Downers Grove Park
Mid-century living in the west Chicago suburbs
Clear-cut lawns, tall oaks and a mix of cul-de-sacs and straight residential lanes comprise Downers Grove Park. Single-family homes built between the 1960s and 1980s are common here, with ranch and split-level homes among the most common styles. Many homes have updates chosen to fit contemporary tastes, including refinished hardwood flooring, new appliances and custom cabinetry. Home values generally range from $280,000 to $625,000. Townhouses in the Woodview subdivision on the south end of the neighborhood were generally built in the last six years, and have three-story layouts with attached two-car garages. Most of these are valued between $440,000 and $462,000.
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Acclaimed learning in Woodridge School District 68
Willow Creek Elementary School earns a B-plus grade on Niche and serves kids from kindergarten through sixth grade. The A-minus Thomas Jefferson Junior High School offers intramural and competitive sports for seventh and eighth grade students. Kids at Downers Grove South High School can participate in a varied range of interest clubs, from K-pop and tabletop gaming to Ultimate Frisbee and environmental conservation. The school earns an A grade on Niche.
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Outdoor adventures at Gelwicks Park
With no public parks in the neighborhood, backyards tend to be the most convenient green space for residents. However, those willing to venture a few miles away can discover some of the options Downers Grove provides for outdoor and indoor recreation. Two miles south of the neighborhood, Sunnydale Park has walking trails, green spaces and a playground for family outings. The park also has a gazebo for picnics in the springtime, while the trees fade into warm orange and red tones in the autumn. To the neighborhood’s north, a multi-use field awaits at Gelwicks Park. Visitors can also explore the Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve on the grounds, where a path threads its way through the grasslands that foxes, white-tailed deer, opossums and meadow voles call home.Not far from Gelwicks Park, the Belmont Golf Club sits on the grounds where the U.S.’s first 18-hole golf course was established. The course traces its history back to the Chicago Golf Club, which first opened its back nine holes for play in 1893. The Morton Arboretum is a sweeping retreat with art installations and flower gardens, winding trails for walking and biking and special events during each season of the year. Options for recreation during the colder months include skating days at the Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge and workouts at Endeavor Health Fitness & Wellness Center – Seven Bridges, both about 2 miles southwest.
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Target, Dollar Tree and more on 63rd Street
Many of Downers Grove Park’s shopping options are familiar chains to the south along 63rd Street, including Target for everyday goods and groceries. Walgreens, Dollar Tree and AutoZone are also available nearby. Unique finds for the home await at Ultimate Treasures, a thrift shop focused on furniture and décor. Visitors can find discounted desks, chairs and cabinets, many of which are sourced from estate sales or the store’s local clean-up services. Indian groceries, ready-made meals and made-to-order dishes are available at Curry Leaves. The store’s specials change regularly, but mainstays on the menu include Chicken 65, biryani with mutton, pothi or chicken, and vegetable stews and fried rice. Chandeliers with flower-like designs and counters of fresh desserts sit among the booths and tables at Steven’s Restaurant, a staple for diner fare in the morning and Italian and Mediterranean selections for dinner. For folks craving an old-fashioned hamburger, gyro or Chicago dog, there’s Maxwell’s Beef, a counter-serve diner with checkerboard tile on the walls, button-style stools and Italian ice for dessert.
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Tivoli Theater in downtown Downers Grove
Northeast of the neighborhood, Downtown Downers Grove is a local hub for entertainment and shopping, offering boutiques, small businesses and mainstream brands with a cozy small-town style. “It’s very vibrant. It’s got a farmer’s market in the warmer months," Braatz says. "There’s also a historic movie theater, the Tivoli Theatre, that’s been completely restored."
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Easy travels via Interstate 355
Interstate 355 and 63rd Street respectively run along the western and southern ends of the neighborhood, acting as the main connections to the greater Chicago area. Downers Grove Park is about 3 miles southwest of downtown Downers Grove and 27 miles southwest of the Loop in downtown Chicago. For commuters looking to save on gas, Downers Grove’s Metra station is downtown on Main Street, with a 30-minute ride to Union Station in the morning.For medical emergencies, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is 5 miles northeast of Downers Grove Park. Locals traveling beyond the Chicago metro can catch flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 23 miles northeast.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mike Long
Mike Long
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(331) 241-7089
118 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove Park
$478,500 Price
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Carrie Clements
Carrie Clements
Baird & Warner
(224) 808-4249
62 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove Park
$625,000 Price
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
408 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove Park
$436,000 Price
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Jennifer Cashman
Jennifer Cashman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 729-6017
132 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove Park
$380,000 Price
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Rafay Qamar
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,066 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove Park
$345,000 Price
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Kelley Zablocki
Kelley Zablocki
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 258-0328
75 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove Park
$325,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Gelwicks Park
Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kingston Park
Sunnydale Park
Ruth K. Powers Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Concord Square Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Stonewall and Concord Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downers Grove 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 | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downers Grove Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downers Grove Park, Woodridge sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downers Grove Park, Woodridge over the last 12 months is $600,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$599,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$600,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
261
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2018
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,852
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,258
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,248
Median Age
43
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,750
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,761
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
50.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Belmont Park
Long-standing homes and new subdivisions on the west end of Downers Grove
Summerhill Park
Recreation and schools highlight this neighborhood in the western suburbs
Downers Grove Gardens
A serene slice of suburbia near forest preserves and small shopping hubs
Sunnydale
A quiet and friendly suburb with daily amenities sitting close by
Hawthorne Hill
Highly rated schools, a bustling park system and plenty of amenities nearby
Belmont
Neighborhood bounded by two highways just west of Chicago
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