Northwest Highlands
Arlington Heights, Illinois
The affordable corner of Arlington Heights — with new-build upside
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Northwest Highlands sits at Arlington Heights' northwest corner and has long been one of the most attainable ways into the town — recent sales around $415K–$435K make it a genuine entry point in a market where the median runs far higher.
The spread in current listings tells the other half of the story: alongside $525K originals sits a $1.35M new build. Like several west-side pockets, the neighborhood is seeing teardown-and-rebuild activity that's gradually lifting the ceiling.
Homes for sale in Northwest Highlands, Arlington Heights
Updated 8/30/2026 5:00 PM CDT · Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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The Homes of Northwest Highlands
Recent sales cluster in the low-to-mid $400s while listings run from $525K to $1.35M for new construction — a neighborhood in transition, which spells opportunity on both sides.
Original Ranches
1950s–60s single-levels that define the entry price.
Split-Levels
Mid-century multi-levels with room to update.
New Rebuilds
Custom two-stories replacing originals at $1M+.
Schools Serving Northwest Highlands
Northwest Highlands is served by area District 25/CCSD 15 elementary boundaries and HSD 214 high schools — verify the exact address, as lines run through this corner of town. School boundaries in the northwest suburbs can vary block by block — always verify your specific address with the district office before purchasing.
Living in Northwest Highlands: the Arlington Heights Advantage
The Palatine border, Route 53 access and Northwest Community Hospital's employment base are all close by. Explore our full Arlington Heights guide →
Some homes for sale in Northwest Highlands never show up online
Our MLS runs a Private Listing Network — real listings agents can see that never appear on Zillow or any public site, because the sellers want privacy. We can't advertise them. What we can do is share matches directly with our own buyers. If Northwest Highlands is where you want to be, tell us exactly what you're looking for — we'll watch the private side for you, and we'll only contact you about that.
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