Characterized by tree-lined streets and wide open spaces, Clarendon Hills is only 19 miles from the Chicago Loop and spans a modest 1.7 square miles with a population of over 8,000 residents. Clarendon Hills Real Estate is indicative of its diverse culture and offers a wide variety of housing options as well as business opportunities. Clarendon Hills encourages businesses to grow, especially in its business districts along Ogden Avenue, Prospect Avenue, and 55th Street. Clarendon Hills Real Estate is also active with homes varying in architectural style from modern to stately, although the majority are Cape Cods, split-levels, or ranches. Clarendon Hills Homes (single-family) range in price from approximately $300,000 to well over $1.5 million; while Clarendon Hills Condominiums and Clarendon Hills Townhouses range from as low as $125,000 to just over $500,000. Of the 2836-plus households, the median Clarendon Hills home value is approximately $307,500.

Surrounded by Route 83, Interstate 88, Interstate 55, and Interstate 294, Clarendon Hills is centrally located with a mere 15 minute drive to either of the areas major airports – Midway and O’Hare. And, with both Metra rail and RTA bus services, Clarendon Hills has easy access to all of its nearby communities as well as Chicago itself.

Clarendon Hills offers its own activities and amenities as well. With seven parks that cover 40 acres; a quaint downtown offering a variety of retailers; shopping, dining, grocers, banks, salons, and even a pharmacy; and annual events such as Daisy Days and Dancin’ in the Streets, Clarendon Hills has something for everyone! Prospect Park, which is the largest in the village, boasts tennis courts, basketball courts, a sledding hill, fishing, playground facilities, volleyball, in-line skating, picnic areas, and a community center. Another main attraction is the Lions Park Pool offering a zero-depth pool, a toddler pool, competitive lanes, a water slide, volleyball, concessions, and a picnic area. Clarendon Hills Park District is also a proud member of SEASPAR which provides recreational opportunities for the handicapped or disabled. With all of these activities and its inviting atmosphere, Clarendon Hills certainly has the flavor of home!

Read Full Post »