Des Plaines, Illinois

The Brighton

The Brighton is a townhome and condo community in Des Plaines, Illinois built between 2000 and 2003. Everything below comes straight from the MLS and updates hourly.

2000–2003Years built

1,070–1,220 sqftHome sizes

$3,771Avg annual property tax

Maine West High SchoolHigh school

Schools typically serving The Brighton: Central Elementary School · Algonquin Middle School · Maine West High School (assignments can vary by address — always verify with the district)

Nothing in The Brighton is publicly for sale right now — which tells you something: homes here get held onto, and the 1 that sold in the past year went fast. Communities like this often trade by relationship — an off-market conversation, a Private Listing Network entry, a neighbor who knows a neighbor — before a sign ever hits the yard. If you want in, tell us — we'll watch the PLN and our own network for The Brighton and call you first. Put us on watch →

Meanwhile, nearby Des Plaines communities with homes for sale today: Ballard Point (5) · Halston Market (4) · Lexington Park (4) · Bay Colony (3) · all of Des Plaines →

Live from the MLS

Homes for sale in The Brighton, Des Plaines

Updated 9/25/2026 11:45 PM CDT · Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

0Active listings

0Under contract

1Sold, last 12 months

$281,000Median sale price (12 mo)

6Avg days on market

107%Sale-to-list ratio

Thinking of selling here? 1 home closed in The Brighton, Des Plaines in the last 12 months at a median of $281,000. Get your free valuation →

Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. MLS GRID

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Recent sales in The Brighton

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
450 S WESTERN Avenue #506	2 bd / 2 ba	Feb 2026	$281,000
450 S Western Avenue #306	2 bd / 2 ba	Jan 2025	$270,000
450 S WESTERN Avenue #401	1 bd / 1.5 ba	Jan 2024	$235,000
450 S Western Avenue #406	2 bd / 2 ba	Jan 2022	$198,500
450 S Western Avenue #504	1 bd / 1 ba	Apr 2007	$212,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

🔍 Heads up: Listing agents don’t always tag a home with its subdivision in the MLS, so some The Brighton homes may only appear in the broader Des Plaines results. See every Des Plaines listing →

🏠 Thinking about The Brighton? We’ve been selling here for 26 years — including off-market and Private Listing Network homes that never reach public sites. Talk to Dawn & Josh →

Other Des Plaines communities: Ballard Point (5 for sale) · Halston Market (4 for sale) · Lexington Park (4 for sale) · Bay Colony (3 for sale)