Otis Lazich
Capital Investment Realty Group Inc
(630) 895-7685
151 Total Sales
15 in La Grange Highlands
$117K - $885K Price Range
La Grange Highlands
Located in Cook County
A quiet neighborhood that spreads across more than 600 acres, La Grange Highlands sits almost 700 feet above sea level. That’s 100 feet higher than Chicago’s Loop, which may not seem like a lot to some people, but it's a leg up in a region known for being quintessentially flat. It’s all about the perspective you take.
The community is primarily residential, with neat grid-like streets placing homes on lots that are sized at a half-acre or more. “La Grange Highlands is going to be ranches on oversized lots, so if you want that, this is the place to go,” says Realtor Bryan Bomba.
Most development has already occurred, so if you want an established place to live, La Grange Highlands can give you that sense of rootedness. However, you can still put your personal stamp on the map, says Bomba, noting that “some ranches are being torn down to make way for new construction.”
You also benefit from variety. Home prices extend from the $400,000s up to the $500,000 range. And within the ranch genre, you can find a range of aesthetic designs, from wood siding in cool tones to a mix of brick and wood materials in warm earth tones. Home construction dates are varied as well, from the early 1950s to the late 1970s. If you want something more modern and low maintenance, you can find brick condominiums and townhomes built during the late 1990s.
Directly across Old Route 66 is Theodore Stone Forest, which features over 140 acres of preserved prairieland, complete with trails. There’s even a small body of water — Lake Ida — so you can feel you’ve escaped from it all for a bit. When you’re ready for civilization again, make your way back to Old Route 66 and pick up some groceries at Tony’s Fresh Market, run errands at Walgreens or chew on savory Balkan rolls from Roka Bakehouse.
A pair of schools sit next to each other in the neighborhood, making it convenient to attend Highlands Elementary and then Highlands Middle. Highlands Elementary enrolls 500 students and has a big focus on recycling and ecology, not only teaching students about those subjects in its curriculum but also using recycled materials in class projects. The school garden was built after students sourced grants from Lowe’s, Whole Foods and a nationwide contest called Trees Rock. Highlands Middle enrolls 400 and has a similar emphasis on earthy subjects, with students learning about composting and pollinators. The school also offers several extracurriculars, from chess club to a student newspaper.
The two schools sit near Plainfield Road, a major thoroughfare that cuts diagonally through the neighborhood. Taking this east, you can quickly reach Jewel-Osco for your weekly grocery errands. You’ll also see a cluster of eclectic restaurants at 55th Street and South La Grange Road. Try the neighborhood favorite Tavern on La Grange – its menu is full of celebrity-named dishes like the Michael Jordan filet mignon sliders.
Bomba says that some people refer to La Grange Highlands as “sleepy,” but they mean that in the best way possible. It’s all about perspective. “People are here for the schools and the slower pace of life,” he says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Otis Lazich
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Mary Bruno
Mary Bruno
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
(331) 244-1967
154 Total Sales
1 in La Grange Highlands
$500,680 Price
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Kathy Szuba
Kathy Szuba
REMAX Legends
(708) 854-1528
211 Total Sales
6 in La Grange Highlands
$125K - $865K Price Range
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Jennifer Upshaw
Jennifer Upshaw
L. Upshaw Realty
(224) 287-9910
57 Total Sales
1 in La Grange Highlands
$415,000 Price
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Jennifer Cashman
Jennifer Cashman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 729-6017
133 Total Sales
1 in La Grange Highlands
$685,000 Price
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Jacquelyn Jenke
Jacquelyn Jenke
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(219) 666-8254
80 Total Sales
1 in La Grange Highlands
$316,000 Price
Schools
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- 5th to 8th
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- 9th to 12th
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La Grange Highlands Housing Trends
On average, homes in La Grange Highlands, IL sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in La Grange Highlands, IL over the last 12 months is $446,025, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,950
Median Sale Price
$446,025
Median Single Family Sale Price
$572,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$380,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$207,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
204
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$282
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Months of Supply
1.20
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,375 - $1,675 per month
- Georgian Court Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 900 Joliet Rd
- La Grange Highlands, IL
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$2,136 - $4,318 per month
- Uptown La Grange
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 532+ Sq Ft
- 31 E Ogden Ave
- La Grange, IL
Condo Buildings
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
La Grange Highlands Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
31,909
Median Age
45
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,886
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,254
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
51.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
