Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Wheaton and Downers Grove, Illinois Real Estate

Wheaton, Illinois Real Estate

Wheaton, Illinois is located in DuPage County 30 miles west of Chicago. More than 55,000 residents take pleasure in Wheaton’s friendly, small-town atmosphere and enjoy the convenience of big-city amenities just half an hour away. Wheaton is the governmental seat of DuPage County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the Midwest. The community exudes a sense of permanency and stability. A large number of Wheaton residents have called the town home for their entire lives and many local businesses go back for generations. The schools (Community School District 200, School District 89) are excellent and consistently rank among the best in the state, with student performance exceeding state averages in all categories. Local parks provide a wide range of facilities and recreational opportunities for the whole family. There are over 50 parks in Wheaton, including water parks and a children’s zoo. Ball fields, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating areas and acres of undisturbed, natural space are all available, offering activities to suit anyone’s taste. Adding to the sense of community are many annual festivals, including Cream of Wheaton, Entertainment in the Park and Summer on the Plaza. Getting to Chicago for work or play is a breeze, as trains go downtown many times a day. Frequent travelers will appreciate Wheaton’s proximity to Midway and O’Hare Airports, each just 35 minutes from town. The real estate market in Wheaton is red-hot, with values for single family homes reaching all-time highs in 2004. Because Wheaton is an historic city, there are many different types of homes for sale, along with a variety of price points for real estate, ranging from $200,000 to well over $1 Million for single-family residential properties. The Wheaton real estate market is equally hot for the fine, upscale townhouse complexes in the Wheaton area, all with a variety of amenities for homeowners. Average prices for townhomes in the Wheaton area run approximately $175,000-$300,000. Real Estate investors have found Wheaton to be an excellent area for investment, not only for rental properties, but also for IRS-1031 property exchanges, for both single-family properties and the choice parcels of vacant land.

Glen Ellyn, IL Homes

Glen Ellyn, Illinois is a picturesque village approximately 23 miles due west of downtown Chicago, and is truly one of the best places in DuPage County for raising families. Glen Ellyn is a mature community with rich historical traditions and is convenienty located centrally adjacent to rapidly growing suburban areas. The population of Glen Ellyn is approximately 27,000 (2000 Census), with the largest age group between 35 and 44 years old. The Governmental structure of Glen Ellyn consists of a President and six Trustees, supported by advisory boards, commissions and special committees modeled after New England "Town Hall" style of government (within the constraints of the charter, rules and regulations of the State of Illinois). The DuPage County seat is in next-door Wheaton, home of Wheaton College and the County Courthouse. The standard of living in Glen Ellyn is one of the highest in DuPage county with the median annual family income exceeding $50,000. Glen Ellyn is proud to be one of the top suburbs chosen for corporate relocations, mainly because the strong real estate values and outstanding schools. There are many choices for house-hunters in the Glen Ellyn area, with typical prices for single-family residences ranging from the low $200s to well over $1 Million.

Lisle, Illinois

There is a considerable amount of affordable real estate in the Lisle area, with single-family homes ranging in price from the low 200s to well over $1 Million. The single-family market has been very hot with record sales throughout Lisle in 2004. Lisle is home to several outstanding multi-family townhouse complexes, the most notable being Four Lakes of Lisle. The townhouse market is booming, due largely to the escalating real estate prices throughout the Lisle area, attracting both residents and real estate investors. There are a wide variety of townhouse amenities throughout Lisle and a full spectrum of townhouse price points.

Downers Grove Real Estate

The Downers Grove real estate market offers a wide variety of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses, with values continuing to appreciate at a strong pace due to the outstanding standard of living. There is a wide selection of single-family homes, homes for sale in a wide variety of price points ranging from the low 200s for 2 and 3 Bedroom homes to the 300s and up for 4 bedroom homes. Downers Grove homes for sale, For Sale by owner and multiple family townhouses. In addition, there are many fine condominium complexes in the Downers Grove area and throughout DuPage County. Vacant land is available for many differing price points, depending on the available acreage.

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