Silver Lake North
Silver Lake Country Club's public greens
Schussler Park is one of several green spaces in the neighborhood. Residents can also bike a paved trail stretching from Colonial Park to South Harlem Avenue, following the path of power lines between different sections of the community. Just south, the Silver Lake Country Club boasts 45 golf holes across three courses. Palos Country Club features a nine-hole course on the other side of the neighborhood. Near the large indoor shopping mall sits the Sky Zone Trampoline Park. About 5 miles north of the neighborhood, folks enjoy the outdoors at Shadow Cliff Stairs, a regional open-space park in the middle of an expansive, wooded nature preserve. “People walk up and down the steps for exercise year-round and sled down the hill during the winter,” says Michelle Beckers, a Realtor with Village Realty and longtime Orland Park resident. The recently renovated Centennial Park, 3 miles southwest, also stays busy throughout the year, thanks to its ice skating rink and water park, a lake with a public boat launch, and several other facilities.
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Running errands along La Grange Road
U.S. Route 45, known locally as La Grange Road, runs just west of the community. Lining the corridor are eateries like The White Sheep, a breakfast spot with to-go doughnuts. Options for dinner include the upscale Tradycja Polish Fusion Cuisine and chain restaurants, such as Olive Garden and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Sharing the stretch are grocery stores, such as Mariano’s and Trader Joe’s, as well as Orland Square, an indoor shopping mall with H&M, American Eagle and other big-name retailers.
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Silver Lake North's varying architecture
"The houses are a little older in Silver Lake North than South, but it's a pretty close-knit community for the size," Wyrick says. These homes, built from the mid-to-late 20th century through the 2000s, present a variety of architectural styles, ranging from ranch and split-level styles to brick-clad New Traditionals and custom builds. Many properties comprise several different subdivisions, which come with homeowners association services like lawn maintenance and snow removal. Commonalities include lots averaging just over a quarter-acre, attached garages and narrow, tree-lined sidewalks. Prices typically range from $250,000 to $600,000, although larger homes on more acreage can surpass $800,000. A veritable mansion spanning more than 6,000 square feet sold for nearly $1.5 million in November 2024. Condos and townhomes range from $100,000 to $540,000, depending on size and condition.
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Carl Sanburg High School's athletic offerings
Orland School District No. 135 serves children living south of 135th Street. Prekindergarten through second-grade students can attend Prairie Elementary School, which maintains an A rating on Niche. B-plus-rated Liberty Elementary School teaches third through fifth grade, while A-minus-rated Jerling Junior High School welcomes sixth through eighth grade. Children living north of 135th Street are served by Palos Community Consolidated School District No. 118. Young students can attend Palos West Elementary School, which teaches pre-K through sixth grade and maintains an A rating. They move on to Palos South Middle School, which enrolls sixth-through eighth-grade students. All of these schools feed into Carl Sandburg High School, a part of the Consolidated High School District No. 230, which also holds an A rating. “The schools are great,” Beckers says. “My daughter went to Sandburg. She was on the swim team there and loved it.” In addition to its swim team, the high school offers more than 30 athletic programs.
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Food and drinks during Taste of Orland Park
Centennial Park hosts annual village-wide events, such as Taste of Orland Park in early August, which features food and drink tastings from local restaurants. Market at the Park runs every Thursday evening from mid-June through August. The market includes live performances and local vendors selling produce, fresh bread and handmade goods.
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Metra's SouthWest Service line commutes
Ten miles east, Interstate 57 links residents to Chicago, which is 29 miles northeast. Metra’s SouthWest Service line runs through Orland Park 143rd station, less than a mile west, giving commuters one-hour rides into the city. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 26 miles north via La Grange Road. Pace Suburban Bus stops also line the throughway. For medical care, Silver Cross Hospital sits 12 miles southwest, off Silver Cross Boulevard.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ned Malley
Ned Malley
Infiniti Properties, Inc.
(708) 859-7846
89 Total Sales
4 in Silver Lake North
$329K - $750K Price Range
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George Venturella
George Venturella
Century 21 Circle
(708) 505-7886
162 Total Sales
3 in Silver Lake North
$230K - $420K Price Range
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Kathy O'Radnik
Kathy O'Radnik
RE/MAX 1st Service
(708) 316-9471
40 Total Sales
3 in Silver Lake North
$370K - $491K Price Range
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Joanna Staszel
Joanna Staszel
Exit Realty Redefined
(708) 934-9025
74 Total Sales
4 in Silver Lake North
$140K - $982K Price Range
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Rick Wyrick
Rick Wyrick
RE/MAX 1st Service
(708) 295-3661
93 Total Sales
4 in Silver Lake North
$270K - $645K Price Range
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Donald Shedor
Donald Shedor
Shedor Realty Group
(708) 859-7260
90 Total Sales
3 in Silver Lake North
$185K - $685K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Schussler Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Fishing
Heritage Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Orland Grove Woods
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Centennial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Frontier Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Brentwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Sunny Pine Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Evergreen View Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Country Club Estates Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Silver Lake North | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Silver Lake North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Silver Lake North, Orland Park sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Lake North, Orland Park over the last 12 months is $430,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$367,450
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$610,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$349,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$149,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,304
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,607
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,910
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,077
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
853
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,514
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,760
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,858
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
49.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19
/ 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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