Oak Park, IL Townhomes for Sale

Oak Park, Illinois, is an independent suburban village located just outside Chicago’s West Side. Known for its rich cultural history, Oak Park is the birthplace of novelist Ernest Hemingway and home to numerous architectural works by Frank Lloyd Wright, including the Unity Temple. The village has three historic districts, with Wright-designed homes scattered throughout. Oak Park has a population of about 55,000 residents and offers convenient commuting options to Chicago via Interstate 290, CTA trains, and the Metra line. The Oak Park Arts District features eclectic cafes, vintage shops, and over 25 galleries and studios along Harrison Street. Downtown Oak Park hosts more than 30 locally-owned eateries and cafés, Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre, and annual events like Oaktoberfest and Home for the Holidays. Scoville Park is a central community gathering place, offering free concerts and festivals like A Day in Our Village. The Park District of Oak Park operates 18 parks, historic properties, outdoor pools, and the Paul Hruby Ice Arena. Attractions include the Wonder Works Children’s Museum and Oak Park Conservatory. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 and Oak Park and River Forest High School are highly rated. The village is bike-friendly, with designated bike lanes and access to the Grand Illinois Trail. Crime rates are on par with the national average, and the weather spans all four seasons, with moderate air quality occasionally posing a risk for sensitive individuals.