Palatine · Cook County · IL
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About the community
Attainable attached-home living near downtown Palatine.
Deer Run is an attached-home community of townhome and manor-style condominiums in Palatine, built in the second half of the 1980s. Units are compact single-level and two-story plans, typically two or three bedrooms, set among mature trees with walking paths and a pond on site. It is one of Palatine's more attainable entry points, drawing first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors who want low-maintenance living close to downtown Palatine and its Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
At a glance
Attached homes
Townhome and manor-style condominiums built in the late 1980s, most two or three bedrooms.
Entry-level price point
Among the more attainable communities in Palatine, suited to first-time buyers and downsizers.
Metra commuter access
The Palatine station on the Union Pacific Northwest line runs into Ogilvie in downtown Chicago.
Walking paths and pond
Private walking paths, open green space, and a water feature within the community.
Low-maintenance living
A condominium association handles exterior upkeep, landscaping, and snow removal. Confirm the inclusions.
District 15 and District 211
Served by CCSD 15 (K-8) and Township High School District 211. Confirm the assigned schools by address.
What’s close
Deer Run sits on the north side of Palatine near Northwest Highway and Quentin Road, within reach of downtown Palatine and its Metra station.
- Amenities on-site
- Private walking paths, open green space, and a pond within the community.
- Schools
- Palatine CCSD 15 (K-8) and Township High School District 211 (9-12). Confirm the assigned elementary, junior high, and high school by address.
- Shopping
- Downtown Palatine's shops and dining, plus retail along the Rand Road and Route 53 corridors nearby.
- Hospital
- Northwest Community Hospital (Endeavor Health) in neighboring Arlington Heights, a short drive away.
- Train
- The Palatine station on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, close by, with commuter parking downtown.
- Highway
- Northwest Highway (US 14) and Quentin Road, with Rand Road (US 12), Route 53, and I-90 for regional driving.
What it’s actually like to live here
Deer Run is a practical, budget-conscious entry into a well-regarded northwest-suburban address. For first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters, the appeal is straightforward: compact, low-maintenance attached homes in a mature, wooded setting with walking paths and a pond, all within reach of downtown Palatine and its Metra station. The association handles the exterior upkeep and snow that come with attached-home living, which suits people who want an easy day-to-day routine.
The honest tradeoffs are space and condo living. These are smaller units, many around a thousand square feet with a single full bath, so buyers who need multiple bathrooms, a garage, or a private yard will find the community limiting. As attached condos, owners pay a monthly assessment and live under association rules, and because the buildings date to the 1980s, the condition of roofs, siding, and shared systems and the health of the association's reserves vary and are worth scrutinizing before an offer.
Commuting is the strong suit. The Palatine station on the Union Pacific Northwest line is close, downtown Palatine's shops and restaurants are nearby, and Rand Road, Route 53, and I-90 open up the wider northwest suburbs. Cook County's high effective tax rate adds to carrying costs even at an attainable purchase price, so buyers should model the full monthly picture, assessment and taxes included.
The questions buyers actually ask
Deer Run FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Deer Run. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Deer Run is an attached-home community, so every unit carries a mandatory monthly condominium assessment. Associations of this vintage typically fund exterior building maintenance, common-area landscaping, snow removal, master insurance on the structures, and reserves. Published dues fall broadly in the low-to-high $200s per month and vary by unit and building. Confirm the exact assessment, what it covers, the reserve health, and any rental rules with the association before purchase.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $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.
- 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 Deer Run single-family or attached homes?
- It is an attached-home community of townhome and manor-style condominiums, built in the second half of the 1980s. It is not a detached single-family subdivision.
- How big are the homes?
- Units are compact, generally around one thousand square feet, and are typically two or three bedrooms, most with one full bath. Some are single-level, ranch-style condos.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. As attached condos, all units carry a mandatory monthly association assessment. Associations of this type usually bundle exterior maintenance, common-area landscaping, snow removal, master insurance, and reserves, but confirm the exact inclusions, dues, and any rental rules with the association before you buy.
- What schools would my child attend?
- Palatine is served by CCSD 15 (K-8) and Township High School District 211 (9-12). Attendance boundaries can vary block by block, so confirm the exact assigned elementary, junior high, and high school for a specific address with the districts.
- How is the commute into Chicago?
- Strong for a suburb. The Palatine station on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line is close by and runs into downtown Chicago, with commuter parking downtown and road access via Northwest Highway and Quentin Road.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Deer Run is one of the more attainable price points in Palatine. Because conditions change, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, inventory, and how quickly homes are selling.
- Who is the real estate agent for Deer Run?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Deer Run in Palatine, 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 Deer Run 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 Deer Run
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
Deer Run, 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
$288,250
Sold in the last year
4
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 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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