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Picturesque Chicagoland community
“Nestled in the heart of the Chicagoland area, this picturesque community offers a great blend of city conveniences and small-town charm, from top-rated schools to beautiful parks and recreational options.” This is how Diana Matichyn, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker, describes the suburban village of Buffalo Grove and its Prairie View community, quiet oases of suburban comfort just an hour’s drive northwest of Chicago. Buffalo Grove has its origins with the arrival of New Englander settlers in the area in 1833, though its name derives from the Potawatomi natives’ name for Buffalo Creek. Once an idyllic stretch of farmland for much of its history, Buffalo Grove has since become a vast community. At its heart is Prairie View, a small community that, in the words of Matichyn, “is conveniently located just 35 miles northeast of Chicago, making it an ideal place for everyone who wants to be near the city but still have a suburban lifestyle.”
Prairie View is a quiet oasis of suburban comfort just an hour’s drive northwest of Chicago.
Prairie View residents have access to hiking trails at Peterson Park.
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Abundance of housing options with great curb appeal
Prairie View’s housing stock reflects the community’s long history. Most of this neighborhood’s side-streets are lined with colonial homes recalling Prairie View’s early 19th-century roots, while large, modern homes offer both diverse living styles and a taste of Prairie View’s continued popularity as a Chicago suburb. Matichyn shares, “Buffalo Grove offers a variety of housing options, from single-family homes, townhouses, and condos; the average home price is $364,000, but prices can vary depending on the size, location, and age of the property.”
Prairie View's side-streets have many colonial homes recalling its early 19th-century roots.
Contemporary home styles are prevalent in Prairie View.
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Nearby eateries and shops
This section of Buffalo Grove weaves together all the strands of history that have come to define the broader community. On one hand, “Buffalo Grove features picnic areas, fishing spots, and nature trails that are perfect for hiking,” as Matichyn shares. On the other, Prairie View is a modern suburb offering, “friendly neighbors, a thriving business community, and lots of restaurants and shops.” The Woodland Commons shopping center served as a hub of the community, from game nights at Everything Games to dining opportunities at the laid-back Chinese Yan Yan Restaurant and gourmet Korean barbecue at the Chicago Galbi House, as well as plenty of shopping amenities. The Vernon Area Public Library is also situated within Prairie View, ensuring that bookworms and students alike have a perfect spot for their studies and their literary passions.
Enjoy gourmet Korean barbecue at the Chicago Galbi House at Woodland Commons.
Prairie View families can get groceries at Mariano's.
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Spending the day outdoors
Lovers of the outdoors are privileged to live so close to venues for both sporting and strolling. The Arboretum Club offers a challenging, 18-hole golf course open year-round, standing out among Chicagoland’s myriad other golf clubs. For both community fun and solo hikes, William E. Peterson Park includes a community pool and miles of trails along Indian Creek, an opportunity sure to attract nature lovers and hiking aficionados.
Prairie View has many green spaces to play sports and enjoy the outdoors.
The Arboretum Club offers a challenging, 14-hole golf course open year-round.
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Didier Farms has seasonal festivals near Prairie View.
Buffalo Grove Days
Just 3 miles around the corner, residents can join in their broader community’s Buffalo Grove Days annual festival, which includes a parade, carnival rides, live music, food vendors, and fun community engagement.
Excellent school choices
Matichyn says, “Buffalo Grove is known for its excellent schools, which is a major draw for local people.” Students attend schools such as Laura B. Sprague Elementary School, which has a B grade on Niche, followed by Daniel Wright Junior High School with an A grade. Stevenson High School has been awarded five Blue Ribbons from the Department of Education in recognition of its excellence, including 99.9% college attendance as of 2016.
Stevenson High School features an expansive campus.
Plenty of bike storage is available at Daniel Wright Jr High.
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Access to Chicago
With easy access to the heart of Chicago via an hour’s drive or a Metra train ride from Prairie View station to Chicago Union Station, Prairie View residents can enjoy the best that both Chicago and its picture-perfect suburbs have to offer.
Prairie View Metra Station is located conveniently across from Prairie House.
Prairie View residents can use the Metra for convenient public transit to Chicago.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Prairie View
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prairie View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prairie View, Buffalo Grove sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Prairie View, Buffalo Grove over the last 12 months is $856,250, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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