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Real Estate Sales Representative with Compass

Are you considering moving to the Vernon Hills area?  Vernon Hills, Illinois currently has great condos for sale and  like most cities today,it is definitely a buyer's market

Condo living in Vernon Hills located in Chicago's North Suburbs allows you to be centrally located to the city of  Chicago and at the same time close to your extended family whether they live in Antioch, Buffalo Grove,  Deerfield, or for that matter any Chicago North or Northwest Suburbs   

If you are looking for a  Vernon Hills condo in a luxury building for rent or for buy, click on my previous Vernon Hills Condo post.

The most important real estate questions.....How is the  Vernon Hills Condo real estate market doing?

Just like real estate in other locations,  it definately is a buyer's market in Vernon Hills.  There are Real estate opportunities in all facets of the community.   If you are considering buying a Vernon Hills condo, townhouse or home this is the time to take advantage of the real estate market.

How are the Schools in Vernon Hills?

 The following is a list of the schools that serve the homes and condos 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
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 SCHOOLSVernon Hills High School
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?

Soon the town of Vernon Hills will be getting one of the best fitness clubs, Lifetime Fitness located at 680 Woodlands Parkway. Many of my real estate clients have already signed up for this fitness club  which  has fitness equipment and a variety of classes offered.  Call me an I can get you a free pass for the day.

How is the shopping 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?

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.

If you decide that Vernon Hills condo is for you, click on www.movetovernonhills.com and you will be able to view all the available real estate listings.  Whether you are interested in  condos single family homes, townhomes,  or land to build your dream home, www.movetovernonhills.comwill be a great real estate site dedicated to find you the perfect home or real estate for investment.   Www.movetovernonhills.com allows for you to narrow down your real estate search by price, location, number of rooms, school district etc.

 

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The above blog post was written by Judy Greenberg.

 

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Comments(2)

Jeremy K. Frost
Keller Williams Realty - Dripping Springs, TX
Associate Broker, ABR,CNE,CRS,ePro,PSA,RENE,SRS

Thanks for the post. Hope you have a great Holiday!

Dec 21, 2009 02:56 AM
Judy Greenberg
Compass - Long Grove, IL
Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove

Jeremy- thanks so much - you too!

Dec 21, 2009 11:26 AM