Community profile

Carillon

21146 South Carillon Drive, Plainfield, IL

55+ community

About the community

About Carillon

About Carillon Carillon in Plainfield, Illinois was the first 55+ active adult community in the Chicago area. This gated golf community is ideally situated one mile south of I-55 on Weber Road, making it an ideal community for easy commuting. Carillon started in 1989 and has now blossomed into an active community complete with nearly 2,100 homes, a spacious clubhouse, and countless amenities such as Links at Carillon Golf Course. Homebuyers can select from a variety of housing styles including condos, townhomes, coach homes, and single-family homes. Homebuyers looking for homes for sale in Plainfield, IL will enjoy what Carillon has to offer. Carillon Amenities Carillon offers some of the most thoughtfully designed amenities in an active adult community in Chicago's southwest suburbs. The Club Carillon is a 32,000-square-foot facility that boasts an enviable lineup of attractions designed around the preferences of today's active homebuyers. The clubhouse includes an indoor pool and spa as well as a fitness center with an aerobics and dance studio. There is also a spacious ballroom with a stage and dance floor that plays host to many community events, such as parties, dinners, dances, and theatrical productions. There is a card room, billiards hall, library, and several hobby and craft studios such as ceramics, woodworking, and arts and crafts. The amenities continue outdoor as Club Carillon offers shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, bocce ball, and tennis courts. There are two outdoor pools including one that is reserved for residents and an additional pool available for guests. A three-mile walking and biking trail meanders through the community, connecting all of the 16 neighborhoods to the clubhouse. There are several scenic ponds including one that is stocked with fish. The Links at Carillon is a 27-hole public golf course that winds through the community. Carillon Golf includes a fully stocked pro shop and a full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner menus. Carillon Homes & Real Estate Cenvil Homes and Cambridge Homes constructed Carillon between 1989 and 2001 with a total of 2,097 square feet. Homebuyers can select from over 30 different floor plans, making it easy to find houses for sale in Plainfield, IL. Homes are available as condos, coach homes, townhomes, and single-family homes. The last home was completed in 2001 but there are a variety of resale homes for sale. The sole condo building in this community, known as Buckingham, is a four-story elevator building with underground parking. There are four floor plans in the Buckingham building that range from 835 to 1,380 square feet. There are both one and two-bedroom plans with one to two bathrooms and all units include a spacious balcony. The attached homes of Carillon come in four collections: Coach Homes, Master Series Townhomes, Getaway Series Townhomes, and Cenvil Townhomes. The attached homes come in a variety of models ranging between 1,035 and 1,764 square feet. These homes offer two to three bedrooms, one to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached one- to two-car garages. Some homes also feature den spaces, basements, and patios. For buyers who prefer single-family home living, there are many different models to choose from. There are intimate 1,400 square foot plans all the way to 2,300 square foot homes. These homes offer two to three bedrooms, one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and one- to two-car garages. Most of the units are ranch style but a few of the models include a second floor with additional bedrooms. Basements are available in many single-family homes. Homeowners in the single-family neighborhoods enjoy low-maintenance living with associations that manage lawn care and snow removal. Carillon Lifestyle Members of the Carillon community enjoy a very active lifestyle. The homeowners’ association (HOA) of the master-planned community covers the maintenance of each neighborhood. The HOA covers common area maintenance and upkeep of the

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Age restriction
55+
Community size
2,097 homes
Home types
Single-Family, Attached, Condos
Housing offering
Homes for sale
Construction years
1989–2001
Published HOA
$102–$337/month
Published home purchase range
Mid $100ks - High $300ks
Community features
Gated · Activity director
Last source check
August 5, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Restaurant

Health & wellness

  • Parks & Natural Space
  • Pool
  • Pool-Indoors
  • Pool-Outdoors
  • Sauna
  • Spa/Hot Tub
  • Whirlpool
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center

Services & convenience

  • Internet Access
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Security
  • Security Door Lock(s)

Activities & engagement

  • Clubhouse
  • Health Club
  • Hobby & Game Room
  • Clubhouse/Amenity Center
  • Arts & Crafts Studio
  • Library

Outdoor spaces

  • Golf Practice Facilities/Putting Green
  • Table Tennis
  • Bike Room/Bike Trails
  • Biking Trails
  • Park
  • Park/Playground
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Trail(s)
  • Golf Course
  • Walking & Biking Trails
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts

Other published features

  • Shuffleboard Courts
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Lakes - Scenic Lakes & Ponds
  • Lakes - Fishing Lakes
  • Locker Rooms
  • Adjacent Water
  • Bike Storage
  • Business Center
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Covered Porch
  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Elevator in Residence
  • Elevator(s)
  • Exercise Room
  • Intercom
  • Laundry
  • Laundry Hookup
  • Modified for Accessibility
  • On Site Manager/Engineer
  • Party Room
  • Patio
  • Picnic Area
  • Receiving Room
  • Service Elevator(s)
  • Skylight(s)
  • Sprinkler System
  • Storage
  • Sundeck
  • Underground Utilities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Workshop Area
  • Card Room
  • Aerobics & Dance Studio
  • Ceramics Studio
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Ballroom
  • Computers
  • Billiards
  • Bocce Ball Courts

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