Hanover Park · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Tanglewood.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $280K
- Avg time on market
- 27 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
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About the community
Wooded, walkable, affordable townhomes on the DuPage side of Hanover Park.
Tanglewood is the townhome portion of the Greenbrook Tanglewood community on the DuPage County side of Hanover Park, off Greenbrook Boulevard just south of Lake Street. It is an established community of 505 townhouse units in 76 buildings, built in the mid-1970s on about 45 acres of wooded, sidewalk-laced grounds beside the West Branch of the DuPage River. It sits next to the separate single-family Greenbrook subdivision, and the two are administered together under one homeowners association. The appeal is practical: attached homes with garages and, in many cases, basements, at price points that tend to sit below the county's detached-home market, with the Hanover Park Metra station and Keeneyville District 20 schools close by.
At a glance
Wooded, mature grounds
About 45 acres of heavily wooded, sidewalk-laced grounds beside the DuPage River.
505 townhomes, 76 buildings
An established townhome community, built in five phases, not detached single-family homes.
Built in the mid-1970s
Roughly fifty years old, with an actively managed HOA working through a capital program.
Ranch to two-story plans
Floor plans from 2-bedroom ranch units to 4-bedroom two-story homes, many with basements and 2-car garages.
Community clubhouse
A resident clubhouse, rentable for gatherings, is the community's on-site amenity.
Keeneyville District 20
Elementary and middle in Keeneyville District 20, high school in Lake Park District 108, confirm by address.
Hanover Park Metra
The Milwaukee District West line runs to Chicago from the Hanover Park station.
Near Lake Street
Just south of Lake Street, with Irving Park Road (Route 19) the other main arterial.
What’s close
Tanglewood sits just south of Lake Street off Greenbrook Boulevard, near the West Branch of the DuPage River, with the Hanover Park Metra station close by.
- Amenities on-site
- A resident clubhouse and wooded, walkable grounds with plentiful sidewalks, next to a park.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail lines the Lake Street and Irving Park Road corridors, with a large mixed-use redevelopment underway on the former Stratford Square Mall site nearby.
- Hospital
- The nearest major hospitals are in surrounding suburbs, so confirm the closest facility for your needs.
- Highway
- Lake Street as the main east-west arterial, with Irving Park Road (Route 19) to the south.
- Schools
- Keeneyville Elementary School District 20 for elementary and middle and Lake Park Community High School District 108 for high school, confirm the assigned schools by address.
- Train
- Metra Milwaukee District West service to Chicago Union Station from the Hanover Park station, roughly 45 minutes downtown.
What it’s actually like to live here
Tanglewood offers an affordable, low-maintenance entry point into DuPage County living. The appeal is practical: attached townhomes with garages and, in many cases, basements, set among mature trees and connected by walkable sidewalks, at price points that tend to sit below the county's detached-home market. For commuters, the Hanover Park Metra station is a genuine draw, and Lake Street plus Irving Park Road put groceries and services within a short drive. Families benefit from a compact feeder path through Keeneyville District 20 and on to Lake Park High School, and the on-site clubhouse and adjacent park support a neighborly feel.
The honest tradeoffs come with the community's age and its townhome structure. These are roughly fifty-year-old buildings, and the association has been working through significant capital needs, most visibly a multi-year exterior overhaul that replaced balconies, roofs, and structural supports across the buildings. That level of reinvestment is reassuring in that the HOA is addressing deferred issues head-on, but it also means monthly assessments and the possibility of future special assessments are a real part of the cost of ownership here. Read the association budget, reserve study, and meeting minutes before committing.
The other shifting piece is retail. The Stratford Square Mall that anchored this area for decades has closed and been demolished, and its replacement, a mixed-use district, is a multi-year build-out. For now that means some nearby retail is in transition, with the upside of a modern district taking shape a short drive away. Overall, Tanglewood suits buyers who value affordability, walkability, and transit access over new construction, and who are comfortable owning in an actively managed, maturing HOA community.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Tanglewood trades on affordability, transit access, and the DuPage address rather than on lot size or newness. Because the townhomes are similar in age and format, condition, floor plan, and the association's capital position drive value more than square footage, and the Metra commute underpins steady demand.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Affordability in DuPage
- Townhome pricing below the county's detached-home market is the core draw for first-time buyers and downsizers.
- Metra access
- A direct commuter-rail ride to downtown Chicago supports demand and resale.
- Association capital position
- With a fifty-year-old building stock and an active capital program, reserves and special-assessment history directly affect value.
- Floor plan and basement
- Larger two-story and basement units generally outsell compact ranch plans.
- Condition and updates
- In similar-vintage homes, updated interiors clearly outperform dated ones.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
These are roughly fifty-year-old townhomes, and the association has been spending real money to keep them right, including a multi-year exterior overhaul of balconies, roofs, and structural supports. That is a good sign, but it also means assessments and possible future special assessments are part of the deal. Read the budget, the reserve study, and recent minutes before you buy.
Confirm the county and the schools by address. Hanover Park straddles Cook and DuPage, so verify the specific parcel is on the DuPage side for tax purposes, and check the Keeneyville District 20 elementary boundary and the Lake Park District 108 high school assignment rather than assuming.
The nearby retail is in transition. The Stratford Square Mall that anchored the area is gone and being redeveloped over several years, so weigh the current in-between state against the longer-term upside of a new mixed-use district.
One piece of advice
“Tanglewood is one of the more affordable ways into DuPage County with a real Metra commute, and the wooded, walkable setting is a genuine plus. Just treat it like the attached, maturing community it is: read the association budget and reserves given the ongoing capital work, confirm the parcel is on the DuPage side, and check the District 20 and Lake Park school assignments by address. Do that and it is a sensible, affordable buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Tanglewood FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Tanglewood. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $268 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The Greenbrook Tanglewood Homeowners Association governs the community, with a monthly assessment recently around the high $260s that funds building-exterior and common-area maintenance (roofs, balconies, siding, structural elements) and the clubhouse and grounds. Amounts change annually, and the association has run a large multi-year exterior renovation, so confirm the current figure and ask about reserves and any active or planned special assessments before buying.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $3,500 – $7,000 per year, depending on home size and value. DuPage 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.
- Is Tanglewood in Cook County or DuPage County?
- This Tanglewood, the Greenbrook Tanglewood townhomes off Greenbrook Boulevard south of Lake Street, is on the DuPage County side of Hanover Park. Hanover Park itself straddles both counties, so always confirm the specific parcel's county for tax purposes.
- What kind of homes are in Tanglewood?
- Attached townhomes, ranging from 2-bedroom ranch-style units to 4-bedroom two-story homes, many with basements and detached 2-car garages, built in the mid-1970s. It is a townhome community rather than a detached single-family subdivision, the adjacent Greenbrook subdivision has the single-family homes.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes. The Greenbrook Tanglewood Homeowners Association governs the community, with a monthly assessment recently around the high $260s that funds building-exterior and common-area upkeep and the clubhouse. It changes annually, and the community has run a large multi-year renovation, so confirm the current figure and ask about reserves and any special assessments.
- What schools serve Tanglewood?
- Elementary and middle grades are in Keeneyville Elementary School District 20 (likely Greenbrook Elementary and Spring Wood Middle, though the exact elementary boundary should be confirmed), and high school is Lake Park Community High School District 108 in Roselle. Verify current assignments with each district for your specific address.
- How is the commute?
- The Hanover Park Metra station on the Milwaukee District West line offers direct commuter rail to downtown Chicago in roughly 45 minutes, and Lake Street and Irving Park Road (Route 19) provide arterial access. O'Hare is about 17 miles away.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and market pace move constantly, so rather than quote a figure that will be out of date, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current list prices, activity, and trends in Tanglewood.
- Who is the real estate agent for Tanglewood?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Tanglewood in Hanover Park, 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 Tanglewood 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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Joe knows Tanglewood
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
Tanglewood, 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
$280,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$270,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
27 days
Sold in the last year
6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 7, 2025 through August 7, 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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