Hoffman Estates · Cook County · IL
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Poplar Hills.
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- Median list
- $650K
- Avg time on market
- 15 days
- Sold · last year
- 10
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About the community
An established neighborhood on the Barrington-adjacent edge of Hoffman Estates.
Poplar Hills is an established single-family neighborhood in the far northwest corner of Hoffman Estates, in the 60192 zip near the Poplar Creek open-space corridor. Homes date from roughly the mid-1970s into the late 1980s, so the streets are mature and tree-lined, with two-story and split-level plans typical of that northwest-suburban era. A closely related pocket, Poplar Hills North, was built into the late 1980s with similar housing stock. The neighborhood's edge-of-village location puts the Poplar Creek forest preserve and its long paved trail loop essentially at the doorstep.
At a glance
Established single-family homes
Detached two-story and split-level plans from roughly 1976 to 1988, generally 3 to 5 bedrooms.
Beside Poplar Creek
The Forest Preserves of Cook County Poplar Creek complex and its paved trail loop sit right at the neighborhood's edge.
Barrington 220 (verify)
Address-level records point to Barrington CUSD 220, not the usual District 54 and 211. Confirm the exact schools by address.
No confirmed HOA
No mandatory association dues were verified, which is common for Hoffman Estates tracts of this era. Confirm at the listing level.
Public golf nearby
The village-owned Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club is a short drive.
I-90 and IL-59
I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) and IL-59 anchor driving access toward O'Hare, Schaumburg, and the city.
What’s close
Poplar Hills sits in the far northwest of Hoffman Estates near the village's Barrington edge and the Poplar Creek corridor, in the 60192 zip.
- Setting
- A mature, tree-lined single-family neighborhood on the village's northwest edge, next to the Poplar Creek forest preserve and trail system.
- Schools
- Do not assume the usual District 54 and 211. Address-level records point to Barrington CUSD 220 (Grove Avenue Elementary, Barrington Middle, Barrington High), with parts possibly in Palatine District 15. Confirm by address.
- Shopping
- Woodfield Mall and the Schaumburg retail corridor are a short drive east, with Barrington-area retail also close.
- Hospital
- Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center on Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates is the nearest full-service hospital and ER.
- Train
- Metra service is in the wider area (Milwaukee District West in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg, and Union Pacific Northwest at Barrington), but the nearest station is a drive, not a walk.
- Highway
- I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) and IL-59 are the main routes, with Higgins Road (IL-72) and Golf Road (IL-58) the key arterials.
What it’s actually like to live here
Poplar Hills suits buyers who want an established, quieter pocket of Hoffman Estates with mature landscaping and real square footage from the late-1970s and 1980s building era, without paying new-construction premiums. Its position on the village's northwest edge puts the Poplar Creek forest preserve, the multi-mile paved trail loop, and public golf essentially at the doorstep, a genuine draw for walkers, cyclists, and anyone who values open space over dense retail. Everyday errands and big-box or mall shopping are a manageable drive east toward the IL-59 and Woodfield corridors, and I-90 gives commuters a straightforward path toward O'Hare and the city.
The most important thing families should know is the school picture, which is not the typical Hoffman Estates story. Many buyers assume Community Consolidated District 54 and Township High School District 211, but address-level records point to this neighborhood feeding Barrington Community Unit School District 220, with parts possibly in Palatine District 15. That is a selling point for some buyers and a surprise for others, so always confirm the assignment by address before making a school-driven decision.
The other honest tradeoffs are straightforward. This is a car-oriented location; Metra access exists in the broader area, but the nearest station is a drive, so verify the commute for your own address. Cook County property taxes are high in absolute terms and are a real monthly line item. And the homes are more than thirty years old, so condition varies and many will reward updates to kitchens, baths, and mechanicals. For buyers who value location, space, and access to open land, Poplar Hills is a strong fit.
The questions buyers actually ask
Poplar Hills FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Poplar Hills. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- No mandatory homeowners association with confirmed dues was found for Poplar Hills, which is typical of established Hoffman Estates single-family tracts from this era. Aggregator amenity tags that mention a pool or park usually reflect nearby public and park-district facilities rather than association-owned assets, so they should not be read as proof of an HOA. Confirm HOA status and any dues at the listing level or via the seller's disclosure.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $9,000 – $15,000 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 Poplar Hills?
- In the far northwest part of Hoffman Estates (zip 60192), near the Poplar Creek forest preserve and trail system, close to the Barrington border.
- When were the homes built, and what style are they?
- Roughly from the mid-1970s into the late 1980s. Expect detached single-family homes in two-story and split-level layouts, generally 3 to 5 bedrooms, typical of that northwest-suburban era.
- What schools would my kids attend?
- Do not assume District 54 and District 211 here. Address-level records point to Barrington CUSD 220 (Grove Avenue Elementary, Barrington Middle School, Barrington High School) for much of the neighborhood, with parts possibly in Palatine District 15. Confirm your exact address with the district, because 60192 boundaries vary block to block.
- Is there an HOA, and what would dues cover?
- No mandatory HOA with confirmed dues was found, which is common for Hoffman Estates neighborhoods of this era. Confirm HOA status and any dues at the listing level or via seller disclosure before relying on it.
- How are the commute and everyday conveniences?
- I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) and IL-59 anchor driving access toward O'Hare, Schaumburg and Woodfield, and the city. Metra service is in the wider area but is a drive from the neighborhood. Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center on Barrington Road is the nearest hospital, and the Poplar Creek trails are minutes away.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Prices and market pace move with the broader northwest-suburban market. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and activity in Poplar Hills.
- Who is the real estate agent for Poplar Hills?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Poplar Hills 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 Poplar Hills 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
Poplar Hills, 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
$649,950
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$545,000
Avg time on market
15 days
Sold in the last year
10
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 9, 2025 through August 9, 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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