Oak Brook · DuPage County · IL
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Oak Brook Towers.
- Active listings
- 7
- Median list
- $230K
- Avg time on market
- 49 days
- Sold · last year
- 20
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About the community
A mid-century condo community in the heart of Oak Brook.
Oak Brook Towers is a managed condominium community on Tower Road in Oak Brook, built across the late 1960s and 1970s. It is a multi-building, elevator-served community of flats, with layouts running from compact one-bedroom homes up to larger two-bedroom units, organized as the Oak Brook Towers Condominium Association. It is best understood as a lock-and-leave, amenity-supported way to own in one of Chicago's most prestigious suburbs without taking on a single-family home. The draw is location and value: you are minutes from Oakbrook Center and the expressway network, in a village known for an unusually low property tax rate.
At a glance
Mid-century condo community
Elevator-served buildings on Tower Road, built roughly 1969 to 1977.
Low-maintenance living
The association handles exterior, landscaping, and snow, a true lock-and-leave setup.
Minutes from Oakbrook Center
One of the region's largest open-air shopping and dining destinations is close by.
Expressway hub
Quick reach to I-88, I-294, and Route 83.
Amenities on-site
Listings cite a pool, clubhouse or party room, and a fitness room. Confirm current amenities with the association.
Butler 53 and Hinsdale 86
Generally Butler School District 53 and Hinsdale Central in District 86, confirm by address.
Low village tax rate
Oak Brook levies no municipal property tax, which keeps effective rates low for the area.
Hospitals nearby
Elmhurst Hospital to the north and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale to the south.
What’s close
Oak Brook Towers sits on Tower Road, north of Butterfield Road, inside a village built around corporate campuses, premier retail, and the tollway network.
- Shopping
- Oakbrook Center and the surrounding Oak Brook retail and dining district, minutes away.
- Highway
- I-88 (the Reagan Tollway), I-294 (Tri-State), and Route 83 all close for suburban and downtown access.
- Train
- Oak Brook has no Metra station. Commuters typically drive to Elmhurst on the Union Pacific West line or Hinsdale on the BNSF line.
- Airport
- O'Hare is a reasonable drive north via the tollways. Confirm current drive time for your schedule.
- Hospital
- Elmhurst Hospital to the north and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale to the south.
- Schools
- Generally Butler School District 53 for K-8 and Hinsdale Township District 86 (Hinsdale Central) for high school. Oak Brook spans more than one elementary district, so confirm by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Oak Brook Towers suits buyers who want the Oak Brook address, the shopping, and the highway access without the upkeep of a house. For downsizers, professionals who travel, and anyone who values a low-maintenance base near Oakbrook Center, the appeal is straightforward: an elevator building with on-site management, shared amenities, and a monthly assessment that folds in much of the exterior care. Oak Brook's low effective tax rate adds to the carrying-cost appeal, which is unusual for a village of this reputation.
Location is the community's most durable asset. You are wrapped by the I-88, I-294, and Route 83 network, minutes from premier retail and dining, and inside a stable, high-end village. The main friction is rail: because Oak Brook has no Metra station, transit-dependent commuters drive to a neighboring station in Elmhurst or Hinsdale, so a car-oriented household gets the most out of the setting.
The honest tradeoffs are the tradeoffs of any mid-century high-rise. The buildings date to the late 1960s and 1970s, so exteriors, corridors, and mechanical systems reflect their era, and individual units range from dated originals to full renovations. That construction age makes long-term capital projects a real consideration, so read the reserve study and special-assessment history closely rather than assuming the monthly assessment tells the whole story. Condo living also means shared walls, shared amenities, and association rules, which fits some buyers and not others.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Oak Brook Towers trades as one of the more attainable ways to own in an otherwise high-cost single-family village, so demand is steady from downsizers, professionals, and value buyers. Within the community, price turns on unit size, floor, view, and how thoroughly the interior has been updated, and buyers weigh the monthly assessment and the building's reserve health alongside the sale price.
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.
- Oak Brook location and taxes
- The address, the retail, the highway access, and the village's unusually low tax rate are durable draws that support value.
- Interior condition
- In a mid-century building, a renovated unit sells at a clear premium to a dated original of the same size.
- Floor, size, and view
- Higher floors, larger footprints, and better outlooks price above smaller lower-floor units.
- Assessment and reserves
- A healthy budget and reserve study support value. A thin reserve or a looming special assessment does the opposite.
- Parking
- Reserved outdoor parking is standard and heated or garage parking may cost extra, which factors into unit value.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
These are late-1960s and 1970s buildings, so the big questions are the ones the unit's fresh paint will not answer: the age of the facade, elevators, roof, and plumbing risers, and how well funded the reserves are. Read the reserve study and the special-assessment history before you fall for a renovated interior, because capital projects on a building this age are a real long-term cost.
The monthly assessment is a meaningful part of your carrying cost, and it varies by unit. Confirm the current amount, exactly what it covers, and the parking terms for the specific unit rather than relying on a general figure, and factor it in alongside the mortgage and taxes.
There is no Metra station in Oak Brook, so if you depend on rail you will be driving to Elmhurst or Hinsdale to catch a train. For a car-oriented buyer that is a non-issue, but transit-first commuters should test that drive before committing.
One piece of advice
“Oak Brook Towers is one of the most attainable ways into Oak Brook, and for a downsizer or a professional who wants location and low maintenance over new finishes, it makes a lot of sense. Just treat it like the mid-century building it is: read the reserves and special-assessment history, confirm the monthly assessment and parking for the exact unit, and verify the schools by address. Do that and the value-for-Oak-Brook story holds up.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Oak Brook Towers FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Oak Brook Towers. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Monthly condominium assessments vary by unit size and floor and should be confirmed per unit. Listings for the community commonly cite coverage that includes heat, water, common insurance, exterior and common-area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, trash, and access to shared amenities, with parking terms varying. Ask for the association budget, reserve study, and any special-assessment history, and confirm the exact inclusions and current amount for the specific unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $2,500 – $3,500 per year, depending on home size and value. DuPage 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.
- What kind of homes are in Oak Brook Towers?
- Primarily condominium flats in elevator-served mid-century buildings, with layouts from compact one-bedroom units up to larger two-bedroom homes. Finishes vary widely by unit depending on how recently the interior was renovated.
- What does the monthly assessment cover?
- Listings commonly cite heat, water, common insurance, exterior and common-area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, trash, and amenity access, with parking terms varying. Confirm the exact inclusions, the current amount, and the reserve status with the association for the specific unit.
- Why are property taxes in Oak Brook relatively low?
- The Village of Oak Brook levies no municipal property tax and funds much of its operations through sales tax from Oakbrook Center and its commercial base, which keeps effective residential rates low for the region. Verify the current bill for a specific unit with the DuPage County Treasurer.
- What schools serve Oak Brook Towers?
- Generally Butler School District 53 for K-8 (including Brook Forest Elementary and Butler Junior High) and Hinsdale Township High School District 86 (Hinsdale Central). Oak Brook spans more than one elementary district, so confirm assignment by the exact address.
- Is there a train station in Oak Brook?
- No. Oak Brook has no Metra station, so commuters typically drive to nearby stations such as Elmhurst on the Union Pacific West line or Hinsdale on the BNSF line. Confirm current drive times and parking for your address.
- What do units cost and how is the market?
- Prices vary by unit size, floor, view, and condition, and the towers are generally one of the more attainable ways to own in Oak Brook. See the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and market activity rather than a fixed number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Oak Brook Towers?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Oak Brook Towers in Oak Brook, 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 Oak Brook Towers 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 Oak Brook Towers
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
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- Oak Brook specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Oak Brook Towers, 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
$229,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$183,000
Homes for sale right now
7
Avg time on market
49 days
Sold in the last year
20
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 11, 2025 through August 11, 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 Oak Brook Towers
Where Oak Brook Towers homes go to school
Homes in Oak Brook Towers are most often zoned to Willowbrook 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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