Why Live in Burr Ridge East
Burr Ridge East, part of the affluent Village of Burr Ridge, Illinois, is located 20 miles southwest of Chicago, offering a blend of luxury and suburban tranquility. Known for its elegant mansions and upscale lifestyle, the neighborhood features homes ranging from $300k condos with amenities like in-unit laundry and underground parking to million-dollar French-inspired estates with expansive lawns and manmade ponds. The Pleasant Dale Park District manages local parks, including Walker Park, which offers a recreation center, athletic fields, walking paths, and picnic areas. Nearby, Edgewood Valley Country Club provides a private golf course and Tudor-style clubhouse, while Colombia Woods along the Des Plaines River offers outdoor activities like biking and kayaking. The Centennial Trail, a 13-mile path, runs from Willow Springs to Romeoville. Burr Ridge East is served by highly rated schools, including Pleasantdale Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School, both known for their strong academic programs and extracurricular activities. Hinsdale Central High School, also highly rated, serves older students. The Burr Ridge Village Center acts as the neighborhood's social hub, featuring upscale shopping and dining options such as The Hampton Social, Kirsten's Danish Bakery, and Patti's Sunrise Café. Conveniently located next to Interstate 55, residents can reach downtown Chicago with a 20-mile drive, making it an ideal location for those seeking both luxury and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burr Ridge East a good place to live?
Burr Ridge East is a good place to live. Burr Ridge East is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Burr Ridge East is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Burr Ridge East has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.5 people per acre and a median age of 53. The average household income is $164,185 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 66% of residents. A majority of residents in Burr Ridge East are home owners, with 6.3% of residents renting and 93.7% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Burr Ridge East, IL a safe neighborhood?
Burr Ridge East, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Burr Ridge East?
The median home price in Burr Ridge East is $741,250. If you put a 20% down payment of $148,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,690 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $158K a year to afford the median home price in Burr Ridge East. The average household income in Burr Ridge East is $164K.
What are the best public schools in Burr Ridge East?
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What are the best private schools in Burr Ridge East?
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Are home prices dropping in Burr Ridge East?
Yes, home prices in Burr Ridge East are down 8% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Burr Ridge East, IL
On average, homes in Burr Ridge East, Willow Springs sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Burr Ridge East, Willow Springs over the last 12 months is $645,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$645,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,169,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$363,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$502,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$160,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$307
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Median List Price
$741,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%