Elgin · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
College Green.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $299K
- Avg time on market
- 1 days
- Sold · last year
- 18
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An established, mixed-product Pulte community by the Highlands of Elgin.
College Green is an established residential community on the west side of Elgin in Kane County, built by Pulte Homes with construction concentrated from the late 1980s through the 1990s. It blends townhomes and detached single-family homes, sits next to the city-owned Highlands of Elgin golf course, and carries golf-themed street names. This is a distinct community from the adjacent Glens of College Green. In character it reads as a practical, mature, tree-lined neighborhood toward the more attainable end of the Elgin market, popular with first-time buyers, downsizers, and value-focused move-up buyers along the Randall Road corridor.
At a glance
Townhomes and single-family
A Pulte mix of attached homes and detached single-family, from compact plans up to larger four-bedroom homes.
Built by Pulte
Construction concentrated from the late 1980s through the 1990s.
Next to Highlands of Elgin
The city-owned public golf course sits immediately adjacent, with College Green Park nearby.
Elgin District U-46
The community sits near attendance boundaries, so confirm the assigned schools by address.
Randall Road and I-90
The Randall Road retail corridor is close, with I-90 for the trip toward O'Hare and Chicago.
Advocate Sherman Hospital
A full-service hospital on North Randall Road, minutes away.
Attainable end of Elgin
Townhomes price below the detached homes. See the live Market snapshot for current pricing.
What’s close
College Green sits on Elgin's west side south of McLean Boulevard, near the Highlands of Elgin golf course and within the Randall Road corridor.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road commercial corridor provides the bulk of nearby retail, grocery, dining, and big-box shopping.
- Golf and parks
- The adjacent Highlands of Elgin public golf course, College Green Park, and the nearby Elgin Sports Complex.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital at 1425 North Randall Road in Elgin, close to the community.
- Highway
- I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) across the north side of Elgin, plus US Route 20 through town.
- Train
- Metra Milwaukee District West line from the Big Timber Road and downtown Elgin stations to Chicago Union Station.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46. The community sits near attendance boundaries, so confirm the assigned schools by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
College Green suits buyers who want an established, unpretentious Elgin neighborhood with quick access to the Randall Road corridor. Daily life leans convenient: groceries, restaurants, medical care at Advocate Sherman, and everyday shopping are minutes away, and I-90 puts a downtown-Chicago or reverse commute within reach for those willing to drive to the tollway or a Metra platform. The adjacent Highlands of Elgin golf course, nearby parks, and neighborhood sidewalks give the area a green, settled feel.
The tradeoff is that this is a mature late-1980s and 1990s development, not new construction. Homes reflect their era in size, layout, and finishes, and many have seen updates of varying quality, so condition and mechanicals matter more than in a newer subdivision. The mix of townhomes and single-family homes under different HOA arrangements means two neighbors a block apart can have very different monthly dues and rules, so read the specific association documents rather than assume a single community-wide fee.
The biggest practical caveat for families is school assignment. Because College Green appears to sit near U-46 attendance boundaries, the elementary, middle, and high school a given home feeds into can differ from the house next door. That is not a knock on the neighborhood, but it does make address-level verification essential for anyone buying around school priorities. On balance, College Green offers solid value, convenience, and an established setting, with the usual caveats of an older mixed-product community: verify the HOA, verify the schools, and inspect the home's condition.
The questions buyers actually ask
College Green FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping College Green. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Dues vary sharply by product type here. Single-family lots carry very low monthly fees, while attached and townhome units run up to a couple hundred dollars a month where the association covers more exterior and common-area upkeep. Because inclusions and the responsible management differ between the single-family and townhome portions, request the specific association documents for the exact unit and confirm current dues.
- When was College Green built?
- Pulte Homes built the community between 1988 and 1997.
- 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 College Green the same as Glens of College Green?
- No. They are separate, adjacently named communities with distinct HOAs and listing records. This page covers College Green proper.
- Who built College Green and when?
- Public real-estate records attribute the community to Pulte Homes, with construction concentrated in the late 1980s through the 1990s. It is a mix of townhomes and detached single-family homes.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes, and dues vary widely by property type, from very low monthly fees on single-family lots up to a couple hundred dollars a month for townhomes, which typically fold in more exterior and common-area upkeep. Request the specific association's current documents for the exact unit.
- What schools will my kids attend?
- The community is in Elgin Area School District U-46, but College Green appears to sit near attendance boundaries, and more than one school per grade level shows up for it. Confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school by exact address using the U-46 school locator or by calling the district.
- What do homes cost here and how is the market?
- Prices and market pace change constantly, so see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and activity rather than a static number. In general, College Green sits toward the more attainable end of the Elgin market, with townhomes below the detached homes.
- How are the commute and everyday conveniences?
- Strong on convenience. The Randall Road corridor with its retail, dining, and Advocate Sherman Hospital is close, I-90 provides highway access toward O'Hare and Chicago, and Metra's Milwaukee District West line serves Elgin for rail commuters to downtown.
- Who is the real estate agent for College Green?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers College Green in Elgin, 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 College Green 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
College Green, 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
$299,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$290,950
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
1 days
Sold in the last year
18
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 1, 2025 through August 1, 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 College Green
Where College Green homes go to school
Homes in College Green are most often zoned to South Elgin HS and Larkin 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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