South Elgin · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Sugar Ridge.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $469K
- Avg time on market
- 42 days
- Sold · last year
- 8
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About the community
A settled 1990s single-family neighborhood on the northeast side of South Elgin.
Sugar Ridge is a single-family subdivision on the northeast side of South Elgin in Kane County, east of McLean Boulevard and north of Stearns Road. It was developed primarily in the early-to-mid 1990s by Lexington Homes, a well-known Chicago-area production builder, with roughly two dozen floor-plan models and numerous cul-de-sac courts. The result is a mature, family-oriented neighborhood with curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and mature trees, positioned as mid-market family housing within easy reach of the Randall Road corridor and the Fox River.
At a glance
Lexington Homes single-family
Detached single-family homes built roughly 1991 to 1999 by Lexington Homes, generally 1,300 to about 3,000 sq ft, two to five bedrooms, on cul-de-sac courts.
U-46 or District 303
South Elgin is split between Elgin Area District U-46 and St. Charles District 303, and Sugar Ridge sits near that boundary, so the assigned schools can differ house to house. Confirm by address.
No HOA dues
Listings show no mandatory association dues. Always confirm any assessment on the specific listing.
Randall Road and I-90
Minutes from the Randall Road retail corridor, with I-90 access to the north toward O'Hare and Rockford.
Metra MD-W line
Metra Milwaukee District West stations at Elgin and Big Timber Road are a short drive, running into Union Station.
Fox River Trail
The 44-mile paved Fox River Trail runs through South Elgin's village center along the river.
Advocate Sherman
Advocate Sherman Hospital on Randall Road in Elgin is a short drive north.
Mature, low-traffic streets
Curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and mature trees, with numerous cul-de-sac courts that keep through-traffic low.
What’s close
Sugar Ridge sits on the northeast side of South Elgin east of McLean Boulevard and north of Stearns Road, with the Randall Road corridor to the west and I-90 a drive north.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor to the west, with big-box retail, grocery, dining, and services.
- Highway
- IL-31 and IL-25 through the Fox River valley, with I-90 accessed via Randall Road to the north.
- Train
- Metra Milwaukee District West line at the Elgin and Big Timber Road stations, a short drive, into Union Station.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital, a full-service regional hospital on Randall Road in Elgin.
- Schools
- Elgin Area District U-46 or St. Charles District 303 depending on the address. Confirm the assigned schools by address.
- Recreation
- The 44-mile Fox River Trail and Panton Mill Park along the river in South Elgin's village center.
What it’s actually like to live here
Sugar Ridge suits buyers who want a settled, quiet, single-family neighborhood at a moderate price point in the fast-growing Fox River corridor. The homes are practical 1990s family layouts on manageable suburban lots, the streets are lined with mature trees, and the cul-de-sac courts keep through-traffic low, which is a genuine draw for households with young kids. Day-to-day errands are easy, with the Randall Road corridor to the west packing in grocery, big-box retail, restaurants, and Advocate Sherman Hospital within a short drive, and South Elgin's village center along the Fox River adding parks and the Fox River Trail for walking and cycling.
The tradeoffs are honest ones. This is a car-dependent suburb, and while Metra's Milwaukee District West line serves the Elgin and Big Timber stations for Chicago commuters, you drive to the train and a downtown commute is long. Property taxes are high, as they are across Kane County and Illinois generally, so buyers should underwrite the effective rate carefully rather than just the purchase price. And because the subdivision sits near the U-46 and District 303 boundary, families should not assume a particular school, since the assigned schools can differ house to house.
For buyers who prioritize a proven, low-drama neighborhood with strong road access, nearby healthcare and shopping, and river-valley recreation, and who are comfortable with a commuter-suburb pace and Illinois-level taxes, Sugar Ridge is a solid, sensible choice. It is less suited to buyers wanting new construction, a gated or amenity-rich HOA community, or a walk-to-train lifestyle.
The questions buyers actually ask
Sugar Ridge FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Sugar Ridge. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Listings in Sugar Ridge show no mandatory homeowners association dues, which is typical of a 1990s single-family tract where the Village maintains the common infrastructure. Any small voluntary or maintenance association would be disclosed on the individual listing, so confirm the dues and coverage for the specific home.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $10,000 – $13,000 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 Sugar Ridge built?
- Lexington Homes built the community between 1991 and 1999. Lexington Homes stopped new construction in 1999, 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 Sugar Ridge?
- It is on the northeast side of South Elgin in Kane County, east of McLean Boulevard and north of Stearns Road, within easy reach of the Randall Road corridor and the Fox River.
- Who built Sugar Ridge and when?
- The community was developed primarily in the early-to-mid 1990s by Lexington Homes, with homes built roughly from 1991 through 1999 across about two dozen floor-plan models.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- There does not appear to be a mandatory HOA, and listings show no association dues. Always confirm on the specific listing, since any assessment would be disclosed there.
- What schools serve Sugar Ridge?
- It depends on the exact address. South Elgin is split between Elgin Area District U-46 and St. Charles District 303, and Sugar Ridge sits near that boundary. Verify the assigned schools for the specific home using the district boundary tools or the MLS listing before making a decision.
- What are property taxes like?
- Kane County and South Elgin have above-average Illinois effective tax rates, generally in the neighborhood of 2.3 to 2.7 percent of value, varying by taxing and school district. The dollar amount depends on the home's assessed value and exemptions, so check the current tax line on the individual listing.
- What do homes cost here and how is the market?
- Pricing is moderate for South Elgin, positioned as mid-market family housing rather than luxury or entry-level. Because prices and inventory move, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing, activity, and trends rather than a fixed number.
- Who is the real estate agent for Sugar Ridge?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Sugar Ridge 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 Sugar Ridge 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 Sugar Ridge
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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- South Elgin specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Sugar Ridge, 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
$468,990
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$420,500
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
42 days
Sold in the last year
8
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 1, 2025 through August 1, 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 Sugar Ridge
Where Sugar Ridge homes go to school
Homes in Sugar Ridge are most often zoned to St. Charles North HS and South Elgin 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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