dundee Township Park District, and the Fox River trail system a short drive away.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital at Randall Road in Elgin, a short drive south.
- Highway
- Immediately east of Randall Road, with the I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) interchange a short drive south and Routes 25 and 31 along the Fox River for local travel.
- Schools
- Community Unit School District 300 serves the area; the specific elementary, middle, and high school depend on the address, so confirm with the district.
- Train
- The nearest Metra station is the Big Timber Road terminus of the Milwaukee District West line in Elgin, a short drive south, which runs weekday service only.
What it’s actually like to live here
Shenandoah is a practical, value-oriented Fox Valley neighborhood for buyers who want turn-of-the-2000s construction, a range of home types under one community, and easy access to the region's main commercial spine without paying for a luxury or golf-course address. The mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos suits a broad range of households, from first-time buyers and downsizers in the attached homes to growing families in the larger detached plans, and after roughly two decades the streets, sidewalks, lake, and open space give it a settled rather than raw feel.
Location is the headline benefit. Being east of Randall Road and near the I-90 interchange puts groceries, big-box retail, restaurants, and Advocate Sherman Hospital within a few minutes, and puts a tollway on-ramp toward O'Hare and Chicago within easy reach. For rail commuters the Big Timber Road Metra terminus is close, though its weekday-only schedule is a real limitation for anyone who needs the train on weekends or holidays.
The honest tradeoffs are typical of this submarket. Kane County's effective property-tax rate is high relative to the national norm, so carrying costs matter and should be underwritten carefully. Attached-home buyers take on HOA assessments that vary meaningfully by tier, so it is worth reading the association's budget and reserves before committing. School assignment is not uniform across the neighborhood and should be confirmed address by address with District 300. This is a solid, workaday community rather than an amenity-rich or prestige address, which is precisely why it tends to price as one of the more attainable options in the area.
The questions buyers actually ask
Shenandoah FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Shenandoah. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $175 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Shenandoah includes both single-family homes and attached townhomes and condominiums, so assessments vary by home type and tier. Recent figures run from a low nominal amount on some single-family homes up to roughly the low-to-mid hundreds per month on townhome and condo tiers, typically covering common-area landscaping, snow removal, exterior and master insurance on attached homes, and reserves. Confirm the exact assessment and inclusions from the association documents for the specific unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,500 – $9,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Kane 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.
- Where is Shenandoah in Carpentersville?
- It is on the west side of the village, just east of Randall Road and north of Miller Road, with streets like Shenandoah Drive, Shenandoah Circle, Blue Ridge Drive, and Roanoke Avenue.
- When was Shenandoah built and what kinds of homes are there?
- It was developed mainly from the late 1990s into the mid-2000s, roughly 1999 to 2005. It is a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, from compact attached units up to larger single-family plans, built from a catalog of about twenty floor plans.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. Dues depend on the home type and tier, from a low nominal amount on some single-family homes up to the low-to-mid hundreds per month on townhome and condo tiers. Attached-home assessments typically cover common-area landscaping, snow removal, exterior and master insurance, and reserves. Always request the current budget, rules, and a paid assessment letter for the specific unit, since amounts and inclusions vary.
- What schools serve Shenandoah?
- The community is in Community Unit School District 300. The specific elementary, middle, and high school assignments are not uniform across the neighborhood, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address using District 300's attendance-boundary locator or by calling the district.
- How is the commute to Chicago and O'Hare?
- By car, the I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) interchange at Randall Road is a short drive south, a direct route to O'Hare and downtown. By rail, the nearest Metra station is the Big Timber Road terminus of the Milwaukee District West line in Elgin, which runs weekday service only.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Shenandoah is generally one of the more attainable segments of the Carpentersville market, with attached homes at the lower end and larger single-family homes at the upper end. Rather than a number that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and how quickly homes are selling.
- Who is the real estate agent for Shenandoah?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Shenandoah in Carpentersville, 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 Shenandoah 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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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
Shenandoah, 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
$265,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$315,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
26 days
Sold in the last year
9
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 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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