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A nature-centered Chicago suburb
Thanks to Indian Head Park's private lots and abundance of greenery, what was once a well-kept secret in the Chicago suburbs is growing in popularity. "It's a very pretty area with lots of nature," says local Realtor and Indian Head Park resident Carol Walsh Rosentreter with RE/MAX Properties. Situated 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago in Cook County, the neighborhood's streets feature tall maples, pines and elms. "The lack of traffic makes it a great place to enjoy the outdoors," Rosentreter says. "You'll often see locals out walking their dogs or going for runs through the neighborhood."
There are many affordable housing options in Indian Head Park.
Residents love the many beautiful parka in Indian Head Park.
There are many architectural styles in Indian Head Park.
Residents know and enjoy Ida Lake in Indian Head Park.
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Schools for Indian Head Park students
Kids in Indian Head Park attend class with their La Grange-based peers, starting at Highlands Elementary School for prekindergarten through fourth grade. This option receives an A from Niche, as does Highlands Middle School right next door. After graduating from eighth grade, kids move on to Lyons Township High School, which Niche rates an A-plus. First- and second-year students begin at the south campus in Western Springs before relocating for their last two years to La Grange's north campus; after-school activity buses connect the two. The creative student body at LTHS has won multiple awards for their student-run radio station, WLTL-FM, and their school newspaper, LION.
Highlands Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1 in Indian Head Park.
Highlands Middle School serves grades 5-8 in Indian Head Park.
Lyons Township High School has 3,967 students in Indian Head Park.
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Sunny days at Blackhawk Park
Besides the private amenities in Acacia and other subdivisions, Indian Head Park residents enjoy parks and recreational facilities open to the public. Blackhawk Park is a popular spot for resting under mature tree shade after playing on the tennis courts, basketball court or playground. Flagg Creek Golf Course's 9-hole stretch features mossy ponds and paved cart paths shaded by maples and elms. Indian Head Park also maintains first come, first served community garden plots—established by a local Eagle Scout—and even a volunteer-run Heritage Center Library, which loans book and board game donations and provides a quiet place to work or study.
Families like to exercise together at Blackhawk Park in Indian Head Park.
The lifestyle of Indian Head Park is relaxed and green, perfect for golfers.
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Indian Head Park's events and volunteer opportunities
An Easter egg hunt and pony rides bring Blackhawk Park to life in the spring. Indian Head Park also partners with the I & M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority. Resident volunteers can plant grass seeds and help upkeep the Santa Fe Prairie Nature Preserve, one of only two mesic grassland prairies in Illinois. The quarterly Village Voice newsletter also offers other volunteer opportunities, along with board meeting updates and construction information.
Groceries and gatherings on Joliet Road
While Indian Head Park locals enjoy the privacy their natural scenery provides, the amenities and conveniences of modern suburbia are close by. Family-owned, Chicagoland-based chain Tony's Fresh Market offers groceries and essentials from their Joliet Road location, while Aldi and Jewel-Osco are under 3 miles away in shopping centers like Quarry and Salem Square. Family-owned restaurants join the big-box mix. For a casual dinner, Wolf's Head Restaurant and Bar on Joliet Road offers American pub fare from Wisconsin cheese curds to baby back ribs alongside brews and cocktails; Honey Fluff Donuts is another longtime favorite up the road, with stacks of fresh treats on display.
Tony's Fresh Market has a plethora of produce for Indian Head Park shoppers.
Residents get their groceries at Jewel Osco in Indian Head Park.
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From Acacia to Wilshire Green
Developers have continuously added to Indian Head Park since its initial establishment of 25 homes in 1946. The result is a community with a wide range of home types that can meet many ownership needs, all set against the same scenic backdrop. Mid-to-late 20th century ranch-styles line the half-acre lots on the west side of Wolf Road, along with Traditional-style custom builds on the north end. These detached options typically range in price from $450,000 to $1 million. The neighborhood's eastern side takes locals to garage-forward, angular townhouses in the Acacia subdivision, Wilshire Green's high-rise condos with balconies, low-rise Tudor-revival condos, and more. Several of these communities offer member-only pool and clubhouse areas, and reduced rooms and outdoor space factor into a lower price tag of $250,000 to $455,000.
There are many architectural styles in Indian Head Park.
Townhomes and condos are sought after in Indian Head Park.
Indian Head Park has many mid-century modern homes.
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Multiple routes to downtown Chicago
Though daily amenities are within reach, commuters and day trip drivers can easily get further out. "Indian Head Park is in a super convenient location for traveling to downtown," Rosentreter says. The neighborhood is tucked into the crossover between Interstates 55 and 294, each taking locals the 22 miles to central Chicago. For those who want to avoid weekday traffic, a Pace Suburban Bus takes locals to the Western Springs Metra Station. This commuter shuttle passes UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, a little over 2 miles from Indian Head Park. For commercial flights, Chicago Midway International Airport is only 14 miles east on I-55, and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 19 miles north on I-294.
Historic Route 66 passes through Indian Head Park.
The Western Springs Metra stop connects Indian Head Park to Chicago.
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On average, homes in Indian Head Park, IL sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Indian Head Park, IL over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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$3,600 per month
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,521 Sq Ft
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