Mount Prospect · Cook County · IL
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Hatlen Heights.
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- Median list
- $475K
- Avg time on market
- 5 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
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About the community
A settled, mid-century single-family pocket of south-central Mount Prospect.
Hatlen Heights is an established single-family neighborhood in the south-central part of Mount Prospect, in the general area near Golf Road (Route 58) and Busse Road. It is one of the many post-war subdivisions carved out of farmland as Mount Prospect grew through the 1950s and 1960s, with model homes advertised in the mid-1950s. The character is classic suburban Chicago: gridded and curving residential streets, mature trees, sidewalks, and owner-occupied homes on modest-to-standard lots, with some newer teardown-rebuilds mixed into the mid-century fabric.
At a glance
Mid-century single-family homes
Ranches, raised ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cod and Colonial cottages, many since updated or expanded.
Metra to the Loop
The Union Pacific Northwest line runs from downtown Mount Prospect to Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago.
Randhurst Village nearby
The open-air Randhurst Village shopping and dining center sits at Rand Road and Route 83, a short drive away.
Busse Woods close by
The Cook County Forest Preserves' Busse Woods offers a large lake and paved bike trails within a short drive.
Schools vary by address
The neighborhood spans District 57 and District 59 for K-8 and feeds Township High School District 214. Confirm by address.
Expressway and airport access
The Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) is close, and O'Hare International Airport is a short drive southeast.
Typically no HOA
Most detached homes carry no mandatory association dues, consistent with the era's subdivisions.
What’s close
Hatlen Heights sits in south-central Mount Prospect near Golf Road and Busse Road, with quick access to the village's main arterials and the tollway.
- Schools
- Mount Prospect District 57 or District 59 for K-8 and Township High School District 214 for high school. Assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm by address.
- Shopping
- Randhurst Village at Rand Road and Route 83, plus walkable downtown Mount Prospect near the Metra station.
- Hospital
- Northwest Community Hospital (Endeavor Health) in neighboring Arlington Heights, with an outpatient and immediate-care center on Rand Road in Mount Prospect.
- Train
- The Metra Union Pacific Northwest line at the downtown Mount Prospect station, running to Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Loop.
- Highway
- Golf Road (Route 58), Busse Road, and Rand Road (US 12), with the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) close for Chicago-bound and O'Hare trips.
- Recreation
- The Mount Prospect Park District, nearby Melas Park, and the Cook County Forest Preserves' Busse Woods.
What it’s actually like to live here
Hatlen Heights offers the kind of quiet, rooted suburban living that has kept Mount Prospect's mid-century neighborhoods desirable for decades. Streets are residential and low-traffic, lots are established with mature landscaping, and the housing is owner-occupied and well-kept. It appeals to buyers who want a real single-family home with a yard, a garage, and a basement inside a well-run village, without the fees or restrictions of an association.
The location balances a settled feel with genuine convenience. Downtown Mount Prospect's Metra station and restaurants are a short drive, Randhurst Village covers everyday shopping, and recreation is easy through the Mount Prospect Park District and nearby Busse Woods. For anyone working downtown, the Union Pacific Northwest line is a straightforward one-seat ride, and drivers have multiple arterials plus tollway access to I-90 and O'Hare.
The honest tradeoffs are taxes and vintage. Cook County property taxes run higher than in many collar-county alternatives, so the tax line is a real part of the monthly cost. The original homes date to the mid-1950s and 1960s, so many will need updating, and buyers should budget for renovation or seek an already-updated house. The split school-district situation is a genuine read-the-fine-print item: homes a few blocks apart can feed different elementary and high schools, so assignment must be confirmed by address rather than assumed.
The questions buyers actually ask
Hatlen Heights FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Hatlen Heights. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Most detached single-family homes in Hatlen Heights are not in a mandatory homeowners association, which is typical of Mount Prospect's mid-1950s and 1960s subdivisions. Village services (streets, water, sewer, refuse, snow) are funded through property taxes rather than an association. Confirm HOA status on the specific property's disclosures, since a newer sub-plat could carry its own covenants.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $13,000 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 45 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 45.
- Is there an HOA in Hatlen Heights?
- No mandatory HOA was found. Like most mid-century single-family subdivisions in Mount Prospect, homes here are generally fee-simple with no association dues. Always confirm on the specific property's disclosures, but plan on no HOA fee for a detached home.
- When were the homes built and what styles are they?
- The core of the neighborhood dates to the mid-1950s, with development and later infill continuing over the following years. Expect classic mid-century types: ranches, raised ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cod and Colonial cottages, many since updated or expanded.
- What schools serve Hatlen Heights?
- It depends on the exact address. The neighborhood spans Mount Prospect School District 57 and Community Consolidated District 59 for elementary and middle school, and Township High School District 214 (commonly Prospect or Rolling Meadows) for high school. Confirm assignment by address with the districts before you buy.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Strong. The Metra Union Pacific Northwest line runs from downtown Mount Prospect to Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Loop, and drivers have quick access to the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) plus Routes 83 and 58 and Rand Road. O'Hare is a short drive.
- What is there to do nearby?
- Downtown Mount Prospect for dining, a farmers market, and the Metra station, Randhurst Village for shopping, and recreation through the Mount Prospect Park District, Melas Park, and the Cook County Forest Preserves' Busse Woods, which has a lake and bike trails.
- What do homes cost and how is the market here?
- Pricing and market pace shift over time, so rather than quote a number, check the live Market snapshot tiles on this page for the current median price, days on market, and active listings. Qualitatively, this is an attainable, established single-family market within Mount Prospect that tends to draw steady buyer interest.
- Who is the real estate agent for Hatlen Heights?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Hatlen Heights in Mount Prospect, 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 Hatlen Heights 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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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
Hatlen Heights, 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
$475,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$470,000
Avg time on market
5 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 Hatlen Heights
Where Hatlen Heights homes go to school
Homes in Hatlen Heights are most often zoned to Prospect 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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