Streamwood · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Woodland Heights.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median list
- $370K
- Avg time on market
- 18 days
- Sold · last year
- 49
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About the community
An established, affordable single-family neighborhood on the west side of Streamwood.
Woodland Heights is one of the original post-war subdivisions of Streamwood, and its history is tied to the founding of the village itself. Builders assembled homes here in the early-to-mid 1950s, and once enough families were in place the Village of Streamwood was incorporated in 1957. The neighborhood sits on the west and central side of Streamwood around Irving Park Road (Route 19), west of Barrington Road. Today it is a mature, tree-lined neighborhood of modest ranches, raised ranches, and split-levels, and one of the more attainable single-family markets in the I-90 northwest corridor.
At a glance
Affordable single-family homes
Mid-century ranches, raised ranches, and split-levels, most roughly 900 to 2,400 sq ft, one of the northwest suburbs' more attainable single-family markets.
Elgin Area District U-46
Served by Illinois' second-largest district, with Streamwood High School at the high school level. Confirm the assigned elementary and middle school by address.
Park Place Recreation Center
The Streamwood Park District's Park Place aquatic center, with a lap pool, a zero-depth activity pool, and water play features, is nearby.
Established, tree-lined streets
One of Streamwood's original 1950s subdivisions, with mature trees and a settled, lived-in feel.
Rail via the Tri-Village stations
No Metra stop in Streamwood itself, so rail commuters use the Milwaukee District West line at Bartlett or Hanover Park.
I-90 access via Barrington Road
Barrington Road connects north to the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) toward O'Hare and the Elk Grove job base.
Streamwood Oaks Golf Club
A village-owned public golf course a short drive from the neighborhood.
What’s close
Woodland Heights sits on the west and central side of Streamwood around Irving Park Road (Route 19) and Barrington Road, with I-90 a short drive north.
- Amenities nearby
- Streamwood Park District parks and the Park Place Recreation Center aquatic center, plus the village-owned Streamwood Oaks Golf Club.
- Schools
- Elgin Area School District U-46, with Streamwood High School. Confirm the assigned elementary and middle school by address.
- Shopping
- Retail along Irving Park Road and Barrington Road, with the Woodfield and Schaumburg shopping hub a short drive east.
- Hospital
- Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center in nearby Hoffman Estates.
- Train
- No Metra station in Streamwood, so the nearest are Bartlett and Hanover Park on the Milwaukee District West line into Union Station.
- Highway
- Barrington Road to I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway), with Route 19 and Route 59 for surface routes.
What it’s actually like to live here
Woodland Heights is where you land when you want a detached house, a yard, and a garage in the northwest suburbs without a Schaumburg or Bartlett price tag. The homes are modest and honest, mostly mid-century ranches and split-levels on established streets with mature trees, and the neighborhood has the settled feel of a place that has been lived in for generations. For a first-time buyer, a young family, or anyone trading up out of a townhome or condo, the value is straightforward: single-family living in the low-to-mid $300s in a corner of Cook County that still has real starter-home inventory.
The location is quietly practical. Barrington Road gets you to I-90 and the O'Hare and Elk Grove employment belt, the Route 59 and Irving Park retail corridors cover everyday shopping, and Woodfield-area big-box and dining are a short drive east. The Streamwood Park District carries the recreation load with the Park Place Recreation Center, its aquatic center, and a dense set of neighborhood parks, so families get pool and playground access without a private HOA amenity bill.
The honest tradeoffs are taxes, home age, and the commute. Cook County effective property-tax rates near 2.2 percent mean the tax line can rival a chunk of the mortgage, and that surprises buyers coming from lower-tax counties. These are older homes, so mechanicals, roofs, windows, and sewer lines deserve a careful inspection, and some inventory still needs updating. There is no Metra station in Streamwood, so rail commuters drive to Bartlett or Hanover Park, and school assignment can vary block to block within this large neighborhood, so families should verify the specific elementary and middle school before falling for a house.
The questions buyers actually ask
Woodland Heights FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Woodland Heights. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Most detached single-family homes in Woodland Heights are not in a mandatory homeowners association, which is typical of Streamwood's 1950s and 1960s tracts. The townhome and attached sections in the area do carry a modest monthly association fee (recent listings show roughly $175 to $185) that covers common-area upkeep. Confirm the specific association and dues for any attached unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,800 – $7,300 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.
- 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.
- What school district is Woodland Heights in?
- Elgin Area School District U-46, the second-largest district in Illinois, with Streamwood High School at the high school level. The specific elementary (K-6) and middle (7-8) assignment depends on your exact address, so run the address through the U-46 school locator before you buy.
- Does Woodland Heights have an HOA and monthly dues?
- Most detached single-family homes have no mandatory HOA. Townhome and attached units in the area do have an association with modest monthly fees (recently around $175 to $185). Always confirm on the specific listing.
- How much are the homes and how fast do they sell?
- Recent median sale price is about $332,000, with median list around $325,000 and roughly 53 sales in the past year. Well-priced homes typically sell faster than the national average.
- What are property taxes like?
- Expect a Cook County effective rate around 2.2 percent. On a home near $330,000 that is roughly $5,800 to $7,300 per year depending on assessment and exemptions. Check the exact PIN on the Cook County Property Tax Portal and confirm the homeowner exemption is in place.
- How old are the houses and what styles are they?
- Most were built from the 1950s through the 1980s, in ranch, raised-ranch, and split-level styles, with square footage generally in the 900s to low-2,000s for the classic single-family stock. Later scattered infill exists, so a few homes are newer.
- How is the commute, and is there a train?
- Barrington Road connects to I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) for O'Hare, Elk Grove, and downtown-bound drivers. There is no Metra stop in Streamwood, so the nearest are Bartlett and Hanover Park on the Milwaukee District West line into Union Station.
- Who is the real estate agent for Woodland Heights?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Woodland Heights 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 Woodland Heights 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 Woodland Heights
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.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
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- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Woodland Heights, 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
$370,388
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$332,000
Homes for sale right now
4
Avg time on market
18 days
Sold in the last year
49
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 31, 2025 through August 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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Schools serving Woodland Heights
Where Woodland Heights homes go to school
Homes in Woodland Heights are most often zoned to Streamwood 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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