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Prospect Heights, IL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Prospect Heights
A small town in Northern Illinois, Prospect Heights is a quiet, residential city with a tight-knit community. For weekend getaways, the city has a metra station that takes…
A small town in Northern Illinois, Prospect Heights is a quiet, residential city with a tight-knit community. For weekend getaways, the city has a metra station that takes residents to places like Downtown Chicago. This gives residents the opportunity to have access to big-city resources and small-town amenities at the same time.
Climate & Geography
Prospect Heights has a humid continental climate with hot summers in the 80s and cold winters falling to an average of 17 degrees.
Located in Cook County, Prospect Heights is directly west of the Des Plaines River and southeast of Lake Arlington. The terrain is mainly flat.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Residents of Prospect Heights have plenty of options for outdoor recreation. Popular activities include hiking along the River Trail Nature Center, cycling on the Des Plaines River Trail, and boating and fishing at Lake Arlington.
There are several small shopping centers throughout the city, and the larger Randhurst Village is located just outside the city. Residents are also close to the entertainment and events of nearby Chicago, including its beaches, the Chicago Bonatic Garden, and numerous museums.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Prospect Heights is a little higher than state and national averages because of higher housing costs. Transportation costs are also above average, whereas health care and utility costs are below average.
Illinois does not tax any form of retirement income, including Social Security benefits, IRAs, 410(k)s, and private and public pensions. Property taxes are high in the state, but qualifying homeowners over the age of 65 may be able to take advantage of a homestead exemption of $5,000. The city's combined sales tax is 9.5 percent, which is higher than average.
Health Care
The Chicago metro area ranks in the top 85 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
There are no hospitals in Prospect Heights, but the area is surrounded by hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S. News. Some of the closest high performing hospitals include Northwest Community Hospital, Amita Health Elk Grove Village, and Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, all of which are within 10 miles of the city. Additionally, nearby nationally ranked hospitals include Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem-Metro Chicago, and Loyola University Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Prospect Heights, there is 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Prospect Heights has 650 homes, the largest has 650 homes, and the average community consists of 650 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Prospect Heights.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Prospect Heights stay on the market for around 483 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $407,489, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Rob Roy Country Club Village average around $407,489.
62 communities near Prospect Heights
366 homes near Prospect Heights
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,566 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,678 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,270 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,238 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,246 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,985 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,285 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,696 sq ft
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4 beds
|5 baths
|3,613 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,700 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,876 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,511 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,540 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,750 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,984 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,865 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,744 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,505 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,841 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,625 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,599 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,658 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,315 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,744 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,089 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|2,191 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,982 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,871 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,850 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,955 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,351 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,641 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,550 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Prospect Heights, there is 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Prospect Heights has 650 homes, the largest has 650 homes, and the average community consists of 650 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Prospect Heights.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Prospect Heights stay on the market for around 483 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $407,489, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Rob Roy Country Club Village average around $407,489.
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