Selling a house in Arlington Heights, IL: no point-of-sale inspection
Cook County, Illinois · Last checked November 2026
Arlington Heights does not require a municipal inspection to sell a home. Final water reading and bill paid.
What to expect instead
Without a city inspection, the buyer's own home inspection is what will surface problems. Lenders, title companies and state disclosure laws still apply. Ohio sellers still complete the state Residential Property Disclosure Form.
Who to call
Arlington Heights transfer requirements
Official page
Housing in Arlington Heights
- Median year homes were built
- 1974
- Median home value
- $414,500
- Owner-occupied homes
- 23,288 of 31,466 (74%)
- Total housing units
- 33,005
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Arlington Heights village, Illinois.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a point-of-sale inspection to sell a house in Arlington Heights, IL?
Arlington Heights does not require a municipal inspection to sell a home. Final water reading and bill paid.
Should I still get an inspection before listing?
A pre-listing inspection is optional, but it lets you find problems before a buyer's inspector does, and it gives you time to fix them or price them in.
How old are the homes in Arlington Heights?
The median home in Arlington Heights was built in 1974, and the median home value is $414,500, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Chicago area
- Alsip No point-of-sale rule
- Bedford Park Required at sale
- Bellwood Required at sale
- Berkeley Required at sale
- Berwyn Required at sale
- Blue Island Required at sale
- Broadview Required at sale
- Brookfield Required at sale
- Buffalo Grove No point-of-sale rule
- Burbank No point-of-sale rule
- Burnham No point-of-sale rule
- Calumet City Required at sale
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Sources
- Chicagoland municipal transfer taxes and inspections by town (reviewed Oct. 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.