Interlaken
A Northeast Libertyville subdivision
Butterfield Road runs north to south through Interlaken. To the west is Interlaken Meadows, the first of two subdivisions with winding drives and clipped lawns under a heavy tree canopy. “There’s not a lot of custom homes there,” Campbell says. “They’re more traditional, colonial homes. East of Butterfield Road, you’ll see more upscale homes built in the 80s and 90s.” These custom Interlaken Ridge properties are about as tightly packed as their counterparts across Butterfield, though they contain higher square footage and more rooms. Concrete driveways lead to brick and cedar fronts with two-car garages. Most homes across both Interlaken communities range from $550,000 to $900,000.
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Getting outside within the Libertyville Recreation Department
Willis Overholser and Jo Ann Eckmann parks are the neighborhood’s two pocket playgrounds. Also close to home, residents can play a round of golf at the Pine Meadow Golf Club or go fishing and birdwatching at Butler Lake. But an even larger regional park with a lake and more amenities is less than 3 miles away. Independence Grove Forest Preserve’s 1,200 acres sprawl northeast of the community, centered on a 129-acre lake that offers canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, and ice fishing from a boathouse and marina. Eight miles of walking and six miles of biking trails surround the main lake and smaller North Bay area. The Des Plaines River Trail also enters through parts of Independence Grove; folks can pick up this trail and explore other parts of Lake County. Dog owners can let them loose in the open fields at the Independence Grove Dog Park.
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Heading to downtown Libertyville
Interlaken’s closest commercial neighbor is Butterfield Square Plaza, located directly north of the community where Butterfield Road intersects with Illinois Route 137. Besides a McDonald’s drive-thru, the plaza is home to Jimmy’s Charhouse, an upscale steakhouse where patrons dine at candlelit tables or a full bar. The plaza’s other anchor is Sunset Foods, the neighborhood grocer. Drivers pass more Libertyville staples on route 137; they may stop for a patio meal at Austin’s or live performance in The Fuel Room, the attached music venue. For more dining options and locally-owned shopping, downtown Libertyville’s walkable shopping strip is about 2.5 miles away. Firkin is a Libertyville staple decked out with string lights or seasonal decorations from rustic rafters that go with the Wild West-inspired interior. Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters, also settled downtown, serves coffee and other products from Wisconsin Farmers.
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Events on Libertyville’s Main Street
“We’ve got a great MainStreet organization if you want to be involved in the community,” says Kathy Regel, a broker associate at Baird & Warner who has lived in Libertyville for 27 years. “They do pumpkins for take, kids things like that. June to October there’s First Fridays where all the stores are open late, to get people to shop local.” Libertyville hosts several regular events celebrating the neighborhood’s business area and community, like the monthly CarFun classic car show and the Lunch in the Park event on Fridays at Cook Park. Residents over 21 can stroll store-to-store while sipping on some vino during the Wine About Winter event, or enjoy live music, brews, and traditional German dishes at Oktoberfest. The neighborhood is about a mile from the Lake Country Fairgrounds. Campbell: “They hold a lot of agriculture and earth science events.”Libertyville School District options for Interlaken residents
Kids in Interlaken attend classes with peers from throughout the Libertyville area, starting at Butterfield Elementary School, which scores an A-minus from Niche. Highland Middle School also scores an A-minus, while Libertyville High School--one of two high schools in the district, on the shores of Butler Lake--gets an A-plus. Students here can enroll in career and technical courses relating to business, family and consumer science and applied technology.
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Getting around Libertyville and beyond
Residents hear the sounds of train horns close to home, since the Metra passes right over Butterfield Road headed to the Libertyville Metra Station about 2 miles away. The Milwaukee District North line takes commuters the hour and 15 minutes to Chicago Union Station. Those who prefer driving that distance have a 44-mile trip in store, taking Illinois Route 137 to Interstate 94; O’Hare International Airport is at the 29-mile mark. Other essentials are much closer to home within the Libertyville area, like Advocate Condell Medical Center and its satellite healthcare facilities near downtown Libertyville.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
408 Total Sales
2 in Interlaken
$445K - $550K Price Range
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Rafay Qamar
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,067 Total Sales
1 in Interlaken
$675,000 Price
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Holly Connors
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 985-2352
828 Total Sales
1 in Interlaken
$925,000 Price
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Cecil Sabu
Cecil Sabu
Responds QuicklyALLURE Real Estate
(312) 854-7471
50 Total Sales
1 in Interlaken
$525,000 Price
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Dawn Sullivan
Dawn Sullivan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(815) 991-4782
76 Total Sales
1 in Interlaken
$1,030,000 Price
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Dan Timm
Dan Timm
Baird & Warner
(224) 412-4167
153 Total Sales
4 in Interlaken
$325K - $700K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Butler Lake Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Football
Jo Ann Eckmann Park
Gilbert Stiles Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Timber Creek Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Dymond Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
Independence Grove Off Leash Dog Area
Wilmot Woods Forest Preserve
Independence Grove Native Garden
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Interlaken | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Interlaken Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Interlaken, Libertyville sell after 181 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Interlaken, Libertyville over the last 12 months is $412,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$412,500
Median Sale Price
$412,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$412,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$170,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$170,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
580
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,680
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,908
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,699
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$222,977
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$217,525
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
78.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
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®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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