This lovely community is located in the heart of Lake County in the northern part of the state. Home to approximately 6,735 residents, this region of wooded hillsides, lush greenery and vast expanses of open land is a charming place to call home. Long Grove prides itself in maintaining a rural community feeling in the middle of the metro-suburban area of Chicago. The efficient METRA public train system, modern highways and toll ways allow residents the opportunity commute with ease to the heart of downtown Chicago for work, shopping or pleasure. The Village of Long Grove is perhaps best known for its gift and antique shops in historic downtown. The business district contains more than 120 specialty shops, cafes, restaurants and coffee houses. Small town pride and a family-oriented atmosphere are present during the area’s many community-sponsored social events. The Strawberry Festival, The Annual Chocolate Festival, Long Grove Art Fest and Apple Festival are just a few of the many celebrations that bring locals together throughout the year. Students enrolled in K-12 attend the prestigious Kildeer-Countryside District 96. This award winning school system feeds into Stevenson High School. The United States Department of Education has described Stevenson High School as one of the most recognized and celebrated high schools in America. Stevenson is one of 17 schools in the nation to receive the USDE's New American High Schools Award, and the first public high school in the state to earn the department's Excellence in Education (Blue Ribbon Schools) Award three times. Stevenson was also the first school district to earn the Illinois State Board of Education's Excellence Award for Learning Communities. In fact, Newsweek, U.S. News and Work Report, and Redbook magazines have honored Stevenson as one of the top 100 high schools in the United States. Ninety-five percent of Stevenson graduates go on to college! Supported by a strong local government and a committee dedicated to the preservation of the region’s natural appearance, this community is a wonderful place to live, work and play and offers excellent real estate and homes for sale.

Prices Of Long Grove Homes For Sale

Long Grove real estate is variant and is surrounded by vast open spaces and lush greenery. The Village boasts architecture to suit every taste including ranch-style, multi-tiered homes for sale, traditional, two-story, tutor, contemporary and colonial homes for sale. Most homes for sale have basements and many enjoy vistas of prairie or wooded expanses. Single-family homes for sale with spacious lots range in price from approximately $400,000 - $800,000, while larger real estate and luxury executive homes all with significant square footage and specialty amenities range in price from $800,000 - $4 million +. The majority of Long Grove real estate is on large lots, while some boast significant acreage. Historical real estate and a very limited selection of townhouses are also for sale, in addition to land for custom real estate. If you are thinking of buying or selling Illinois real estate, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agent Top Agent in IL will provide you with any real estate information or assistance. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Top Agent in IL, specializing in Long Grove real estate and home values in Lake County, Illinois.