Northbrook · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Mission Hills.
- Active listings
- 7
- Median list
- $580K
- Avg time on market
- 18 days
- Sold · last year
- 38
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About the community
A gated, resort-style golf-course community on the North Shore.
Mission Hills is a 24-hour gated community in unincorporated Cook County with a Northbrook mailing address, off Sanders Road between Techny and Walters. Per the master association it is one of the nation's early golf-course communities, developed from 1971 by Eugene Corley Builders in a joint venture with Phoenix Mutual on the former Hills Golf Course, and built out over the next dozen years, so homes date mostly from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. It is made up of 781 residences, about 650 condominiums in five-story midrise buildings plus 131 townhomes, and it is popular with downsizers and empty-nesters who want a gated, low-maintenance setting near North Shore amenities.
At a glance
24-hour gated
A staffed security gate and on-site public-safety patrol is a defining feature of the community.
Six pools and tennis
Six outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, mature landscaping, and walking paths across the grounds.
781 residences
About 650 condominiums in five-story midrise buildings plus 131 townhomes, organized into 13 sub-associations.
All-in assessments
Monthly fees bundle heat, gas, water, insurance, security, cable, exterior upkeep, and the pools.
West Northfield District 31
Winkelman Elementary and Field Middle School per the association, then Glenbrook North in District 225. Confirm by address.
Golf-course setting
The community grew up around the Mission Hills golf course. The course and club are being redeveloped, so confirm current golf and membership status.
Metra to Chicago
The Northbrook station on the Milwaukee District North line is down Walters Avenue, roughly a 21-mile ride to Union Station.
What’s close
Mission Hills sits east of Sanders Road in unincorporated Cook County with a Northbrook address, near the Edens Expressway and the Northbrook Metra station.
- Amenities on-site
- The 24-hour gate, six pools, tennis courts, mature landscaping, and clubhouse and exercise facilities in the midrise buildings.
- Shopping
- Northbrook Court and the North Shore's restaurants, boutiques, and health clubs are minutes away.
- Highway
- Quick access to the Edens Expressway (I-94) and the Tri-State (I-294) corridor.
- Schools
- West Northfield School District 31 for K to 8 and Glenbrook High School District 225 (Glenbrook North). Confirm by address.
- Train
- The Northbrook station on the Milwaukee District North line, roughly 21 miles to Union Station.
- Hospital
- Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital in nearby Glenview anchors the North Shore hospital network.
What it’s actually like to live here
Mission Hills sells a specific and increasingly rare North Shore proposition: a private, gated, resort-style enclave where the grounds, the pools, the snow, and most of the utilities are simply handled for you. For empty-nesters trading a single-family house for a lock-and-leave lifestyle, the appeal is real. You get generous square footage, six pools, tennis, a mature tree canopy, a staffed 24-hour gate, and a location that puts Metra, the Edens, Northbrook Court, and strong North Shore schools all within a short drive.
The first honest tradeoff is cost of carry. Monthly assessments here are among the highest you will see in the area, but that number bundles heat, gas, water, insurance, cable, security, and all exterior upkeep, so it should be compared against a lower-fee, pay-your-own-utilities alternative on an all-in basis. Buyers should scrutinize the reserve study and any special-assessment history, because five-story midrise buildings from the 1970s and 1980s carry long-term capital needs for roofs, elevators, facades, and mechanicals.
The second tradeoff is age and change. These buildings are approaching or past 40 to 50 years old, so individual units are frequently updated but common elements reflect their era. The community is also evolving at its edges, with a redevelopment adding new construction on part of the former golf land and reducing the course, which has been a point of discussion among residents. A buyer who values the golf-course view and open space should verify exactly what abuts their specific unit and the current status of the course and club before counting on golf as an active amenity.
The questions buyers actually ask
Mission Hills FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Mission Hills. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $900 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- This is a high-assessment community, and the fee is the single most important number to underwrite. Monthly assessments currently range from roughly $537 to $1,375 depending on unit size and building, and they bundle far more than usual: heat, gas, water, insurance, the 24-hour gate and patrol, cable and TV, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, trash, pool access, and parking and common areas. Because heat, gas, and water are included for many units, compare on an all-in basis rather than fee alone, and request the current budget, reserve study, and any special-assessment history before writing an offer.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $4,000 – $8,000 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.
- When was Mission Hills built?
- Eugene Corley Builders with Phoenix Mutual (developed from 1971) built the community between 1974 and 1986. Eugene Corley Builders with Phoenix Mutual (developed from 1971) stopped new construction in 1986, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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.
- Is Mission Hills actually gated and secure?
- Yes. The master association describes it as a 24-hour gated community with an on-site public-safety patrol, and the staffed gate is one of its signature features.
- Is it in the Village of Northbrook?
- Not technically. Mission Hills sits in unincorporated Cook County with a Northbrook 60062 mailing address, and it uses Northbrook-area schools and Lake Michigan water. This can affect which local services and taxing bodies apply, so confirm the jurisdiction on the specific parcel.
- Which schools would my kids attend?
- Per the association and MLS data it is West Northfield School District 31, with Winkelman Elementary and Field Middle School, then Glenbrook North High School in District 225. This differs from a common assumption of District 27 or 28, so always confirm by exact address since the community sits near district lines.
- Why are the HOA fees so high?
- Because the assessment bundles far more than usual: heat, gas, water, insurance, cable and TV, 24-hour security, all landscaping, snow removal, trash, the pools, and exterior maintenance. Compare it on an all-in basis, not fee alone, and request the reserve study before buying.
- What kinds of homes are here and how big?
- Mostly two-bedroom, two-bath condominiums in five-story midrise buildings, plus 131 townhomes, with documented sizes from about 1,350 to 4,440 sq ft. The community totals 781 residences.
- What is happening with the golf course?
- A redevelopment was approved to build new homes on part of the golf land and reduce the course, and the country club's operating status has been uncertain in recent reporting. Verify the current golf and membership status directly before counting on golf as an active amenity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Mission Hills?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills
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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Northbrook specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Mission 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
$580,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$432,500
Homes for sale right now
7
Avg time on market
18 days
Sold in the last year
38
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 3, 2025 through August 3, 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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