Homes for Sale in Downers Grove IL
Downers Grove, Illinois, is a charming village 19
miles west of Chicago in DuPage County. If you’re
looking for a suburban neighborhood with a friendly
home-town atmosphere, away from the bustle of Chicago,
there are lovely homes for sale in Downers Grove IL.Whether you’re looking for a comfortable neighborhood
for your family or a good place to retire, Downers Grove
has a lot to offer.
- Easy commute into downtown Chicago where there are
major companies such as: The Boeing Company, Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank, Chicago Transit Authority, and the
Chicago Public School System.
- Good schools where educators achieve excellence.
- Over 600 acres of community parks and recreational
facilities where you’ll find a variety of fun activities
for all ages.
- Plenty of retail therapy including shops, boutiques
and thousands of fine restaurants within 15 miles.
Are you ready to live in a suburban community that
offers you all the amenities of big city living?
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for Homes for Sale in Downers Grove IL now.
Downers Grove IL Homes for Sale
Jude Marchetti knows the neighborhoods well because she
has lived and worked in metro Chicago for over 31 years.
Her vast knowledge of the local Downers Grove real
estate market gives her insight into current real estate
trends and home prices.Whether you’re looking for a mid-priced home in the
$300’s or spacious multi-million dollar properties with
all the top amenities, Jude Marchetti can find the right
home for you.
Architectural styles of homes for sale in Downers Grove
IL include:
- Ranch
- 2-Story
- Split level
- Bungalow
- Condominiums
- Contemporary
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- Historic
- Estate homes
- Townhomes
- Multi-units
- New construction
- Lots to build on
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First-Time Home Buyers
Are you a first-time buyer looking to take advantage of
the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit before December 1, 2009?
Because Jude Marchetti is one of the top Downers Grove
real estate agents, she can find a home that fits you
perfectly at the best price and mortgage terms, and
she’ll help you get that tax credit. If you’re ready to
grab your $8,000 tax credit, contact Jude Marchetti
today.Demographics of Downers Grove
Downers Grove, Illinois, covers a land area of 14.3
square miles. As of July 2008, the village had a
somewhat culturally diverse population of 49,250, which
is a 1.1% increase since the 2000 census.The median age is 39.1 years and residents are highly
educated with 46.4% having a Bachelors degree or higher.
Residents earn a median family income of $102,100 and
the median home price is $311,500. Downers Grove enjoys
a low crime rate.
Weather in Downers Grove
If you purchase real estate in Downers Grove, you’ll
love the warm summer temperatures that range from the
70’s to a July average high of 85.7°. This is great
weather for outdoor sports and recreational activities,
a game of golf, or a picnic in the park.Sports leagues play throughout the year so even though
winters are much cooler, with an average low in January
of 14.1°, you’ll always have lots of activities in the
village. For those who enjoy downhill or cross country
skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing, there are a variety
of ski resorts within 100 miles and a number of local
ski clubs.
August is the wettest month and the average annual
rainfall is 37.94 inches. No matter what the weather or
time of year, there is always something going on in
Downers Grove.
Downers Grove Transportation
Residents have an excellent transportation network that
can take you anywhere in the metropolitan Chicago area
and beyond. You can travel by car on many state and
county highways with easy access to major interstates.
You’ll find I-355 runs north and south with connections
into I-88; other local interstates include I-55 and
I-294.Whether you need to commute to work or want to spend a
day shopping and sight-seeing in the city, there are
convenient public transportation options:
- Three
METRA
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe commuter express trains
travel daily from Aurora, with three stops in Downers
Grove, and on into Chicago Union Station. You can get a
METRA train at one of these stations located in Downers
Grove: Belmont Road, Main Street or Fairview Avenue.
Call Passenger Service at 312-322-6777 for more
information about routes and how to purchase tickets. If
you need a one way ticket, it can be purchased on the
trains.
- The
PACE suburban
bus system serves the Village of Downers Grove with six
routes and all buses are handicap accessible. Some
routes provide park-n-ride facilities. To get questions
answered and purchase a pass or tickets, call
630-434-5533.
Traveling by air is convenient because Chicago O’Hare
and Midway airports are just a short drive from Downer's
Grove.
History of Downers Grove Illinois
Native Indians originally inhabited the area when it was
open prairie, wooded forests and scattered lakes. By
1832, early settlers began to flow into what is now the
Village of Downers Grove. Pierce Downer, from New York,
became the first settler to fall in love with the area
and build his new home in a large grove of Oak trees.
More travelers came through the village when the train
station was built and many decided to make it their
home. The town continued to grow and in 1873, the
Village of Downers Grove was incorporated.Downers Grove Business Environment
If you’re thinking about expanding your business into
the greater Chicago area, you’ll join a host of
companies who have found a wealth of business
opportunities waiting for them. There are over 120 major
business firms in the Village of Downers Grove and it is
also home to Sarah Lee, a Fortune 500 company. Because
of the highly educated local workforce, you’ll have a
selection of some of the brightest employees.Are you ready to relocate your company and look for
commercial property or a new home?
Contact Jude Marchetti now!
Medical Services in Downers Grove
There are hundreds of renowned hospitals and medical
centers around metro Chicago where you can receive
quality healthcare. Some medical facilities located in
Downers Grove are:
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
- The Ingalls Memorial Hospital
- Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
- DuPage Medical Group
Education in Downers Grove
The community of Downers Grove has a good school
system of public, private and parochial schools that
teach academic excellence. The public school districts
spend $6,267 per student which is slightly higher than
the national average of $6,058.
K-12 schools are served by:
- Downers Grove Grade Schools - District 58
- Darien Public Schools - District 61 (serves portions
of Downers Grove)
- Center Cass School - District 66 (Lakeview Junior
High)
- Downers Grove North High School
- Downers Grove South High School
When your family is ready for higher learning, they’ll
have a wide choice of two and four year colleges,
universities, technical and vocational schools. DeVry
University, The University of Chicago and Chicago State
University are located in nearby Chicago. Midwestern
University at Downers Grove is a top Osteopathic school
that centers on health, medical and pharmacy
disciplines.
Downers Grove Attractions
With 48 parks and over 600 acres of park land and
natural areas set aside for the community, there are
ample opportunities for sports and recreational
activities. You’ll find two swimming pools, 17 ball
fields, 17 tennis courts, athletic and sports leagues,
recreation and fitness centers, a gymnasium, summer
camps and picnic areas. And, don’t miss fishing or
boating at one of the nearby lakes or go birding at one
of the wildlife areas.Are you an avid golfer? There are lots of nice courses
throughout the metro area. If you want to stay local,
play the scenic Downers Grove Park District golf course
or the Seven Bridges Golf Club on Mulligan Drive.
- Beller Museum
- Downers Grove Ice Arena
- Farmer’s Market for fresh and organic produce
- Ice Sculpture Festival in February
- July 4th Independence Day Celebration includes a
parade and fireworks
- Lyman Woods Nature Interpretive Center
- The historic Tivoli Theatre, built in 1928
- Downers Grove Heritage Festival, the last week in
June, was voted "The Best Festival in the Midwest"
- Sears Catalog Homes Tours – 1 to 20 homes are on the
tour
- The USPRO Cycling Championships is held August 15th
and 16th, 2009
- Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Main Street
Station, November 29, 2009
Looking for Homes for sale in Downers Grove IL?
If you want to work with an award winning Downers Grove real estate agent, one who offers superior
and personal service, Jude Marchetti is your agent.Use her 31 plus years of experience and knowledge of the
metro Chicago real estate area to your advantage. She
can tell you what communities and neighborhoods have the
homes, amenities, and price range you’re looking for.
And, Jude is an outstanding negotiator. If you’re ready
to purchase one of the homes for sale in Downers Grove
IL, Jude won’t stop until she’s helped you negotiate the
best price and terms for your mortgage dollar.
Selling Downers Grove Real Estate?
With all of the homes for sale today, you need a
REALTOR® who knows how to market your home so it sells
faster and for more money. Jude Marchetti has a
Marketing Plan for Sellers that will advertise your home
on numerous web sites, newspapers and printed ads.
She’ll get her team of RE/MAX agents and the other
agents in her large office to show your house until they
find the perfect buyer.Contact Jude Marchetti now and
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