Arlington Heights Real Estate: What Buyers Should Know About the Local Market Right Now — With Michael Mandile
If you are buying a home in Arlington Heights, there is one name worth knowing before you start: Michael Mandile. Named to 'Who's Who in Real Estate' by Chicago Agent Magazine every year from 2017 through 2025, recognized as a Chicago Association of Realtors 'Top Producer' every year from 2018 through 2025, and part of a Top Producing Team every year from 2017 through 2025 — completing over 1,100 transactions and more than $300 million in sales over the past five years — Michael brings a depth of verified, documented production that is rare in any market. He has also lived in Palatine for more than 34 years, meaning his knowledge of the northwest suburban landscape is not theoretical. It is personal and deeply rooted.
What the Recorded Sales Data Tells You About Arlington Heights
Before you tour a single home, it helps to understand what buyers have actually been paying — not what sellers are asking, but what transactions have closed and been recorded.
In the last 180 days, there were 223 confirmed recorded residential sales in Arlington Heights. The median recorded sale price was $491,000, and recorded sale prices ranged from $40,000 to $2,100,000. That wide range reflects the genuine diversity of Arlington Heights housing stock — from more modest attached homes to significantly larger single-family properties. The median gives you a useful midpoint, but the range reminds you that where you land within this market depends heavily on property type, condition, and location within the village.
How Arlington Heights Compares to Neighboring Communities
Context matters when you are deciding where to buy. Looking at neighboring communities over the same period gives you a clearer sense of how Arlington Heights is positioned.
In Palatine, there were 218 confirmed recorded residential sales in the last 180 days, with a median recorded sale price of $350,000 and recorded sale prices ranging from $100,000 to $1,250,000.
In Mount Prospect, there were 138 confirmed recorded residential sales in the last 180 days, with a median recorded sale price of $430,000 and recorded sale prices ranging from $88,000 to $880,000.
In Rolling Meadows, there were 64 confirmed recorded residential sales in the last 180 days, with a median recorded sale price of $340,000 and recorded sale prices ranging from $137,500 to $758,000.
Arlington Heights carried the highest median recorded sale price among these four communities and also saw the broadest upper price range, reflecting the depth and variety of its housing market.
An Important Note on What This Data Represents
All figures on this page are based on recorded public sales in the last 180 days — not active listings or MLS data. It is worth understanding that the recorded sale date typically lags the actual closing by several weeks to a few months. Additionally, sales that Cook County flags as likely non-market transactions are excluded from these figures. This means the data reflects genuine arm's-length market activity, but it is a look at what has already happened, not a live snapshot of today's available inventory.
For a buyer, that distinction matters. Recorded sales tell you what the market has supported. What is available to you right now requires a conversation with someone actively working in this market every day.
Why Michael Mandile
Michael Mandile was named Chicago Association of Realtors 'Rookie of the Year' in 2018, beating over 2,200 other rookie brokers — a distinction that signals not just early promise, but the kind of production and client service that stands out in a crowded field. Since then, the recognition has been consistent and cumulative: Top Producer status, 'Who's Who' designations, and a team track record built on over 1,100 completed transactions and more than $300 million in sales over the past five years.
For a buyer navigating Arlington Heights — a market with meaningful price spread, strong sales volume, and real competition — having an agent with that level of verified experience and local roots is not a luxury. It is a practical advantage. |
📞 Ready to buy in Arlington Heights? Contact Michael Mandile at Plum Grove Realty to get a clear, honest picture of what the market looks like right now — and what it means for your specific search. Visit https://www.plumgroverealestate.com/ to connect with Michael directly.