In the northwest suburbs, about 35 miles from downtown Chicago, the landscape becomes more rural. That’s the case with the area just beyond the Rolling Hills neighborhood north of Buffalo Grove. “It was recently annexed into Buffalo Grove, and homes are on lots that are up to a half an acre,” says Vivian DiTommaso, a real estate agent with Compass and part owner of the Valentino Vineyards & Winery, which is just to the west of the neighborhood and located in Long Grove. “Real estate taxes are higher in Buffalo Grove, but the tradeoff is great schools.” The neighborhood is full of cul-de-sacs and circular streets meaning that there’s very little pass-through traffic. Those who drive through the neighborhood generally either live there or know somebody who does.
Rolling Hills is a safe and family focused neighborhood in Buffalo Grove.
Houses in Rolling Hills boast large front and backyards as most sit on half acre lots.
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Buffalo Grove schools are A-rated
The closest elementary and middle schools are part of the Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, which is based in Buffalo Grove. Prairie Elementary is ranked the sixth-best elementary school in Lake County out of more than 100, according to Niche. The school gets an A grade. Twin Groves Middle is rated an A. From there, students could attend Adlai E. Stevenson High School, which gets an A-plus. Advanced Placement courses at the school include 3-D Art and Design as well as Chinese Language and Culture. Niche ranks the Stevenson High School District 125 as the best public school district in the country out of 10,932.
Welcome to Prairie Elementary School.
Welcome to Twin Groves Middle School.
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Luxury homes in Rolling Hills
The homes were built in this neighborhood in the early 1990s and feature contemporary takes on classic home styles like colonial and Craftsman. The spacious floor plans average 3,000 and 4,000 square feet, with the typical price per square foot around 250 dollars. Prices range from $725,000 to $1.2 million. The neighborhood is all single-family homes, and 97% of the people who live here are homeowners. The neighborhood has a 1 CAP crime score, which is the lowest possible rating.
Modest single family homes with three car garages are a common sight in Rolling Hills.
Large homes line the tree lined streets of Rolling Hills in Buffalo Grove IL.
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Rick Drazner Park
A unique outdoor destination is named after the former commissioner of the Buffalo Grove Parks District, Rick Drazner Park features a baseball diamond that’s accessible for people with walkers, crutches and wheelchairs. In addition, there’s a similarly accessible playground. Other amenities include a nine-hole disc golf course and two outdoor pickleball courts. Rolling Hills Park is close to the entrance to the neighborhood and has a playground and an open area close to a small lake. September and October are active months at Didier Farm on Aptakisic Road. It’s the place for the Happy Times Pumpkin Fest that runs from mid-September through the end of October. In addition to pumpkin picking, there’s a corn maze and horse-drawn wagon rides. During the festival, the farm is open every day except Tuesday. Golfers are only a couple of miles from Twin Orchard Country Club, a private course where membership allows access to a pool, tennis and pickleball courts and various social events.
The baseball diamond at Rick Drazner Park is wheel chair accessible and host inclusive games.
Rolling Hills Park is located on the south end of Rolling Hills.
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Sample wine at a vineyard just outside Rolling Hills
A very short drive west on Aptakisic Road from the neighborhood entrance is Valentino Vineyards & Winery, which bottles its wine from the grapevines that produce over 20 varieties on its 20-acre site. From May through December, the tasting room is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays—it’s also available by appointment from January through April and on Mondays through Thursdays throughout the year. “All the wines that are sampled in the tasting room were grown here. There’s nothing that’s shipped in from California,” DiTommaso says. A shopping center at the corner of Aptakisic and Buffalo Grove Roads has a Walgreens Pharmacy and a Starbucks. Port of Peri Peri specializes in Portuguese chicken dishes free of hormones and antibiotics. A couple of miles to the west is Sunset Foods for a grocery run.
Sample over 20 varietys of wine from Valentino Vineyards & Winery on Aptakisic Road.
Port of Peri Peri specializes in Portuguese chicken dishes free of hormones and antibiotics.
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Connecting to downtown Chicago
Three miles south is the Buffalo Grove Metra station, which passes by O’Hare International Airport on its way to downtown Chicago. The ride takes a little less than 40 minutes. The closest Pace bus line is on Aptakisic Road, east of the Metra tracks, about 3 miles away. Those who prefer to drive can take Interstate 294, which takes about half an hour, to the airport or hook up with Interstates 94 or 90 to get to the city. It’s about 4 miles to get to the south side of Buffalo Grove to get access to Northwest Community Healthcare Hospital.
The nearby Metra Station will take Rolling Hills residents all the way to downtown Chicago.
The Buffalo Grove Metra station for commuter rail options in and around the Windy City.
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Buffalo Grove Farmers Market
On Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market is available at Mike Rylko Park in downtown Buffalo Grove. The market runs from mid-June to mid-October and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with local businesses sharing information about their services. That park is also the site of Buffalo Grove Days, a five-day festival around Labor Day weekend featuring live music, carnival rides and a parade.
The Buffalo Grove Farmer's Market brings local produce to Rolling Hills weekly all summer long.
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Parks in this Area
Rick Drazner Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Pickleball
Mike Rylko Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Martha Weiss Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Breezewald Park
Prairie Grove Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Westchester Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Churchill Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Lake
Rolling Hills Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Soccer
Buffalo Grove Park District
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
31 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rolling Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rolling Hills, Buffalo Grove sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rolling Hills, Buffalo Grove over the last 12 months is $888,857, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$860,000
Median Single Family Price
$860,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$800,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
198
Median Year Built
1995
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
506
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$152,679
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$178,400
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
77.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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