Are you considering relocating to the Vernon Hills area?  Vernon Hills, Illinois  currently has great real estate for sale and  like most cities today,it is wonderful time to buy your dream home. 

Allow me to give you an overview of  Vernon Hills and  the  questions my real estate clients ask when they are relocating to the Vernon Hills area. 

Where is Vernon Hills located as it relates to Chicago?

Vernon Hills, Illinois is located in Lake County about 30 Miles Northwest of Chicago.  If you are driving on the toll way from Chicago to Vernon Hills, you would exit off of Route 60 and head west. Vernon Hills is approximately 45 minutes without any traffic to Chicago's downtown and with traffic, your guess is a good as mine.

How  convenient  is it to park at the Vernon Hills Train Station and what is the Vernon Hills train's schedule?

The Vernon Hills train station is located at 75 East Rt 45 in Vernon Hills,

With respect to parking, its both relatively inexpensive and convenient.   The daily fee for parking at the Metra Station is $1.50 per vehicle.  Parking is first come first serve. The  Vernon Hills Village Hall offers a 2-Month parking pass for those who use the train on a daily basis that prefer to have the convenience of a pass rather than a $1.50 in change.  The pass costs $50.00 and covers 2 months at a time.  Note, however, that the fee will be pro-rated as each week passes within the two-month period.  Applications may be mailed into the  Vernon Hills Village Hall along with a $50.00 check a week to two weeks prior to the beginning of a new two-month period.  Your application will be processed and a parking pass will be mailed back to you. Click here for the Vernon Hills train schedule

How are the Schools in Vernon Hills?

 The following is a list of the schools that serve the homes in Vernon Hills.  Before buying real estate in one of the Vernon Hills neighborhoods, always check the school report card of the specific school to see if it fits the needs of your family. 

SCHOOLS SERVING VERNON HILLS

ELEMENTARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS THAT SERVE VERNON HILLS
Daniel Wright Junior High District 103(5-8) - 847-295-1560
Diamond Lake Elementary District 76(2-4) - 847-566-6601
Fairhaven School District 76(K-1) - 847-949-0991
Laura B. Sprague District 103(K-2) - 847-945-6665
West Oak Middle School District 76(5-8) - 847-566-9220
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School District 73(K-6) - 847-990-4300
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School Dist 73(K-5) - 847-990-4900
Hawthorn Elementary North District 73 (K-5) - 847-990-4500
Hawthorn Elementary South District 73 (K-5) - 847-990-4800
Hawthorn Middle School North District 73 (6-7) - 847-990-4400
Hawthorn Middle School South District 73(6-8) - 847-816-8317

HIGH SCHOOLS THAT SERVE VERNON HILLS
Libertyville High School District 128- 847-327-7000
Mundelein High School District 120- 847-949-2200
Stevenson High School District 125- 847-634-4000
Vernon Hills High School District 128- 847-932-2000( see picture on the right)

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Carmel High School Private

What health clubs are available in Vernon Hills?

A new Lifetime fitness Center is located in the heart of Vernon Hills.  This wonderful club has every type of exercise class and machine you could ask for.   Vernon Hills residents can also use Sullivan Center which  has fitness equipment and a variety of classes offered

Is the shopping good in Vernon Hills ?

That goes without saying in Vernon Hills...  There are numerous places to shop in Vernon Hills, and many residents of nearby communities take advantage of the village's abundant shopping opportunities. Whether you like Macy's, Best Buy, Home Expo, or Supertarget, Vernon Hills has it all, 

How would you rate the Vernon Hills Park District?

Vernon Hills Park Districtwas recognized in excellence in 2006 and I can understand why.    The Vernon Hills  Park District doesn't miss a beat.   Vernon Hills Residents can take advantage of many wonderful park district programs, including, an aquatic center and 2 golf courses- both a 9 hole course and a 18 hole course, I have played both of these courses and have been equally challenged by the 9 hole course as the 18 hole course.

Besides golf courses, Vernon Hills provides fishing, outdoor skating and sledding in many different locations

Vernon Hills owns approximately 45 acres of land between Fairway Drive and Route 45.  Three school districts, Libertyville H.S. District 128, Stevenson H.S. District 125, and Lincolnshire/Prairie View District 103, have portions of the site for use as athletic fields. 7.5 are were used for a road right-of-way to connect Fairway Drive with Route 45  The remainder of the village's parcel has been used to develop active and passive recreational facilities including soccer fields, ball diamonds, tennis courts, football fields, field hockey fields, a skateboard park, volleyball courts, bike paths and water features.

What about activities for Seniors in Vernon Hills?

Vernon Hills has an active Senior population with many activities all year round.The  Vernon Hills Seniors Organization meets in the lower level of the Village Hall in the Senior Center.  The Seniors Center offers a library, computers with internet capability, pool tables, television, meeting place as well as a kitchen.  Members meet regularly to play bridge, pinochle and Mah Jong as well as watch movies and celebrate birthdays.

Can you think of any other reasons I would consider moving to Vernon Hills?

Vernon Hills prides itself with lakes, ponds, and forest preserves.  Vernon Hills boasts over 400 acres of parklands.  I don't live in Vernon Hills, but it is just a stone's throw away from my house.  I take advantage of all that Vernon Hills has to offer, and  have rode my bike numerous times  through the Vernon Hills forest preserves, a wonderful place to spend time both  for exercise, and  to enjoy  the beautiful scenery.   Every year Vernon Hills sponsors  a wonderful Concert in the Park Series in the month of June, July and August.  It's a wonderful time to enjoy great music in a relaxed atmosphere.

 I have provided a list of Vernon Hills Subdivisions to check out the available homes for sale!!

Vernon Hills Subdivisions Note not every subdivision will have current listings, so remember to check back because the listings are updated daily.

Aspen Pointe - Located in Vernon Hills on Rt.60 and Aspen Drive.
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Augusta Green - Located at Butterfield and Greggs Parkway .
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Bay Tree - Located in Greggs Landing on Museum Blvd West of Rt.21.
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Bayhill - Located at Rt 60 to Greggs Parkway See Listings

Beaver Creek - Located on Greggs Landing Parkway East of Butterfield Road. See Listings

Cambridge Heights - Located on Rt 45 west of Butterfield Road. See Listings

Carriages - Located on Grosse Pointe Circle off Rt 45 S of 60. See Listings

Centennial Crossing - Located off of Rt 45. See Listings

Century Park - Located on Greenleaf off of Butterfield and  Rt 60. See Listings

Court of Shorewood - Located on Cherry Valley off  of Oakwood and Rt 45. See Listings

Courts of Indian Creek - Located on Rt.45 off Rt.83. See Listings

Cypress Pointe - Located on Butterfield Road North of Rt.60. See Listings

Deerpath - Located off Rt.45, West of Milwaukee Ave. and East of Rt.83. See Listings

Georgetown Square - Located off of Milwaukee Ave., North of Rt.45. See Listings

Greggs Landing - Located on Rt.21 and Greggs Parkway See Listings

Grosse Pointe Circle - Located on Rt.45 East of Rt.83. See Listings

Grosse Pointe Village - Located on Rt.83 and on Rt.45. See Listings

Hawthorn Club - Located off of Rt.45, West of Milwaukee Ave. and East of Rt.83. See Listings

Inverness - Located on Butterfield Road...... See Listings

Lake Park Manor - Located  off of Lakeview Parkway, North of Rt.60 , West of Milwaukee Ave. See Listings

Lakewood Villas - Located on Lakeside off Westmoreland and  Rt 83. See Listings

Menconis Villas - Located on Rt.45 and South of Oakwood. See Listings

Muirfield Village -  Located on Butterfield Road and North of Rt.60. See Listings

New Century Town - Located on North of Rt.60 and East of Butterfield Road. See Listings

Olde Grove Farm - Located on Prairie Meadow Lane off Westmoreland and 83. See Listings

Pine Valley -  Located on Butterfield Road and Gregg's Landing. See Listings

Pinehurst - Located near Hawthorn shopping Center. See Listings

Plymouth Farms - Located on Butterfield North of Rt.60. See Listings

Royal Troon - Located on Greggs Parkway off Butterfield. See Listings

Saddlebrook - Located behind Hawthorn Shopping Center on Museum Blvd, off Rt.21 See Listings

Sanctuary Point - Located on Sanctuary Ct. off 45. See Listings

Sarah's Glen - Located on Rt.45  West of Milwaukee Ave. See Listings

Shadow Creek - Located on Museum Blvd off Mall Dr. and 60. See Listings

St. Andrews - Located off of Gregg's Parkway East of Butterfield Road. See Listings

Stone Fence Farms - Located on Rt.45 West of Rt.21. See Listings

Sugar Creek -  Located on Port Clinton off Buffalo Grove Rd. North of 22 .See Listings

The Carriages - Located off of Rt.45 , East of Rt.83. See Listings

The Pointe - Located on Greggs parkway off Butterfield Road. See Listings

The Willows - Located on Hawthorn Rt. off Aspen and Rt.60. See Listings

Villas By The Lake - Located on Lakeside off Westmoreland and Rt. 83. See Listings

West Pointe - Located on Grosse Pointe off Rt.45  See Listings

Westwood - Located on Butterfield Road, South of Rt.60. See Listings

Woodbine - Located on West of Milwaukee Ave and South of Rt.60. See Listings

If you want more information regarding specific real estate sales in theVernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, and Lincolnshire area, please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com.     Please check out my websites at  buffalogroveareahomes.com, www.buffalogrovehomes.com and www.judygreenberg.com