Northbrook · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Charlemagne.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $750K
- Avg time on market
- 2 days
- Sold · last year
- 9
Active listings
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About the community
Custom late-1960s homes on big lots, minutes from Glenbrook North.
Charlemagne is an established single-family subdivision on Northbrook's northwest side, north of Dundee Road and west of Pfingsten Road, about 20 miles north of downtown Chicago. Developed in the late 1960s by Kennedy Builders, it comprises 304 homes on generous lots that average roughly one-third to one-half acre, laid out along winding streets and seven landscaped cul-de-sacs. Homes were built to order from nine traditional models with buyer customizations, so no two blocks feel cookie-cutter, and a distinctive individual yard light on each lot stands in for municipal streetlights. Charlemagne carries an upper-tier reputation within Northbrook.
At a glance
304 custom-built homes
Detached single-family homes built by Kennedy Builders from the late 1960s into the early 1970s, offered in nine traditional models with buyer customization.
Generous lots
Lots average roughly one-third to one-half acre along winding streets and seven landscaped cul-de-sacs, larger than the Northbrook norm.
District 27 to Glenbrook North
Per the neighborhood association, homes attend Northbrook District 27 (Hickory Point, Shabonee, Wood Oaks) and then Glenbrook North High School in District 225. Confirm by address.
Signature yard lights
Built without municipal streetlights, the neighborhood keeps its character through an individual gas or electric yard light on each lot.
Low, mandatory HOA
The Charlemagne Homeowners Association charges modest annual dues to maintain the entrance and cul-de-sacs, with no history of special assessments.
Tight-knit social culture
Residents run block parties and seasonal events, giving the subdivision a genuine community feel.
What’s close
Charlemagne sits on Northbrook's northwest side with strong highway and Metra access to O'Hare, downtown Chicago, and the northern suburbs.
- Amenities on-site
- The landscaped Dundee Road entrance, mature tree canopy, and seven HOA-maintained cul-de-sacs. Recreation comes from the Northbrook Park District nearby.
- Schools
- Northbrook School District 27 (Hickory Point K-2, Shabonee 3-5, Wood Oaks Junior High 6-8) and Glenbrook North High School in District 225. Confirm the assignment by address.
- Shopping
- Northbrook Court and the retail corridors along Dundee Road, Willow Road, and Skokie Boulevard.
- Hospital
- Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital on the Glenview and Northbrook border is nearby via Willow Road.
- Train
- Metra's Milwaukee District North line serves the Northbrook station on Shermer Road with direct service to Chicago Union Station.
- Highway
- Quick access to I-94 (Edens) and I-294 (Tri-State Tollway), which interchange in the Northbrook area.
What it’s actually like to live here
Charlemagne appeals to buyers who want a large, individual home on a substantial lot inside one of the North Shore's most sought-after villages, without the cost or maintenance of new construction. Because the homes were built to order in the late 1960s and early 1970s with nine base models and customizations, no two blocks feel the same, and the mature landscaping and winding, cul-de-sac street plan give the neighborhood a settled, private feel. The active HOA and a resident social calendar make it a genuinely community-oriented place rather than just a collection of houses.
The practical draw is location. Families get Northbrook's well-regarded District 27 elementary path feeding Glenbrook North, and commuters get both the Edens and Tri-State highway network and the Metra Milwaukee District North line into Union Station. Northbrook Court, everyday retail, forest preserves, park district programs, and a full-service hospital are all a short drive away.
The honest tradeoffs come with an established upper-tier suburb. Property taxes are high, as they are across the North Shore, and that carrying cost belongs in any budget. The homes are more than 50 years old, so mechanicals, roofs, windows, and kitchens vary widely by house, making inspection and renovation-cost planning essential. And while the HOA dues are low, membership is mandatory and there is a yard-light upkeep obligation. None are dealbreakers, but they are the real-world details worth weighing.
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 does the HOA actually cover?
- Charlemagne has a mandatory homeowners association (the Charlemagne Homeowners Association) that has existed since 1966. Annual dues are modest and fund maintenance of the common areas, primarily the Dundee Road entrance and the seven landscaped cul-de-sacs, with most of the budget going to landscaping, new plantings, the irrigation system, and electricity. It is a common-area association rather than a gated or amenity HOA. Homeowners are also expected to maintain a working yard light, a neighborhood signature dating to the original build. Confirm current dues and any assessments with the association.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $14,000 – $24,000 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?
- On Northbrook's northwest side in Cook County, north of Dundee Road and west of Pfingsten Road, with the main entrance on Dundee Road, about 20 miles north of downtown Chicago.
- Who built Charlemagne and when?
- Kennedy Builders developed the subdivision in the mid-to-late 1960s, with most homes recording build years from 1967 into the early 1970s. There are 304 homes, built to order from nine traditional models.
- What schools serve Charlemagne?
- Per the neighborhood association, homes attend Northbrook School District 27 (Hickory Point K-2, Shabonee 3-5, and Wood Oaks Junior High 6-8) and then Glenbrook North High School in District 225. Confirm the assignment for a specific address directly with the districts, since boundaries can change.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cost?
- Yes. The Charlemagne Homeowners Association charges modest annual dues and maintains the common areas, the Dundee Road entrance and seven cul-de-sacs. It is a common-area association, not a gated or amenity HOA, and reports no history of special assessments. Confirm current figures with the association.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Charlemagne is upper-tier for Northbrook, with larger custom homes on bigger lots. Pricing and current conditions move with the market, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for up-to-date numbers rather than relying on a fixed figure.
- What are the property taxes like?
- High, as is typical for the North Shore. Northbrook's effective rate generally runs in the low-2% range of market value. Your actual bill depends on assessment, exemptions, and the local levy, so confirm the specific amount with the Cook County Assessor and Treasurer.
- Who is the real estate agent for Charlemagne?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Charlemagne in Northbrook, 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.
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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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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
$750,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$1,100,363
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
2 days
Sold in the last year
9
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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