Northbrook · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Pheasant Creek.
- Active listings
- 6
- Median list
- $285K
- Avg time on market
- 23 days
- Sold · last year
- 11
Active listings
6 homes on the market
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About the community
A green, low-maintenance condo enclave on Northbrook's west side.
Pheasant Creek is an established condominium community on the west side of Northbrook, clustered along Pheasant Creek Drive south of Dundee Road in the 60062 area. Built out across the 1970s and 1980s, it is a set of low-rise elevator buildings set in wooded, landscaped grounds, with a pool, tennis, and a clubhouse. It is one of the more attainable ways into a Northbrook address and the Glenbrook high school area without the price or upkeep of a detached house. Some units are marketed as townhouse-style, but the dominant product is condominium flats in shared-entry buildings, so confirm the ownership form on any specific unit.
At a glance
Pool, tennis, clubhouse
A community pool, tennis, a clubhouse or party room, and a fitness room on the landscaped grounds.
Elevator condo buildings
Low-rise, multi-story buildings with elevators, mostly two-bedroom, two-bath units plus some three-bedroom plans.
Wooded, low-maintenance setting
Mature, landscaped grounds with water views on some units and association-handled exterior upkeep.
Water bundled into dues
The monthly assessment typically covers water and the master insurance, so the fee runs higher than a typical townhome.
Northbrook 27 and Glenbrook North
Listing data assigns District 27 feeding Glenbrook North; this is near a district boundary, so confirm by address.
Metra and the Edens close by
The Northbrook Metra station on the MD-N line and the Edens Expressway are both a short drive.
What’s close
Pheasant Creek sits on Northbrook's west side near Dundee and Landwehr Roads, close to the Edens Expressway, Northbrook Court, and the Northbrook Metra station.
- Amenities on-site
- The community pool, tennis, clubhouse or party room, fitness room, and landscaped, wooded grounds.
- Schools
- Northbrook School District 27 feeding Glenbrook North (District 225) per listing data. This is near the District 27 and District 30 line, so confirm the assignment by address.
- Shopping
- Northbrook Court regional mall and the Dundee and Willow Road retail corridors, plus downtown Northbrook near the Metra station.
- Hospital
- Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview is the closest full-service hospital, a short drive away; confirm current branding.
- Train
- Metra's Milwaukee District North line at the Northbrook station on Shermer Road, running to Chicago Union Station.
- Highway
- Quick access to the Edens Expressway (I-94) and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) via Dundee and Lake-Cook Roads.
What it’s actually like to live here
Pheasant Creek suits buyers who want the Northbrook address, the wooded North Shore setting, and access to the Glenbrook high school area without buying and maintaining a detached house. The appeal is convenience and low personal upkeep: the association handles the lawn, the snow, the building exteriors, and even the water bill, so residents can travel, downsize, or work long hours without weekend maintenance. Two-bedroom, two-bath layouts and elevator buildings make it a natural fit for downsizers, first-time buyers priced out of Northbrook's single-family market, and commuters who value the short hop to the Edens and the Northbrook Metra.
Day to day, the setting is quiet and green, with a pool, tennis, a clubhouse, and mature landscaping, and it is close enough to Northbrook Court and the Dundee Road corridor that errands, dining, and healthcare are all a few minutes away. The Milwaukee District North line gives a rail alternative to driving into the city, and the surrounding Park District and golf options round out an easygoing, low-key suburban routine.
The honest tradeoffs are worth stating plainly. First, the monthly assessment is meaningfully higher than at a typical townhome community because it bundles water and master insurance, so the true monthly carrying cost is the mortgage plus a substantial fee, and buyers should read the reserve study and special-assessment history on the 1970s and 1980s buildings carefully. Second, this is condominium living, with shared entries, shared walls, elevators, and association rules, rather than the privacy of a detached home. Third, the housing stock is dated by construction era, so some units will need kitchen and bath updating, and value tracks how well an individual unit and its building have been maintained.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Pheasant Creek trades as an attainable, low-maintenance entry into Northbrook, and value here leans on the address, the Glenbrook high school access, and the amenity-rich wooded setting rather than on square footage. Well-run buildings and updated units carry a clear premium.
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.
- Northbrook address for less
- One of the more attainable ways into Northbrook and the Glenbrook high school area, which supports steady demand from downsizers and first-time buyers.
- Amenities and low upkeep
- The pool, tennis, clubhouse, and association-handled exterior and water make it an easy lock-and-leave lifestyle.
- Building health matters
- Because the fee bundles water and master insurance, a well-funded reserve and a clean special-assessment history are what protect value.
- Updated units stand out
- In 1970s and 1980s buildings, renovated kitchens and baths differentiate a unit and support resale.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
The monthly assessment is higher than at many townhome communities because it includes water and the building's master insurance. Read the reserve study and the special-assessment history for the specific building, and treat the fee as part of your true monthly cost, not an afterthought.
This is condominium living, with shared entries, elevators, shared walls, and association rules. If you specifically want fee-simple townhome ownership, confirm the ownership form on the exact unit, because most of Pheasant Creek is condominium.
School assignment sits near the District 27 and District 30 boundary in this part of west Northbrook. Do not assume it from a neighbor; confirm the exact elementary and middle school for the specific address before you rely on it.
One piece of advice
“Pheasant Creek is a smart option for buyers who want a Northbrook address and North Shore school access with pool-and-tennis amenities and no yard work, at a price well below a detached house. Just underwrite the building, not only the unit: read the reserve study and assessment history, factor the water-inclusive fee into your monthly number, and confirm the school assignment by address. Do that and it is a lot of Northbrook for the money.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Pheasant Creek FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Pheasant Creek. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Pheasant Creek is a condominium association. Monthly assessments have been reported roughly in the $270 to $760 range depending on unit size and building, and typically cover water, the building's master insurance, exterior and common-area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and trash. The fee runs higher than at many townhome communities largely because water and master insurance are bundled in. Request the current assessment and the reserve study for the specific building before you offer.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $4,000 – $7,000 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.
- Is Pheasant Creek townhomes or condos?
- It is primarily a condominium community of low-rise elevator buildings, with some units marketed as townhouse-style. If you specifically want fee-simple townhome ownership, confirm the ownership form on the exact unit before you offer.
- What does the HOA fee cover, and why does it seem high?
- The monthly assessment typically covers water, the building's master insurance, exterior and common-area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and trash. It runs higher than at many townhome communities largely because water and master insurance are bundled in. Always request the current assessment and the reserve study for your building.
- What schools would my child attend?
- Listing data assigns Pheasant Creek to Northbrook District 27 feeding Glenbrook North High School (District 225). Because this is near the District 27 and District 30 boundary, confirm the assignment for your exact address with the Village of Northbrook or the districts before relying on it.
- What amenities does the community have?
- The grounds include a community pool, tennis, a clubhouse or party room, and a fitness room, set among mature, landscaped, wooded common areas with water views on some units.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- You have two good options: drive via the nearby Edens Expressway (I-94) or take Metra's Milwaukee District North line from the Northbrook station on Shermer Road into Union Station.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing depends on floor plan, size, floor level, and updates, and it moves with the market. Rather than quote a number that will go stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and pace.
- Who is the real estate agent for Pheasant Creek?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Pheasant Creek 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 Pheasant Creek 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 Pheasant Creek
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
Pheasant Creek, 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
$284,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$235,400
Homes for sale right now
6
Avg time on market
23 days
Sold in the last year
11
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 5, 2025 through August 5, 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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