Tinley Park, Illinois
Tinley
Park is about 20 miles Southwest of Chicago. There are about 53,000
residents. Founded in 1892, the village has expanded dramatically over the
years. Some highlights in Tinley Park are the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Oktoberfest, Chicago’s only major outdoor music theater 'The Tweeter Center' which showcases dozens of internationally know musical & comedy acts each year, and The 'Odyssey' 18-hole golf course. Tinley park has Forest Preserves with hiking, riding & biking trails. An 'Aqua Park' includes a picnic grove and water park. Interstate I-80 runs through Tinley Park, with junctions at Harlem Avenue & LaGrange Road. This feature, together with the Metra Train service makes transportation to Chicago about a 40-minute trip.
Tinley Park real estate
We have Condos, Townhouses, Single Family Homes, Apartment Buildings and a large Rental Market. The Tinley Park real estate market has a range of homes and condos for sale from about $120,000 to $600,000.
Orland Hills, Illinois
Orland
Hills is a relatively new community (incorporated in 1961). Orland Hills is
conveniently located in between Tinley Park and Orland Park. Orland Hills is
a small community of about 6,800 residents. Orland Hills real estate
Orland Hills is mostly single-family homes ranging from $100,000 to $360,000. Apartments are also abundant in Orland Hills.
Orland Park, Illinois
Orland
Park is located just 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. There are about
53,000 residents in Orland Park. In 1892, the Village was incorporated and
adopted the name 'Orland Park'. Orland Park has a unique quality that make living and working enjoyable. Year-round recreational opportunities abound in the area, including thousands of acres of Forest Preserve with hiking trail, bridle paths, bike paths & wildlife refuges. A new addition to the village’s park system is the Community Park. This 192-acre park includes the village’s multi-million dollar aquatic center. The Villages Recreation & Parks Department offers a comprehensive program for all ages including pre-school, dance, exercise, music, cultural arts, crafts, workshops, athletics, senior activities and special recreation. Excellent library. Nationally acclaimed schools.
Orland Park real estate
Orland Park has Condos, Townhouses, Single Family Homes & a Rental Market. The Orland Park real estate market has a range of homes and condos for sale from about $120,000 to $1,600,000.
Mokena, Illinois
Mokena
has a population of more than 14,500 is the fastest growing community in the
region. Mokena owes its existence largely to the Rock Island Railroad. In
1851 the right-of-way for the railroad was surveyed through Mokena.
Subsequently, the land along the north side of the Rock Island tracks along
Front Street was subdivided and lots were sold for $100.00 each, thus
forming the majority of the original village. In our historic Downtown Mokena, we are working to restore the area to an early 1900’s theme by encouraging the merchants to participate in a cooperative Façade and Signage grant program with the Village.
With our expanding population we recently welcomed two large national distribution centers in the rapidly expanding Corporate Corridors Business Park: Dunkin’ Donuts Midwest Distribution Center & Darvin Furniture Distribution as well as the new corporate offices of Baxter and Woodman, Inc.
Mokena real estate
Mokena offers single-family homes, townhouses and condos. Homes & condos in Mokena range from $110,000 to $1,500,000.
Oak Forest, Illinois
Oak Forest’s population is more than 28,000. Oak Forest was incorporated in 1947. It was first settled in the late 1800s when it was called Bremen. The original settlement was a farming community to facilitate the shipment of farm goods. The Rock Island line created a stopping point in the area. Reportedly, the depot was located next to a large stand of oak trees, which led people to name the area 'Oak Forest'.Oak Forest is home to Forest Preserve National Golf Course, Acorn Public Library & the Oak Forest Community Center.
Oak Forest real estate
Oak Forest offers Single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments. Homes & condos in Oak Forest sell from $100,000 to $400,000.
Homer Glen-Lockport, Illinois
Homer
Glen/Lockport is 35 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago. Transportation to
Downtown is a 50-minute drive. Midway is 40-minutes and O’Hare Airport is
about 65-minutes away. Lockport Township High School is in District 205. A $35 million addition & renovation has been done to the East Campus. The school offers gifted and vocational programs.
The area is home to Wendy’s, Chili’s, White Castle, Dominicks, Dairy Queen, Brown’s Chicken and more to come. Homer Glen/Lockport is a growing community.
Lockport real estate
Lockport has a variety of homes and townhouses to choose from. You can see 100 year-old Victorians to newly constructed townhouses, ranches, tri-levels & Two Stories. Lockport real estate prices range from $90,000-950,000.
New Lenox, Illinois
New
Lenox is located approximately 36 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago. The
Village is about 10 square miles in area and is located in the center of New
Lenox Township in the east central portion of Will County. The City of
Joliet borders immediately to the west, and the remainder of the Village is
surrounded by unincorporated Will County. Other nearby communities include
Mokena and Frankfort to the east and Manhattan to the south The Population is about 26,000. The Village of New Lenox wasn’t officially created until October 1946. New Lenox Park District currently maintains over 400 acres of parkland, which is well above the national standard, for the population of the district.
New Lenox is home to The Sanctuary Golf Course, which is owned and operated by New Lenox Park District. New Lenox is a small Village with much to offer.
New Lenox real estate
New Lenox offers single-family homes, condos, and townhouses. Average real estate prices are around $240,000 though prices range from $100,000-$900,000.
Palos Park, Illinois
Palos
Park is a small, quiet town, which was incorporated in 1914. The Palos Park
Recreation District offers a full array of sports programs for children and
other activities for residents of all ages. The Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and The Stevenson Expressway are minutes away. Metra trains from Palos Park reach the Loop in under an hour.
Palos Park real estate
Palos Park offers mostly single-family homes & townhouses. Most of the larger homes are Colonials and Victorians. Younger & new home styles such as Tudors, Split Levels, Two Stories and Contemporary styles are also available. Palos Park real estate prices range from about $160,000-$1,000,000.
Palos Hills, Illinois
Palos
Hills is one of the oldest communities in the Chicago Area. At one time it
was the home of the Potawatomi Indian tribe. The first no-native settlers
arrived in the mid 1800s. They were mostly Irish and German immigrant who
came to work on the building of the Illinois-Michigan Canal. Palos Hills was
incorporated in 1958. Population is around 17,800 Palos Hills is located about 45 minutes to Chicago, Midway is about 20 minutes and O’Hare International about 60 minutes.
Palos Hills real estate
Palos Hills offers some of the areas most affordable housing and has a high percentage of townhouses and condominiums as well as single-family homes. Palos Hills real estate prices range from about $120,000 -$500,000.
Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos
Heights is tucked away in more that 14,000 acres of Cook County forest
preserves, 25 miles from the Chicago Loop, this is a quiet, country-like
town. Not incorporated until 1959, Palos Heights is the newest of the Palos
communities Palos Heights is home to Lake Katherine Nature Center.
Palos Heights is located about 45 minutes to Chicago, Midway is about 20 minutes and O’Hare International about 60 minutes. From Palos it takes Metra rail commuters an hour to get to the Loop.
Palos Heights real estate
Palos Heights offers single-family homes, condos, and townhouses. Housing Styles include Colonials, Tudors, ranches and Custom-built homes. Lots are usually about a 1/2 acres in size. Palos Heights home prices range from $175,000-$1,000,000. Condominiums sell between $127,000-$400,000.
Frankfort, Illinois
Frankfort
is a community with historic charm. You will find a balance between growth
in development and preservation of our quality rural and rural environment.
Frankfort strives to preserve its 1890’s prairie town charm. Frankfort has a
population of over 14,000. While the first pioneers were mostly of English and Scottish descent, coming mainly from New England Colonies, German settlers made the Village of Frankfort a reality. The 1840’s brought German settlers from the Pennsylvania area to Frankfort. Frankfort Township was named by Frederick Cappel after his native city, Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany. Years later, in 1855, the Joliet & Northern Indiana Railroad built a line through the present Village 'Frankfort Station'. After the Village was incorporated in 1879, the word 'Station' was dropped from its name.
Frankfort has seen residential home values skyrocket as residents realize that Frankfort’s short commute to Chicago and other employment areas combined with agricultural roots, make Frankfort the leading choice in the southwest suburbs and Will county.
Frankfort real estate
Frankfort offers single-family homes, condos, and townhouses. Homes range from $120,000-$1,000,000. Condos and Townhouse prices range from $69,000-$340,000.
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Once
known as Black Oaks Grove and then called 'Agnes' - after the first
postmaster’s wife - the Village of Oak Lawn was incorporated in 1909.
Located about 14 miles southwest of the Loop. Oak Lawn is a community with a distinctive 'home town' atmosphere, a place where people really get to know their neighbors. However, a visitor could easily forget that this beautiful peaceful suburban village is only minutes away from Chicago.
Well-kept residential streets demonstrate the pride people take in their neighborhoods. Population of Oak Lawn is around 55,285 Oak Lawn Police Department has 104 full-time officers making it one of the largest in all the Chicago Suburbs.
The local park district has kept up with the growth of the village by adding an impressive collection of amenities, including the Oak Lawn Pavilion, which includes a soccer field, basketball courts, and recreation center. Other new amenities include a new indoor ice-skating rink and Stony Creek, an 18-hole golf course that includes a driving range and a miniature golf course.
Oak Lawn real estate
Affordable housing for single-family homes, condos, and town homes can be found in the Oak Lawn real estate market. Prices range from $80,000-$475,000 for Single Family and $45,000-$240,000 for Condos and Townhouses. Newer projects in Oak Lawn are Eagle Ridge Subdivision, Acorn Glen Subdivision and Foxwood Subdivision.
Lemont, Illinois
Lemont
strives to preserve its past, while planning for the future. The village has
experienced a surge in residential growth and business activity in recent
years. Lemont offers fun and recreation to its families. The Lemont Park
District sponsors more than 500 programs and activities appealing to young
and old. Fourteen neighborhood parks with ball fields and playground
equipment and two community centers provide many recreational opportunities.
A new middle school was recently completed. Expansion of Lemont Township High School was also completed, with the addition of parking decks and interior improvements.
Easy access to Rt 83 makes getting to Downtown Chicago easy from I-55.
Lemont real estate
Housing for single-family homes, condos, and townhouses can be found in the Lemont real estate market. Single Family homes range from $100,000-$900,000. The Townhouse/Condo market runs from $175,000-$355,000.