Homes for Rent in Sandwich, Sandwich

Between the small Illinois cities of Sandwich and Plano, East Sandwich is a rural counterpart with miles of open land, homes with spacious lots and a slowly growing subdivision. Untouched stretches of dense forest surround many homes, and fields of corn surround others. Still, the area is a short drive from its city neighbors' schools, parks, restaurants and stores. "It's more rural and quieter than a lot of the surrounding areas," says Bonnie White, Realtor with One Source Realty, who has been selling in the surrounding area for 31 years. "It's a small, blink-and-you'll-miss-it place." House sales in East Sandwich are not common, as there are limited homes and minimal turnover. However, the average value of homes in the area is around $415,000. Ranch-style homes, split-levels and farmhouses with dormer windows and wide front porches are standard in the area, and yards have a median size of over 2 acres. There is also a slowly growing collection of new traditional and Modern Craftsman homes in the subdivision off Griswold Springs Road. "Sandwich was growing, and developments around it were planned, but they all came to a screeching halt when the market crashed," White says. "The