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About the community
A small, established attached-home community in central Orland Park.
Cambridge is a small, established attached-home community, primarily townhomes and condominiums, in Orland Park in Cook County, west of Wolf Road and north of 179th Street along Cameron Parkway. The homes date to the early 1990s, and the community reads as a quiet, mature, owner-occupied pocket folded into one of the region's most amenity-rich suburbs rather than isolated from it. The draw is a low-maintenance lifestyle in a top-tier school-and-services town, with shopping, parks, and the Metra all within a short drive. This is not Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove or the Cambridge neighborhoods in St. Charles, it is a distinct Orland Park community.
At a glance
Attached homes
Primarily townhomes and condominiums built in the early 1990s, generally two to three bedrooms.
Maintenance-free lifestyle
The association handles exterior upkeep, landscaping, and snow removal on shared areas, appealing to downsizers and busy professionals.
District 135 and 230
Orland School District 135 for K-8 and Consolidated High School District 230 for high school. Confirm the exact schools by address.
Metra SouthWest Service
The 179th Street/Orland Park station on Metra's SouthWest Service line is the closest, with weekday service to Union Station.
Orland Square and LaGrange Road
Minutes from Orland Square Mall and the dense LaGrange Road retail corridor.
HOA-managed
Monthly dues reported in the range of roughly $250 to $260, covering the maintenance-free exterior lifestyle.
What’s close
Cambridge sits in central-to-western Orland Park near 179th Street and Wolf Road, minutes from the Metra, Orland Square, and the LaGrange Road corridor.
- Schools
- Orland School District 135, which uses a grade-center model, plus Consolidated High School District 230, commonly Carl Sandburg High. Confirm the specific building assignments by address with the districts.
- Train
- Orland Park is on Metra's SouthWest Service to Union Station, with the 179th Street/Orland Park station closest. Weekend service on this line has been limited at times, so verify the current schedule.
- Highway
- Quick access to LaGrange Road and 159th Street, with Interstate 80 to the south and I-294 reachable to the northeast.
- Shopping
- Minutes from Orland Square Mall and the LaGrange Road retail corridor, with big-box stores, restaurants, and groceries.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital and UChicago Medicine's Orland Park outpatient facilities are nearby, with Silver Cross and Advocate Christ within a reasonable drive.
- Parks
- Close to the Orland Park Sportsplex, Centennial Park with its lake and aquatic center, and the village's extensive parks system.
What it’s actually like to live here
Cambridge offers a low-maintenance, settle-in lifestyle in one of the Chicago area's most established southwest suburbs. Because the homes are attached and association-managed, day-to-day upkeep like lawn care and snow removal is largely handled for you, which appeals to downsizers, first-time buyers stepping up from renting, and busy professionals who want space without a large single-family yard. The early-1990s vintage means mature landscaping and a quiet, built-out feel rather than the churn of new construction, and the community's central Orland Park position keeps shopping, dining, parks, and the Metra line all within a short drive.
The honest tradeoffs are those of any attached, HOA-governed community of this age. Monthly dues are a real, recurring cost, and buyers take on shared decision-making and the possibility of special assessments as 1990s-era buildings need roofs, siding, and mechanical updates over time. Early-1990s floor plans and finishes may feel dated relative to new builds, so budget for cosmetic or systems updates on some units. As with much of Cook County, the effective property tax rate is high compared with neighboring collar counties, which is a factor in total monthly cost even when the purchase price is attainable.
For the right buyer, though, the balance is favorable, a spacious, reasonably priced attached home in a top-tier school-and-services suburb, with commuter rail to downtown Chicago and expressway access nearby. It rewards buyers who value convenience, stability, and a hands-off exterior over the customization and independence of a detached house. Prospective buyers should always confirm current HOA dues, what those dues cover, and their exact school assignment before committing.
The questions buyers actually ask
Cambridge FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Cambridge. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $255 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Reported monthly dues fall in the range of roughly $250 to $260. For an attached-home community of this type the fee typically funds common-area and building-exterior maintenance, landscaping and lawn care, snow removal on shared drives and walks, and master insurance and reserves. Request the current association budget, reserve study, rules, and any special assessments during due diligence.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,500 – $8,500 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 Cambridge in Orland Park?
- It is in Cook County, in the 60467 area, west of Wolf Road and north of 179th Street, with homes along Cameron Parkway. It is a small attached-home community set within central-to-western Orland Park, and it is distinct from Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove and Cambridge in St. Charles.
- What kind of homes are in Cambridge, and how big are they?
- Mostly townhomes and condominiums built in the early 1990s, typically two to three bedrooms with about two baths, so they suit buyers who want attached, maintenance-free living.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes. Monthly dues have been reported in the range of roughly $250 to $260. For a community of this type, dues typically cover exterior and common-area maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and master insurance, but confirm the current amount and exact inclusions with the association before you buy.
- What schools serve Cambridge?
- The area is served by Orland School District 135 for K-8, which uses a grade-center model, and Consolidated High School District 230 for high school, commonly Carl Sandburg. Because District 135 assigns buildings by address, confirm your specific primary, intermediate, and junior high assignments directly with the districts.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Orland Park is on Metra's SouthWest Service to Union Station, and the 179th Street/Orland Park station is the closest. By car, LaGrange Road, 159th Street, and Interstate 80 provide access. Verify the current Metra schedule, since weekend service on this line has been limited at times.
- What are prices and the current market like in Cambridge?
- Cambridge homes are generally mid-range and attainable for Orland Park's attached-home segment, but pricing and availability change constantly. For current values, active listings, and recent sales, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than any static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Cambridge?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Cambridge in Orland Park, 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge
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
Cambridge, 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 sale price · last 90 days
$317,000
Sold in the last year
5
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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Schools serving Cambridge
Where Cambridge homes go to school
Homes in Cambridge are most often zoned to Sandburg 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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