Sycamore
Sycamore, IL, 66 miles from Chicago, blends small-town charm with city amenities. It has a quaint downtown, diverse housing, and highly rated Sycamore High School. Residents enjoy parks, golf, and festivals in a low-crime area.
Average Value
$359K
List Price
$185K - $885K
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58 Listings
Sandwich
Sandwich is a community of about 7,200 people, past the western suburbs of Chicago , where the land transforms into miles of farms and crop fields. Halfway between rural and suburban, Sandwich is close to a few large Illinois cities for everyday amenities and entertainment, but far enough for the peace of countryside living. "It's more rural and
Average Value
$341K
List Price
$220K - $636K
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20 Listings
Malta
Founded in 1856, the village of Malta sits just outside the city of Dekalb in northern Illinois. After World War I, the community saw an influx of population as people moved in to find work at any of Malta's many farms. Today, the village is still largely involved in agriculture, producing a high volume of corn and soybean crops. "It's a great
Average Value
$301K
List Price
$233K - $762K
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3 Listings
Dekalb
DeKalb, IL blends small-town charm with college-town energy. Northern Illinois University and the Egyptian Theater offer cultural experiences. Parks and golf courses provide recreation. DeKalb High is highly rated.
Average Value
$285K
List Price
$161K - $646K
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34 Listings
Hinckley
Hinckley, Illinois, a small farming community west of Chicago, features Pioneer Park and Afton Forest Preserve. The town has a mix of vintage homes and new builds. Locally owned businesses add charm to the area.
Average Value
$369K
List Price
$238K - $825K
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12 Listings
Maple Park
Founded in 1854, Maple Park is a small village just outside the city of DeKalb and home to around 1,400 residents. The village is anchored by a modest main street and is surrounded by stretching green fields, the lifestyle very laid-back. "It's much more rural outside of the city, and people move to villages like Maple Park for the quiet," says
Average Value
$366K
List Price
$219K - $1.1M
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7 Listings
Kingston
A former railroad hub during the mid-19th century, Kingston now offers small-town living less than five miles west of Genoa . “There's not much going on there," says Amy Smith-Heine, a managing broker with Re/Max Classic who is a lifelong resident of Genoa. "People typically find Kingston after looking to buy in Genoa, but not much separates the
Average Value
$360K
List Price
$130K - $697K
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4 Listings
Genoa
Genoa, IL, balances suburban growth with small-town charm. New subdivisions and affordable downtown homes attract families. Chamberlain Park offers recreation. The Warehouse on Park hosts events. Commute options are flexible.
Average Value
$321K
List Price
$178K - $533K
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14 Listings
Somonauk
Somonauk has the atmosphere of a classic rural Illinois town, where diners serve homemade pie and quiet neighborhoods are surrounded by miles of cornfields. Named after a word from the Potawatomi tribe that originally lived in the area, Somonauk today is a small community several miles outside the busier Chicago suburbs. The population is fewer than
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$310K
List Price
$162K - $491K
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4 Listings
Cortland
In Cortland, housing developments carve out space from former farms and fields to make way for new homes and residents. The town in DeKalb County is home to about 4,500 people and saw more than 100% population increase from 1990 to 2000, and then again from 2000 to 2010. What is the reason for this rapid growth? Cortland's proximity to two
Average Value
$305K
List Price
$225K - $476K
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39 Listings
Kirkland
Kirkland, Ilinois, 17 miles north of DeKalb, offers rural charm with metro area access. The Kishwaukee River and Potawatomi Woods provide outdoor recreation. The village hosts a popular Fourth of July festival and has lower crime risk.
Average Value
$298K
List Price
$157K - $713K
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5 Listings
Waterman
Waterman, Illinois, is a rural village with agricultural roots. Lions Community Park and Shabbona Lake State Park offer a variety of outdoor activities. The community has low crime rates, and Indian Creek Elementary School is highly rated.
Average Value
$297K
List Price
$187K - $897K
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19 Listings
Shabbona
Shabbona, Illinois, is a small farming community west of Aurora, with vintage homes, farmland and a highly rated elementary school. The community features Shabbona Lake State Park, which features a public boat launch and hiking paths for exploration.
Average Value
$253K
List Price
$160K - $431K
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4 Listings
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