New Construction in Chicago's Southwest Suburbs: Communities & Developments

Before You Contact a Builder

If you're already working with a real estate agent or want representation before buying new construction, talk with your agent before contacting a builder or visiting a model home.

Builder policies vary, but some require your agent to be identified or registered at your first contact or visit in order for that agent to participate in the transaction. If you have a buyer representation agreement, this is especially important.

New construction also works differently from buying a resale home. Builder contracts, incentives, financing offers, upgrades and representation can all affect what you're actually paying and what protections you have.

Lighthouse Pointe

O'Malley Builders is continuing construction in Lighthouse Pointe, including Phase III of its ranch duplex development. The builder is accepting deposits and also has new single-family homes being completed in the community.

Country Crossing

Custom-home opportunities remain available in Country Crossing near Pfeiffer and Laraway roads. O'Malley Builders lists available homesites. Municipal records describe a larger 159-lot phased subdivision, with Phase 2 still requiring additional engineering review.

Reserve of Copper Creek

The Reserve of Copper Creek is planned for the former BorgWarner property near Utah, Locust and Maple streets. Final plans call for 35 detached single-family homes plus 20 attached homes in 10 duplex buildings.

Crystal Brook Phase 2

The long-planned second phase of Crystal Brook has received final plat approval for 116 single-family lots, opening the door for a substantial expansion of the existing subdivision.

Prairie Creek Townhomes Phase 2

An October 5, 2026 Village Board action approved architectural changes for 21 remaining townhome lots on Wingspread Circle. The approval does not establish that construction has begun.

Olive Oaks

AIRA Development is pursuing a 28-lot subdivision near 84th Avenue and North Avenue. Frankfort indicated no objection to the county rezoning proposal in May 2026; final county approval and plat status should be verified.

Hunt Club Meadows

New custom homes are currently being built in Hunt Club Meadows. O'Malley Builders lists homes in the community with delivery dates extending into 2027.

Wildflower Preserve

Wildflower Preserve continues to offer new custom-home opportunities. Multiple builders are marketing homesites in this 76-lot, two-phase subdivision. The Village Board approved annexation and subdivision actions in May 2026; current construction timing should be confirmed.

Boulder Ridge Phase 4

Boulder Ridge Phase 4 offers developed single-family homesites with infrastructure already in place. The phase includes premium walkout lots backing to protected land.

Owens Pointe

Planned near Owens Road and London Bridge Drive, Owens Pointe calls for 19 duplex buildings with 38 homes. The Village Board approved the rezoning and planned-unit development in July 2026; construction and sales timing remain unconfirmed.

Townline Road Subdivision

A roughly 60-acre concept at 19924 S. Townline Road calls for 85 detached homes. The Village Board supported advancing the concept for further review in March 2026; that action was not final subdivision approval.

Lakes Park

Lakes Park is a master-planned Lennar community offering both townhomes and detached single-family homes, along with a lake and multi-use trails.

Current advertised pricing: Community inventory from the upper $300s; detached plans from the low $500s.

Teerling Lakes

Pulte's Teerling Lakes offers two-story detached homes in multiple collections, with plans currently ranging from roughly 2,390 to more than 3,300 square feet.

Current advertised pricing: From $509,990.

Teerling Lakes Landings

The Landings is Pulte's separate 55+ portion of Teerling Lakes, offering low-maintenance ranch homes and a private amenity center with fitness, gathering space and indoor pickleball.

Current advertised pricing: From $438,990.

Spencer Meadows

Spencer Meadows sits at Laraway and Spencer roads and focuses on detached, low-maintenance homes with single-story and story-and-a-half designs. The community is aimed in part at downsizers and active adults, but it is not age-restricted.

Lincoln Estates

Lincoln Estates is a roughly 104-acre subdivision planned near Illinois Highway and Nelson Road. The current plan calls for 196 detached single-family homes and has advanced through several stages of the Village approval process.

Cedar Pointe

Cedar Pointe is planned for nearly 80 acres along South Cedar Road. Plans call for 121 single-family homes plus duplex and triplex housing. Individual single-family lots have begun being marketed, with shovel-ready delivery being advertised for 2027.

Heritage Farms

Heritage Farms is a large mixed-use proposal at Route 6 and Cedar Road. The concept includes detached homes, townhomes, apartments, senior housing, commercial development, park space and trails. The project remains in the municipal review process and plans can change.

Harlow Valley

M/I Homes proposes a large residential subdivision at the southwest corner of Laraway and Scheer roads. Preliminary plans show multiple phases, new residential streets and stormwater detention areas. The project is moving through municipal review, and final approval has not been established.

Redwood New Lenox

A roughly 39-acre community proposed at 1700 Silver Cross Boulevard would include 128 single-story rental villas. Municipal records show a July Plan Commission recommendation and a September 28 Village Board first reading; later final action is not verified.

Lincoln Prairie at Briarwood

A revised proposal at 1351 E. Lincoln Highway calls for 71 total residences, replacing an earlier 48-townhome concept. A Plan Commission public hearing was held in September 2026; final approval is not verified.

Leigh Creek South Phase 2

The second phase north of Laraway Road, east of Heather Glen, is documented in municipal records as a 52-unit development with detached homes and duplex residences. The municipal audit describes active construction; current availability is not verified.

Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge is D.R. Horton's large new residential community in Tinley Park, planned for 81 detached single-family homes and 162 townhomes (243 homes total). Village updates documented continued permit activity in June 2026.

Townhomes: From $338,990
Single-family: From $434,990

West Point at Harmony Square

This downtown project includes a mixed-use apartment building facing Harmony Square and a townhome component at the former Central Middle School site. Municipal updates in 2026 describe utility and alley work and townhome permits under review.

Brookside Glen Villas

The final Brookside Glen planned-development phase contains 49 two-unit buildings. A January 2026 municipal update reported substantial progress on the first phase and anticipated a second-phase start; the later groundbreaking is not confirmed.

Oak Park Townes

A six-building, 31-unit townhome development along Oak Park Avenue in downtown Tinley Park. The Village’s June 2026 project update described site work and private street construction scheduled for summer.

Estates at Ravinia Meadow

Pulte's Estates at Ravinia Meadow offers larger detached homes on oversized homesites, with options including three- and four-car garages.

Current advertised pricing: From $640,990.

Smith Crossing Phase IV

A proposed four-story, 36-unit independent-living expansion at 10501 Emilie Lane appeared on the Village’s September 2026 development-petition list. No final approval is established in the reviewed records.

The Pointe

A 21-unit townhome proposal at 14250 Southwest Highway appeared on the Village’s September 2026 development-petition list. Site plans, hearing dates and final approvals require further verification.

Prairie Trails

Prairie Trails includes low-maintenance ranch homes with lawn care and snow removal included. Current plans generally offer two to three bedrooms in roughly 1,600 to 1,800 square feet.

Current advertised pricing: From approximately $419,990.

Hanover Estates

Hanover Estates offers larger detached homes and custom or semi-custom opportunities, with current new-construction activity within the subdivision.

White Feather

McDonnell Development continues to build new homes in White Feather and maintains model and spec-home activity in the subdivision.

Sadie Ridge

Sadie Ridge offers detached two-story homes near Bruce Road and I-355, with plans ranging from roughly 2,360 to more than 4,000 square feet.

Current advertised pricing: From $537,990.

The Townes at Sadie

The Townes at Sadie is the townhome portion of the larger Sadie Ridge community, with four two-story floor plans and low-maintenance living.

Current advertised pricing: From $381,990.

Oak Valley

Oak Valley is a Lennar townhome community in Lockport with new homes currently under construction and available.

Current inventory: Roughly $400,000 to $436,000 when checked.

Evlyn's Gate

New construction remains active in Evlyn's Gate, including custom-home construction by O'Malley Builders.

Lakewood Prairie

Lakewood Prairie is a large master-planned Lennar community offering several different housing types, including townhomes, low-maintenance ranch homes and traditional detached homes.

Current community inventory: Roughly low $300s to low $500s.

Prairie Landing

Prairie Landing offers new detached homes with one- and two-story plans and three- to four-bedroom options.

Current advertised pricing: From $412,990.

Thinking About Buying New Construction?

I'm a local real estate broker, and I can help you compare communities, builders, contracts, incentives and the resale market before you make a decision.

One important thing to remember: the builder's sales representative works for the builder. If you'd like your own representation, it's best to have that conversation before your first visit to a sales center.

Know a Community I Missed?

I'm going to keep adding to this guide as new subdivisions and residential developments come online around the southwest suburbs.

If there's a new-construction community I missed, or one you'd like to see added, send it my way.