Tinley Park · Will County · IL
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Brookside Glen.
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- Median list
- $535K
- Avg time on market
- 21 days
- Sold · last year
- 4
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About the community
An established family subdivision on the Will County side of Tinley Park.
Brookside Glen is an established residential subdivision in the southern, Will County portion of Tinley Park, roughly 30 miles south of downtown Chicago. It is a large, multi-phase community of single-family homes plus separate townhome and condominium sections, built out mostly from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s and most associated with builder Crana Homes, whose Irish-themed model names (Fane, Boyne, Shannon) give the streets their character. Its defining draw is a school combination that is unusual for this side of town: elementary and middle grades in Summit Hill District 161, with Brookside Glen Elementary inside the neighborhood, and high schoolers who feed into Lincoln-Way District 210 rather than the District 230 schools that serve most of west Tinley Park.
At a glance
Lincoln-Way 210 high school
Feeds Lincoln-Way District 210, a draw families specifically seek. Confirm the exact campus by address.
Brookside Glen Elementary
The Summit Hill District 161 elementary school sits inside the subdivision.
Homes and townhomes
Single-family detached homes plus separate townhome and condominium sections.
Lake of the Glens Park
A central park with water, walking paths, playgrounds, and a soccer field anchors the neighborhood.
Built late 1990s to mid-2000s
A multi-phase Crana Homes community with a varied, non-tract streetscape.
Metra Rock Island line
Two Tinley Park stations run to LaSalle Street Station downtown in about 45 minutes.
I-80 and LaGrange Road
Quick access to I-80 to the south and the LaGrange Road retail corridor.
Silver Cross Hospital
A full-service hospital in nearby New Lenox serves the southwest suburbs.
What’s close
Brookside Glen sits on the Will County side of Tinley Park (ZIP 60487), near 80th Avenue and I-80, with two Metra stations and the LaGrange Road corridor close by.
- Parks
- Lake of the Glens Park at the center, with Island Prairie Park and Newfield Park bracketing the community.
- Shopping
- The LaGrange Road retail corridor, Brookside Marketplace, and historic downtown Tinley Park on Oak Park Avenue.
- Train
- Two Metra Rock Island District stations in Tinley Park to LaSalle Street Station, about a 45-minute ride.
- Highways
- I-80 to the south, with LaGrange Road (US 45), Harlem Avenue, and 80th Avenue the main arterials.
- Schools
- Summit Hill District 161 for K through 8 and Lincoln-Way District 210 for high school.
- Hospital
- Silver Cross Hospital in nearby New Lenox, a full-service acute-care hospital.
What it’s actually like to live here
Brookside Glen is one of Tinley Park's quintessential family neighborhoods. Its defining draw is a school combination that is unusual for this side of town: elementary and middle-grade students attend Summit Hill District 161, with Brookside Glen Elementary sitting right inside the subdivision, and high schoolers feed into Lincoln-Way District 210 rather than the District 230 schools that serve most of west Tinley Park. For buyers who are specifically targeting Lincoln-Way, that quirk alone puts Brookside Glen at the top of the list, and it helps the neighborhood hold its appeal across market cycles.
Day to day, the community delivers a quiet, established suburban rhythm. Lake of the Glens Park anchors the center with water, walking paths, and playgrounds, and the surrounding Tinley Park-Park District system adds ball fields, trails, and a full recreation center. The housing stock has genuine variety, from Crana ranch and two-story models to split-levels and attached townhomes, so the streetscape avoids the sameness of a single-builder tract. Commuters get real optionality: two Metra Rock Island stations and quick access to I-80 and the LaGrange Road corridor for shopping, dining, and services.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to established Will County suburbs. Property taxes are high, which is the norm for Illinois and for this side of Tinley Park in particular, so underwrite the tax line carefully. The homes are now roughly 20 to 30 years old, so mechanical systems, roofs, and finishes may be at or past their first replacement cycle depending on the property. And because the subdivision is governed by several separate associations rather than one, dues and rules differ significantly between the single-family, townhome, and condo sections, so read the documents for the exact section you are buying into.
The questions buyers actually ask
Brookside Glen FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Brookside Glen. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $30 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Brookside Glen is not a single flat-fee HOA; it is organized as multiple associations by product type. Single-family homes pay modest dues for common areas, retention ponds, and entrance upkeep, while the townhome and condominium sections have their own separate associations with higher dues that cover exterior and common maintenance. Ask for the current budget and rules for the exact section you are considering.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $11,000 – $17,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Will County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Brookside Glen built?
- Crana Homes built the community between 1997 and 2006. Crana Homes stopped new construction in 2006, 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.
- What county is Brookside Glen in, Cook or Will?
- The subdivision sits on the Will County side of Tinley Park (ZIP 60487). Tinley Park as a village straddles the Cook and Will county line, so it is worth confirming the exact county for a specific parcel with the county assessor, but the community is documented as Will County.
- What schools serve Brookside Glen?
- Summit Hill School District 161 for elementary and junior high (Brookside Glen Elementary is inside the neighborhood, and Summit Hill Junior High serves grades 7 and 8), and Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 for high school. Attendance boundaries can change, so confirm the specific Lincoln-Way campus with District 210 for a given home.
- Why do people say Brookside Glen has a school advantage?
- Most of west Tinley Park feeds Victor J. Andrew High School in District 230, but Brookside Glen instead feeds Lincoln-Way District 210. Families specifically seeking Lincoln-Way schools often prioritize this neighborhood for that reason.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes, but it is not one flat fee. Single-family homes have a homeowners or master association with modest dues, while the townhome and condominium sections have their own separate associations with higher dues that typically cover exterior and common-area upkeep. Ask for the current budget and rules for the exact section you are considering.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Strong. Two Metra Rock Island District stations in Tinley Park run into LaSalle Street Station downtown (about a 45-minute ride), and I-80 plus the LaGrange Road and Harlem Avenue corridors are minutes away for drivers.
- What do homes cost in Brookside Glen and how is the market?
- Pricing and market activity move constantly, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current values, inventory, and pace. In general terms, Brookside Glen is a move-up neighborhood priced above Tinley Park's entry-level stock, reflecting home size, the Lincoln-Way draw, and the established setting.
- Who is the real estate agent for Brookside Glen?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Brookside Glen in Tinley Park, 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 Brookside Glen 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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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
Brookside Glen, 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
$534,950
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$595,000
Avg time on market
21 days
Sold in the last year
4
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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