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Tee time 30 minutes from Chicago
With access to expansive nature and convenient amenities, Darien is a nice place to live. In fact, that’s the city’s official slogan. A half-hour drive from Chicago, Darien provides spacious housing, big-box retail and golf to commuters looking to escape the city after the workday. "Darien is a community built around a golf course,” says Becky Marquardt, a local real estate broker. “The area is more affordable compared to surrounding suburbs, and residents enjoy an abundance of green.”
Carriage Greens Country Club is Darien's own beautifully maintained 18-hole golf course.
As of 2021, Darien has a population of 21,751.
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Various architectural styles and prices in Darien
Home prices in the area range from about $250,000 to $500,000 for ranch-styles, split-levels and other midcentury designs. Spacious and some newer homes range from over $500,000 to nearly $1 million. Various architectural styles, including Cape Cods, Georgian Revivals, modern traditional homes and contemporary Craftsman-style houses peek out behind Darien’s pine and maple-lined streets. Most homes in the area were built between the mid-20th century and early 2000s, sitting on quarter- and half-acre lots with neatly trimmed lawns and backyard patios, playgrounds and storage sheds. However, there are also a handful of condos and townhouse units on the market, which start close to $200,000 and usually sell for under $600,000.
Neat split level homes are a common sight in Darien.
Residents in Darien enjoy up to an acre of yard space.
Custom contemporary homes add a modern flair to the variety of housing styles in Darien.
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Bass fishing and Caribbean soul dance at South
Darien children can start their academic journey with prekindergarten through second grade at Elizabeth Ide Elementary School before continuing to Prairieview Elementary School for grades three through six. Elizabeth Ide offers students after-school theatre and art education classes, as well as intramural basketball and floor hockey. For middle school, students can attend Lakeview Junior High. All three schools receive an A-minus from Niche. For high school, students can attend Downers Grove South High School, simply known as “South” in the community. An A-rated school, South offers students a wide variety of extracurricular organizations, including a Caribbean Soul Dance Troupe, a bass fishing club and a speech team.
Downers Grove South High School holds an overall A grade on Niche.
The atheltics at South High School are some of the best in the area.
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Indoor, NHL-sized rinks and waterfall trails
With expansive parklands in the neighborhood’s backyard, Darien residents don’t need to travel far for indoor and outdoor recreation. The Darien Sportsplex includes an indoor turf soccer field and three NHL-sized ice rinks. A short walk north leads to Darien Community Park, where locals can use basketball courts, tennis courts, the park’s baseball diamond or its sand volleyball court before enjoying a spread under the shade of the gazebo or a mature tree.
When the weather is nice, local members can be found at Carriage Greens Country Club, most likely on its beautifully maintained, 18-hole golf course, which winds between the village’s residential streets. Waterfall Glen lies just a few streets south, home to 2,500 acres of woodlands, savanna and prairie habitats. With over 11 miles of trails, visitors can mountain bike, horseback ride, cross-country ski or hike the preserve discover flowing waterfalls, streams, ponds and old quarries popular among local fishermen.
The Darien Sportsplex is home to the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club.
The Darien Sportsplex features three NHL-size ice rinks.
Enjoy the serene surroundings at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.
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Guy Fieri-approved Southern cuisine
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café on Cass Avenue has been featured on numerous TV shows, including “Chicago’s Best” and “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” for its blend of Mexican, Cajun and Southern cuisine. Comfort dishes like Jamaican jerk tacos, Brunswick stew, loaded brisket fries and crispy fried chicken are popular menu items. For late-night entertainment, head to Q Bar & Grill next door, where residents can enjoy drinks, games, specialty burgers, live music or bingo on Wednesdays. Residents can pick groceries up at the local Jewel-Osco, Brookhaven Marketplace or Walmart Supercenter.
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café is neighborhood and television recognized.
Enjoy Darien's own fusion of Mexican and southern cuisine at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café.
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café features over 20 local beer on tap.
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Easy access to Interstate 55
Because many Darien residents commute to Chicago for work, the easy drive is a major draw of the neighborhood. “Most of it is proximity to the city and access to the highway,” says real estate agent Deneen Ruffolo with Realty Executives Midwest, a Darien resident of several decades. Drivers can hop on Interstate 55 for a 30-minute drive to the city center, whether it’s for their daily commute or for a weekend outing in the Windy City.
35 yerars of Darien Fest
The Darien community comes together several times a year for events like Darien Fest, which the neighborhood has celebrated for 35 years. Darien Fest includes free admission to a weekend of food, beer, bands and business networking opportunities. Car enthusiasts can come out to the Q Bar’s parking lot for the Cruisin’ on Cass car show during the summer, and when the weather cools down, the city puts on an Oktoberfest celebration.
Kids bike with their friends to Darien Fest in Darien.
Families love the carousel at Darien Fest in Darien.
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On average, homes in Darien, IL sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Darien, IL over the last 12 months is $455,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautifully updated home in the sought-after Carriage Green community, perfectly positioned on the 8th fairway of Carriage Green Golf Course. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence offers approximately 3,100 square feet of living space plus a spacious basement, providing plenty of room to live, work, and entertain. A 2.5-car attached garage. This move-in ready home has been extensively
Welcome home to this beautifully updated tri-level home, perfectly situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in a highly desirable location. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.1 bathrooms, and a spacious, functional floor plan, this move-in-ready home combines modern updates with comfortable everyday living. Nearly every major component has been updated, providing peace of mind for years to come, including the
Beautifully updated and impeccably maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence in highly sought-after Farmingdale Village offering the ease of elevator living and refined, move-in-ready comfort. Situated on the first floor, this spacious condo features soaring 9-foot ceilings, an inviting fireplace, and an open-concept layout designed for effortless entertaining. The welcoming entry opens to an
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Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Gallagher & Henry's Farmingdale Village, this Original-Owner Home has been meticulously cared for since the day it was built. Offering a timeless floor plan, abundant natural light, and a finished walkout basement, this spacious home combines the space, flexibility, and location today's buyers are searching for. Designed for both
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Rare opportunity to own a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in a desirable Darien location at one of the lowest price points seen in the building in recent years. Offering 1,358 sq ft, this unit features a large living/dining area, private balcony, generous room sizes, and a functional layout with great natural light throughout. Property is being sold as-is and priced to reflect cosmetic updates
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1.65 acres! Prime residential redevelopment opportunity in Downers Grove, Illinois, approximately 3.5 acres total, consisting of three contiguous/closely aligned parcels with significant frontage of 392' along Oldfield Rd and 499' along Frontage Rd. This assemblage offers meaningful scale for a builder or developer seeking a higher-utility infill site with flexible configuration and the potential
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Welcome home to this fully updated beautiful gem on a 0.3+ acre lot! Offering 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with 2,000+ sqft of above ground living space, once an outdated home with old carpet and grandma's wallpaper has been redesigned and brought to today's style! Modern style plank floor on the main level and solid wood floor on the second level. Open the front door and step into a spacious
Rare opportunity-2 car underground heated parking plus 2 storage units. Don't miss this meticulously maintained top floor, corner unit! This 2 bedroom condo is located in the desirable Lake In The Woods community. Beautiful serene park-like grounds. Lake view from the 30 ft .wide private balcony with sliding glass patio doors in living room and both bedrooms. Perfect for summer entertaining.
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Renovated 2 bedroom/1 bedroom apartment in Darien featuring updated flooring, tile, cabinetry, countertops, stainless steel appliances, and fixtures. Convenient location near restaurants, shopping, and parks. Parking available for an additional fee. Cats welcome with applicable fees. Applicants must meet screening criteria, including 650+ credit score and 3x monthly rent in gross income. Equal
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Spacious 4-bedroom home in Darien with recently updated main and upper levels, a finished basement, and plenty of flexible living space. The main living areas features hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the space, a modern, spacious kitchen, separate dining and living areas, and a comfortable family room. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two full baths, including an updated
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Beautifully updated and spacious 1 bed, 1 bath rental located at 1110 Chalet Dr in Darien, offering a perfect blend of comfort and modern style. This well-maintained unit features a thoughtfully designed layout with a bright and inviting living space, complemented by updated finishes throughout. The kitchen offers sleek cabinetry, modern countertops, and great appliances, making it both
Well kept and updated home with beautiful kitchen and breakfast nook with bar seating between the kitchen and living room, convenient and perfect for entertaining. Second floor laundry, large primary suite with walk in closet and private bath. Concrete patio with serene pond and neighborhood views. Tons of natural light. Take advantage of this two story home in a top-rated school district and
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NEW TO MARKET - BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM / 1 BATH APARTMENT IN DARIEN. This tastefully updated unit features modern flooring, tile, cabinetry, countertops, stainless steel appliances, and updated plumbing fixtures. Conveniently located in Darien, close to restaurants, shopping, and parks. Cats are welcome. Move-in and pet fees may apply. Application & Screening Criteria: Applicants are
Beautiful, updated 2Bedroom/1Bath Condo with balcony! This home features engineered bamboo tongue and groove flooring throughout, balcony, spacious eat in kitchen with stove/range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Unit has two large bedrooms with over-sized closets and also ample amount of storage in the entry way, hall, bathroom. Assigned storage unit and laundry in the basement. Annual pool passes!
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