Briarcliff Woods is a peaceful residential pocket of Montgomery, located on the eastern banks of the Fox River and bordering Highway 30 to the north. Though a relatively small community, its residents have amenities to match those of a large suburb. These include various housing options, a walkable infrastructure that leads to an expansive neighborhood park with riverside trails and the perks of a homeowners association.
Briarcliff Woods Park and Lake's trails and open green space extend throughout the community, providing residents with quick access no matter where they live. Its pickleball courts see the most action, with many meeting up for a match against fellow neighbors. Some kids in the community refer to it as “tree park” due to its treehouse-themed playground, which gets plenty of shade thanks to mature oaks surrounding the play area. Running parallel to River Road is the Fox River Trail, providing views of the river as it snakes through neighboring communities, as well as the historic Gray’s Mill District. “We’ve had investors come in and have made the mill a destination for residents,” explains Sperling. “And since it sits on the river, many people, including residents, make it a wedding venue. It’s absolutely beautiful.”
Riverview Diner is within eyeshot of Gray’s Mill and, thanks to its bright interior and extensive menu, is a busy spot, particularly in the mornings. A few blocks north sit Pig Dog Pub, a homey spot where friends can catch up over a beer and the typical pub-style food. For meals cooked at home, residents go to Jewel-Osco, less than a mile away, to pick up ingredients, while retail goods can be perused at Blain’s Farm & Fleet just across the street.
A drive through Briarcliff Woods reveals a community that has prioritized its pedestrian experience—seen through sidewalks, plenty of pedestrians and children playing signs and streetlights dotted along each avenue. Most of these streets lead to cul-de-sacs featuring a grassy center median, which are maintained alongside front yards by one of two present homeowners associations and are home to driveways large enough for two vehicles. Houses in the community typically sit on about .25 acres of land, providing modest front yards with enough room for a tree or flowering plants that run along the walkway to front doors. New traditional and ranch-style homes dominate the residential landscape, including the occasional Colonial-style, all constructed from the late 1980s up through the early 2000s. “We have a nice range in home prices, which allows homebuyers with different budgets to consider this as a place to live,” says Sperling. Depending on size and condition, houses in the community range from $250,000 to $475,000, while townhomes on the east end range from $225,000 to $260,000.
Young students will head to Boulder Hill Elementary School, which maintains a B-minus on Niche, before attending Thompson Jr. High School, which has a B. Meanwhile, older students will take classes at Oswego High School, which has an A-minus rating on Niche. Oswego High prides itself on its diverse selection of sports, including co-ed fishing, bowling and yoga clubs. The school also hosts a Trunk-or-Treat, creating a comforting Halloween experience for students with special needs. Participating students receive not only candy but a lanyard that aids in communication during future trick-or-treat occasions.
Montgomery residents have gathered every August for decades to celebrate the Montgomery Fest, a staple weekend-long event for the area. Those in attendance can shop at the Craft Fair and Market, interact with critters at the petting zoo and partake in the carp fishing derby. Sunday rounds out the event with a Parade Step-Off in the afternoon and a grand fireworks show over Fox River to end the celebration.
Those making trips to Chicago can get to downtown on a 46.5-mile drive east via Interstate 88. When it’s time to travel, residents can catch flights at Chicago Midway International Airport, which is 38.6 miles away, off Interstate 55 North. Sitting nearby is RUSH Copley Medical Center, a 4.2-mile trip east via US-30, and the campus of Aurora University, a 3.6-mile commute along South Lake Street.
This community lies within a Water Conservation Restriction area. This means depending on their address, homeowners can expect a specific time frame within which they are allowed to water their yards.
Haydee Rosas
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 905-8427
134 Total Sales
1 in Briarcliff Woods
$185,000 Price
Kathy Szuba
REMAX Legends
(708) 854-1528
211 Total Sales
1 in Briarcliff Woods
$330,000 Price
Michelle Kohl
HomeSmart Realty Group
(630) 934-1197
97 Total Sales
1 in Briarcliff Woods
$226,000 Price
Nicole Kneeland-Woods
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 249-5826
96 Total Sales
1 in Briarcliff Woods
$179,498 Price
Sarah Goss
Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
(708) 905-7240
164 Total Sales
1 in Briarcliff Woods
$370,655 Price
Erika Chavez
Baird & Warner
(708) 668-0741
65 Total Sales
1 in Briarcliff Woods
$145,000 Price
On average, homes in Briarcliff Woods, Montgomery sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Briarcliff Woods, Montgomery over the last 12 months is $342,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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