About This Neighborhood
History of Highland Woods
Highland Woods is one of the Elgin area's premier luxury residential communities, developed primarily by D.R. Horton beginning in the early 2010s. The master-planned community spans several hundred acres of rolling terrain on Elgin's north side, offering a striking mix of traditional, ranch, and contemporary homes across a variety of price points — all at the higher end of the Elgin market.
"Highland Woods is what happens when a thoughtful master plan meets great location. The streetscapes are gorgeous, the amenities are real, and the homes hold their value."
The neighborhood is built around a community clubhouse with a resort-style pool, fitness center, and walking paths that wind through the development. Careful architectural standards ensure visual consistency while allowing individual expression, and the rolling topography gives many lots attractive views of the surrounding landscape.
Highland Woods draws buyers who want newer construction quality — taller ceilings, open concepts, smart home features, larger garages — without paying the premium of a brand-new build. With homes averaging four bedrooms and most ranging from 2,600 to 5,000+ sq ft, the community attracts growing families, executives, and buyers upgrading from smaller Elgin-area subdivisions. Its location near IL-62/Algonquin Road provides excellent access to the I-90 corridor and the broader Chicagoland area.
Education
Highland Woods Schools
Highland Woods falls within Elgin Unit School District U-46, one of the largest school districts in Illinois. Families benefit from strong neighborhood schools and a range of academic programming.
Century Oaks Elementary
Grades K–5 · Elgin U-46
Larsen Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Elgin U-46
Larkin High School
Grades 9–12 · Elgin U-46 · About 5 miles
Location & Lifestyle
Life Around Highland Woods
Highland Woods's location puts you close to everything the greater Elgin area has to offer — from dining and retail to parks, trails, and easy access to Chicago. Here's what residents love about living here:
Community Clubhouse & Pool
Resort-style pool and fitness center within the neighborhood
Walking & Biking Paths
Internal trail network connecting the community
Randall Rd Shopping
Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Spring Hill Mall — 10 min
Bowes Creek Golf Club
Championship golf course — 8 min drive
Chicago Commute
I-90 access 8 min · Elgin/Barrington Metra 10 min · Chicago 45 min
IL-62 Dining
Growing restaurant corridor along Algonquin Rd nearby
Fox River Trail
Multi-use trail system — 15 min drive
Elgin Community College
2-year college campus — 12 min away
Real Estate
Highland Woods Home Styles & Prices
Highland Woods homes were built primarily between 2013–2023 (avg year built: 2018), meaning buyers get all the benefits of near-new construction — open floor plans, 9-foot main-floor ceilings, first-floor master options, 3-car garages. The 28 MLS closed sales over the last 12 months (98.4% SP:LP) reflect a competitive but balanced luxury market. Homes here have appreciated significantly from their all-time median of $490K, now trading near $648K — a 32% appreciation story.
Median: $610K · 10 sales
Median: $660K · 12 sales
Median: $680K · 6 sales
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