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Palatine grew around a railroad station in the 1850s and still has a working downtown on the Metra line, surrounded by neighborhoods built from the 1950s on.
- County
- Cook County (a small northern section in Lake County)
- ZIP codes
- 60067 and 60074
- School districts
- Mostly 15 and 211. Confirm by address
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Living in Palatine
Palatine, IL homes for sale include ranches, split-levels and two-stories from the postwar decades, newer townhome and condominium buildings near downtown, and older houses close to the train. The village is in northwest Cook County, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, with Inverness and Barrington to the west, Arlington Heights to the east, Rolling Meadows to the south and Lake County to the north.
Joel Wood laid out the village around the railroad station in 1855. Palatine incorporated in 1866 and was chartered by the state in 1869. Annexation has since grown it to about 14.25 square miles, and the village puts its population at about 69,350. Homes use the 60067 or 60074 ZIP code, depending on location.
Most of Palatine is served by Community Consolidated School District 15 and Township High School District 211, with the high school assigned by address. Location also decides the walk or drive to the Metra station, the park district facilities nearby and how close a home is to a busy road. The sections below cover the village, how it grew, schools and the checks that matter most when you compare Palatine homes.
Local highlights and attractions
Palatine has a compact downtown on the railroad, one of the largest community colleges in the area, a broad park district and a large forest preserve on its west side.
Downtown Palatine
The downtown around the Metra station and Northwest Highway has shops, restaurants and newer condominium and townhome buildings within walking distance of the train. The village hosts events and a farmers market there through the warmer months.
Clayson House Museum
The George Clayson House, built in 1873 at 224 East Palatine Road, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Palatine Historical Society runs it as a museum of the village's early history.
Palatine Park District
The park district runs parks, pools, golf, a community center and trails across the village. Some Palatine addresses are served by other park districts, so confirm the district for the property.
Deer Grove Forest Preserve
The first preserve of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, on Palatine's west side, with close to 2,000 acres of woods, ravines, wetlands and prairie and paved and unpaved trails. George Ela, one of the area's first settlers, built a cabin in Deer Grove in 1835.
Harper College
William Rainey Harper College, the community college for the area, has its main campus on Algonquin Road in Palatine.
How Palatine grew
Palatine began as a railroad town and grew through postwar building and annexation. The era of a home often tells you what to expect from the lot and the construction.
1830s to 1850s: settlement
Settlers from New York and New England arrived in the 1830s. Two well-used trails through the area became Algonquin Road and Rand Road. The railroad reached the Deer Grove trading post in 1853.
1855 to 1869: the village
Joel Wood surveyed and laid out the village around the station in 1855. Palatine incorporated in 1866 and was chartered by the state in 1869. The oldest homes and streets are near downtown.
After World War II
Palatine grew quickly in the postwar decades. Subdivisions of ranches, split-levels and two-stories spread out from downtown, followed by townhome and condominium communities near the main roads.
Annexation and redevelopment
The village annexed large unincorporated and undeveloped areas over the years, reaching about 14.25 square miles. More recently, condominium and mixed-use buildings have been added near the train station.
Getting around
Palatine has a downtown train station and several highways nearby. Map school, work and the train from the actual address before you compare homes.
Metra
The Palatine station downtown is on the Union Pacific Northwest line to Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago. Check the current Metra schedule for ride times.
Main roads
Northwest Highway (US 14) runs through downtown beside the railroad. Rand Road (US 12) crosses the northeast side, and Palatine Road, Dundee Road (Route 68) and Algonquin Road (Route 62) run east and west. Route 53 runs north and south on the east side, with I-90 to the south.
Noise and traffic
Homes near the railroad, Route 53 and the busier arterials can hear more train and traffic noise. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
Compare the house, the lot and the location
Palatine has a wide range of housing. Single-family homes include older houses near downtown, postwar ranches, split-levels and two-stories, and some newer construction. Townhome and condominium communities are spread across the village, with newer buildings near the train station. Homes in the same subdivision were often built from a few plans, so updates, additions and condition usually separate one house from another.
For a single-family home, check the basement, drainage and grading, the age of the roof and mechanicals, and the sewer line to the street. Lower lots near creeks and ponds can see more water. For a townhome or condo, read the association budget, reserves, rules on rentals and pets, and any planned special assessments. Ask the village which permits apply before you plan an addition or a basement finish.
Palatine area schools
Most of Palatine is in Community Consolidated School District 15 for kindergarten through eighth grade and Township High School District 211 for high school. Both districts have their main offices in Palatine. Some addresses near the village edges may be in other districts. A ZIP code, mailing city or nearby school does not confirm which schools serve a home.
Before you rely on a school, verify the specific property address with the district.
- Kindergarten through grade 8
Palatine CCSD 15
District 15 serves all or part of Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, South Barrington, Arlington Heights and Schaumburg. Its middle schools in Palatine are Plum Grove, Walter R. Sundling and Winston Campus. Elementary and middle school are assigned by address.
District 15 - High school
Township High School District 211
District 211 has five high schools. Palatine addresses are generally assigned to Palatine High School or William Fremd High School, both in Palatine. Confirm the assignment for the address with the district.
District 211
Five checks worth making before an offer
Confirm school assignment for the exact address
District 15 and District 211 serve most of Palatine, and the high school depends on the address. Contact the district about the specific address before relying on a listing or a map.
Confirm the village, not just the mailing address
Some homes with a Palatine mailing address are in unincorporated Cook County, Inverness or another neighboring village. Check the parcel with the county assessor (Cook, or Lake for the small northern section) before relying on village services or rules.
Check flood maps and drainage
Parts of Palatine are near creeks, ponds and stormwater areas. Check the FEMA flood map for the parcel and ask the seller about any past water in the basement.
Read the association documents
For a townhome or condo, read the declarations, budget, reserve study, rules and recent meeting minutes, and ask about planned special assessments.
Pull the actual tax bill
Get the most recent bill for the property from the county treasurer (Cook, or Lake for the small northern section) and check which exemptions apply. The school and park districts for the address change the combined rate, so similar homes can have different bills.
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Palatine real estate: buyer FAQs
Which schools serve a Palatine home?
Most of Palatine is in Community Consolidated School District 15 for kindergarten through eighth grade and Township High School District 211 for high school. District 211 assigns most Palatine addresses to Palatine High School or William Fremd High School. Confirm the assignment for the specific address with the district.
What county is Palatine in?
Most of Palatine is in Cook County. A small portion of the village extends north into Lake County, so check the county for the specific parcel.
What ZIP codes does Palatine use?
Palatine homes use the 60067 or 60074 ZIP code, depending on location. Some homes with a Palatine mailing address are outside the village, so check the parcel with the county assessor.
Is there a Metra station in Palatine?
Yes. The Palatine station downtown is on the Union Pacific Northwest line to Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago.
When was Palatine founded?
Joel Wood laid out the village in 1855. Palatine incorporated in 1866 and was chartered by the state in 1869.
How do I estimate property taxes on a Palatine home?
Pull the most recent bill for the specific property from the county treasurer (Cook, or Lake for the small northern section). The bill depends on the assessed value, the combined rates of the school, park and other districts for that address, and any exemptions.
Communities near Palatine
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- Inverness
- Barrington
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- Rolling Meadows
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