$832,454Average Value$252Average Price per Sq Ft19Homes For Sale
A quiet Chicago village where people come to stay
Situated between Barrington and Palatine, Inverness is a residential community full of rambling streets lined with homes and mature trees. “Inverness is a small village,” says Broker Denise Curry with Baird and Warner, who has lived in Inverness for 40 years. “It doesn’t have a post office or shopping of any kind. It was developed in the 40s for people to get away from Chicago.” Today, Inverness does have some parks, but that quiet oasis from the city remains, offering a place where people can move for a slower pace of life surrounded by an active community. “A lot of people who live in Inverness stay in Inverness,” says Broker Rob Morrison with Coldwell Banker.
Inverness is an elegant community with suburban charm and a dash of rural character.
Inverness residents can enjoy privacy with community ponds and fields to spread homes out.
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Brick homes on winding tree-lined streets
Houses in Inverness are often brick New Traditional homes sitting on at least an acre of land along narrow streets lined with trees. “Inverness is unique because it doesn’t have sidewalks or street lights. They are winding roads,” Curry says. “People walk their dogs on these winding streets, and you’ll see everybody out.” Houses often have circular driveways, and yards are full of mature trees that also hang over the roads for a more private feel. The homes here typically list between 600,000 and 900,000, but there are also townhomes available in certain subdivisions, like Ashbury, that list for closer to 450,000.
Some Inverness homes have three car garages with spacious driveways.
Inverness is home to exquisite estates on large plots of land.
Grand manor style homes can be found spanning the subdivision of Inverness.
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William Fremd High School
Join the clubs at William Fremd High School
Inverness students can attend some highly ranked schools, starting with Marion Jordan Elementary, which earns an A from Niche. Walter R. Sundling Junior High receives a B-plus from Niche. At William Fremd High School, students can join clubs covering several interests, including coding, yoga and gaming. Niche awards the school an A-plus and lists it as the 10th-best college prep high school in the state.
The prestigious Inverness Golf Club
Established in 1926, Inverness Golf Club (IGC) offers premier golfing services to Inverness residents. Teens can join the club’s caddie program, where they can learn interpersonal and teamwork skills while working at IGC. Residents can take a walk through Maggie Rogers Park’s boardwalk paths or play a game of volleyball at the sand courts. South Park offers a baseball diamond and soccer field for athletes.
Inverness beautifully blends pastoral living with proximity to major retailers and amenities.
Inverness Golf Club is a private golf club with restaurants within the clubhouse.
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Enjoy a variety of dishes at Bendita Cocina in Palatine, which specializes in Argentinian foods.
Italian and Argentinean restaurants around Inverness
Because Inverness is completely residential, folks often head to Palatine for dining out. At Gianni’s Café, residents can order specials like stuffed peppers or tortellini con prosciutto. Bendita Cocina Argentinean Restaurant has a large selection of Argentinean wines. For something sweet, there’s Peterson’s Tasty Delight Bakery in Forest View Plaza, where residents can pick up doughnuts and danishes made daily. The closest grocery store is Jewel-Osco, just 1.7 miles from Inverness. Walmart at Deer Grover Centre is 5.5 miles away, and there’s a Trader Joe’s a bit farther, at 7 miles away.
The Palatine Metra train carries Inverness residents quickly to downtown Chicago.
Drive or take the Metrarail into downtown Chicago
Even though Chicago is more than 30 miles from Inverness, residents have multiple ways to get into the city and elsewhere with I-90 so close to the neighborhood. “Inverness is right in the middle of Palatine and I-90, Morrison says. “People can get easy access to the highway, O’Hare and downtown Chicago. Palatine is literally a five-minute drive from Inverness.” When people don’t want to drive, the Metrarail Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) stops at Palatine station 3.1 miles away and connects to downtown. In Inverness itself, residents usually rely on cars because there are no sidewalks or public transportation available. O’Hare International Airport is 19 miles from Inverness. The nearest hospital is Ascension Saint Alexius, 7 miles away.
Flowers and private gazebos can be spotted around the Inverness neighborhood.
Palatine's summer concert series and local festivals
At Sounds of Summer in Palatine, Inverness residents can attend free concerts held throughout the week all summer long. There's even a battle of the bands where residents can enter and show off their skills. In Inverness, residents can find local events and activities hosted at places of worship. “There’s a big Greek church, and they have a big Greek festival in the summer that everyone can walk to,” Curry says. For Independence Day, residents can often see the fireworks shows from Barrington and Palatine on their properties. “We’re also only a 40- to 50-minute train ride to any of the festivals in Chicago,” Curry says. “We’re not far from the United Center, where all the hockey games are, either.”
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Parks in this Area
North Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Juniper Park
Thornbark Greenway Park
Lions Park
Paulus Park
Boating
Grills
Lake
Wally Degner Park
Trails
Playground
South Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Soccer
Maggie Rogers Park
Soccer
Trails
Volleyball
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
27 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.823 Reviews
4.0Niche User
7/26/2014Niche Review
We all know each other in the neighborhood
3.0Current Resident
8/27/2023Niche Review
I have lived in Inverness, Illinois for my entire life. Growing up there has been a blast. Sure there are some things that could be better. To me, it is just the place I grew up. I attended William Fremd High School. The marching band helped me grow into a more confident person. I have seen within recent years all the apartments and new people moving in. This I would say is a negative because it enhances traffic.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Inverness
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
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Inverness, IL sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Inverness, IL over the last 12 months is $833,761, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,131
Median Age
48
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$179,593
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$196,601
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
69.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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