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A small city with suburban streets
Surrounded by widely used nature preserves and tucked on the cusp of the trendy village of La Grange, Countryside offers a small, suburban enclave with lower taxes than neighboring communities. “The draw to Countryside is really the proximity to the excitement in neighboring La Grange and the easy access to nearby interstates,” says Catherine Dugan LaBelle, a broker with Baird & Warner, who has nearly 20 years of experience and is a former resident. Less than 20 miles from downtown Chicago, Countryside offers an intimate community full of local eateries, small town events, and nearby green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle of South La Grange Road.
Residents of Countryside have quick access to Downtown Chicago.
Countryside is located about 30 minutes west of Downtown Chicago.
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Ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and more
Residential streets lined with various architectural styles dating back to the 1950s are dotted throughout the community. Prospective homebuyers can find gems like a slate blue Cape Cod to modest ranch-style homes, Bi-Levels and newer, traditional homes. The median sales price for a single-family home is just under $400,000. Prices for homes such as a Cape Cod or rambler —which feature interior renovations— can range between the $400,000s and $500,000s. Countryside also caters to those who prefer condominium living, with average prices for units around $150,000. On the higher end, traditional brick homes built after the 2000s offer more contemporary, open-concept floor plans, ranging from the $700,000s to just under $1 million.
Cape Cod homes can be found throughout Countryside.
Safe, quiet roads wind through Countryside neighborhoods.
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Above-average schools in Countryside
The LaGrange School District No. 105 serves the community with above-average ratings on Niche. Students may attend Ideal Elementary School, scoring a B-plus rating, and William F Gurrie Middle School, boasting an A. Older students attend Lyons Township High School, one of the country’s largest high schools with an outstanding A-plus rating on Niche. Extracurriculars also garner the school’s attention, from the student radio club to the water polo team receiving state recognition. Lyons Township can even claim professional athletes, celebrities and entrepreneurs as former students, including Ty Warner, inventor of the wildly popular Beanie Babies toy line.
Ideal Elementary School welcomes Countryside kids to class.
Countryside tweens often attend Gurrie Middle School and join the environmental club.
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Forest preserves and city parks
Parks are a big part of the recreation scene in Countryside. The 11-acre Countryside Park features tennis, volleyball, bocce ball, soccer, softball and even skateboarding facilities. Locals can also hike around the 3-mile trail in Aire Crown Forest to reach the picturesque Ida Lake. Neighboring Theodore Stone Forest offers a more rugged experience, with over 142 acres of woodlands and hiking trails. Those looking for smoother terrain can head to the range at neighboring Flagg Creek Golf Course for an afternoon tee time. For a weekend spent indoors, locals can head to Rolling Lanes, a popular bowling alley and home to Country Cup, before heading to AMC Quarry Cinemas for the latest flick.
Friends go fishing in Burr Ridge's scenic Colombia Woods.
A Countryside resident enjoys a walk through Countryside Park.
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Necessities along South La Grange Road
Countryside is home to many local businesses and chain stores, while South La Grange Road is the main commercial corridor. Aldi, Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club are in the Quarry Shopping Center, along with stores like Target and Menards for home improvement needs. “Another business that’s been around for nearly 40 years is the locally owned House of Color for custom framing,” LaBelle says. One of the most popular hangouts for a bite to eat is Tavern on La Grange, in addition to Cafe Salsa. “Cafe Salsa is one of my favorites. They have fabulous margaritas and fish tacos. Little Joe’s is another go-to. My husband loves the Italian beef with hot peppers, while mine is the jumbo hotdog,” LaBelle says.
La Grange road runs through Countryside and provides residents with numerous shopping options.
Countryside residents hangout at Tavern on la Grange for open mic night.
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Events in Countryside Park
For a small community, the City of Countryside hosts several annual events. Locals flock to 55th Place every March for the yearly St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest events in Countryside. We even select a queen each year,” LaBelle says. Countryside Park also plays host to a range of activities, like the Summer Concert Series. Locals can jam to various genres from June to August, including classical, blues, rock, soul and funk, with local businesses sponsoring different acts, notes LaBelle.
Countryside Park features multiple sports fields for visitors to enjoy.
Skateboarders of every age can shred at Countryside Park.
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Commutes on Interstate 55
Countryside locals have easy access to numerous major roadways and public transit options. South La Grange Road and Old Route 66 are scattered with bus stops, while Interstates 55 and 294 converge close by, offering about an 18 mile commute into Chicago. Those looking to travel elsewhere besides the Windy City can head to Chicago Midway International Airport, about 10 miles away. In emergencies, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is the nearest hospital.
Countryside residents can head to the nearby Metra station for a quick ride to Downtown Chicago.
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On average, homes in Countryside, IL sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Countryside, IL over the last 12 months is $275,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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