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Overview

Community Overview

Carillon Plainfield IL is a premier 55+ community in the Chicago suburbs, offering an active lifestyle focused on comfort, convenience, and connection. Built by Cambridge Homes and Cenvil Homes between 1989 and 2001, this established active adult community features more than 2,000 homes, making it one of the largest in the area.

Conveniently located near Weber Road and Interstate 55, residents enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and nearby Naperville. Many homes include low-maintenance services such as lawn care and snow removal, giving homeowners more time to enjoy community amenities and activities.

At the heart of Carillon Plainfield IL is the Club Carillon clubhouse, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and spaces for social events and hobbies. With a full calendar of clubs and activities, residents enjoy a welcoming and engaging active adult lifestyle in the Chicago suburbs.

Location & Proximity

DestinationDistance
Chicago Midway International Airportabout 25 miles
Downtown Chicagoabout 35 miles
Quick Facts

At a Glance

Home Listings

Homes for Sale in Carillon

Browse the latest homes for sale in Carillon Plainfield IL, including attached homes, ranch homes, townhomes, coach homes, and single-family homes in this popular 55+ active adult community. Listings in Carillon can include low-maintenance homes, golf course views, basements, patios, updated kitchens, and first-floor living options.

Carillon is one of the most searched 55+ communities in Plainfield Illinois because it offers a gated entrance, clubhouse, pools, fitness center, golf, walking paths, and a convenient location near shopping, restaurants, medical services, I-55, Joliet, Naperville, and the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Use the map and listing search below to view current Carillon Plainfield homes for sale, compare prices, save your favorite homes, and request more information about available properties in this established Will County 55+ community.

Market Snapshot

Housing Market Update

Carillon in Plainfield, Chicago Southern Suburbs: 136 homes closed in 2025, the median single-family price was $370,000, up 45% from $255,000 in 2019, homes averaged 21 days on market.

Median price 2025$370,000+45% since 2019
Homes closed 2025136
Days on market21-9 days vs 2019
Median sale price by year
Attached homesSingle-family
$0K$100K$200K$300K$400K2019 attached: $209,5002019 single-family: $255,00020192020 attached: $197,0002020 single-family: $246,75020202021 attached: $218,2002021 single-family: $287,25020212022 attached: $240,0002022 single-family: $320,00020222023 attached: $260,0002023 single-family: $325,00020232024 attached: $285,0002024 single-family: $349,50020242025 attached: $278,0502025 single-family: $370,0002025
Homes closed per year
501001501622019: 12120192020: 15220202021: 16220212022: 13520222023: 14320232024: 13420242025: 1362025
Average days on market
102030342019: 30 days20192020: 34 days20202021: 12 days20212022: 8 days20222023: 11 days20232024: 16 days20242025: 21 days2025
Carillon market figures, 2019–2025
YearHomes closedAttached medianSingle-family medianDays on market
2019121$209,500$255,00030
2020152$197,000$246,750 ▼ 3.2%34
2021162$218,200$287,250 ▲ 16.4%12
2022135$240,000$320,000 ▲ 11.4%8
2023143$260,000$325,000 ▲ 1.6%11
2024134$285,000$349,500 ▲ 7.5%16
2025 Latest136$278,050$370,000 ▲ 5.9%21

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Data provided by MRED MLS, homes closed 2019–2025.

Source: MRED MLS closed sales data, 2025. Figures change with each reporting period.

Home Style

Floor Plans & Home Collections

Amenities

Amenities

Carillon in Plainfield, Illinois offers one of the most amenity-rich 55+ communities in the Chicago suburbs, giving residents a true resort-style lifestyle without leaving the neighborhood. Designed for active adults who want to stay social, fit, and engaged, Carillon combines a full-service clubhouse, golf, fitness, and outdoor recreation into one vibrant community.

Whether you’re downsizing or relocating, the amenities at Carillon are a major reason buyers continue to search for homes in this highly desirable 55+ community.

Indoor Amenities

  • Indoor Heated Swimming Pool
  • Indoor Hot Tub
  • Men’s & Women’s Locker Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Aerobics and Dance Studio
  • Gathering Area
  • Ballroom with Stage and Dance Floor
  • Catering Kitchen
  • 3 Club Rooms
  • 2 Libraries
  • Billiards and Poker Room
  • Table Tennis Room
  • Arts, Craft and Ceramic Room
  • Woodworking Shop
  • The Links Sports Pub Restaurant

Outdoor Amenities

  • 1 Outdoor Heated Pool
  • 1 Outdoor Heated Pool For Children
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
  • 4 Pickleball Courts
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • 4 Shuffleboard Courts
  • 2 Horseshoe Pits
  • 27-Hole Golf Course (The Links)
  • Golf Driving Range
  • Pro Shop
  • 3 Miles of Walking Paths
  • Fishing Ponds
  • Event Tent

Community

Lifestyle

Lifestyle & Daily Life

The lifestyle at Carillon Plainfield is centered around comfort, connection, and convenience, making it one of the most sought-after 55+ communities in the area. This gated community offers residents added privacy and peace of mind, along with a welcoming environment designed for active adults. A major advantage of living in Carillon is its low maintenance lifestyle, with many homes including services such as lawn care, snow removal, and exterior upkeep, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their time. The community also features a vibrant social atmosphere with a wide variety of clubs, events, and activities that make it easy to stay active and build meaningful relationships. Whether it’s playing golf, staying fit, or attending social gatherings, Carillon provides a well-rounded, resort-style lifestyle that encourages both relaxation and engagement.

Fitness Classes

  • Aqua Arthritis Relief
  • Aqua Cardio
  • Aerobics
  • Balance and Core Strength
  • Balance and Strength
  • Cardio
  • Cardio Mix
  • Cardio Plus
  • Chair Fitness
  • Chair Yoga
  • Circuit Training
  • Floor Exercise
  • Gentle Strength
  • Gentle Yoga
  • Healthy Back
  • Latin Heat
  • Lifestyle Renovation
  • Line Dancing
  • Loosen Up
  • Low Impact Aerobics
  • Low Impact Strength
  • Osteoporosis Prevention
  • Pilates
  • Precision Sculpt
  • Raise the Bar
  • Season Evening Exercise
  • Strength Training
  • Strength Walking
  • Stress Management
  • Tai Chi
  • Tighten & Tone
  • Yoga

Social Activities

  • Annual Bake Sale
  • Annual Craft Show
  • Day Trips — Concerts, Casinos, etc.
  • Health Fair
  • Holiday Parties
  • Horseshoes
  • Men’s Breakfast
  • Movie Night
  • Reading Volunteers
  • Seminars
  • TGIF Night at Carillon Clubhouse
  • Theater Guild
  • Women’s Breakfast
Clubs

Clubs & Social Groups

Carillon Plainfield offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with a wide variety of clubs, activities, and social groups. Residents can enjoy creative hobbies such as art, ceramics, glass arts, card making, paper crafting, sewing, knitting, and crocheting.

The community also features book clubs, Bible study groups, breakfast clubs, ladies’ and men’s groups, and social clubs that help residents connect with neighbors and build friendships. For those who enjoy staying active, Carillon Plainfield offers golf, tennis, pickleball, fishing, lakes management, gardening, and other special interest clubs.

Overall, the clubs at Carillon Plainfield provide many opportunities for residents to stay involved, pursue their interests, and enjoy an active, welcoming community.

  • Art Studio Club
  • Bible Study
  • Book Club
  • Breakfast Clubs — Men’s & Ladies’
  • Camera Club
  • Cancer Support Reach Out
  • Card Making Club
  • Ceramics Club
  • Civic Club
  • Creative Friends — Sew, Knit, Crochet
  • Ladies’ Bible Study
  • Ladies’ Breakfast Club
  • Ladies’ Club
  • Ladies’ Prayer Group
  • Meet & Make Crafts
  • Men’s Bible Study
  • Men’s Breakfast Club
  • Model Railroad Club
  • Paper Crafting Club
  • Pet Club
  • Fishing & Lakes Management Club
  • Green Thumbs / Brown Thumbs
  • Glass Arts Club
  • Golf Club
  • Hooked on Books Club
  • Pickleball Club
  • Single Club
  • Storytelling Club
  • Tennis Club
  • Veterans Club
Fees & Policies

HOA Fees, Property Taxes & Pet Rules in Carillon

HOA Fees and What They Include

HOA fees at Carillon

Homeowner Association FeesDetached HomesAttached Homes
Ranch Single-Family Homes$257 – $300 / MonthRanch Townhomes$456 – $473 / MonthCoach Homes$450 – $475 / MonthCondos$458 – $556 / Month
Included Amenities
Access to All Amenities
Lawn Care
Snow Removal (2" or More)
Driveway Seal Coating
Mulch Replacement
Exterior Maintenance
Common Insurance
Insurance Requirements
Homeowner’s Insurance Required
Renter’s Insurance Required

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HOA Fees
$257 – $556 a month

16 separate homeowner associations, each setting its own fees and services.

Property taxes

Typical Annual Tax
$3,000 – $12,500
County
Will

Estimated Annual Tax by Purchase Price

Purchase PriceEstimated Annual Tax
$170,000 – $199,999$3,000 – $4,500 per year
$200,000 – $299,999$4,500 – $7,500 per year
$300,000 – $399,999$7,500 – $11,000 per year
$400,000 – $450,000$11,000 – $12,500 per year

Exemptions That May Apply

  • Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption
  • Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze
  • General Homestead Exemption

Pet policy

Pets Allowed
Yes, with restrictions
Weight Limit
25 lbs
Maximum Pets
4
Dogs or Cats
2
Breed Restrictions
Yes

Community Rules

  • Pets must be leashed in common areas
  • Owners are required to clean up after pets
  • Limits may apply to the number of pets
  • Rules vary by neighborhood and association

While we work hard to keep these fees current, each association can change its fees. Confirm with the HOA before purchase.

Uses this community’s own HOA fees and Will County tax bands.

Pros & Cons

Pros and Cons of Carillon

Pros

  • Gated community Controlled access with a staffed or coded entry.
  • Golf on site 27 Holes Range without leaving the community.
  • Clubhouse 32,000 sq.ft. of indoor amenity space.
  • Choice of home styles Condos, Townhomes, Single-Family.
  • Large, established community 2,097 homes, which supports a full calendar of clubs and events.

Cons

  • HOA fees apply Budget for a monthly association fee in addition to your mortgage and taxes.
  • Resale only Building finished in 1989-2001, so homes come up through resale.
Community Comparison

Carillon vs. Other 55+ Communities Nearby

Carillon Lakes - Crest Hill, IL

Carillon Lakes feels like a smaller, newer version of Carillon with a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere.

Key differences

  • About half the size of Carillon
  • Newer homes (2000–2007)
  • Smaller clubhouse and simpler amenities
  • 3-hole golf course instead of full golf
  • Mostly ranch-style homes for easier living

Best For:

Buyers seeking duplexes, single-family, homes in the $225,000 – $435,000 range, gated-community living.

Grand Haven - Romeoville, IL

Grand Haven offers a newer, more upscale 55+ lifestyle compared to Carillon, with modern homes and a resort-style atmosphere.

Key differences

  • Newer construction (2000–2018)
  • More modern floor plans and finishes
  • Smaller, more polished community feel
  • No golf course within the community
  • Higher home prices overall

Best For:

Buyers seeking duplexes, manufactured, single-family, homes in the $240,000 – $400,000 range, gated-community living.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Carillon is a gated 55+ active adult community in Plainfield, Illinois, offering resort-style amenities, social activities, and low-maintenance living.
Carillon offers detached ranch homes, townhomes, coach homes, and condos with a variety of floor plans and price ranges.
Residents enjoy access to: Clubhouse, Indoor & outdoor pools, Fitness center, Tennis & pickleball courts, Golf course, Walking trails and Social clubs & events.
Yes. HOA fees vary by neighborhood and home type. Fees typically cover lawn care, snow removal, common area maintenance, and access to amenities.
Yes, Carillon is pet-friendly, but restrictions may apply depending on the HOA, including pet size and quantity limits.

Carillon is located in Plainfield, Illinois (Chicago Southern Suburbs), offering easy access to area shopping, dining, and services.

Homes at Carillon are typically listed in the $170,000 – $450,000 range, though pricing can vary by home size, condition, upgrades, and current inventory.

Yes, Carillon is a gated community in Plainfield, Illinois, offering residents controlled access and added privacy.

Carillon is located in Plainfield, Illinois (Chicago Southern Suburbs), offering easy access to area shopping, dining, and services.

Homes at Carillon are typically listed in the $170,000 – $450,000 range, though pricing can vary by home size, condition, upgrades, and current inventory.

Yes, Carillon is a gated community in Plainfield, Illinois, offering residents controlled access and added privacy.

George Kolar, SRES

Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

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