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RE/MAX sells the most in the Chicagoland area as well as the Northwest Suburbs |
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS
Distance From Downtown Chicago: 26 miles
Population: 15,239
Average Sale Price: $170,000
Median Apartment Rental: $700
Average Drive Times: 60 minutes to Chicago Loop;
15 minutes to OHare Airport; 55 minutes to Midway
Express Train Commute to Loop: 23 minutes
City Hall Phone: 847-398-6070
Low property taxes are a reflection of the strong corporate tax base found in Prospect Heights. The citys East side is very residential with a distinct suburban feel. The citys West side reflects a more rustic atmosphere with large homes on full lots and an abundance of park land which houses a variety of birds and other wildlife.
Housing: Single-family home styles range from ranches and two-stories to Colonials and Cape Cods. Home prices fall between $175,000 and $450,000. Condominiums are abundant with prices ranging from $40,000 and $100,000. Townhomes are priced between $122,000 and $190,000. Transportation: Commuters catch express trains from Mount Prospect for a 23-minute trip into the Loop. Drivers have access to I-294 and I-94 via Illinois-83, U.S. 12, and U.S. 45. Drive time to the Loop is an hour.
Schools: Elementary school students attend school in District 23, whose students excel in state math and reading
tests. High school students attend Wheeling and Hersey High Schools in District 214. Both schools offer a diverse
curriculum with an emphasis on college preparatory classes.
Shopping: Downtown Prospect Heights houses 15 different area specialty and convenient shops. Area regional malls include: One Schaumburg Place, Randhurst Shopping Center in Mount Prospect, and Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. All three boast a wide variety of stores.
Recreation: The Prospect Heights Park District offers a wide range of year-round activities for all ages. Prospect Heights boasts a number of strong civic and social groups which all contribute to the community.
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