Joliet · Will County · IL
Homes for sale in
Neufairfield.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $355K
- Avg time on market
- 59 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
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About the community
A large D.R. Horton master-plan with something for every stage of life.
Neufairfield is a master-planned community on the east and southeast side of Joliet in Will County, built by D.R. Horton and developed in phases from the mid-2000s onward. It mixes attached townhomes and duplex-style units with detached single-family homes, so the range runs from first-time-buyer product up to large four-bedroom plans. New construction was still being built and sold here as of 2026, which means a buyer can choose between a brand-new build with warranty and modern finishes or an established resale on a matured, tree-lined block. Ponds, playgrounds, sidewalks, and trails give the interior of the community a walkable, family-oriented feel, and Gougar Road keeps highways and Metra within a manageable commute.
At a glance
Built by D.R. Horton
A phased master-plan by one of the nation's largest homebuilders, with new construction still available.
Townhomes to single-family
Attached townhomes and duplex-style units plus detached single-family homes up to four bedrooms.
Wide size range
Roughly 1,300 square feet on the attached end to over 4,000 square feet for the largest single-family plans.
Ponds and open space
Water features, parks, and playgrounds threaded through the community.
Sidewalks and trails
A walkable interior street network with paths and green space.
Verify the school district
This area sits near a boundary between Joliet-area districts, so confirm the assigned schools by address.
Near I-80
Interstate 80 across south Joliet connects to I-55 and I-355 for the regional commute.
Metra from downtown Joliet
Rock Island District and Heritage Corridor service plus Amtrak from the Joliet station.
What’s close
Neufairfield sits on Joliet's east and southeast side near Gougar Road, with reasonable access to the region's highway and commuter-rail network.
- Amenities on-site
- Ponds, parks and playgrounds, picnic areas, and a sidewalk and trail network.
- Shopping
- Joliet's commercial corridors, including the Louis Joliet Mall area and Route 30 retail, are a short drive.
- Hospital
- Silver Cross Hospital in nearby New Lenox provides full-service care, with Ascension Saint Joseph in Joliet as well.
- Highway
- Interstate 80 across south Joliet, connecting to I-55 and the I-355 tollway.
- Schools
- The assignment must be verified by address: elementary and junior high are plausibly New Lenox District 122 or Joliet District 86, and the high school plausibly Lincoln-Way District 210 or Joliet Township District 204.
- Train
- Metra Rock Island District and Heritage Corridor service from downtown Joliet to Chicago, plus Amtrak.
What it’s actually like to live here
Neufairfield's biggest strength is choice under one roof. Because D.R. Horton built the community in phases with everything from attached townhomes to large single-family homes, it works for first-time buyers, downsizers, and move-up families alike, and it lets people stay within the same neighborhood as their needs change. The mix of ongoing new construction alongside homes that are now fifteen-plus years old means you can pick a brand-new build with a warranty or an established resale on a settled block. Ponds, playgrounds, sidewalks, and trails give the interior a walkable, family feel.
The honest tradeoffs are typical of large-builder Will County subdivisions. Property taxes are high, which materially affects monthly cost of ownership and should be modeled carefully rather than eyeballed. The HOA structure is split between single-family and townhome associations with very different dues and responsibilities, so read the documents for your specific product rather than assume one set of rules. Architecturally this is production housing, so exteriors and floor plans repeat across the community, which some buyers value for predictability and others find generic.
The school question is the item most worth resolving before you write an offer. Neufairfield sits near a boundary zone between several Joliet-area districts, and the aggregator data is inconsistent, so families with school-age children should confirm the exact elementary, junior high, and high school for the specific address in writing. That answer drives both daily logistics and long-term resale appeal, so do not rely on a listing site's school tags for it.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Neufairfield trades on value, product variety, and the pull of new construction. With attached homes at the affordable end and newer detached single-family homes at the top, price depends heavily on product type and whether a home is new or resale, and the active builder inventory sets a ceiling that resales price against.
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.
- New construction ceiling
- With D.R. Horton still selling here, resales compete against new homes and need to be priced accordingly.
- Product type
- Townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes each price differently, so compare like with like.
- Will County taxes
- A high effective tax rate is a real part of the monthly cost and shapes what buyers will pay.
- School boundary clarity
- Because the district assignment is ambiguous here, a confirmed, desirable assignment can support value.
- Condition and updates
- Across a fifteen-plus year build-out, updated and well-kept homes hold value over dated ones.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
Will County property taxes are high, and on a production home the annual bill is a serious monthly line item on top of the mortgage and HOA. Model roughly a low-two-percent effective rate on the specific home and confirm it on the county record, because it changes the affordability math more than buyers expect.
The HOA is split. There is a single-family or master association with low dues and a separate townhome association with higher dues that covers exterior and grounds maintenance. Do not assume one set of rules or one dues figure. Get the assessment and responsibility chart for the exact home you are buying.
The schools are genuinely unsettled here. Neufairfield sits near a boundary between multiple Joliet-area districts, and even aggregator data contradicts itself. Confirm the elementary, junior high, and high school by address with the districts before you commit, because that answer drives both daily life and resale.
One piece of advice
“Neufairfield is one of the easier places in the Joliet market to match a home to your stage of life, from a first townhome to a move-up single-family, and the ongoing new construction keeps the community fresh. Just budget the Will County taxes honestly, read the documents for your specific association, and, above all, confirm the school assignment by address in writing. Do that and it is a solid value buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Neufairfield FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Neufairfield. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $20 per month. townhomes and condos are $200 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Neufairfield has more than one association because of its mix of housing types: a single-family or master association with low dues for common-area upkeep, and a separate townhome association with higher dues that typically cover exterior and grounds maintenance such as lawn care and snow removal. Request the current assessment and a responsibility chart for the specific home, since single-family and townhome obligations differ significantly.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $11,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Will County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Neufairfield built?
- D.R. Horton built the community between 2004 and 2026.
- 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.
- Who built Neufairfield and is it still selling new homes?
- Real-estate sources identify D.R. Horton as the builder, with development starting in the mid-2000s and continuing in phases. New construction was still available in 2026 alongside established resales. Confirm the builder and phase for any specific home, since some resales predate the current inventory.
- What kinds of homes are in Neufairfield?
- A mix of attached townhomes, duplex-style units, and detached single-family homes, ranging from around 1,300 square feet on the small end to over 4,000 square feet for the largest single-family plans, with two to four bedrooms depending on the floor plan.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes, and there is more than one. A single-family or master association carries low dues for common-area upkeep, and a separate townhome association carries higher dues that typically cover exterior and grounds maintenance such as lawn care and snow removal. Always request the current assessment and a responsibility chart for the specific home.
- What schools serve Neufairfield?
- This must be verified per address. Sources conflict between New Lenox School District 122 and Joliet Public Schools District 86 at the elementary and junior high level, and between Lincoln-Way District 210 and Joliet Township District 204 at the high school level. Confirm the exact assignment with the districts or their boundary tools before relying on it.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Prices vary by product type and whether the home is new construction or resale. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and trend data.
- How is the commute and what is nearby?
- Interstate 80 across south Joliet, with connections to I-55 and I-355, is the main highway artery, and downtown Joliet offers Metra Rock Island and Heritage Corridor service plus Amtrak. Everyday shopping and dining are along Joliet's retail corridors, and Silver Cross Hospital in nearby New Lenox provides full-service care.
- Who is the real estate agent for Neufairfield?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Neufairfield in Joliet, 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 Neufairfield 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 Neufairfield
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
Neufairfield, 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
$354,990
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$354,990
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
59 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 September 20, 2025 through September 20, 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 Neufairfield
Where Neufairfield homes go to school
Homes in Neufairfield are most often zoned to Joliet Central 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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