Communities in Illinois.

Algonquin Meadows

Algonquin, IL

Developed by Lennar

Fairway View Estates

Algonquin, IL

Developed by Plote Homes LLC

Clublands of Antioch

Antioch, IL

Developed by Lennar

Golf-course-adjacent master-planned subdivision

The Sanctuary Club

Antioch, IL

Developed by Lennar

Age-restricted, clubhouse

Active-adult community

Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb

Aurora, IL

Developed by Del Webb

Clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool

Del Webb-branded 55+ community in the Chicago suburbs

Stonebridge

Aurora, IL

Tom Fazio–designed golf course, country club, pool, tennis

Upscale gated golf community anchored by Stonebridge Country Club.

Stonegate West

Aurora, IL · Est. 2006

Age-targeted community with roughly 336 homes

Lake Barrington Shores

Barrington, IL · Est. 1974

Lakefront access, marina, clubhouse

Large, long-established lakefront age-targeted community with roughly 1,317 homes

Ashbury

Bartlett, IL

Parks, walking paths, community pool

Established master-planned subdivision

Liberty Green

Bolingbrook, IL · Est. 2019

Newer 55+ community with roughly 155 homes

Patio Homes Far Oaks

Caseyville, IL

Developed by H & L Builders

Tanglewood

Caseyville, IL

Developed by BHHS HomeServices Select Properties

55+ community in the Metro East (St. Louis) region of Illinois

Legends

Champaign, IL

Developed by Signature Homes

Lakeshore East

Chicago, IL

Developed by Magellan Development Group

Private landscaped park, high-rise towers, doorman buildings, Lake Michigan/Chicago River proximity

Premier downtown Chicago master-planned high-rise neighborhood built out over two decades

One Chicago Square

Chicago, IL

Developed by JDL Development

Luxury high-rise tower in River North

The Reed Southbank

Chicago, IL

Developed by Lendlease

Riverfront high-rise; part of The 78 riverfront megadevelopment

Cambria In Lakewood

Cortland, IL

Developed by Worthington Homes Ltd.

Carillon Lakes

Crest Hill, IL · Est. 2000

Developed by Cambridge Homes

Clubhouse, lakes, single-family and attached homes

Gated 55+ community of about 1,113 homes built 2000–2007.

Plum Grove

Crete, IL

Developed by Doorn Builders

Leclair Estates

Deerfield, IL

Developed by Pulte Homes

Talon Preserve

Downers Grove, IL

Developed by M/I Homes

Blackberry Creek

Elburn, IL

Growing subdivision in Kane County near Blackberry Creek Forest Preserve

Bowes Creek Country Club

Elgin, IL

Developed by D.R. Horton

Golf course community

Edgewater

Elgin, IL · Est. 2005

Developed by Del Webb / PulteGroup

Gated single-family ranch homes, clubhouse, lakes, lifestyle director

Roughly 1,040-home gated 55+ community off the Randall Road corridor.

Waterford

Elgin, IL

Developed by Lennar

Leisure Village

Fox Lake, IL · Est. 1972

One of the older established 55+ communities in Lake County, roughly 360 homes

Prestwick Country Club

Frankfort, IL

Private golf club, estate homes

Mill Creek

Geneva, IL

Developed by Cambridge Homes

Parks, pools, schools, extensive trail network

Established since the 1990s; one of the Fox Valley's best-known master-planned communities

Wildhorse

Gilberts, IL

Golf course

Golf-course residential community

The Glen

Glenview, IL

Town center, golf course (The Glen Club), parks, lake

Well-known North Shore master-planned redevelopment of the former Glenview Naval Air Station

Prairie Crossing

Grayslake, IL · Est. 1987

Developed by George & Victoria Ranney

22-acre lake, 160 acres restored prairie, organic farm, rail station, trails

Nationally recognized conservation community; ~395 homes with 70% land preserved.

Saddlebrook Farms

Grayslake, IL · Est. 1989

Large, long-running 55+ community with roughly 2,000 homes, still building new units

Stonewall Orchard

Grayslake, IL

Public golf course with surrounding residential development

Merit Club

Gurnee, IL

Private golf club, luxury estate homes

Amber Fields

Hampshire, IL

Planned amenity centers, parks, trails

Large-scale master-planned community in the far-northwest Chicago exurbs, developed across multiple builders

Hawthorn Woods Country Club

Hawthorn Woods, IL

Developed by M/I Homes

On-site private country club and golf course

The Bowery of Highland Park

Highland Park, IL

Developed by M/I Homes

Sun City Huntley

Huntley, IL · Est. 1998

Developed by Del Webb / PulteGroup

Two clubhouses, 18-hole golf course, 100,000+ sq ft of recreation, hundreds of clubs

Del Webb's first Midwest active-adult community and the largest in Illinois with roughly 5,500 homes.

Talamore

Huntley, IL

Clubhouse, pool, parks, trails

Master-planned family community in fast-growing Huntley.

Del Webb Lakewood Prairie

Joliet, IL · Est. 2024

Developed by Del Webb (PulteGroup)

One of the newest Del Webb 55+ communities in the Chicago area

Middlefork Farm

Lake Forest, IL · Est. 2001

Upscale custom-home subdivision built 2001-2016, homes ranging 4,000-6,300+ sq ft

The Lakes of Boulder Ridge

Lake in the Hills, IL

27-hole golf course, 65,000 sq ft clubhouse, pool, tennis, lakes

Secluded 55+ enclave within the Boulder Ridge golf community.

Turnberry Country Club

Lakewood, IL

Private golf club community in McHenry County

Ruffled Feathers

Lemont, IL

Pete/P.B. Dye–designed golf course, country club

Gated luxury golf community in Lemont.

Victoria Park

Libertyville, IL · Est. 2004

Small, established 55+ community

Sedgebrook

Lincolnshire, IL

Full continuum of senior care on one campus, independent living, dining, fitness center

Premier Life Plan (CCRC) community in Lake County

Briargate

Lindenhurst, IL

Developed by Pulte Homes

Low-maintenance villa homes

Lago Vista

Lockport, IL · Est. 2004

New-and-resale 55+ community with roughly 832 homes

Sadie Ridge

Lockport, IL

Developed by M/I Homes

Royal Melbourne

Long Grove, IL

Estate homes adjacent to Royal Melbourne Country Club

Harvest Edge

Mahomet, IL

Developed by Unlimited Homes

Hunters Ridge

Mahomet, IL

Developed by Unlimited Homes

Ridge Creek

Mahomet, IL

Developed by Unlimited Homes

Patriot Estates

McHenry, IL · Est. 2007

New-and-resale 55+ community still adding homes

Arbor Lakes

Minooka, IL

Developed by Lennar

Grand Dominion

Mundelein, IL · Est. 2006

Developed by Del Webb / PulteGroup

Clubhouse, fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools

Upscale Del Webb 55+ community in Lake County; the newest Del Webb built in Illinois.

Ivanhoe Club

Mundelein, IL

Private golf club and surrounding residential enclave

Ashwood Park

Naperville, IL

Clubhouse, resort pool, water park, tennis

Upscale master-planned community in south Naperville.

Cress Creek

Naperville, IL

Established golf course neighborhood

Naperville Polo Club

Naperville, IL

Developed by Pulte Homes

Regency at River Glen

Naperville, IL

Developed by Toll Brothers

Clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style amenities

Established Toll Brothers active-adult community in Naperville

White Eagle

Naperville, IL

Arnold Palmer–designed private golf course, country club, pools, tennis

Prestigious gated golf-course community in the Naperville/Aurora area.

Prairie Ridge

New Lenox, IL

Developed by Brian Wille Construction

Teerling Lakes Landings

New Lenox, IL

Developed by Pulte Homes

55+ enclave within the larger Teerling Lakes master plan; clubhouse, lake

Wynstone

North Barrington, IL

Jack Nicklaus-designed private golf course, gated estate homes

One of the Chicago area's most prestigious gated golf communities

Mission Hills

Northbrook, IL

Private golf course, clubhouse, pools, tennis

Established gated golf/condominium community on the North Shore.

Reserve at the Brook

Northbrook, IL

Developed by Pulte Homes

New Pulte 55+ community currently in coming-soon status

Savannah Hills

O'Fallon, IL

Developed by H & L Builders

Estates at Ravinia Meadow

Orland Park, IL

Developed by Pulte Homes

Southbury

Oswego, IL

Developed by Pulte Homes

Clubhouse, pools, parks, trails; multi-phase master plan

Large, long-running master-planned community in Oswego with ongoing new-construction phases

Heritage Harbor

Ottawa, IL

Marina, golf course, and lake resort amenities on the Illinois River

WeaverRidge

Peoria, IL

Golf course, clubhouse

Upscale golf-course community

Cambridge Lakes

Pingree Grove, IL

Developed by Cambridge Homes

Amenity centers, lakes, trails, on-site schools

Northwest-suburban master-planned community of roughly 3,000 homes.

Carillon at Cambridge Lakes

Pingree Grove, IL

Developed by Cambridge Homes

Gated amenity center, ranch townhomes and single-family homes

Roughly 1,000-home 55+ enclave inside the larger Cambridge Lakes master plan.

Carillon

Plainfield, IL · Est. 1989

Developed by Cambridge Homes

Clubhouse, Links at Carillon golf course, condos to single-family homes

The first 55+ active-adult community in the Chicago area, with roughly 2,100 homes.

Grande Park

Plainfield, IL

Lakes, parks, clubhouse, pools, on-site schools

Large master-planned community in the Plainfield/Oswego area.

Keller Farm

Plainfield, IL

Developed by Lennar

Lakewood Springs

Plainfield, IL

Developed by Lennar

Lake, clubhouse, pools

Large lake-centered master-planned community

Springbank

Plainfield, IL

Trails, parks, village-center plan

Master-planned 'green' community along the DuPage River in Plainfield.

Wesmere

Plainfield, IL

Golf course, clubhouse

Established golf-course community in Plainfield

Rob Roy Country Club Village

Prospect Heights, IL · Est. 1982

Golf course access, clubhouse

Established golf-adjacent age-targeted community with roughly 650 homes

Grand Haven

Romeoville, IL · Est. 2002

Gated entry, on-site golf course, clubhouse, resort-style pool

Established gated 55+ community in Will County with roughly 677 homes

Shorewood Glen

Shorewood, IL · Est. 2004

Developed by Del Webb / PulteGroup

Clubhouse, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness, walking trails

Southwest-suburban Del Webb 55+ community near Joliet.

Panther Creek

Springfield, IL

Golf course, country club

Country club community

Royal Fox

St. Charles, IL

Golf course community along the Fox River

Woods of Fox Glen

St. Charles, IL · Est. 1988

Golf course frontage, wooded lots

Prestigious luxury golf-course subdivision built 1988-2002

Prestbury

Sugar Grove, IL

Bliss Creek public golf course, Open Range restaurant, clubhouse, pool

Established family-oriented community of 950+ homes built around a public golf course

The Grove

Sugar Grove, IL

Developed by M/I Homes

Old Mill Park

Sycamore, IL · Est. 2019

Newer 55+ new-construction community

Gregg's Landing

Vernon Hills, IL · Est. 1990s, on the former 813-acre Cuneo estate

40-acre Lake Charles, White Deer Run Golf Course, 360+ acres of open space, parks and trails

Well-established upscale master-planned community spanning 20 neighborhoods in northern Lake County

St. Andrews Estates

West Chicago, IL

Adjacent to St. Andrews Golf & Country Club's two 18-hole championship courses

Gated golf community around one of Illinois' oldest family-owned golf clubs

Hickory Glen

West Dundee, IL

Developed by Lennar

Timber Trails

Western Springs, IL

Developed by McNaughton Development

Adjacent to Timber Trails Country Club

Trillium Farm

Winfield, IL · Est. 2020

Newer, higher-end 55+ community with roughly 84 homes

Seven Bridges

Woodridge, IL

18-hole golf course, health club, dining, shopping district

Golf-anchored planned community in DuPage County.

Bull Valley Greens

Woodstock, IL

Developed by North Mark Homes

Riverwoods

Woodstock, IL

Developed by Lennar

Autumn Creek

Yorkville, IL

Parks, clubhouse, pool, multiple floor-plan builders

One of Yorkville's newer multi-builder master-planned communities.

Bristol Bay

Yorkville, IL

Clubhouse, pools, lakes/ponds, parks, extensive trail network

One of the largest master-planned communities in the Chicago exurbs, built out by multiple national builders

Grande Reserve

Yorkville, IL

Aquatic center, miles of bike paths, on-site elementary school

Large Fox Valley master-planned community with multiple Chicagoland builders.

Heritage at Millbrook

Yorkville, IL

Developed by Lennar

Clubhouse, low-maintenance living

Lennar-built 55+ community near Yorkville

Silver Glen

Yorkville, IL

Parks, community amenities

Residential subdivision