Harlow Valley is a proposed residential subdivision covering approximately 158 acres at the southwest corner of Laraway Road and Scheer Road in New Lenox. M/I Homes of Chicago is pursuing annexation, rezoning and subdivision approvals for the property.
Updated October 10, 2026.
Another large stretch of land in New Lenox could eventually become a new neighborhood.
This time, it's the farmland near Laraway and Scheer roads.
M/I Homes is proposing Harlow Valley, a substantial single-family residential development that would bring new streets, homesites and stormwater infrastructure to approximately 158 acres.
But the proposal is not the same thing as an approved, actively selling subdivision.
- Project: Harlow Valley
- Location: Southwest corner of Laraway Road and Scheer Road, New Lenox
- Size: Approximately 158 acres
- Developer/Petitioner: M/I Homes of Chicago
- Housing: Proposed detached single-family subdivision
- Layout: Multiple residential phases, internal streets and detention areas
- Status: Municipal annexation, rezoning and preliminary subdivision review; final Village Board approval not established in the documents reviewed
Where Is Harlow Valley?
The proposed development is located at the southwest corner of Laraway Road and Scheer Road in New Lenox.
The property covers approximately 158 acres and would replace a large area of currently undeveloped land with a planned residential neighborhood.
The location matters because development on this scale doesn't just add homes. It also introduces new neighborhood streets, access points and additional traffic to surrounding roads.
What Is M/I Homes Proposing?
Harlow Valley is planned as a subdivision of detached single-family homes.
The submitted drawings show a large network of residential lots arranged around internal streets, with curved roads, intersections and designated stormwater detention areas.
A phasing exhibit also divides the project into separate construction phases, meaning the neighborhood could be developed in stages rather than all at once.
The preliminary plat sheets contain lot numbering that needs to be reconciled with the previously reported 351-home figure. Until the current approved lot count is confirmed, that figure should be treated as preliminary.
What Would the Neighborhood Look Like?
The overall site plan provides a better picture of the proposed layout than the acreage alone.
Homesites would be organized along new subdivision streets, with multiple connections through the neighborhood.
The plans also identify stormwater management areas. These are important in a development of this size because new roads, rooftops and driveways change how rainwater moves across the property.
These are preliminary planning drawings. Individual home designs, final lot configurations and construction details may change before development.
Why Laraway and Scheer Roads Matter
For nearby residents, one of the biggest questions is how the completed neighborhood would affect surrounding roads.
Hundreds of additional homes could mean more vehicles using Laraway Road, Scheer Road and nearby intersections.
But the submitted subdivision drawings alone don't establish how much additional traffic would be generated or whether specific off-site road improvements will be required.
Those questions need to be answered through the Village's engineering, traffic and development review process.
What About Drainage?
The preliminary drawings include designated detention areas within the development.
Those areas are intended to manage stormwater runoff associated with the proposed neighborhood.
The presence of detention areas on a plan does not, by itself, establish that the final drainage design has been approved or that every neighboring drainage concern has been resolved.
Where Does the Approval Process Stand?
Harlow Valley appeared before the New Lenox Plan Commission on July 21, 2026, with requests involving annexation, rezoning and a preliminary plat.
The petitioner was identified as Anna Sutton of M/I Homes of Chicago.
Those requests are important because the project needs the appropriate municipal approvals before the proposed subdivision can proceed.
The available materials establish that the project entered formal municipal review. They do not, on their own, establish final Village Board approval or a construction start date.
When Would Homes Be Available?
No verified home pricing, sales launch or construction start date has been established from the documents reviewed for this article.
M/I Homes is the named petitioner, but that doesn't mean homes are currently being offered for sale in Harlow Valley.
As the project moves forward, the important things to watch will be final approvals, the confirmed number of lots, construction phasing and any builder announcements.
Why Harlow Valley Matters
New Lenox already has several substantial residential developments in the pipeline.
Harlow Valley adds another potential neighborhood to that picture, this time along Laraway and Scheer roads.
For people living nearby, the questions are practical: how much the area changes, where vehicles enter and exit, how stormwater is handled and when construction might begin.
For prospective homebuyers, it's another community to watch, although it is too early to treat it as an available new-home subdivision.
The Bottom Line
Harlow Valley is a significant residential proposal on approximately 158 acres in New Lenox.
The preliminary plans show the potential transformation of a large property into a multi-phase single-family neighborhood.
What ultimately gets built will depend on the final plans, municipal approvals and the developer's construction schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harlow Valley?
Harlow Valley is proposed for the southwest corner of Laraway Road and Scheer Road in New Lenox, Illinois.
Who is developing Harlow Valley?
M/I Homes of Chicago is identified as the petitioner in the July 21, 2026 New Lenox Plan Commission agenda.
How large is Harlow Valley?
The proposed site covers approximately 158 acres.
How many homes will Harlow Valley have?
The project has previously been described as a 351-home proposal, but the lot numbering on the submitted preliminary plans requires clarification before a final total can be confirmed.
Is Harlow Valley approved?
The materials reviewed document the annexation, rezoning and preliminary plat review process. Final Village Board approval has not been established from these documents.
Are homes for sale at Harlow Valley?
No verified sales launch or current home pricing has been established from the available planning records.
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- Village of New Lenox: July 21, 2026 Plan Commission agenda and packet
- Village of New Lenox: Plan Commission Agenda Center
Development Note: Harlow Valley information is based on preliminary planning materials reviewed through October 10, 2026. Proposed lots, streets, phasing, drainage facilities and development timing are subject to change. This article does not represent an announcement of home sales or final subdivision approval.