Elgin · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Fieldstone.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $355K
- Avg time on market
- 51 days
- Sold · last year
- 14
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An established, low-maintenance townhome and condo community on Elgin's east side.
Fieldstone is an established townhome and condominium community on the east side of Elgin, developed by US Shelter and built roughly from 1998 to 2004. It sits near Littleton Trail within the larger Cobblers Crossing area, a quiet, maturing enclave of attached homes with mature landscaping, sidewalks, and a community park. This is a low-maintenance neighborhood aimed at owners who want a settled suburban feel without a large yard, and the association handles much of the exterior and grounds upkeep. It is a practical fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters who value the nearby I-90 and Metra access, and it is served by Elgin Area School District U-46.
At a glance
Townhomes and condos
Attached homes by US Shelter, generally two to three bedrooms, built roughly 1998 to 2004.
Low-maintenance living
The association handles much of the exterior and grounds upkeep, closer to lock-and-leave than maintaining a detached home.
Park and walking path
A central community park and a walking and biking path loop, with sidewalks and street lights throughout.
District U-46 schools
Elgin Area School District U-46. Area records commonly list Channing Memorial Elementary, Ellis Middle, and Elgin High. Confirm exact schools by address.
I-90 and US-20 close
Quick access to the Jane Addams Tollway to the north and Lake Street to the south, with IL-19 and IL-59 nearby.
Metra to Union Station
Elgin's Milwaukee District West line runs to Chicago Union Station, with area stations a short drive away.
What’s close
Fieldstone sits on Elgin's east side near Littleton Trail and the Cobblers Crossing area, with quick access to I-90, US-20, and Metra service into Chicago.
- Highway
- I-90, the Jane Addams Tollway, is close to the north for the O'Hare and Chicago corridor, with US-20 to the south and IL-19 and IL-59 nearby.
- Train
- Elgin is served by Metra's Milwaukee District West line into Chicago Union Station, with the downtown Elgin and Big Timber Road stations a short drive away.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46. Records for this area commonly list Channing Memorial Elementary, Ellis Middle, and Elgin High, but U-46 boundaries can split within a neighborhood, so confirm the exact assignment by address.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail is close along the Route 19 and Summit corridor, with the larger Randall Road big-box and dining corridor a short drive west.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital on Randall Road is the primary full-service hospital serving the area.
- Recreation
- The community's own park and path plus nearby Elgin parks and the adjacent Cobblers Crossing amenities.
What it’s actually like to live here
Fieldstone suits buyers who want a settled, low-maintenance suburban lifestyle at an attainable price point. The association handles much of the exterior and grounds upkeep, so day-to-day life is closer to lock-and-leave living than maintaining a detached home with a large lot. Mature trees, sidewalks, street lights, a central park, and a walking loop give the neighborhood a calm, established feel, and it is a practical fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters who value the nearby tollway and rail access over acreage.
The tradeoffs are the usual ones for attached homes of this era. Living space is midsize rather than large, floor plans are shared-wall, and monthly association dues are an ongoing cost on top of the mortgage and taxes, so buyers should read the association's financials, reserves, and rules, including any rental caps and pet limits, before committing. Because the community is more than twenty years old, expect the normal maintenance profile of that vintage, with roofs, mechanicals, and exterior components reaching mid-life, which makes the association's reserve health worth a close look.
Location is a genuine strength and a mild compromise at once. Commuters get fast tollway and rail access and a full retail corridor within a short drive, but this is an east-side Elgin setting near busier arterials rather than a secluded subdivision. For the value-focused, commute-oriented, maintenance-averse buyer, those are reasonable tradeoffs. Property taxes in this area are meaningful in effective terms, though attached-home bills often run a bit lower relative to sale price after exemptions, so confirm the figure on the specific parcel's current tax bill.
The questions buyers actually ask
Fieldstone FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Fieldstone. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $265 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- This is an attached-home community with monthly association dues, reported in a range of roughly $195 to $336 depending on the unit and plan. Dues of this kind typically cover common-area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal on interior drives and walks, exterior and building reserves for the condominium product, and shared amenities such as the community park and path. Confirm the current amount and exactly what is covered with the association and the specific unit's disclosure documents.
- When was Fieldstone built?
- US Shelter built the community between 1998 and 2004. US Shelter stopped new construction in 2004, 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.
- What kind of homes are in Fieldstone?
- Mostly attached homes, townhouses and condominiums built by US Shelter roughly between 1998 and 2004, generally two to three bedrooms with midsize floor plans. It is a low-maintenance community rather than a large-lot single-family subdivision.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Fieldstone has an association with monthly dues, reported in a range of roughly $195 to $336 depending on the unit. Dues typically go toward common-area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, exterior and building reserves for the condominium product, and shared amenities. Confirm the current amount and exactly what is covered with the association and the unit's disclosure documents.
- What schools serve Fieldstone?
- The community is in Elgin Area School District U-46. Area records commonly list Channing Memorial Elementary, Ellis Middle, and Elgin High, but U-46 boundaries can split within a neighborhood and change over time. Verify the exact assignment for a specific address using the district's official school locator before relying on it.
- What is the commute like?
- Good for a value-priced neighborhood. You have quick access to I-90, the Jane Addams Tollway, and US-20, plus Metra Milwaukee District West service from Elgin into Chicago Union Station. Drive times to the nearest Metra station and the tollway are short.
- What are property taxes like?
- Frame it as an effective rate rather than a fixed dollar amount. This part of Elgin generally carries an effective residential rate in the low-to-mid two percent range of market value, though attached-home bills often run a bit lower relative to sale price after exemptions. Always confirm the exact figure on the specific parcel's current tax bill.
- How much do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and market activity move over time, so this page shows a live Market snapshot pulled from current MLS data. Check that section for up-to-date prices, inventory, and how quickly homes are selling in Fieldstone.
- Who is the real estate agent for Fieldstone?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Fieldstone 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 Fieldstone 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.
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Market snapshot
Fieldstone, 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
$355,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$284,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
51 days
Sold in the last year
14
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 2, 2025 through August 2, 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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