Hampshire · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Prairie Ridge.
- Active listings
- 10
- Median list
- $452K
- Avg time on market
- 57 days
- Sold · last year
- 101
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About the community
New-construction living on the northwest edge of Kane County.
Prairie Ridge is a large, master-planned community on the north and east sides of the Village of Hampshire in far-northwest Kane County, developed by Crown Community Development as a Crown Signature Community. Crown handles the land, roads, and common areas, while production and semi-custom builders deliver the homes in separate neighborhoods; active and recent builders include Ryan Homes, D.R. Horton, and Silverthorne Homes. Homes here run from roughly 2017 and 2018 and continue to sell and build today, so buyers can often choose a floor plan, a lot, and some finishes rather than competing only for resales. The community mixes single-family homes, both ranch and two-story, with a separate section of townhomes.
At a glance
New construction still selling
An actively building Crown community with homes delivered from the late 2010s into the 2020s.
Single-family and townhomes
Ranch and two-story single-family homes plus a separate section of two-story townhomes.
Multiple builders
Homes by Ryan Homes, D.R. Horton, and Silverthorne Homes across different neighborhoods.
Parks and trails
Neighborhood park and playground, walking and bike trails, sidewalks, and a stormwater water feature.
District 300 schools
Served by Community Unit School District 300, including Hampshire Middle and Hampshire High. Confirm the assigned elementary by address.
Quick I-90 access
A short drive to the I-90 (Jane Addams) tollway via Route 47 for the trip toward Elgin, Schaumburg, and O'Hare.
Randall Road to the east
The Randall Road retail corridor and Huntley shopping are a short drive away.
Huntley Hospital nearby
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is the closest full-service hospital.
What’s close
Prairie Ridge sits in the Village of Hampshire, generally west of Route 47 and south of Allen Road, a short drive north of the I-90 tollway interchange.
- Amenities on-site
- A neighborhood park and playground, walking and bike trails, and community open space.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor to the east and Route 47 retail in Huntley, both a short drive.
- Highway
- I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) via Route 47, a straight shot east toward Elgin, Schaumburg, O'Hare, and Chicago.
- Schools
- Community Unit School District 300, with Hampshire Middle School and Hampshire High School. Confirm the assigned elementary by address.
- Train
- No Metra station in Hampshire. The nearest service is the Milwaukee District West line from the Elgin area.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital in Huntley; Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is another option.
What it’s actually like to live here
Prairie Ridge suits buyers who want a brand-new or nearly new home with modern finishes at a price point that is hard to find closer in to Chicago. Because it is a production-builder community still under construction, a buyer can often choose a floor plan, a lot, and some finishes rather than competing only for existing resales, and the mix of ranch homes, two-story homes, and townhomes lets first-time buyers, families, and downsizers all find a fit within one neighborhood. The community feel is classic new-suburban: sidewalks, street lights, a playground, walking paths, and young families with wide-open former-farmland surroundings.
For commuters, the draw is I-90. The tollway interchange is a short drive south via Route 47, which opens a straight route east toward Elgin, Schaumburg, O'Hare, and the city, and west toward Rockford. Everyday shopping runs to the Randall Road corridor and Route 47 retail in Huntley, and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is the closest full-service hospital.
The honest tradeoffs are the tradeoffs of any far-edge new community. Hampshire is genuinely at the outer ring of the metro, so daily-errand retail, the nearest Metra station, and the hospital are a drive away rather than around the corner, and a downtown Chicago commute is a long one even with I-90 close. Living in an active build-out means nearby construction and future phases changing the streetscape for a few years. Kane County taxes are meaningful, with the added possibility of a Special Service Area assessment on newer sections, so underwrite the monthly cost carefully rather than judging on list price alone.
The questions buyers actually ask
Prairie Ridge FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Prairie Ridge. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Prairie Ridge is a governed community with a homeowners and master association typical of Crown developments, funding upkeep of entrances, common landscaping, stormwater detention areas, and neighborhood commons. The townhome section carries its own higher monthly assessment that additionally covers exterior, lawn, and snow maintenance. Because dues differ by product and builder phase, and newer Hampshire sections can carry a Special Service Area levy tied to infrastructure, confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any SSA line item for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $7,500 – $13,000 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.
- When was Prairie Ridge built?
- Crown Community Development; homes by Ryan Homes, D.R. Horton, and Silverthorne Homes built the community between 2018 and 2026.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 45 to 90 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 90.
- Who builds the homes in Prairie Ridge?
- The community is developed by Crown Community Development, with homes built by Ryan Homes, D.R. Horton (including the townhomes), and Silverthorne Homes. Different builders work in different neighborhoods within the larger community, so floor plans and price points vary by section.
- Is it single-family only, or are there townhomes?
- Both. There are single-family homes in ranch and two-story plans, plus a separate section of two-story townhomes. That range lets first-time buyers, families, and downsizers find a fit within one community.
- Is new construction still available?
- Yes. Prairie Ridge has been actively building and selling from the late 2010s into the 2020s, so new-construction homes are often available alongside resales. Availability changes, so confirm current inventory with the builders.
- What school district serves Prairie Ridge?
- Community Unit School District 300, with Hampshire-area schools including Hampshire Middle School and Hampshire High School. The assigned elementary depends on the exact address, so confirm every assignment with District 300's official address lookup before you rely on it.
- Is there an HOA, and are there a pool or clubhouse?
- Yes, there is a homeowners and master association, and townhomes carry a separate, higher assessment. Amenities clearly in place include a park and playground and walking and bike trails. If a pool, clubhouse, or courts matter to you, confirm with the builder whether those are built and open or still planned, and confirm current dues.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Prairie Ridge is positioned as attainable new construction, with townhomes priced below the single-family homes. Pricing and market pace change constantly, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, inventory, and how quickly homes are selling.
- Who is the real estate agent for Prairie Ridge?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Prairie Ridge in Hampshire, 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 Prairie Ridge specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Prairie Ridge
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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Hampshire specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Prairie Ridge, 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
$451,995
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$406,990
Homes for sale right now
10
Avg time on market
57 days
Sold in the last year
101
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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