South Elgin · Kane County · IL
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Heartland Meadows.
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- Median list
- $380K
- Avg time on market
- 1 days
- Sold · last year
- 14
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About the community
An established, mixed-product Sundance community in east South Elgin.
Heartland Meadows is a settled residential community on the east side of South Elgin, laid out along McLean Boulevard just south of the US Route 20 corridor and developed by Sundance Homes in phases from the mid-1990s into the 2000s. It is an unusually broad neighborhood for a single name: condominium flats, townhomes and duplexes, and detached single-family houses all share the same tree-lined streets, with sidewalks, street lights, and mature landscaping. Ponds and the village-maintained Heartland Meadows detention preserve give it real open space, and the range of home sizes keeps it attainable for the area.
At a glance
Condos to detached homes
A Sundance master plan with condominium flats, townhomes and duplexes, and detached single-family houses under one name.
Nature preserve on-site
The village-maintained Heartland Meadows detention area, a roughly 7-acre wetland and wildlife space at Ridge Road.
Neighborhood ponds
Waterfront settings and detention ponds threaded through the subdivision.
Walkable streets
Sidewalks, street lights, and curb-and-gutter streets throughout.
Elgin Area U-46
In Illinois' second-largest district; the exact school assignment sits near a boundary, so confirm by address.
Route 20 access
Just south of US Route 20 for east-west travel and a straightforward run toward I-90.
Randall Road nearby
The Randall Road retail corridor is a short drive west for big-box, grocery, and dining.
Attainable price range
The condo and townhome end is the entry point, with larger detached homes at the upper end of the neighborhood's range.
What’s close
Heartland Meadows sits in northeast South Elgin along McLean Boulevard, just south of US Route 20 and about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
- Highway
- US Route 20 for east-west travel, with a straightforward connection north toward I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway).
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor a short drive west, plus everyday retail along McLean Boulevard and Route 20.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, with other Fox Valley facilities nearby. Confirm the closest emergency room for a specific address.
- Train
- No Metra station in South Elgin. Rail commuters drive to Elgin stations on the Milwaukee District West line to Chicago Union Station.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46. Confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school for the specific address.
- Open space
- The Heartland Meadows detention preserve and neighborhood ponds, plus South Elgin parks along the Fox River.
What it’s actually like to live here
Heartland Meadows suits buyers who want an established, low-drama South Elgin address with a genuine range of price points under one neighborhood name. Because Sundance built everything from two-bedroom condominiums to four-bedroom detached homes here, the community naturally mixes first-time buyers, downsizers, and growing families on the same streets. Day to day life leans quiet and residential: the sidewalks make it walkable, and the ponds and the detention preserve give the neighborhood open space and wildlife rather than just retention ditches.
The location is a commuter-friendly compromise. Sitting on McLean Boulevard just south of US Route 20 puts residents close to fast east-west road travel and a straightforward run toward I-90, while the Randall Road retail corridor and the Fox River riverfront are a few minutes west. The honest tradeoff is that eastern, McLean-side position: you are closer to the Route 20 employment and retail edge than to the river and Randall Road shopping, and there is no Metra station in South Elgin, so rail commuters drive to Elgin stations.
The other tradeoffs are common to the area and to a phased, mixed-product community. Kane County property tax rates are high, which buyers should model into monthly cost. The HOA and condo-assessment picture varies by housing type, so both the carrying cost and the rules differ between a detached house and an attached unit, and the fee inclusions should be verified before purchase. School attendance is a real question to nail down, since the subdivision appears to sit near U-46 boundary lines and can list more than one elementary and high school option, so confirm the assigned schools by address rather than assuming.
The questions buyers actually ask
Heartland Meadows FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Heartland Meadows. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The HOA picture varies by housing type, so confirm which regime applies to the specific home. The attached and condominium portion is governed by the Heartland Meadows Condominium Association, whose assessments customarily fund common-area and grounds upkeep, the retention and detention areas, and reserves, and may include some exterior or insurance items. Detached single-family homes may carry a lower master-association fee or none. Request the current declaration, budget, and assessment letter for the exact address.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $12,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Kane County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Heartland Meadows built?
- Sundance Homes built the community between 1994 and 2009. Sundance Homes stopped new construction in 2009, 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.
- When were homes in Heartland Meadows built, and who built them?
- The neighborhood was developed by Sundance Homes and built out in phases from roughly the mid-1990s into the 2000s. The condominium association reports its first phases started in the mid-1990s, and records show single-family construction extending into the following decade.
- What kinds of homes are in Heartland Meadows?
- A wide mix: condominium flats, townhomes and duplexes, and detached single-family houses. The attached homes sit at the more affordable entry end and the larger detached homes at the upper end of the neighborhood's range.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Prices vary a lot because the community spans condos through larger single-family homes, and values change over time. Rather than quote a number that will go stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, inventory, and how quickly homes are selling. As a general characterization, Heartland Meadows tends to be attainable for the South Elgin market.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, at least for the attached and condominium portions, which are governed by the Heartland Meadows Condominium Association. Detached homes may pay a smaller master-association fee or none. Ask for the current declaration, budget, and assessment letter for the specific address, since what the dues cover varies by housing type.
- What schools serve Heartland Meadows?
- The subdivision is in Elgin Area School District U-46. The exact assigned schools are not guaranteed for the whole neighborhood because it appears to sit near boundary lines, so verify the assignment for a specific address using the official U-46 school locator before relying on it.
- How is the commute and what is nearby?
- The neighborhood is on McLean Boulevard just south of US Route 20, about 40 miles from downtown Chicago, with easy road access toward I-90 and the Randall Road retail corridor a few minutes west. There is no Metra station in South Elgin; rail commuters use the Milwaukee District West line stations in nearby Elgin.
- Who is the real estate agent for Heartland Meadows?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Heartland Meadows in South Elgin, 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 Heartland Meadows 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 Heartland Meadows
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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- Comp-driven pricing
- South Elgin specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Heartland Meadows, 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
$380,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$385,000
Avg time on market
1 days
Sold in the last year
14
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 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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