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Posh rural living
Named after a former American Indian chief of the Potawatomi people, the village of Mettawa is home to hundreds of acres of protected natural land. Village residents enjoy large lots and wooded lanes that bring out the area’s rural character. Located five miles from the western shores of Lake Michigan and 35 miles north of downtown Chicago, Mettawa takes nature conservation seriously, with five nature preserves located within the village.
You will find many homes in Mettawa on larger plots of land.
Mettawa is a popular locale for equestrians, with multiple training facilities.
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Mansions and estates with some postwar homes on the lower end
The average listing price for a home in this wealthy neighborhood is around $1.3 million. At the top of the market, there's a large selection of luxury estates with large lots. Most of these mansions have over 8,000 square feet of space and are priced at $2 million and above. At the lower end of the price range, mid-century ranch-style and split-level homes with 1,500 square feet of space start at $350,000. Lot sizes span one to 10 acres.
“One of the biggest benefits of living in Mettawa is that it feels like you’re miles out into the countryside, and you’re also close to multiple spots for outdoor recreation,” says Julie Morse, a local real estate agent with Christie's International Real Estate. While Mettawa has the atmosphere of a rural community, folks here will find that modern amenities are not hard to come by. “It’s smack dab in the middle of Libertyville and Lake Forest, so locals can easily do their shopping and grab a bite at one of the nearby grocery stores and chain restaurants,” Morse says.
Luxury estates in Mettawa with large lots may be being priced at over $2 million and beyond.
In Mettawa, you can find mid-century builds with 1,500 square feet for $350,000.
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Libertyville High is in the top 50
Rondout School, home of the Falcons, educates kindergarten through eighth-grade students and earned an impressive overall Niche grade of A, as well as an A-plus rating for its teachers. Niche ranks Libertyville High School with an overall A and in the top 50 high schools out of over 700 in the state. Students of Libertyville High are provided with a wide array of extracurricular offerings to choose from, including clubs centered around world languages, fencing, writing, and guitar.
Rondout Elementary School has an overall A+ rating on Niche.
Older students of Mettawa will attend Libertyville High School, which ranks above average.
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Celebration Farm and the Old School Forest Preserve
Mettawa is a popular locale for equestrians, with multiple training facilities and miles of wooded riding trails. Horse lovers of all ages can take riding lessons at Celebration Farm, which, in the summer months, hosts a horsemanship camp for six to 12-year-olds. Competition-level equestrians can get a membership with Always Faithful Equestrian Club to use the state-of-the-art barns and training facilities. Professional trainers are also available for riders desiring customized training programs for riding and jumping. Old School Forest Preserve is home to 543 acres of woodlands, prairies and ponds that hikers or mountain bikers can explore along the four miles of paved and gravel trails. In August, the preserve is home to a wide variety of blooming wildflowers. Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve was named after one of the first settlers of Lake County. Here, anglers try their luck at catching largemouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish at the preserve’s man-made pond. Kayakers and canoers can launch into the serene Des Plaines River from the Wright Woods’ Canoe Launch. Wright Woods connects with the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway to make for over 30 miles of trails ideal for hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.
Horse lovers of all ages can take riding lessons at Celebration Farm in Mettawa.
Old School Forest Preserve in Mettawa is a great place to bike.
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Whole Foods and a Lazy Dog
Commerce is mainly along North Milwaukee Avenue, or State Route 21, which runs north and south along the west side of Mettawa. Chain restaurants, fast and slow, like Shake Shack and Uncle Julio's, ring the Hawthorn Mall. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a popular bar and grill with an outdoor patio. The large mall also has a Target, Whole Foods, Walmart and Best Buy. On the east side of Mettawa near Lake Forest, Oaken Bistro is an upscale wood-paneled restaurant serving traditional American meat and seafood dishes. A branch of Costco is nearby.
Mettawa residents have many grocery options including Whole Foods Market.
The food at Lazy Dog in Mettawa is flavorful and looks great too.
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Metra or I-94
The Vernon Hills Metra Station is just under 5 miles away from Mettawa. The North Central Service Line takes just over an hour to reach the Loop in Downtown Chicago. Interstate 94 is the most direct route for drivers to reach Downtown 35 miles south.
Residents of Mettawa can swing over to the Vernon Hills Metra station to catch a train downtown.
Mettawa sits adjacent to the I-94 expressway making commuting a breeze.
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Winds off Lake Michigan
Winds off Lake Michigan give Mettawa excellent air quality.
Mettawa gets lots of fresh air from the breeze coming off of Lake Michigan.
Mettawa is a short drive to the Lake Michigan lakefront.
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One of Chicago's nicest suburbs
Northern Chicago suburbs have a reputation as the poshest areas outside the city, and Mettawa doesn't disappoint.
Mettawa is a popular locale for equestrians, with multiple training facilities and many trails.
A woman takes a rest to admire nature after a walk at Captain Daniel Wright Woods in Mettawa.
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Parks in this Area
Century Park Arboretum
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
North Park
Half Day Forest Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Old School Forest Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Grainger Woods Conservation Preserve
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Captain Daniel Wright Woods
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Wilmot Woods Forest Preserve
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
31 min drive
Bus
701 N Milwaukee Ave
Bus
Milwaukee Ave & Woodbine Cir
Bus
Milwaukee Ave & Cdw Way
Bus
145 N Milwaukee Ave
Bus
Milwaukee Ave & Executive Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mettawa
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mettawa, IL sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mettawa, IL over the last 12 months is $798,899, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Prime lot (20) in Deerpath Farm with gorgeous trees and serene views of nature! Open space adjacent to the back and side. You're just 20 minutes to O'Hare & 10 minutes to work. Retreat just as quickly to a place where all of that evaporates. Nature's literally out your window. Enjoy hiking, biking, horse trails, & miles of forest preserves just outside your door. This lot lives like an estate -
Welcome to 14240 W Forest Dr, a stunning 4-bedroom home nestled on a full acre in the sought-after Libertyville High School District. Completely rebuilt and enlarged in 2022, this home features soaring vaulted ceilings, and a modern open layout. Located just minutes from shopping and dining in Vernon Hills, horse riding facilities, and easy I-294 and I-94 expressway access, this home truly has it
Arkadiusz SzejgiecColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,241
Median Age
53
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,391
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,016
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
65.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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