Arlington Heights, IL, October 5, 2025
News Summary
Arbor House is an eight‑story, 301‑unit apartment building rising near the Jane Addams Tollway at Arlington Heights and Algonquin roads. The project features studios through three‑bedroom units with quartz countertops and in‑unit washers and dryers, ground‑floor retail, and a broad slate of shared amenities including an entertainment lounge with a golf simulator, terrace with fire pits, a pool and sun deck, fitness center, co‑working space and dog‑friendly features. Built with concrete and metal stud construction for quieter, longer‑lasting units, Arbor House is the first phase of a larger master plan to reshape the area.
Arbor House to reshape southern gateway of Arlington Heights with 301 apartments; move-ins expected in 2026
An eight‑story apartment building called Arbor House is under construction at the southeast corner of Arlington Heights and Algonquin roads, set to bring 301 units and extensive shared amenities to the village’s southern entrance. The project, located just off the Jane Addams Tollway, is the first phase of a larger master plan by a Chicago-based developer that has been assembling several properties at the southern end of Arlington Heights.
What the project will deliver
Arbor House will contain studio, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units finished with quartz countertops and in‑unit washers and dryers. The building is being constructed as a primarily concrete structure using metal studs and concrete rather than wood decking and wood walls, a choice intended to produce quieter units and a longer‑lasting asset.
The development is positioned to include ground‑floor commercial space where the developer envisions restaurants and a boutique market offering prepared foods. Inside, communal amenities aimed at younger professionals will include an entertainment lounge with a golf simulator, ping‑pong table, catering kitchen and TV viewing area that opens to a terrace with fire pits. Residents will also have access to an outdoor pool and sun deck, a fitness center, co‑working space and dog‑friendly extras.
Master plan and site moves
The apartment tower is part of a broader plan in which the developer has acquired multiple parcels near the southern gateway, including a Guitar Center site and roughly eight acres at Arlington Heights and Seegers roads. Plans also call for converting a former local office building into a medical office complex, with a model medical suite already built out to show potential tenants how finished space might look.
Construction teams and the developer have been focused on building quality into the project and preparing for initial occupancies, with the first residents expected to move in in 2026. The developer has described Arbor House as slightly larger than typical suburban multifamily buildings and one of the few new apartment products expected to come online next year in the region.
Market context and financing landscape
Regional market data show that apartment deliveries have slowed recently. Across the suburban market, long‑term averages indicate roughly 1,700 rental units added per year over three decades, while the period since 2015 averaged closer to 3,000 units per year. In the most recent reporting period, deliveries across the metro area through the second quarter totaled about 2,448 units, a sharp decline from the previous year.
A regional real estate appraisal and advisory professional noted that raising equity for new projects is the primary challenge, even though construction loans remain available. Higher interest rates continue to strain deal feasibility, though steady rent growth and high occupancy levels—recent surveys show rents up around 4.1% year‑over‑year and occupancy near 97.5% in the suburban market—help support new development in some locations. The developer behind Arbor House says there is broad demand for rental housing across downtown and suburban submarkets, and that rental lifestyle and convenience are motivating some tenants beyond economic factors.
Construction notes and outlook
The choice of concrete construction and metal framing is intended to make Arbor House a long‑term asset for the developer and to provide noticeably quieter interiors than wood‑framed alternatives. Tariff and material‑cost pressures are being watched closely as the builder and developer proceed. The developer plans to monitor rental velocity at Arbor House and advance additional phases of the master plan once leasing momentum is clear.
Nearby incident: apartment building fire
Separately, an early‑morning fire occurred at a large apartment complex in the 400 block of East Seegers Road. Fire crews responded after a report around 3 a.m. and found smoke and flames originating in an exterior wall near an HVAC unit on the second floor. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which was limited to the exterior wall; no injuries were reported. Two apartments were rendered uninhabitable due to fire and water damage, and mutual‑aid crews from neighboring departments assisted at the scene. The cause remained under investigation.
Another regional filing: four‑story, 124‑unit proposal
In a separate jurisdiction named Arlington, a developer has filed plans to add a four‑story apartment building with about 124 units at a site housing the existing Dominion Apartments. The proposal calls for retaining the existing building, rezoning part of the parcel, adding a new garage with roughly 172 spaces in addition to an existing surface lot, and working through a plan to provide affordable housing within the existing apartments. Architectural work on the proposal is led by a design firm experienced in multifamily projects.
Timing and what to watch next
Construction on the Arbor House tower is under way, with first move‑ins anticipated in 2026. Observers and local officials will be monitoring leasing pace, the developer’s next steps on the larger master plan, and how traffic, parking and ground‑floor commercial uses evolve as the southern gateway area redevelops.
FAQ
What is Arbor House?
Arbor House is an eight‑story apartment building with 301 units being built at the southeast corner of Arlington Heights and Algonquin roads, near the Jane Addams Tollway.
When will residents start moving in?
Initial move‑ins are expected in 2026.
What types of units and finishes will the building include?
The building will offer studio, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units with quartz countertops and in‑unit washers and dryers.
What amenities will residents have?
Amenities include an entertainment lounge with a golf simulator, ping‑pong, a catering kitchen and TV area that opens to a terrace with fire pits, plus an outdoor pool and sun deck, fitness center, co‑working space and dog‑friendly features.
How is the building being constructed?
The project uses metal studs and concrete construction rather than wood framing, a design choice made to improve sound control and durability.
Will this be part of a larger redevelopment?
Yes. Arbor House is the first phase of a broader master plan that includes acquisitions nearby and plans to convert an existing office building into a medical office complex and add ground‑floor retail and dining in the area.
Were there any recent safety incidents nearby?
A separate early‑morning fire affected an apartment building on East Seegers Road; it was limited to an exterior wall, no injuries were reported, and two units were uninhabitable due to damage.
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Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | Arbor House |
| Location | Southeast corner of Arlington Heights and Algonquin roads; just off the Jane Addams Tollway |
| Size | Eight stories; 301 apartment units |
| Unit mix | Studio, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units |
| Move‑in timeline | First move‑ins expected in 2026 |
| Construction | Primarily concrete with metal studs for enhanced sound control and longevity |
| Key amenities | Entertainment lounge (golf simulator, ping‑pong, catering kitchen), terrace with fire pits, outdoor pool and sun deck, fitness center, co‑working space, dog‑friendly features |
| Ground‑floor plans | Commercial space planned for restaurants and a boutique market offering prepared foods |
| Master plan components | Additional property acquisitions, medical office conversion of an existing building, further phases to follow based on leasing momentum |
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Additional Resources
- Daily Herald: Very little rental development — Arlington Heights apartment building to add 301 units
- Wikipedia: Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Daily Herald: Early-morning fire leaves two Arlington Heights apartments uninhabitable
- Google Search: Arlington Heights apartment fire Seegers Road
- ABC7 Chicago: Arlington Heights fire — crews battle blaze at apartment building
- Google News: Arlington Heights apartment fire Nichols Road
- UrbanTurf: 124-unit development pitched for Arlington historic district (Arlington, VA)
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Arlington, Virginia (search)
- CBS Los Angeles: Investigation after car crashes into Arlington Heights apartment complex
- Google News: Car crashes into apartment complex Arlington Heights investigation
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