Klein Creek
216 condominiums in 12 buildings — Carol Stream, Illinois
Klein Creek Condominiums is an established condominium community in Carol Stream, Illinois — 216 homes in 12 buildings, grouped around three courtyards. It is the lowest-priced subdivision of any that trades regularly in Carol Stream, and for most buyers it is the way into the village.
Nearly everything here is a two-bedroom, two-bath unit of about 845 square feet with two parking spaces. A smaller one-bedroom plan exists but rarely comes up. The buildings date from 1979 through 1986, and the association covers enough that owning here is close to renting with equity: water, garbage, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care and snow removal all come out of the monthly assessment.
Windows and doors are the owner’s responsibility, not the association’s — that is the one line in the declaration that catches buyers out here, and it is worth checking their condition before you write an offer.
Community Highlights
- Outdoor swimming pool
- 216 condominiums in 12 buildings
- Three landscaped courtyard areas
- Resident and visitor parking
- Private balconies and patios
- Carolshire Park and Veterans Park & Trail
- Mitchell Lake
- Fountain View Recreation Center
What the Assessment Covers
The Klein Creek Condominium Association administers and maintains the Common Elements. Recent listings show monthly assessments running roughly $373 to $427, and the fee has consistently included water, garbage (scavenger), insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, parking and the pool.
Owners remain responsible for the portions of the residence assigned to the unit — windows and doors included — along with appliances, plumbing fixtures, personal property and everything else inside the unit. Review the current declaration, budget, reserve study and insurance certificate before you commit.
Pool, Parking and Outdoor Space
The community has an outdoor swimming pool open to owners, tenants and their guests under association rules, plus landscaped common grounds throughout.
Parking is surface parking, with resident vehicles subject to association registration and most guest parking on the outer perimeter of the community. Individual units have private balconies or patios, also governed by the association’s rules.
Rentals and Pets
Rentals are permitted, subject to the association’s leasing requirements. Leases generally must run a minimum of 12 months — no transient or hotel-style use — and owners must give tenants the community Rules & Regulations. Klein Creek also uses a Crime-Free Lease Addendum. If you are buying here as an investment, verify the current leasing rules and any amendments with the association first; caps and waiting lists are common in condominium communities and they change.
Pets are permitted. MLS records for Klein Creek units consistently show cats and dogs allowed, with number and size limits, alongside the usual requirements to keep pets under control and clean up after them. Village of Carol Stream ordinances apply as well.
Klein Creek at a Glance
| Property type | Condominium |
| Size of community | 216 units in 12 buildings |
| Homes built | 1979–1986 |
| Typical size | Approx. 845 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | Mostly 2 bed / 2 bath; some 1 bed |
| Parking | 2 spaces, surface |
| Association dues | Approx. $373–$427/month |
| School districts | CCSD 93 (K–8) · Glenbard Township HS District 87 |
| Recent closed sales | 6 |
| Median sale price | $202,000 |
| Average days on market | 31 |
Sales figures are MRED MLS closed transactions. Sizes, dues and unit mix are drawn from what has actually been listed here. School boundaries should be verified for any individual property.
Klein Creek Site Map
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Klein Creek Floor Plans
Klein Creek condominium layouts, drawn by Team Goddard. Click either plan to view full size.
The History of Klein Creek
The Klein Creek Condominium Association dates to 1979, and the buildings went up over the following seven years. Resales here have recently run $183,000–$208,500 — the lowest entry price in Carol Stream.
Range covers 6 recent MRED closings — a small sample, so read it as a range rather than a trend.
Klein Creek was built in the era when Carol Stream was filling in the last of its west side, and the condominium form was still relatively new to DuPage County. The association was organized in 1979; individual units in the MLS record carry construction years from 1979 to 1986, so the 12 buildings went up in stages rather than all at once. For the wider story of how the village grew around it, see our history of Carol Stream.
What has not changed is the role it plays in the local market. Klein Creek is where people buy their first place in Carol Stream, and where owners who no longer want a yard land when they trade down. That is why it turns over as often as subdivisions three times its price, and why a well-kept unit here rarely sits.
Construction years, unit sizes, assessments and pet rules above come from Garry Real Estate’s review of Klein Creek listings and closed transactions in the MRED MLS, and from the association’s own documents. Assessments and rules change — confirm current figures with the association, and attendance boundaries with the district, before you buy.
Condominium Association
Klein Creek is governed by the Klein Creek Condominium Association, organized in 1979.
| Item | What applies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly assessment | Approx. $373–$427 | Range from recent MLS listings — confirm the current figure with the association |
| Included in dues | Water, garbage, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, parking, pool | As reported on Klein Creek listings |
| Owner responsibility | Windows and doors, appliances, plumbing fixtures and everything inside the unit | Check window and door condition before writing an offer |
| Pets | Usual household pets. Limit of two dogs per unit, combined weight not to exceed 50 lbs fully grown | Owners above that limit before the rule are grandfathered but cannot replace. No exotic animals, reptiles, livestock. Pets must be registered with Management and are not allowed inside the pool enclosure |
| Rentals | Permitted. Minimum twelve-month lease — no month-to-month, no transient or hotel use | Lease + Crime Free Lease Addendum + signed Census Form to Management by the date of occupancy or 10 days after signing, whichever is first. Renewals within 10 days. Fines for a tenant’s infractions are charged to the owner |
Association details above were gathered by Garry Real Estate from past transactions and current MLS listings. Rules, fees and restrictions change. Always contact the association directly for the current governing documents and fee schedule before making a purchase decision.
HOA & Condo Association Documents
The association’s own Rules & Regulations, in full — this is the document the summary above is drawn from. Read it yourself before you write an offer.
| Association | Document | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Klein Creek Condominium Association All 216 units |
Rules & Regulations Revision 8.0, revised April 2015 |
⇣ View PDF |
| Klein Creek Condominium Association All 216 units |
Declaration & By-Laws 62 pages |
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These documents were obtained by Garry Real Estate in the course of past real estate transactions. The date of receipt varies — some documents may be current, others may be several years old. Garry Real Estate makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or current enforceability of these documents. Always contact the association directly to obtain the most up-to-date governing documents, fee schedules, and rules before making any purchase or ownership decision.
Condos for Sale in Klein Creek
Live MLS listings. If nothing is showing, there is nothing on the market in Klein Creek today — tell us what you are looking for and we will call you the day one lists.
Recently Sold in Klein Creek
Closed sales from the past 2 years — the number that matters when you are pricing an offer or a listing.
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