Located about 20 miles northwest of Chicago, this beautiful town of 35,000 has consistently been rated as one of the best places to live, both by regional and national publications. In 2003 Chicago Magazine rated Elk Grove Village as the Best Home Town when compared to other communities with similar housing costs. Elk Grove Village was also featured in the publication, "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family." Easy access to transportation, low taxes, an excellent parks and recreation programs, quality schools, a low crime rate and the small-town atmosphere all contribute to its recognition as an exceptional place to live. Industries that provide employment in Elk Grove Village includes manufacturing, educational, health and social services, retail trade, professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services. Athletic residents can take advantage of basketball and softball leagues, martial arts or tennis classes. The Elk Grove Village Park District Art Center offers classes in performing, visual and applied arts. Specific classes it houses include watercolor, oil painting, creative writing, pottery, sewing, sculpture and hula dancing. The Jack A. Claes Pavilion is also cited as one of the town's best features. The 110,000-square-foot Pavilion is home to many recreational classes and has facilities such as a 28-foot carousel, a South Sea Lagoon Pool featuring a 72-foot waterslide set among grassy huts and palm trees and a climbing wall. Real estate options in Elk Grove Village consist of estate properties, single-family detached homes, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.

Price Range of Elk Grove Village Houses and Homes for Sale

Elk Grove Village offers a wide selection of single-family detached homes. Prices for these homes start in the mid $200,000s. Estate properties with spacious lots, fireplaces, swimming pools, spas and hot tubs start in the mid-$500,000s and range up to the mid-$600,000s. Condominiums and townhouses are also available and cost anywhere between the low $100,000s and $300,000 depending on the size of the unit and amenities. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agent Top Agent in IL will provide you with any information or assistance with your home. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Top Agent in IL, the home and property specialist, specializing in Elk Grove Village real estate and home values in Cook County, Illinois.