About the Downers Grove, Illinois Area
 

Downers Grove

Living in Downers Grove truly does provide "Extraordinary Options", as a both a place to live and to work. Named for its first settler, Pierce Downer, the community's heritage features a unique and interesting blend of people, places and events. This is an ever-growing area in a maturing phase, with some residential development and a flourishing business community.

This is a community of 48,000 persons located in the Chicago metropolitan area. The Village is thirty-five minutes west and slightly south of the Chicago Loop and provides easy access to the entire metropolitan region.

The vista of Downers Grove shows a well planned community with an excellent commercial and retail tax base, diverse and well maintained housing, quality education and health care, and excellent community facilities. The citizens of Downers Grove care about their community as demonstrated by a long tradition of civic service and involvement.

The Tivoli Movie Theater is a cultural hub. It was first opened in 1928 and was the second theater in the United States to accommodate sound films. Two local theater groups regularly perform there.

Fishel Park is home to craft shows, concerts and antique car shows. The Downers Grove Park District offers more than six hundred programs, as well as childcare. Downers Grove Golf Club is noted as the site of the first 18-hole course in the United States, built in 1892.

The village is proud that such major employers as Swift-Eckrich, APCO Technical Services, Pepperidge Farm, ServiceMaster, Spiegel Company and Swift have their headquarters in Downers Grove. These firms are joined by over two hundred smaller firms who contribute to a vibrant business climate in the village. Retail shopping opportunities abound within the community.

Housing

Many houses coming on the market are less than five years old. Though new construction is slowing, there is still high end housing. Single-family home prices range from $125,000 to $1,000,000+. The average 1999 sale price was $214,000. A blend of old and new construction gives the area a unique attractiveness. The predominant styles are Colonials and bilevels. Since vacant lots are rare, many homeowners choose to remodel or add a room to their homes. Condominiums and townhouses are available and range in price from $75,000 to $459,000.

Education

Elementary children attend Districts 58 and 69, and high school students attend District 99. The teaching staff of all the districts is well trained and excellent. The children participate in "Seniors and Youth Learning Together", a local television program in which seniors and students exchanges skills, such as computing, quilting and ceramics.

Check out these links for more information:

• Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce

• Chicago Cubs

• Chicago Guides

• Map Quest

• Local Weather

	About You
* Your Name:
* Your Email Address:
Your Street Address:
City:
State:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:
	About Your Move
When Are You Moving?
Where Are You Moving?
	About Your Home Search
Your Price Range?
Number Of Bedrooms?
Number Of Bathrooms?
Home Size In Square Feet?
	About Your Home
Your Preferred Selling Price?
Number Of Bedrooms?
Number Of Bathrooms?
Home Size In Square Feet?
	Additional Info
Please Enter More Details, Along With Any Comments, Concerns, Or Questions:
Send Latest Listings:
Send Latest News:

*Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Quick Response Guarantee > We Guarantee Your Privacy > Free & Without Obligation >

For Sale By Owner >Listing Presentations The listing presentation is the first step most sellers take when they are looking for a real estate professional to market their home. They communicate what they expect from the real estate agent who will list their home, and the agent explains their marketing strategy, including pricing recommendations, advertising, and any special programs they or their companies offer. A good listing presentation takes careful planning. A written market analysis will help you get a clear idea of local market conditions. Many real estate agents will include a marketing plan, as well as suggestions on how to make sure that your home shows well and is accessible to agents. If you are talking to several companies, resist the temptation to go with the person who quotes you the highest price for your house. Look for an agent who is well prepared, professional, and has the best ideas. The most successful transactions involve careful collaboration between the sellers and the real estate agent. See All Tips In The "For Sale By Owner" Category > See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Q  What is considered one of the key elements of the American dream? A  Home ownership is considered to a key to the American dream; more than 2 million first-time buyers bought property last year. See More Real Estate Trivia >