Streamwood · Cook County · IL
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Forest Ridge.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $385K
- Avg time on market
- 104 days
- Sold · last year
- 9
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About the community
A mid-2000s low-maintenance community on Streamwood's west side.
Forest Ridge is a mid-2000s community on the west side of Streamwood, just east of Illinois Route 59 off Lake Street near the Poplar Creek open space. It was built primarily by Pulte Homes and KLM Builders through roughly 2003 to 2008, and while it includes some single-family homes, much of the community is attached townhome product. That mix makes it a practical, lower-maintenance option in the northwest suburbs, with association-handled exteriors and a quiet, pond-and-open-space setting close to the Route 59 and Lake Street corridors.
At a glance
Townhomes and some single-family
A Pulte and KLM community that is mostly attached townhomes, with a smaller number of detached single-family homes.
Low-maintenance living
Most homes sit in an association that handles common-area upkeep and exterior-related items, which suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters.
Elgin U-46 schools
Reported assignment is Elgin Area School District U-46, with Canton Middle and Streamwood High. Confirm the assigned elementary by address.
Near Poplar Creek
Ponds and open space within the community, with the Poplar Creek trail and forest preserve system close by.
I-90 and IL-390 access
I-90 a few miles north via Route 59 or Barrington Road, and IL-390 to the south, both feeding toward O'Hare.
Metra a short drive
The Milwaukee District West line at Hanover Park and Bartlett offers a one-seat ride to Union Station.
Everyday shopping close
Retail and grocery along Lake Street and Route 59, with the Woodfield and Schaumburg district a short drive east.
What’s close
Forest Ridge sits on the west side of Streamwood, east of Route 59 and south of Lake Street (US-20), near Poplar Creek.
- Setting
- A mid-2000s community of mostly townhomes with ponds and open space, tucked off the Lake Street and Route 59 corridors.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46. Listings point to Canton Middle School and Streamwood High School, with elementary reported as Hillcrest or Hilltop. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail and grocery along Lake Street and Route 59, with the larger Woodfield and Schaumburg shopping district a short drive east.
- Hospital
- Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center on Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates, roughly 10 to 15 minutes away.
- Train
- No station in Streamwood itself. The nearest Metra Milwaukee District West stops are at Hanover Park and Bartlett, both a short drive.
- Highway
- I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) a few miles north via Route 59 or Barrington Road, with IL-390 to the south toward O'Hare.
What it’s actually like to live here
Forest Ridge suits buyers who want a newer, lower-maintenance home in a convenient northwest-suburban spot without paying detached-home prices. Because most of the community is attached townhome product, much of the exterior upkeep runs through the association, which appeals to first-time buyers, downsizers, and commuters who would rather spend a weekend on the Poplar Creek trails than on yard work. The setting is quiet and residential, with ponds and open space, yet close to the everyday shopping and dining strung along Lake Street and Route 59.
Commuters get real flexibility. I-90 to the north opens up the O'Hare job corridor and downtown, while IL-390 to the south adds another route toward the airport and the eastern tollways. There is no Metra station in Streamwood itself, but the Milwaukee District West stops in Hanover Park and Bartlett put a one-seat ride to Union Station within a short drive, which is a meaningful perk for downtown workers who would rather not drive the whole way.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. This is mostly attached housing, so a buyer set on a large detached home with a private yard will find the selection here limited and should also look at neighboring subdivisions. Being in Cook County means a heavier property-tax load than comparable homes just over the line in DuPage or Kane County, so run the numbers on a specific parcel. And because Streamwood attendance boundaries can split within the village, confirm the assigned schools by address rather than assuming.
The questions buyers actually ask
Forest Ridge FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Forest Ridge. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Forest Ridge is largely attached-home product, so most homes carry a monthly association assessment. Listing data puts dues roughly in the low-200s per month, typically covering common-area upkeep and the exterior-related items common to townhome associations, though inclusions vary and any single-family homes may have different or lower obligations. Confirm the current assessment, the billing cadence, and exactly what is covered with the managing agent or the listing disclosures.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $7,000 – $11,000 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.
- When was Forest Ridge built?
- Pulte Homes and KLM Builders built the community between 2003 and 2008. Pulte Homes and KLM Builders stopped new construction in 2008, 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.
- Are the homes in Forest Ridge townhomes or single-family?
- Mostly attached townhomes built by Pulte Homes and KLM Builders, with a smaller number of detached single-family homes. If you specifically want a detached home, confirm availability, since the majority of inventory here is attached.
- When was Forest Ridge built?
- In the mid-2000s, with most construction running roughly from 2003 to 2008.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Most homes carry a monthly association assessment, reported in listing data at roughly the low-200s per month, covering common-area upkeep and exterior-related items typical of townhome associations. Inclusions vary and single-family obligations may differ, so confirm the current amount and coverage with the managing agent or listing disclosures.
- What schools serve Forest Ridge?
- The community is in Elgin Area School District U-46. Listings point to Canton Middle School and Streamwood High School, with elementary reported as Hillcrest or Hilltop. Because attendance boundaries can split within Streamwood, verify your specific address with the district.
- How is the commute to O'Hare and downtown Chicago?
- I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) is a few miles north via Route 59 or Barrington Road, and IL-390 to the south adds another route toward O'Hare. For the train, the nearest Metra Milwaukee District West stops are in Hanover Park and Bartlett, both a short drive, with service to Union Station.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Pricing is attainable for the northwest suburbs and depends on home type and updates. Rather than quote a figure that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current listing and sale activity in Forest Ridge.
- Who is the real estate agent for Forest Ridge?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Forest Ridge in Streamwood, 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 Forest 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 Forest 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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Market snapshot
Forest 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
$385,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$394,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
104 days
Sold in the last year
9
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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