Hoffman Estates · Cook County · IL
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Charlemagne.
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About the community
Larger 1980s homes on French-named streets in northwest Hoffman Estates.
Charlemagne is an established single-family subdivision in the far northwest corner of Hoffman Estates, north of Algonquin Road near the Inverness border in the 60192 ZIP. Developed from the late 1970s into the late 1980s, it is known for larger four- and five-bedroom two-story homes on settled lots, with French-themed street names such as Charlemagne Drive, Bordeaux Drive, and Anjou Lane giving the area a distinct identity. The character is mature and residential, positioned toward the mid-to-upper end of the Hoffman Estates market. Note this is a different community from the Charlemagne subdivisions in Northbrook and St. Charles.
At a glance
Larger two-story homes
Predominantly four- and five-bedroom detached homes, roughly 2,000 to 4,000 sq ft, built from the late 1970s through the 1980s.
District 211 and District 15
Served by Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 for elementary and junior high and Township High School District 211, with William Fremd High School as the assigned high school. Confirm by address.
French street identity
Streets named Charlemagne, Bordeaux, Anjou, and Chambord give the neighborhood a recognizable character within Hoffman Estates.
Community lake
A neighborhood lake anchors the subdivision, and listings reference a pool and tennis. Confirm what a specific address includes and whether any association applies.
I-90 access
Quick access to the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) with a nearby Barrington Road interchange and Pace express-bus Park-n-Ride.
Woodfield corridor
Woodfield Mall and the Golf Road retail corridor in Schaumburg are a short drive east.
What’s close
Charlemagne sits on the greener northwest edge of Hoffman Estates, close to I-90, Woodfield, and major northwest-suburb employers.
- Amenities nearby
- A community lake within the subdivision plus Hoffman Estates Park District facilities and regional forest preserve open space nearby.
- Schools
- Palatine CCSD 15 (Frank C. Whiteley Elementary is the neighborhood elementary) and Township HSD 211 with William Fremd High School. Confirm the exact assignment by address using the district locator.
- Shopping
- Woodfield Mall and the Golf Road and Route 72 retail corridor in Schaumburg are minutes away.
- Hospital
- St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates is the closest full-service hospital.
- Train
- The nearest Metra service is the Milwaukee District West line, a short drive away, with a Pace express-bus Park-n-Ride at Barrington Road and I-90.
- Highway
- The Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) runs east to O'Hare and Rosemont and toward downtown Chicago.
What it’s actually like to live here
Charlemagne offers the settled, low-turnover feel of a neighborhood that matured through the 1980s: mature trees, wide lots, sidewalks, and larger two-story homes that appeal to move-up and family buyers who want space without new-construction pricing. The French street names and the community lake give it a recognizable identity within Hoffman Estates, and the far-northwest location puts it closer to the greener, Inverness-adjacent edge of the village rather than the denser commercial core.
Practically, the location balances suburban quiet with real convenience. I-90 and the Barrington Road express-bus Park-n-Ride make the Chicago and O'Hare-area commute manageable, and Woodfield Mall, big-box retail, restaurants, and major employers in the Schaumburg and Prairie Stone corridor are minutes away. Assignment to the well-regarded Township District 211 (Fremd) and Palatine District 15 is a genuine draw for families and is often a primary reason buyers target this pocket.
The honest tradeoffs belong on the table. These are 1980s-era homes, so many will show their age in kitchens, baths, mechanicals, and finishes unless updated, and buyers should budget for modernization and inspect systems carefully. Cook County property taxes are high relative to the national norm and are a real carrying cost. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with no walk-up Metra platform in the subdivision itself, and the amenity picture around the lake, pool, and tennis should be verified per home rather than assumed.
The questions buyers actually ask
Charlemagne FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Charlemagne. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $11,000 – $18,000 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.
- Where exactly is Charlemagne in Hoffman Estates?
- It is in the far northwest part of the village in the 60192 ZIP, north of Algonquin Road near the Inverness edge, with French-named streets including Charlemagne Drive, Bordeaux Drive, and Anjou Lane.
- When were the homes built and what are they like?
- Mostly larger four- and five-bedroom two-story single-family homes built from the late 1970s through the 1980s, with living areas ranging from roughly 2,000 to about 4,000 square feet. Many are candidates for updating given their era.
- What schools serve Charlemagne?
- The community is served by Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 for elementary and junior high, with Frank C. Whiteley Elementary as the neighborhood elementary, and by Township High School District 211, with William Fremd High School as the assigned high school. Always verify the exact assignment for a specific address using the district boundary locator.
- Is there an HOA, and are there dues?
- There are no mandatory HOA dues on record for Charlemagne. The neighborhood does have shared features such as a lake, and listings reference a pool and tennis, so confirm with the seller or listing agent whether any voluntary or lake-association membership and fees apply to a given home.
- What do homes in Charlemagne cost right now, and how is the market?
- Pricing and market activity change constantly, so this page pulls those numbers live. Check the Market snapshot tiles above for current list prices, recent sales, and pace. In general character, it is one of the more established, mid-to-upper-tier single-family neighborhoods in Hoffman Estates.
- How is the commute to Chicago and O'Hare?
- Access is via the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) with a nearby Barrington Road interchange and a Pace Park-n-Ride express bus that connects toward Rosemont and downtown transit. O'Hare is a straightforward run east on I-90, and the nearest Metra service is a short drive away rather than within the subdivision.
- Who is the real estate agent for Charlemagne?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Charlemagne in Hoffman Estates, 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 Charlemagne 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 Charlemagne
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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- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Charlemagne, 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
$650,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$710,000
Avg time on market
6 days
Sold in the last year
7
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 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 Charlemagne
Where Charlemagne homes go to school
Homes in Charlemagne are most often zoned to Fremd 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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