Why Live in Brookside Glen
Brookside Glen in Tinley Park is a suburban neighborhood located 30 miles from downtown Chicago. The community is divided into seven phases, each with its own events and sense of community. Homes in Brookside Glen were primarily built in the late 1990s and early 2000s, featuring a mix of two-story, split-level, and ranch-style single-family homes, as well as high-rise condos and townhouses. Most homes include attached garages, driveways, and sidewalks, with sizes typically over 1,500 square feet and at least four bedrooms. The neighborhood offers various parks, including Union Creek Park with a playground, baseball diamonds, a skate park, and picnic areas, and Arbor Park with exercise spaces and picnic shelters. Residents can also engage in sustainable farming at the Brookside Bayou and Community Gardens.
Brookside Glen is served by highly rated schools such as Dr. Julian Rogus School, Walker Intermediate, Summit Hill Junior High, and Lincoln Way East High School, which offer a range of extracurricular activities and electives. Local attractions include Odyssey Fun World, a nearby amusement park with arcade games, laser tag, rides, and a zipline. Dining options feature The Saucy Crab, known for its Cajun-inspired seafood, and Chef Klaus’ Country Cookin, offering breakfast and lunch with German-inspired dishes. Shopping needs are met by nearby stores like Jewel-Osco, Target, Home Goods, and Michael’s. The neighborhood is conveniently located near the Tinley-80th Metra stop and is about a mile and a half from the interstate, providing easy access to downtown Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brookside Glen a good place to live?
Brookside Glen is a good place to live. Brookside Glen is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Brookside Glen is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Brookside Glen has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.3 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $149,430 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 53.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Brookside Glen are home owners, with 3.4% of residents renting and 96.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Brookside Glen can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Brookside Glen neighborhood guide.
Is Brookside Glen, IL a safe neighborhood?
Brookside Glen, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brookside Glen?
The median home price in Brookside Glen is $384,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $77,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,000 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $86K a year to afford the median home price in Brookside Glen. The average household income in Brookside Glen is $149K.
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Home Trends in Brookside Glen, IL
On average, homes in Brookside Glen, Tinley Park sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookside Glen, Tinley Park over the last 12 months is $762,500, up 139% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$762,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$239,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$180,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$384,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
139%