Illinois Active Retirement Community Guide - IL 55+ Adult Communities

1. Price Range: Mid $100s-High $500s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 5,489
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Condominiums, Ranch Townhomes, Single Family Homes
Sun City Huntley
Huntley, IL
Del Webb Sun City Huntley is one of the premier active adult communities in the Chicago area. Including 5,400 homes spread across 2,300 acres with an 18-hole golf course and two clubhouses, Sun City Huntley is the largest and most amenity-laden 55+ community in the entire Midwest. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Low $100s-Low $300s
2. New/Resale: Resale Only
3. Number of Homes: 2,097
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Coachhomes , Condos, Single Family Homes, Townhomes
Carillon
Plainfield, IL
Carillon in Plainfield was the first active adult community in the Chicago area. Carillon features over 2,100 homes in a gated community. Residents have access to a 32,000 square foot clubhouse and 27 holes of golf. Home buyers can choose from condos, townhomes and single family homes. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Low $100s-Mid $200s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 2,000
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Age Restricted
6. Home Types: Manufactured Homes
Saddlebrook Farms
Grayslake, IL
Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake is an age-restricted 720-acre manufactured-home community. It features over 100 acres of lakes, nature preserves and a working farm. The community presents a very "country" feel with open spaces and homes featuring front porches. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Mid $100s-Mid $300s
2. New/Resale: New Only
3. Number of Homes: 1,297
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Duplexes, Quads, Single Family Homes
Carillon Cambridge Lakes
Pingree Grove, IL
Carillon at Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove is Cambridge Homes' latest active adult community in the northwest suburbs. Cambridge Lakes is a beautiful master planned community comprised of nearly 3,000 homes, of which an estimated 1,297 will be devoted to the 55+ Carillon enclave. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Mid $100s-Mid $300s
2. New/Resale: Resale Only
3. Number of Homes: 1,113
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Ranch Townhomes, Single Family Homes
Carillon Lakes
Crest Hill, IL
Carillon Lakes in Crest Hill is a 55+ community that was built by Cambridge Homes after the completion of the nearby Carillon in Plainfield. Carillon Lakes is smaller and newer than the original Carillon. Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities including a clubhouse and 3-hole golf course. DETAILS
1. Price Range: High $100s-High $400s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 1,040
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Single Family Homes
Edgewater
Elgin, IL
Edgewater by Del Webb in Elgin is a highly acclaimed active adult community in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Situated on the desirable Randall Road Corridor, Edgewater is attractive to those who want the Del Webb lifestyle in a smaller, more intimate community. DETAILS
1. Price Range: High $100s-Mid $400s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 906
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Condominiums, Single Family Homes, Townhomes
Carillon Club
Naperville, IL
Carillon Club offers active adult living in one of Chicago’s most sought after suburbs. Situated at the corner of Route 59 and 95h Street, Carillon Club offers a prestigious Naperville address near great retail and dining outlets. A new clubhouse and beautiful homes makes Carillon Club an excellent choice. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Mid $100s-Mid $300s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 765
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Duplex Homes, Single Family Homes
Shorewood Glen
Shorewood, IL
Del Webb Shorewood Glen is one of the newest active adult communities in Chicago’s southwest suburbs. This 765 home gated community includes a clubhouse and inexpensive ranch homes that have made it one of the hottest selling adult communities in the Chicago area. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Mid $200s-Mid $500s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 725
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Single Family Homes
Grand Dominion
Mundelein, IL
Grand Dominion in Mundelein is Del Webb's first active adult community in Lake County. Since its grand opening, Grand Dominion has been one of the hottest-selling 55+ communities in the Chicago area. Grand Dominion offers the prestigious Del Webb name in a great location. DETAILS
1. Price Range: High $100s-Low $400s
2. New/Resale: Resale Only
3. Number of Homes: 677
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Ranch Townhomes, Single Family Homes
Grand Haven
Romeoville, IL
Grand Haven was built with the joint efforts of Del Webb and Lakewood Homes. Residents of Grand Haven enjoy a small community feel without having to give up the lifestyle and amenities they desire in an active adult community. DETAILS
1. Price Range: High $100s-Low $300s
2. New/Resale: Resale Only
3. Number of Homes: 361
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Age Restricted
6. Home Types: Ranch Townhomes, Single Family Homes
Carillon North
Grayslake, IL
Carillon North in Grayslake is a 55+ age restricted community in the heart of Lake County. This quaint 361 home community offers the perfect blend of small community feel with a variety of amenities and plenty of social interaction. Buyers can select from single family homes and townhomes. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Mid $200s-Mid $400s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 351
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Single Family Homes, Town Homes
Bowes Creek Country Club
Elgin, IL
The Regency at Bowes Creek Country Club is an exquisite enclave of 351 active adult homes in the Bowes Creek community on the west side of Elgin. The active adult portion of the community is gated, has its own clubhouse and is reserved for people 55 and older. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Low $200s-Low $300s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 336
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Single Family Homes
Carillon at Stonegate
Aurora, IL
Carillon at Stonegate in Aurora, IL is a smaller and less expensive option for people seeking an active adult community in the Naperville/Aurora area. With only 336 homes, Carillon at Stonegate is considerably smaller than nearby Carillon Club in Naperville and Carillon Lakes in Crest Hill. DETAILS
1. Price Range: High $100s-Low $300s
2. New/Resale: Resale Only
3. Number of Homes: 211
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Duplex Homes, Single Family Homes
Steeplechase at Churchill Club
Oswego, IL
Steeplechase at Churchill Club in Oswego is an intimate enclave of 211 age-restricted homes within the Churchill Club master planned community. Residents of Steeplechase can choose from ranch single family and duplex homes and enjoy exclusive access to a private clubhouse with pool. DETAILS
1. Price Range: Mid $300s-High $400s
2. New/Resale: Resale Only
3. Number of Homes: 184
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Age Restricted
6. Home Types: Single Family Homes
Haverford Place
Hoffman Estates, IL
Haverford Place by Ryland Homes is an ideal community for people seeking a small age-restricted community in an great location near Schaumburg and the Northwest Tollway. Haverford Place is an intimate community of only 184 ranch homes located on the west side of Hoffman Estates. DETAILS
1. Price Range: High $400s-Low $600s
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 156
4. Age Restriction: 55+
5. Community Type: Active Adult
6. Home Types: Single Family Homes
The Woods of South Barrington
South Barrington, IL
The Regency at The Woods of South Barrington is an exquisite collection of 156 finely appointed homes in a gated enclave reserved for 55+ active adults. True to the Toll Brothers name, The Woods of South Barrington is the perfect oasis for those who want luxury homes and can afford the price. DETAILS
1. Price Range: $200,000-$340,000
2. New/Resale: New Only
3. Number of Homes: 126
4. Age Restriction: None
5. Community Type: Age Targeted
6. Home Types: Villas
Villas at the Sonatas
Woodstock, IL
Villas at the Sonatas by Epcon Communities offers a unique age-targeted lifestyle in Woodstock, IL. Homeowners enjoy the benefits of less upkeep in the form of provided lawn care, snow removal and exterior maintenance - which is all covered by a low monthly homeowners contribution. DETAILS
1. Price Range: $220,000 - $242,000
2. New/Resale: New and Resale
3. Number of Homes: 117
4. Age Restriction: None
5. Community Type: Age Targeted
6. Home Types: Villas
Timbers Edge Villas
Joliet, IL
Timbers Edge Villas by Epcon Communities offers a new and improved age-targeted lifestyle in Joliet. Homeowners reap the benefits of less upkeep in the form of provided lawn care, snow removal and exterior maintenance - which is all covered by a low monthly homeowners contribution. DETAILS
1. Price Range: High $100s-Low $300s
2. New/Resale: New Only
3. Number of Homes: 92
4. Age Restriction: None
5. Community Type: Age Targeted
6. Home Types: Villas
Villas at Fox Run
Plainfield, IL
Villas at Fox Run by Epcon Communities offers a new and improved age-targeted lifestyle community in Plainfield. Homeowners reap the benefits of less upkeep in the form of provided lawn care, snow removal and exterior maintenance - which is all covered by the association. DETAILS