Why Live in Gregg's Landing
Gregg’s Landing in Vernon Hills is a well-established neighborhood known for its contemporary custom-built homes from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The area is served by highly rated schools within Hawthorn District 73, including Hawthorn Elementary School North, Middle School North, and Vernon Hills High School, which is ranked among the top public high schools in Illinois. The neighborhood features several parks, such as Lake Charles Park with its fishing lake, picnic shelters, and playgrounds, and Hawthorn Mellody Park, which offers a lighted walking path, baseball diamond, and beach volleyball court. The White Deer Run Golf Club, a public course offering lessons and clinics, is a central attraction. Residents have access to the Des Plaines River Trail for walking and horseback riding. Gregg’s Landing is car-dependent but has public transportation options, including the Pace suburban bus system and the Vernon Hills Metra station, which is 4 miles away. Major shopping and dining options are located along Milwaukee Avenue, including Lou Malnati’s for deep-dish pizza and various retail stores like Lowe’s and Aldi. The neighborhood is 4.5 miles from Interstate 94, facilitating a 40-mile drive to downtown Chicago and a 25-mile trip to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Homes in Gregg’s Landing typically feature garages, decorative gardens, and hardscaping, with prices ranging from $725,000 to $1.5 million, while townhouses and condos, some with golf course views, range from $350,000 to $575,000. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average, contributing to its appeal for families and individuals alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gregg's Landing a good place to live?
Gregg's Landing is a good place to live. Gregg's Landing is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Gregg's Landing has 12 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.2 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $218,805 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 83.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Gregg's Landing are home owners, with 7.1% of residents renting and 92.9% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Gregg's Landing, IL a safe neighborhood?
Gregg's Landing, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Gregg's Landing?
The median home price in Gregg's Landing is $814,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $163,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,250 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $182K a year to afford the median home price in Gregg's Landing. The average household income in Gregg's Landing is $219K.
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Home Trends in Gregg's Landing, IL
On average, homes in Gregg's Landing, Vernon Hills sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Gregg's Landing, Vernon Hills over the last 12 months is $790,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$790,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$796,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$443,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$814,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%