Thornwood Homes for Sale

Thornwood in South Elgin, IL, is a diverse neighborhood featuring a mix of New Traditional, Cape Cod, and colonial-style homes built between 1998 and 2005. The area is characterized by its neat sidewalks, medium-growth trees, and a variety of home styles, including semi-custom and custom options with two- to three-car garages. Thornwood Grove, a subdivision within the neighborhood, offers townhouses with front-gabled roofs and two-car garages. Residents have access to the Thornwood Sports Core, a $3.8 million clubhouse with a pool, basketball courts, and pickleball facilities. The community also features several parks, including Stowell Peddy Park and Thornwood Grove Park, with playgrounds and trails for walking and biking. Local attractions include the South Elgin Commons and Silver Glen Crossing shopping centers, which house stores like Target, L.A. Fitness, and TJMaxx, as well as dining options such as Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe and The Village Squire South Elgin. The neighborhood hosts various events throughout the year, including a Pumpkin Frolic, cookies with Santa, and an Easter egg hunt. Students in Thornwood attend highly rated schools in the St. Charles Community Unit School District, including Corron Elementary School, Wredling Middle School, and St. Charles North High School. The area is safer than the national average, and residents can commute to downtown Chicago via the Elgin, National St., and Geneva Metra stations, or drive to Rosemont and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.