Roselle · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Waterbury.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $379K
- Avg time on market
- 138 days
- Sold · last year
- 26
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About the community
A mature, pond-laced neighborhood on the west side of Roselle.
Waterbury is an established residential subdivision on the west side of Roselle in DuPage County, generally west of Roselle Road and north of Lake Street (US-20). It is a planned, phased community built mainly from the mid-1970s into the 1980s, mixing detached single-family homes with townhome and condominium enclaves. Because it was laid out around existing wetlands, ponds, open space, and pocket parks are woven through the street grid rather than tacked on at the edges. Waterbury Elementary School sits inside the neighborhood. The result is a mature, tree-lined, moderately priced community that has held steady appeal for first-time buyers, downsizers, and families who want a Roselle address.
At a glance
Mixed housing types
Detached single-family homes plus townhomes and condos, roughly under 700 up to about 3,000 sqft.
Ponds and pocket parks
Planned around wetlands, with water features, open space, and neighborhood parks throughout.
School inside the neighborhood
Waterbury Elementary (Keeneyville District 20) sits within the community, feeding Lake Park High School District 108.
Attainable Roselle address
One of the more affordable established neighborhoods in town, with condos and townhomes among the lower-cost options.
Sub-association HOAs
Detached homes generally have no HOA; townhomes and condos belong to separate sub-associations.
Roselle Metra nearby
The Milwaukee District West Line station in Roselle is a short drive, about 24 miles to Union Station.
Lake Street and Roselle Road
Quick access to US-20, with I-390, I-290, and IL-53 reachable for commuters.
What’s close
Waterbury is bounded by Roselle Road to the east and Lake Street (US-20) to the south, giving quick access to arterials and, from there, to the tollway network.
- Train
- The Roselle station on the Metra Milwaukee District West Line, about 24 miles from Chicago Union Station, is a short drive.
- Highway
- Lake Street (US-20) and Roselle Road connect quickly to I-390 (Elgin-O'Hare), I-290, and IL-53.
- Shopping
- The Lake Street corridor and the Stratford Square area in neighboring Bloomingdale, plus Roselle's downtown near the station.
- Schools
- Keeneyville District 20 (Waterbury Elementary and Spring Wood Middle) and Lake Park High School District 108. Confirm by address.
- Hospital
- Full-service hospitals in the surrounding Glendale Heights, Bloomingdale, and Elk Grove areas are a short drive. Confirm the closest current facility.
- Outdoors
- The neighborhood's own ponds, open space, and playgrounds woven through the plat.
What it’s actually like to live here
Waterbury reads as a settled, unpretentious Roselle neighborhood where the trees are mature, the parks are real, and the price of entry is lower than much of DuPage County. The mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos draws a broad cross-section: young families buying a first house, renters, and longtime owners who have been in place for decades. The ponds and pocket parks threaded through the plat, plus an elementary school inside the neighborhood, give it a walkable, kid-friendly feel, and the Metra station, downtown Roselle, and the Lake Street retail corridor are all close.
The honest tradeoffs come with the age of the housing. This is 1970s and 1980s construction, so floor plans, kitchens, baths, windows, and mechanicals vary a lot from house to house. Some homes have been fully renovated and others are essentially original and priced accordingly, which is why the neighborhood shows up as both a value and a rehabber's project. Buyers should budget for updates and inspect carefully, and on the attached-home side, the sub-association structure means monthly dues and coverage differ building to building.
The other tradeoff is the DuPage tax load. Effective rates around two percent of value are typical for the county and are a meaningful carrying cost, especially relative to Waterbury's comparatively modest home prices. That math is part of why the neighborhood stays affordable to buy but should be underwritten with the actual tax bill in view. Interior streets are quieter than the Roselle Road and Lake Street edges, which are worth checking in person.
The questions buyers actually ask
Waterbury FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Waterbury. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- There is no single blanket HOA over all of Waterbury. Detached single-family homes generally have no mandatory association, while the townhomes and condos belong to separate sub-associations with monthly assessments commonly in the low hundreds that typically cover lawn care, exterior maintenance, common-area insurance, snow removal, and water. Confirm the specific association, the current assessment, and what it covers for the exact unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $9,000 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.
- When was Waterbury built?
- Multiple builders (established 1970s to 1980s development) built the community between 1975 and 1989. Multiple builders (established 1970s to 1980s development) stopped new construction in 1989, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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 Waterbury?
- On the west side of Roselle in DuPage County, generally west of Roselle Road and north of Lake Street (US-20), with Waterbury Elementary on S. Rodenburg Road inside the neighborhood.
- What kinds of homes are here?
- A planned mix of detached single-family homes (mostly 3 to 5 bedrooms) plus townhomes and condominiums (mostly 1 to 3 bedrooms), built mainly from the mid-1970s into the 1980s. Sizes range from small condos under 700 square feet to detached homes around 3,000 square feet.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- It is one of Roselle's more attainable established neighborhoods, with detached homes in the local mid-tier and townhomes and condos among the more affordable ownership options. Pricing and demand shift, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current numbers.
- Is there an HOA?
- The detached single-family homes generally have no mandatory HOA. The townhomes and condos belong to separate sub-associations with monthly assessments commonly in the low hundreds that typically cover lawn care, exterior maintenance, common insurance, snow removal, and water. Confirm the exact association and dues for the specific unit.
- What schools serve Waterbury?
- Elementary and middle school are in Keeneyville School District 20 (Waterbury Elementary and Spring Wood Middle), and high school is Lake Park High School in District 108. Because Roselle is split among several districts, confirm the assigned schools for your exact address.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Rail commuters use the Metra Milwaukee District West Line from the Roselle station on Irving Park Road, about 24 miles from Union Station. Drivers reach I-390, I-290, and IL-53 quickly via Lake Street and Roselle Road.
- Who is the real estate agent for Waterbury?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Waterbury in Roselle, 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury
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
Waterbury, 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
$379,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$417,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
138 days
Sold in the last year
26
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 9, 2025 through August 9, 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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