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Arlington Heights

A large northwest-suburban village with a walkable downtown, a Metra line into the Loop, and housing from mid-century ranches to downtown condos.

Mark Kelner

About Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is one of the larger villages northwest of the city. Its downtown, around Vail Avenue and Campbell Street, has restaurants, the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and a Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest line into Ogilvie.

Housing ranges from mid-century ranches and split-levels to colonials, newer construction and condominiums and townhomes close to downtown. Most of the village is served by elementary District 25 and high school District 214, whose schools include Arlington, Hersey and Prospect; a few areas fall into other districts.

Selling in Arlington Heights

Buyers here are often comparing two or three neighborhoods inside the village, and school assignment and walking distance to downtown move them more than square footage. The listing should say plainly which schools the house is assigned to and how far it is to the train.

Buying in Arlington Heights

Check the school assignment for the exact address rather than the village name. District lines don't follow neighborhood names, and that difference shows up in resale.

Good to know

  • Metra Union Pacific Northwest line from downtown Arlington Heights
  • Elementary District 25 for most of the village; High School District 214
  • Downtown condos and townhomes alongside older single-family neighborhoods
  • The future of the former Arlington International Racecourse site is still being decided

From a client here

  • Mark listed & sold our condo and was expert, professional, and thorough. I recommend him enthusiastically. His knowledge of the area ensured a fair list price (and a timely sale), his contacts helped us get the property ready to list, and he has strong negotiating skills.

    Glenn MillsSold a condo, Arlington Heights · Zillow

  • If you want a care free, easy and calm experience with buying or selling – Mark is your agent.

    dpasikhovSold a condo, Arlington Heights · Zillow

Questions about Arlington Heights

Do you help people buy and sell in Arlington Heights?

Yes. I'm a licensed Illinois real estate broker with United Realty Group, Inc., working with sellers and buyers in Arlington Heights and the towns around it, in English and Russian. 113 homes sold and 35 Zillow reviews averaging 5.0.

Which schools serve Arlington Heights?

Elementary District 25 for most of the village; High School District 214. Assignment depends on the exact address, so check it for the house before you buy.

How do you get downtown from Arlington Heights?

Metra Union Pacific Northwest line from downtown Arlington Heights.

What is my Arlington Heights home worth?

It depends on the closed sales that actually compete with it, and those change month to month. Send me the address and I'll email you the recent closed sales around it, with prices and dates.

What did homes near you in Arlington Heights sell for?

Prices here move faster than a web page, so I don't print a range that will be stale by spring. Give me the address and I'll email you the recent closed sales around it, with prices and dates.

5.0 from 35 Zillow reviews · 113 homes sold

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Before you sell or buy

  1. What it costs to sell a house in Chicago and the suburbs

    Commission, transfer taxes, the property tax credit, attorney and title: every line on an Illinois seller's closing statement, with this year's transfer tax rates.

    Read the guide
  2. How to choose a real estate agent near you, and check them first

    Before you sign with anyone, me included: how to check a license, find sales and reviews you can verify, and ask the questions that separate a plan from a pitch.

    Read the guide
  3. How selling a house works in Chicagoland, step by step

    From the first price conversation to the closing table: what happens at each stage of an Illinois sale, who is involved, and where deals tend to wobble.

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If you want a care free, easy and calm experience with buying or selling – Mark is your agent.

dpasikhov · Sold a condo, Arlington Heights