Arlington Heights' Storybook Neighborhood of Tudors and Towering Trees
View Available Homes Call (847) 738-1884Scarsdale is widely considered Arlington Heights' most beloved historic neighborhood — a 1920s-era subdivision of gently curving streets, mature trees, and storybook architecture south of downtown. Tudors, colonials, and cape cods sit on generous lots, many lovingly restored, others thoughtfully expanded or rebuilt.
Its walkability is the draw: residents stroll to downtown Arlington Heights' restaurants, the Metra station, and Pioneer Park. Homes here are held for decades and often sell quickly, frequently before buyers outside the neighborhood ever hear about them.
Scarsdale commands a premium over nearly every other Arlington Heights neighborhood. Restored vintage homes typically trade from the $600s well past $1M, and new custom builds on teardown lots can go higher. Inventory is chronically tight — working with an agent who hears about listings early matters here more than almost anywhere.
The neighborhood's signature 1920s–40s architecture, many meticulously updated inside.
Postwar homes with additions that blend into the historic streetscape.
Teardown-lot rebuilds that carry the neighborhood's character forward at the top of the market.
Scarsdale students attend Arlington Heights District 25 elementary and middle schools and District 214 high schools — among the most consistently high-performing public schools in Illinois. School boundaries in the northwest suburbs can vary block by block — always verify your specific address with the district office before purchasing.
From Scarsdale you can walk to downtown Arlington Heights — Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, the library (one of the nation's best), restaurants and the Metra's express trains to the Loop. Pioneer Park and the Arlington Heights Park District's programs are right at hand. Explore our full Arlington Heights guide →
The Dawn Simmons Team has helped buyers and sellers across Arlington Heights and the northwest suburbs for over 26 years. Get honest guidance on pricing, what homes here really sell for, and what to look out for.
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