Bartlett

A former Native American hunting ground and railroad depot, South Tri Village is a neighborhood with natural beauty in Bartlett. With two forest preserves and a state park, South Tri Village is full of prairies and wetlands, while city parks, playgrounds and splash pads are scattered throughout the neighborhood. The West Branch of the DuPage River flows through town, connecting woodlands and waterways. An ideal place for bird watching and hiking, South Tri Village is a welcoming suburban neighborhood with a variety of architectural styles, shopping centers and plenty of recreational facilities. “I would say it’s a great place to raise a family," says Maria Noyola, a mother who lived in Bartlett for several years and a current Broker at Century 21 T.K. Realty in Addison. "They're always building up and improving. If I were moving to the area, it would be at the top of my list. We really enjoyed living there," says Noyola. Hiking enthusiasts can walk the limestone trails at the James Phate Phillip State Park or explore the Bartlett Nature Center, a meeting place for local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops with displays of taxidermy animals, maps and other activities for kids. Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve spans over 1,100 acres with five miles of trails through colorful flora nested by rare species of birds. Trails connect to a bridge over County Farm Road, which leads to the Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, an 85-acre lake surrounded by wetlands inhabited by wildlife, like the great blue heron and the red-tailed hawk. Residents can play basketball or tennis at Apple Orchard Park, a central sprawled-out campus in the middle of South Tri Village with a playground and sports fields. The Bartlett Community Center next to Apple Orchard has an auditorium and an indoor pool, and it is next door to the Bartlett Public Library. From the library, residents can walk to the Bartlett Aquatic Center, a water park with a lazy river, waterslides and a zip line. The Apple Orchard Golf Course is a municipal 9-hole course in the park, perfect for walking to each hole in a casual game. There are various housing styles in South Tri Village, like cape cods, craftsman, split-level, and Tudor homes. Most homes were constructed around 1987. Industrial space accounts for 45% of the property stock in this neighborhood. 91% of residents own their homes, and multifamily options are limited. Home prices fall between $225,000 – $550,000. For $225,000, potential homeowners can find a 2-bedroom split-level condo, and for 553,000, they can find a brick 4-bedroom craftsman home by a community lake. According to the CAP index, South Tri Village has an overall crime score of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average score of 4. Restaurants, fast food places, shops, and service centers are found at the Heritage Plaza Shopping Center intersection of Army Trail Road and County Farm Road. New businesses like breweries and local eateries are always opening in downtown Bartlett. The Stratford Square Mall is only a mile east of South Tri Village. Famished residents can dine in at La Taqueria Inc., which has authentic Mexican food and a popular steak burrito and tacos al pastor. NeeHee’s is a casual restaurant serving Indian cuisines, like chaat, garlic vada pav and vegetarian dishes. Residents can pick up groceries at the Jewel-Osco on East Stearns Road across from Apple Orchard Park or at ALDI, located east on Army Trail Road. Students can begin their athletic career in track and field at Prairieview Elementary School, which receives an overall Niche grade of B-plus. Eastview Middle School has an overall grade of B, and it hosts an annual art showcase where students submit drawings and artwork in a schoolwide competition. Bartlett High School has an A-minus overall grade and offers students membership in activities like the environmental club, multicultural organization or the Dungeons and Dragons club. Commuters can take the Metra train to downtown Chicago at the Bartlett station on Railroad Avenue, less than a mile north of South Tri Village. Bus stops are found on Lake Street, just north in Hanover Park. The neighborhood is bike-friendly, with lanes on primary roads and throughout the park system. The Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 26 miles east of South Tri Village. Each August, the Bartlett Summer Fest takes place at the Apple Orchard Park in a two-day festival featuring food trucks, breweries and live music. The park also hosts the Smoke & Irons Music Fest, which includes a cornhole tournament, craft vendors and live country music performances. The Bartlett Farmers Market happens in downtown Bartlett every Thursday Evening from June until August, with local vendors selling fresh produce and baked goods.