O'Neil Property Group
Schoolhouse Manor is a classic early-1990s New Lenox neighborhood west of Schoolhouse Road — single-family homes from roughly 1,900 to 3,700 square feet, recent activity from $410K to about $560K, and no HOA.
Schoolhouse Manor is what most buyers picture when they say they want ’a normal New Lenox neighborhood’ — and I mean that as a compliment. It sits west of Schoolhouse Road and north of Joliet Highway, built out primarily between 1992 and 1995 with occasional later infill, and it’s all single-family: two-stories and larger ranches running roughly 1,900 to 3,700 square feet on compact, walkable lots around a fifth of an acre, with a village park carrying the neighborhood’s name inside it.
The market data here is unusually clean — the sources agree with each other, which isn’t always true in established subdivisions. Recent sales have run from about $410K to $550K with current listings reaching the $550s, squarely in the heart of the village’s most-shopped price band. And there’s no HOA — no monthly fee, no association approvals — which a meaningful slice of buyers specifically shops for and which quietly improves the total monthly payment against fee-carrying comparables.
Location-wise, the neighborhood trades on convenience: US 30’s retail runs along its shoulder, the Rock Island Metra station and the Commons are minutes away, and I-80 and I-355 are both quick. Schools run through New Lenox District 122’s grade-level-center system to Alex M. Martino Junior High and Lincoln-Way Central — the specific elementary building depends on grade band and current boundaries, so verify with the district for any address. Homes here turn over steadily but not frequently; when a well-kept one lists in this band, it draws the whole corridor’s attention.
Pricing reflects Schoolhouse Manor sales and active listings as of mid-2026.
Three-bedroom two-stories and ranches toward 1,900—2,400 square feet — the neighborhood’s most contested homes, sitting right at the village’s median price with no fee attached.
See listings →Four-bedroom homes toward 2,600—3,700 square feet — model names like the Forrester — where finished basements and updated kitchens set the top of the neighborhood’s range.
See listings →No fee means the full payment goes to the house — and no association rules on fences, sheds, or parking. For buyers comparing against fee-carrying communities, that’s real monthly math in your favor.
See listings →Every Schoolhouse Manor listing hits the MLS the moment it goes live. Search all New Lenox homes below and filter by neighborhood, or text me for a Schoolhouse Manor-only list with same-day showings.
The village park inside the neighborhood carries its name — green space and play equipment without crossing a major road.
The US 30 corridor’s groceries, dining, and daily errands run along the neighborhood’s shoulder — close enough to be convenient, buffered enough not to hear it.
No monthly fee, no special assessments, no architectural committee — ownership on your own terms, which a meaningful set of buyers specifically seeks out.
The Rock Island station’s 40+ weekday trains and the Commons’ event calendar are both a short drive — the full New Lenox package without the new-construction price.
School information is provided as fact only — names, districts and locations. Verify current attendance boundaries with the district, as they can change.
District 122 assigns elementary grades to grade-level centers rather than a single neighborhood school; the specific building depends on grade band and current boundaries. Confirm with the district for any address.
The commonly referenced junior high for the neighborhood, at 731 E. Joliet Highway — effectively around the corner. Verify by address.
The commonly referenced high school for Schoolhouse Manor addresses, located in New Lenox. Confirm current attendance boundaries with the district.
US 30’s retail is immediate, the Commons and library are minutes away, and the park district’s facilities — including the new 100-acre sports complex — fill in the weekends.
US 30 and Joliet Highway feed I-80 and I-355 within minutes — the full corridor is reachable without back-road workarounds.
The Rock Island Metra station is a short drive for 40+ weekday trains to LaSalle Street (roughly 45—65 minutes). Driving, plan on about 45 minutes to Midway and 55—75 minutes to the Loop.
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