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Chicago Area, IL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
55 communities near Chicago Area
282 homes near Chicago Area
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,554 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,200 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,956 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,182 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,863 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,541 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,646 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,213 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,971 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,871 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,026 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,595 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,502 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,192 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,926 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,826 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Chicago Area, there are 6 large communities with over 1000 homes, 9 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 45 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in the Chicago Area has 42 homes, the largest has 5489 homes, and the average communities consists of 444 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in the Chicago Area. The most recent communities started in the Chicago Area include McDowell Point, Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb, Briargate. There are also 13 communities in the Chicago Area that offer new construction homes, including Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb, Patriot Estates, McDowell Point.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in the Chicago Area. Approximately 31.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb is a gated communities with 550 homes, and Grand Haven is another gated communities with 677 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in the Chicago Area stay on the market for around 181 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $405,423, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Briarwood Lakes average around $930,806, while homes in Chatham Grove average around $390,706.
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