Approximately 20 miles from Chicago lies the beautiful city of Elmhurst. Today it is home to superior educational institutions, quality attractions and exciting events. Elmhurst’s School District 205 – made up of eight elementary schools, three middle schools, an early childhood center and a high school – consistently performs above state goals on standardized tests. In terms of higher education, the city boasts Elmhurst College, a premier four-year college founded in 1871, and MacCormac College. The superb educational institutions of Chicago are just a short drive away. Elmhurst is home to 28 lovely parks, the Wilder Park Conservatory, two outdoor swimming pools, a skate park, sports fields, a community center, a fitness center and the nine-hole, par-three Sugar Creek Golf Course. The city also contains Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst Historical Museum, winner of the 2003 Illinois Association of Museums Award. Elmhurst residents enjoy exciting community events such as the Tea Time Tour and Uptown-Downtown Block Party. An affordable mix of condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes makes up Elmhurst’s real estate market. In addition to the fantastic attractions of Elmhurst, residents also have access to the unique museums, restaurants and shops of Chicago. With its ideal location, lovely homes for sale, commitment to quality of life and excellent attractions, Elmhurst is certainly “The Right Place for You!”

Price Range of Elmhurst Homes For Sale

The real estate market of Elmhurst is diverse, with a wide variety of homes for sale. Condominiums and townhouses are available from approximately $120,000 to more than $525,000. A number of attractive amenities are available, such as central air conditioning, hardwood floors, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, two-car garages, balconies, storage buildings, handicap features and laundry rooms. Single-family detached homes for sale are available from approximately $150,000 to more than $1.2 million for large estate properties. Houses are available in a variety of styles including Tudor, traditional, contemporary, English, cottage, ranch, split-level, prairie and colonial. Some homes for sale also feature water frontage. Amenities available include central air conditioning, fireplaces, sunrooms, balconies, skylights, patios, storage buildings, decks, two and three-car garages, boat dockage, large lots, swimming pools and spas/hot tubs. Land and lots for custom homebuilding are limited in Elmhurst but available from approximately $350,000 to more than $550,000. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agents Christine Arquilla & Karen Bailey Meyer will provide you with any information or assistance with your home. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Christine Arquilla & Karen Bailey Meyer, the home and property specialists, specializing in Elmhurst real estate and home values in DuPage County, Illinois.