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Quiet suburban streets close to the excitement of Palos Heights
Nestled just west of Downtown Palos Heights is the residential neighborhood of Ishnala. Known for its quiet tree-lined streets, the area’s residents are shaded by mature oaks dappling homes and yards. These quiet homes are within walking distance of highly regarded schools and well-kept parks, with shopping being easily available only a mile or two away. So much is packed inside, making Ishnala an ideal place to live for anyone seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle. "Ishnala has smaller lots but bigger homes," says Laurie Mead, a local real estate broker with @properties who has served the area for over 11 years. "It's a nice family-oriented neighborhood with great schools and parks.”
Ishnala features winding roads that give it a small town charm.
Ishnala has great streets for taking the dog on a walk on a nice day.
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Shaded ranch-style homes and Craftsmans
Homebuyers in Ishnala can find a variety of housing styles, including Craftsman homes, Tudor-style homes, and colonial revivals. Most homes sit on spacious lots with big front and back yards, driveways and attached garages. Homes commonly start around $225,000 for a two or three-bedroom condo, ranch-style home or split-level. Prices can rise to $565,000 for more customized ranch-style homes with Craftsman features that have three and four bedrooms. “The homes in Ishnala are in high demand right now. As soon as a house comes on the market, multiple offers are received," Mead says.
Ishnala has a number of single story ranch style homes.
Ishnala has a few very nice brick bungalow homes of arts and crafts style.
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Palos Heights schools
Ishnala students are served by Consolidated High School District 230. Locals can start at Palos East Elementary School in the middle of the neighborhood. Students can then move on to Palos South Middle School before heading to Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, which is a member of the Southwest Suburban Athletic Conference (SWSC), one of the most successful athletic conferences in the state of Illinois. All three schools receive an A rating from Niche.
Palos East Elementary School serves the Ishnala neighborhood and has over 600 students.
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School serves the Ishnala area.
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Shaded Palos Heights fun
There are two parks located in the neighborhood offering options for outdoor fun. Crawford Park features a basketball court, softball field, playground and picnic shelter. Bicyclists can make use of the bike trail that runs through the park going north to Memorial Park and southeast through the nature preserves. Palmer Park is on the north side of the neighborhood and offers two tennis courts and multiple sports fields to suit each season.
Palmer Park is a favorite among Ishnala residents.
Ishnala residents are known to go to football games at the Stagg stadium.
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Harlem Avenue restaurant options
Restaurant options in Ishnala include Harvest Room, which serves locally sourced breakfast, lunch and dinner in a modern space with vegan options. Customers love coming for brunch with made-to-order chicken and waffles and gooey Scotch eggs. For something quick, check out Shawarma Bros, known for their Middle Eastern fast food. Residents recommend the shawarma fries in “butter chicken” style for a poutine-type dish with an Indian flair. For a treat, stop by Andy’s Frozen Custard for custard sundaes with toppings aplenty. When it’s time to go grocery shopping, residents drive to the Jewel-Osco to the east, off Harlem Avenue or to the Target just 3 miles to the east.
Harvest Room serves locally sourced dishes to the Ishnala area.
On hot summer days, residents of Ishnala head to Andy's Frozen Custard for a sweet treat.
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All forms of transportation welcome
Southwest Highway and Harlem Avenue are the main roads in the area, which allow locals to get to neighboring communities with ease. Many locals also choose to enjoy a stroll or bike ride through the tree-lined streets. When locals want to check out all that Chicago has to offer, they can park their cars at the Palos Park Metra Station on the northwest side of the neighborhood and be in the city in under 50 minutes. Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is less than a mile away for locals seeking medical treatment. People looking to take a vacation can travel 11 miles north to get to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Chocolate chases and fireworks
Palos Heights offers a large array of events to residents of Ishnala. There is the Chocolate Chase 5k that takes place every April around Meyers Park and offers prizes to the winners of each group. There are also snacks and refreshments at the end, plus all the chocolate locals can eat! The city also has a two-day Independence Day Celebration each July in nearby Memorial Park, which consists of inflatables and games on the 3rd and food, music and a beer tent to help accent the fireworks on the 4th.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ishnala
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ishnala Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ishnala, Palos Heights sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Ishnala, Palos Heights over the last 12 months is $455,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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