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About the community
A newer-construction enclave inside an established south-suburban prestige town.
Ballantrae is a single-family subdivision in the Village of Flossmoor, in Chicago's south suburbs, organized around Ballantrae Way with Scottish-themed street names. Homes were built from the late 1990s into the mid-2000s, making it one of the newer pockets inside an otherwise long-established, tree-lined suburb. It is a governed community, with the Ballantrae of Flossmoor Community Association maintaining a neighborhood park and stormwater ponds. Houses are larger move-up and estate-style homes, positioned at the upper tier of the south-suburban market. Its biggest practical draw is Flossmoor's reputation paired with a one-seat Metra Electric train ride to downtown Chicago.
At a glance
Newer brick homes
Detached single-family homes built from the late 1990s into the mid-2000s, commonly four to five bedrooms with brick exteriors and full basements.
Park and ponds
A private neighborhood park and landscaped stormwater ponds, with sidewalks and street lighting throughout.
Metra Electric downtown
The Flossmoor station offers a one-seat train to Millennium Station in the Loop, a genuine commuting advantage for a south suburb.
Homewood-Flossmoor schools
Flossmoor District 161 for elementary and middle and Homewood-Flossmoor High School (District 233), a well-regarded campus. Confirm the elementary by address.
Active HOA
The Ballantrae of Flossmoor Community Association maintains common areas and runs community events, with an annual assessment.
Established prestige town
Flossmoor is known for mature tree canopy, a walkable train-station village center, and a long-standing desirable reputation.
I-80 and I-294 close
Quick access to I-80 to the south and I-294 to the west for the wider metro.
What’s close
Ballantrae sits in Flossmoor off Flossmoor Road, roughly 25 miles south of downtown Chicago.
- Train
- The Metra Electric District Flossmoor station runs a one-seat ride to Millennium Station in the Loop.
- Highways
- I-80 is a short drive south and I-294 is accessible to the west, connecting to I-57 and I-90/94.
- Schools
- Flossmoor District 161 (elementary and middle) and Homewood-Flossmoor High School (District 233). Confirm the assigned elementary by address.
- Shopping
- Everyday shopping and dining along Flossmoor Road and in adjacent Homewood, with larger retail near I-80.
- Hospital
- Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is the major nearby hospital, with Ingalls facilities also serving the area.
- Recreation
- The village-owned Coyote Run Golf Course is nearby, along with Flossmoor's parks.
What it’s actually like to live here
Ballantrae appeals to buyers who want newer, larger houses without leaving an established, amenity-rich suburb. Flossmoor is known for its mature tree canopy, a historic and walkable train-station village center, and a long reputation as one of the south suburbs' most desirable addresses. Inside that context, Ballantrae reads as a quieter, planned pocket of late-1990s-to-2000s construction: brick move-up homes, sidewalks, a neighborhood park, and ponds, with an active association that organizes events.
The commute is a genuine differentiator. The Metra Electric line from the Flossmoor station puts a reliable park-and-ride train ride to downtown Chicago within reach, a meaningful advantage over car-only far-suburban alternatives and a big reason the town has long drawn Loop commuters. Combined with quick access to I-80 and I-294, the location balances a suburban footprint with real connectivity to jobs and culture.
The honest tradeoffs are taxes and market context. South Cook County effective property tax rates are among the higher ranges in the metro, generally in the range of about 2.5 to 3.5 percent of value, so the monthly carrying cost on a larger home can be significant and buyers should underwrite the tax line carefully. The high school is a single large campus shared with Homewood, which many families value for its scale and programs. And as an association-governed community, owners take on HOA rules and an annual assessment.
The questions buyers actually ask
Ballantrae FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Ballantrae. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The Ballantrae of Flossmoor Community Association governs the neighborhood with bylaws, a board, and an annual assessment, and it maintains common areas including the neighborhood park and stormwater ponds. Confirm the exact dues and inclusions through the association's current budget and the resale disclosure.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $16,000 – $24,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Cook 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.
- What kind of homes are in Ballantrae?
- Detached single-family houses built from the late 1990s into the mid-2000s, generally four to five bedrooms, with brick exteriors, attached garages, and full basements. Living space ranges from roughly the mid-2,000s up to around 5,000 square feet across the subdivision's floor plans.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. The Ballantrae of Flossmoor Community Association governs the neighborhood with bylaws, a board, and an annual assessment, and it maintains common areas including the neighborhood park and ponds. Confirm the exact dues and inclusions through the association's current budget and the resale disclosure.
- What schools serve Ballantrae?
- Elementary and middle grades fall under Flossmoor School District 161, and high school is Homewood-Flossmoor High School in District 233. Elementary assignment is set by attendance boundaries, so confirm the exact assigned elementary by address with District 161.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago?
- Strong for a south suburb. The Metra Electric District Flossmoor station offers a direct train to Millennium Station in the Loop, and I-80 and I-294 provide highway access. Check the current Metra schedule for exact train times.
- What are property taxes like?
- South Cook County has relatively high effective property tax rates, commonly in the range of about 2.5 to 3.5 percent of market value. Verify the exact amount for a specific home with the Cook County Assessor and Treasurer, since exemptions and reassessments change the figure.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Ballantrae is upper-tier for the south suburbs, but prices and conditions move, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current values, activity, and inventory rather than a static number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Ballantrae?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Ballantrae in Flossmoor, 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 Ballantrae 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
Ballantrae, 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
$650,000
Sold in the last year
2
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 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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