Prospect Heights · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Prospect Heights.
- Active listings
- 24
- Median list
- $450K
- Avg time on market
- 20 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
24 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Prospect Heights.
Prospect Heights is a city of roughly 16,000 residents in northwest Cook County, Illinois, bordered by Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, and Wheeling. Incorporated in 1976, it grew from a single farming family in 1936 into a leafy residential community of large lots and mature trees. Students are served by a patchwork of elementary districts, primarily Prospect Heights School District 23, with high schoolers attending Wheeling High School or John Hersey High School in Township High School District 214. Commuters ride Metra's North Central Service from the Prospect Heights station at 55 South Wolf Road into Chicago Union Station, and O'Hare International Airport is roughly a 17 to 20 minute drive away. The city co-owns Chicago Executive Airport, a busy general-aviation field, and offers golf at Rob Roy Golf Course plus open space at Izaak Walton Park.
At a glance
~16,000 residents
Prospect Heights had a population of 16,058 at the 2020 census, a low-density city of large wooded lots.
District 23 and District 214
Most of the city is in Prospect Heights School District 23 for K-8, with high schoolers in Township High School District 214 at Wheeling or John Hersey.
NCS Metra station
The Prospect Heights station on the North Central Service line runs to Chicago Union Station downtown.
Close to O'Hare
O'Hare International Airport is about an 11 to 12 mile drive, roughly 17 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Chicago Executive Airport
The city co-owns Chicago Executive Airport, formerly Palwaukee, a busy corporate and general-aviation field.
Rob Roy Golf Course
A 9-hole, par-36 municipal golf course winds through tree-lined fairways near the city center.
Median income ~$92k
The median household income is about 91,599 per Data USA.
What’s close
Prospect Heights sits in northwest Cook County along the Milwaukee Avenue and Palatine Road corridors, well connected to surrounding suburbs by major arterials, a Metra commuter station, and a shared regional airport.
- Major roads
- Milwaukee Avenue (IL 21), Palatine Road, Rand Road (US 12), and Illinois Route 83 run through or border the city.
- Prospect Heights Metra station
- At 55 South Wolf Road on the North Central Service line, with parking across two lots.
- Chicago Executive Airport
- Jointly owned by Prospect Heights and Wheeling, a low-delay business-aviation alternative to O'Hare.
- Parks
- The Prospect Heights Park District operates Izaak Walton, Lions, Country Gardens, and other parks.
- Rob Roy Golf Course
- A 9-hole municipal course on Camp McDonald Road run by the city.
- Gary Morava Recreation Center
- The Park District's main recreation hub, with a fitness center and programs for all ages.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in Prospect Heights centers on quiet residential streets, large wooded lots, and a strong network of neighborhood parks managed by the Prospect Heights Park District. Residents have access to the Gary Morava Recreation Center, Lions Pool, a fitness center, and parks including Izaak Walton, Country Gardens, and Lions. Golfers can play the city's 9-hole Rob Roy Golf Course or the Park District's Old Orchard Country Club. The overall feel is low-key and green, with more space and tree cover than many inner-ring suburbs.
The Park District continues to invest in amenities, including upgrades at Country Gardens Park with a walking loop, pickleball courts, and new playgrounds. The community's identity is tied closely to Chicago Executive Airport, which the city co-owns with Wheeling and which hosts corporate and general aviation traffic. With Metra rail, several major roadways, and proximity to the shopping and dining of Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect, the city blends a quiet suburban feel with strong regional access.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Prospect Heights community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Prospect Heights.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D23Grades K-8
Prospect Heights School District 23
Schools serving the area
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
- Betsy Ross Elementary School
- Anne Sullivan Elementary School
- MacArthur Middle School
Most of the city is in District 23 for K-8, but portions fall into Wheeling CCSD 21 and River Trails School District 26. Confirm the assigned elementary district by address.
- D214Grades 9-12
Township High School District 214
Schools serving the area
- Wheeling High School
- John Hersey High School
All Prospect Heights high schoolers attend District 214, going to either Wheeling High School or John Hersey High School depending on their address. Verify the assigned high school before writing an offer.
From the neighborhood
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What there is to do in Prospect Heights.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Izaak Walton Park
A Prospect Heights Park District park on Elmhurst Road offering open green space and trails.
- Family
Gary Morava Recreation Center
The Park District's main recreation hub on Camp McDonald Road with a fitness center and programs.
- Parks
Rob Roy Golf Course
A 9-hole, par-36 municipal golf course winding through 51 acres of tree-lined fairways.
- Culture
Chicago Executive Airport
A co-owned general-aviation airport, formerly Palwaukee, popular with aviation enthusiasts and business travelers.
- Family
Old Orchard Country Club
A Prospect Heights Park District golf and event facility on Rand Road.
- Parks
Country Gardens Park
A neighborhood park being upgraded with a loop trail, pickleball courts, and new playgrounds.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Prospect Heights.
MetraNCS line
- Stations: Prospect Heights
- Terminal: Chicago Union Station (CUS)
DriveBy car
- Routes: Milwaukee Avenue (IL 21) · Palatine Road · Rand Road (US 12) · Illinois Route 83
- O'Hare Airport: ~18 min
- Chicago Loop: ~32 min
By the numbers
Prospect Heights taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.76%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$263,500
MRED · last 12 mo (197 sales)
Median household income
$91,599
ACS
How Prospect Heights got here
A bit of history.
Prospect Heights traces its origins to 1936, when the first family settled in the area, and the community took its name from its neighbors Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights. Through the 1950s and 1960s the area developed rapidly as an unincorporated subdivision, but residents found they had little control over the growth happening around them. To address that, the Prospect Heights Improvement Association concluded that incorporation was the only solution.
On January 31, 1976, exactly 40 years after the first family arrived, the City of Prospect Heights was officially incorporated, with more than half of voting residents in favor. The city operates under a council-manager form of government with a mayor and five aldermen, and it remains a non-home-rule community after declining home rule through referendum. In 2026 the city marked its 50th anniversary.
The questions buyers actually ask
Prospect Heights FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Prospect Heights. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- Which school districts serve Prospect Heights?
- Most of Prospect Heights is served by Prospect Heights School District 23 for elementary and middle school, but the city's boundaries are split. Some neighborhoods fall into Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 or River Trails School District 26 instead. All high school students attend Township High School District 214, going to either Wheeling High School or John Hersey High School depending on their address. Because of this patchwork, always confirm the exact districts for a specific home.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago?
- Commuters can take Metra's North Central Service line from the Prospect Heights station at 55 South Wolf Road directly into Chicago Union Station. By car, the Chicago Loop is roughly 32 minutes away in normal traffic, covering about 23 miles. The North Central Service runs fewer daily trains than the busier UP-NW line, so check the schedule against your hours.
- How far is Prospect Heights from O'Hare Airport?
- O'Hare International Airport is close, roughly an 11 to 12 mile drive that typically takes about 17 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. That proximity makes the city convenient for frequent flyers and airline-industry workers. The city also co-owns the nearer Chicago Executive Airport for corporate and general aviation.
- What are property taxes like in Prospect Heights?
- Prospect Heights has an average effective property tax rate of about 2.76 percent, higher than the Cook County average. On a home around 359,000 that runs into five figures annually. Illinois property taxes are generally high, so budget accordingly and review the specific property's tax history before buying.
- What is Chicago Executive Airport and how does it relate to the city?
- Chicago Executive Airport, formerly Palwaukee Municipal Airport, is jointly owned by the City of Prospect Heights and the Village of Wheeling. It serves corporate and general aviation as a low-delay alternative to O'Hare for business travelers. It is one of the city's defining landmarks and a significant local employer.
- What is there to do in Prospect Heights?
- The Prospect Heights Park District runs numerous parks and facilities, including Izaak Walton Park, the Gary Morava Recreation Center, Lions Pool, and Old Orchard Country Club. Golfers can play the city's 9-hole Rob Roy Golf Course, and the district is adding pickleball courts and trails at Country Gardens Park. Surrounding suburbs like Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect add shopping and dining nearby.
Nearby
Towns next to Prospect Heights.
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Your local agent
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