Long Grove Living This lovely community is located in the heart of Lake County in the northern part Illinois. 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.
Real Estate Prices of Long Grove Homes for Sale, Townhomes, Condos
Long Grove Real Estate Market Overivew: Long Grove homes are surrounded by vast open spaces and lush greenery. The Village boasts architecture to suit every taste including homes for sale types such as ranch-style, multi-tiered, traditional, two-story, tutor, contemporary and colonial styles. Most homes listed on the market have basements and include large lots with wooded expanses. The average home in today's market are priced around $400,000 - $800,000, while larger properties or luxury homes listed around $800,000 - $4 million +. The majority of Long Grove real estate offers potential home buyers houses that sit on large lots. Looking for a craftsmen style home? There are a few historical properties and townhouses for sale, in addition to land for custom real estate. Looking for your new home? View currently listed homes in Long Grove Illinois. See market trends of Long Grove real estate market including average home prices, property values, townhomes, condominiums and other property types. Interested in bank owned or foreclosure properties? Access foreclosures, bank owned properties, short sales and more real estate in Long Grove Illinois.