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A small, quaint community just 15 miles from downtown Chicago
The neighborhood of Berkeley, located 15 miles from downtown Chicago, is a commuter haven due to its interstate access and Union Pacific/West Line railroad station with service to the city. “Berkeley is quaint and has a small-town feel,” says Kimberley Petersen, a Realtor at Keller Williams Infinity and a resident of Berkeley for over 30 years. “People want to move here for the proximity to the highway and for the affordability.”
Berkeley homes are often no more than a few blocks away from a playground or park.
Berkeley Park's water tower overlooks the community.
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Ranches and bungalows with well-kept front lawns
Small to mid-size brick ranch-styles and bungalows line the residential streets of Berkeley with many featuring detached garages and private driveways. Front lawns are tidy and well-kept, and most streets include sidewalks. “Homes in Berkeley stay on the market for an average of just 19 days,” Petersen says. “It’s very competitive and there’s usually very low inventory.” Housing prices here range from $130,000 to $380,000, depending on the renovations and upgrades of the interior of the home. Some homes in Berkeley are in need of updates and renovations.
Many homes in Berkeley feature cozy ranch-styles with sizable yards.
A Berkeley home featuring a detached garage and private driveway.
The housing stock in Berkeley lends a nice charm to the neighborhoods.
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From Italian food at Gioacchino’s to Indian cuisine at Elite Indian
Residents enjoy dining at local restaurants like Gioacchino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, known for its homemade Italian cooking. Other dining options include a variety of global cuisines, ranging from spots like JK's Restaurant & Pancake House for classic American fare or Moon Temple Chinese Restaurant for Mandarin, Szechwan and Thai cuisine. Elite Indian Catering offers catering and takeout options for their primarily Kerala menu. For groceries, stop next door at Elite Indian Grocery or head to the neighborhood supermarket Torres Fresh Market.
Moon Temple offers Berkeley residents Chinese cuisine in a casual setting.
There is no shortage of places where Berkeley locals can pick up their daily necessities.
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Berkeley Family Fun Fest free for all
Every summer, the town hosts the Berkeley Family Fun Fest, which includes free rides for kids, community booths, food vendors and more. Berkeley is also home to the Midwest Conference Center, a premier event space that commands beautiful views of the Chicago skyline and also serves as a popular wedding venue.
Public and private school options
In Berkeley, students may attend Sunnyside Elementary School and Macarthur Intermediate School, both of which received a C grade from Niche. For grades nine through 12, students may attend Proviso High School, which received a D-plus grade from education review site, Niche. Berkeley also has a couple of excellent private school options. For kindergarten through 8th grade, Immaculate Conception Grade School was given an A grade from Niche. For high school, IC Catholic Prep was also given an A grade from Niche.
Macarthur Middle School in Berkeley supports every student to be the best they can be.
Berkeley's Sunnyside Elementary is one of several public schools within the community.
Proviso High School is a highly-rated High School located near Westchester, IL.
Welcome to IC Catholic Prep in Elmhurst.
Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst has a student to teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Berkeley Park offers a catalog of outdoor sports options
Berkeley Park is the most popular park in this community and is home to a tennis court, two pickleball courts, a baseball field, two beach volleyball courts and a playground. It also features a picnic area, perfect for a family cookout.
Berkeley Park has plenty to do, making it a popular spot for locals of all ages.
Berkeley Park's new tennis courts are pristine.
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15 miles from downtown Chicago, 12 miles to O’Hare
Berkeley is a 15-mile drive down Interstate 290 from downtown Chicago. Or residents can take the CTA train system, known as the “L” from Berkeley into downtown Chicago, about a 35 minute ride. O’Hare International Airport is a 12-mile drive north of Berkeley, while Elmhurst Hospital is only a 3-mile drive away.
Berkeley's Metra station connects commuters to the rest of Illinois easily.
O’Hare International Airport is a 12-mile drive north of Berkeley.
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From the Illinois Prairie Path to the Berkeley Public Library StoryWalk
The old Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad route, which terminated in 1957, was reborn in recent years as the Illinois Prairie Path. The IPP is a 61-mile multiuse nature trail and the first proposed rail-to-trail conversion in the country. The trail crosses through Berkeley Park, meeting up with the Berkeley Public Library StoryWalk. This series of outdoor signs showcases pages from picture books and rotates every six to eight weeks. Or in July, you can enjoy the StoryWalk on your way to Music in the Park, a local concert series.
The Berkeley Neighborhood Story Walk is perfect for an afternoon family stroll.
The Berkeley neighborhood offers residents small town charm.
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On average, homes in Berkeley, IL sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Berkeley, IL over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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