Downtown Orland Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Orland Park, Illinois
Cook County 60462
Diverse housing options in a growing section of the Chicago metro
Downtown Orland Park’s housing options are broad, with most homes spanning from the 1950s to today. Locals live in a combination of condominiums and townhomes, renovated houses from the village’s early days and contemporary houses with new traditional, Colonial Revival and ranch elements. Majestic custom homes are also available on rare occasions. Condo units start near the $170,000 mark and can go for as much as $235,000. Most townhomes sell within the mid-$300,000s, and single-family homes sell between $375,000 and $900,000 or more.
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Baseball, indoor playgrounds and more leisure options
The John Humphrey Complex is one of Downtown Orland Park’s largest parks, with 11 fields for baseball and softball. The park is one of the primary destinations for kids taking part in Orland Youth Association programs, but residents can also find a lengthy walking trail nearby that connects to the Franklin Loebe Recreation Center. The center has an indoor playground and hosts eclectic programming such as dance classes, bagpipe lessons and youth robotics lessons. The rec center also has a gymnasium available to the public for rentals. Frontier Park offers a traditional neighborhood park experience nearby with a playground and picnic tables.
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Well-regarded educational experiences at local public schools
Students in Downtown Orland Park can go to schools in Orland School District 135 and Consolidated High School District 230. Kids attend Park School from kindergarten through the second grade. Previously known as Orland Park Elementary, the school holds a B-plus grade on Niche. High Point Intermediate holds classes for third- to fifth-grade students, while sixth to eighth-graders attend Orland Junior High. Both schools earn A-minus grades on Niche. Carl Sandburg High School offers more than 70 extracurricular programs and earns an A-plus grade on Niche.
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Annual festivals and events at Centennial Park West
Residents don’t always have to travel to Chicago proper to enjoy time away from home. During the summer, the city hosts the annual Taste of Orland Park festival, where residents can sample food from Orland Park restaurants and listen to live music from a variety of acts. The Centennial Park West venue also hosts events such as an outdoor family film series and an open market for local vendors.Take the highway or a train to the heart of the city
Locals in Downtown Orland Park can expect a 26 mile commute into the heart of Chicago by car, or a 45- to 60-minute trip to Union Station via the SouthWest Service line. The area’s major thoroughfares are 96th Avenue/LaGrange Road and the West 143rd Street/IL-7 highway. The nearest hospital, UChicago Medicine Orland Park, sits on the north end of the neighborhood near the intersection of both major roads. Residents can reach Chicago Midway International Airport with a 15-mile drive northeast or Chicago O’Hare International Airport with a 30-mile trip north. The area has select bike lanes near Ravinia Avenue and the Orland Park 143rd train station. Pace Bus stops are available along LaGrange Road and at the Orland Square Mall.
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Access to the village’s best retail and dining spots
Residents at the heart of the village have quick access to many of Orland Park’s premier shopping and dining stops. Mariano’s and Trader Joe’s stores offer reliable options for groceries within the neighborhood, with more box stores such as Target, Walmart and Whole Foods Market available to the south. Favorites for dining nearby include thin-crust pies at Fox’s Pizza & Irish Pub, The White Sheep for house-roasted coffee and fresh donuts, and Heinie’s McCarthy’s for fried chicken and shrimp baskets. El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant tucks papel picado banners, colorful décor and a comprehensive taqueria menu into a humble gas station setting. Tradycja Polish Fusion Cuisine serves a lunch buffet on weekdays with pierogi, devolay, kebab and other offerings. Familiar options for food are also plentiful, with outposts for national brands such as McAlister’s Deli, Starbucks, P.F. Chang’s and Dairy Queen. Additional shopping and dining options are available at the Orland Square Mall to the neighborhood’s immediate south.
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Important things to know
According to the First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor index, some areas on the east side of downtown Orland Park and toward the north are more likely to incur higher degrees of flooding during inclement weather. Residents are advised to ensure that homes are properly elevated and insured during the home-buying process.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mike McCatty
Mike McCatty
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Circle
(708) 729-5757
1,206 Total Sales
4 in Downtown Orland Park
$185K - $950K Price Range
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Jaymi Block
Jaymi Block
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Legends
(708) 505-7685
107 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Orland Park
$260,000 Price
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Marge Cahill
Marge Cahill
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 928-8593
150 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Orland Park
$216,000 Price
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Jamie Lemmons-Svoboda
Jamie Lemmons-Svoboda
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Preferred Rlty
(708) 859-7270
277 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Orland Park
$167,000 Price
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Bryan Bomba
Bryan Bomba
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 905-4874
393 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Orland Park
$1,670,000 Price
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Roz Dupiton
Roz Dupiton
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(844) 257-5259
109 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Orland Park
$490,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
John Humphrey Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Orland Grove Woods
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Doogan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Crescent Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Frontier Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Cameno Real Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Colonial Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Orland Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Orland Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Orland Park, Orland Park sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Orland Park, Orland Park over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,950
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$237,800
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
262
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,083
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,888
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,556
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
880
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,925 - $3,160 per month
- Ninety 7 Fifty on the Park
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 746+ Sq Ft
- 9750 Crescent Park Cir
- Orland Park, IL
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$2,346 - $4,000 per month
- The Residences of Orland Park Crossing
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 734+ Sq Ft
- 9510 W 140th St
- Orland Park, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,068
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,141
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,530
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
42%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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