Streamwood · Cook County · IL
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About the community
A tucked-away townhome pocket next to Poplar Creek open space.
Sherwood Forest is a small townhome community on the east side of Streamwood in Cook County, off Bartlett Road near Cambridge Drive. Listing sources credit national builder Pulte with developing it in the mid-1990s, and the English-woodland naming theme carries through streets such as Locksley Drive. The community is bordered by wetlands, a park, and open space, which gives it a quieter, tucked-away feel despite quick access to Lake Street and Route 59. The format is attached-home, low-maintenance living, and it backs up to the large Poplar Creek forest preserve system.
At a glance
Pulte townhomes
Attached townhomes built by Pulte in the mid-1990s, predominantly 2- and 3-bedroom plans with attached garages.
Poplar Creek open space
The community is bordered by parks and wetlands and backs to the Poplar Creek forest preserve trail network.
Park district recreation
The Streamwood and Bartlett park districts offer pools, an indoor aquatic center, a nature center, and a golf course nearby.
School District U-46
Served by Elgin Area School District U-46. Confirm the assigned elementary, middle, and high school by address.
Two Metra stations
Metra Milwaukee District West stations in Bartlett and Hanover Park run to Chicago Union Station.
Route 59 and I-90
Route 59 and Lake Street connect quickly to I-90 toward O'Hare and downtown Chicago.
What’s close
Sherwood Forest sits off Bartlett Road on the east side of Streamwood, next to open space and a short drive from Route 59 and I-90.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46. Boundaries do not always follow subdivision lines, so confirm the assigned schools by address.
- Outdoors
- The Poplar Creek forest preserve system, plus Streamwood and Bartlett park district facilities, are minutes away.
- Train
- Metra Milwaukee District West stations in Bartlett and Hanover Park, with Bartlett the closer of the two.
- Highway
- Route 59 and Lake Street (US 20) feed to I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) toward O'Hare and the Loop.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail along Lake Street and Route 59, with Woodfield and the Schaumburg corridor a short drive southeast.
- Library
- Poplar Creek Public Library District serves the Streamwood area.
What it’s actually like to live here
Sherwood Forest suits buyers who want a lower-maintenance, budget-conscious foothold in the northwest suburbs without giving up green space. The community is small and quiet, wrapped by wetlands, a park, and wooded open space, and it backs up to the enormous Poplar Creek preserve, so trails and open sky are minutes from the door. Between the Streamwood and Bartlett park districts, families have real access to pools, an indoor aquatic center, a nature center, and a golf course, which is a lot of recreation for a modest-priced townhome location.
The commute picture is a genuine strength. Route 59 and Lake Street feed quickly to I-90, and two Metra Milwaukee District West stations give a car-optional path downtown. Everyday shopping is close, and the Woodfield and Schaumburg retail and job corridor is an easy drive, which keeps this pocket practical for commuters heading toward O'Hare or the Loop.
The honest tradeoffs: these are attached townhomes, so buyers trading down from a detached house should expect shared walls, association rules, and monthly dues rather than full autonomy over the exterior. Cook County's effective tax rate is on the higher side, so the tax line can feel heavy relative to the purchase price. The community is compact with limited on-site amenities of its own, and school assignment must be confirmed by address because U-46 boundaries can cut through neighborhoods.
The questions buyers actually ask
Sherwood Forest FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Sherwood Forest. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Sherwood Forest has a mandatory townhome association. Monthly assessments have been reported in roughly the mid-$200s to about $300 range. Dues for a community of this type typically cover common-area landscaping, snow removal on shared drives, exterior and common maintenance, master insurance on common elements, and reserves, while owners handle interior upkeep. Confirm the current amount, exact inclusions, and reserve health with the managing agent.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $8,500 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 Sherwood Forest built?
- Pulte built the community between 1994 and 1996. Pulte stopped new construction in 1996, 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.
- Is Sherwood Forest single-family homes or townhomes?
- It is an attached townhome community built by Pulte in the mid-1990s, not detached single-family homes. Plans are mostly 2- and 3-bedroom units with attached garages.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. Monthly assessments have been reported in the roughly mid-$200s to about $300 range. Dues for this type of community typically cover common-area landscaping, snow removal on shared drives, exterior and common maintenance, and master insurance on common elements. Confirm the current amount, exact inclusions, and reserve health with the managing agent.
- What schools serve Sherwood Forest?
- The community is in Elgin Area School District U-46. U-46 boundaries do not always follow subdivision lines, so confirm your specific assignment by address with the district before relying on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago and O'Hare?
- Route 59 and Lake Street connect quickly to I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) toward O'Hare and downtown. For rail, two Metra Milwaukee District West stations in Bartlett and Hanover Park run to Union Station, with Bartlett the closer option.
- Is this the same Sherwood Forest as the one in Highland Park?
- No. They share a name only. This is the Streamwood townhome community in Cook County. The Highland Park Sherwood Forest is a separate single-family neighborhood on the North Shore.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing sits in the affordable-to-moderate band for Streamwood townhomes, but values and inventory move over time. Rather than rely on a stale number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Sherwood Forest?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Joe knows Sherwood Forest
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
Sherwood Forest, 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 sale price · last 90 days
$336,750
Sold in the last year
6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 6, 2025 through August 6, 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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