$914,026Average Value$241Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
'Very Special' Chicagoland bedroom community
Burr Ridge West forms almost half of the Village of Burr Ridge, a suburban bedroom community partly located in one of Chicagoland’s “collar counties.” Burr Ridge occupies an area that was once largely farmland. The village got its name from the Busby family farm, which was named “burr ridge” due to the large stand of bur oak trees there. The bur oaks still exist and the village went from just a few hundred people in the early 1960s to just over 11,000 residents in about 4,000 homes now. Going by the slogan “A Very Special Place,” the area stands out with some large and elegant homes on spacious lots and distinguished townhouse communities. “It still feels a little rural. It’s not congested with takeout restaurants or gas stations. It’s mainly housing. Housing or parks,” says Lavonne Campbell, Superintendent of Recreation for the Burr Ridge Park District. “It’s close to downtown, but it doesn’t feel that way. I always think this area has a bit of a downtown mentality because a lot of people who live here work downtown or go downtown, or have roots in the downtown district of Chicago. But they live in the suburbs.” The village still has a commercial sector comprised of both shopping and office parks. An example of that is the upscale Burr Ridge Village Center area located right outside the northeastern pocket of Burr Ridge West. “The Village Center has a really concentration of restaurants in that area, and that’s something we’ve never had before,” Campbell says. “Burr Ridge is turning into a cool little town. There’s a lot of effort by the park district, the village, to do community events. They have a concert series in the summer that’s highly attended. It’s developing its own identity.”
Burr Ridge, founded in 1956, has a current population of around 11,500.
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Village Center is concentrated with many shops and restaurants for residents to enjoy.
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Affluent homes with generous lot space
A number of ponds are scattered across Burr Ridge West and many of the single-family homes here occupy spacious lots, some of which are buffered by small field spaces partially populated by trees. A number of these homes feature driveways that loop around a front lawn with decorative garden beds and planters overlooked by trees. That can be seen in subdivisions like the affluent Madison Club on the western end. There are many traditional style houses — and some Colonial Revivals with some Greek Revival touches — on lots that can range from a half to nearly full acre. Price points for these homes can go from the lower $700,000s to around $1.3 million, with those that are more than several thousand square feet found in the upper half of that range. There are some smaller builds, too, like ranch-style houses that can run between $320,000 and $400,000, depending on overall house and lot sizes. Townhouses can go from $400,000 for one under 2,000 square feet to around $740,000 for those over 4,000 square feet.
Burr Ridge West is known for its large, elegant mansions and luxury lifestyles.
Unique modern homes triumph on large grass lots in Burr Ridge West.
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Dine and shop at the Village Center
The main shopping and dining destination is the Village Center area around County Line Road. The center features the Village Green, a small park in a median surrounded by brick multi-story residential buildings with business spaces on the ground floor. Often a community meeting point, the Green features a fire place pavilion where shoppers can gather and on the outdoor chairs placed around the fixture. The dining options around here include Capri Ristorante, which serves Mama Capri’s traditional family recipes with a twist to authentic Italian cuisine. The sophisticated and low-lit setting provides an ideal spot for occasions like anniversary dinners, but there’s also a bar for those who want to catch the game. The nearby Dao Sushi and Thai is an upscale Asian fusion restaurant that includes a hibachi room. Right across the street from the Green’s fireplace pavilion is the Topaz Cafe. The urban-chic restaurant, which has an outdoor patio, serves up seasonal and contemporary American fare. Groceries can be found in this area at the Brookhaven Market.
Shoppers can relax and soak up the sun in the pavilion at Burr Ridge Village Center.
Take a break from retail and rest beneath a shady tree at the Burr Ridge shopping center.
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Find multiple activities at Harvester Park
The main recreation destination in the village is Harvester Park just north of Interstate 55. The park encompasses 37 acres, 17 of which is comprised of wetlands and a riparian and prairie buffer. The park is home to the Burr Ridge Community Center, which hosts programs and can be rented for events. Children during the summer can also enjoy the splash pad at the center. The park’s other amenities include baseball and soccer fields and courts for those who want to get in a few tennis matches and some pickup basketball and volleyball games. Park goers can also take to the trails to go through the wetlands, where they’ll also find fishing docks and a pond. Whittaker Park, which is actually within Burr Ridge West, is another outdoor option that features a basketball court, playground and big wheel racetrack.
Playground With Unique Features Such as Willis Tower Model Located in Harvester Park.
Soccer Field Available for Residents Along With Other Sport Fields in Harvester Park.
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Gower Middle’s many clubs
Schools that serve the community include Anne M. Jeans Elementary School, Gower and Burr Ridge middle schools and Hinsdale South high School, all of which received grades of C-plus or higher from ratings site Niche. Gower Middle, which received an A, offers various activities like art, environmental and geography clubs.
Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in Willowbrook, IL holds a C+ rating from Niche.
Gower Middle School serves grades 5-8 in Burr Ridge West.
Hinsdale South High School prioritizes student success and achievement.
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Meet and find entertainment on Village Green
The village hosts a number of community events in the Village Center area. They include a Concerts on the Green series during the summer that occur on the Green. Other notable events in this area include Armed Forces Day in May at the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial just off County Line Road and the Annual Car Show during the fall at the Village Center.
I-55 connection to Chicago
Residents on this side of the village are close to I-55, which cuts right across Burr Ridge and goes directly into Chicago. The highway connects to Interstate 90, which goes toward downtown Chicago. The sits 20 miles west of the Chicago Loop. I-55 also runs past Chicago Midway International Airport, which is about 13 miles east of Burr Ridge. The Willow Springs Metra rail station is located about 3 miles southeast of Burr Ridge. The village is located several miles south of both UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange.
Residents can travel downtown Chicago via the Metra located in nearby Willow Springs.
Residents can travel on Interstate 55 and be downtown Chicago in just 30-minutes.
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Parks in this Area
Whittaker Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Harvester Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Sunshine Park
Stevens Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Santa Fe Park
Playground
Fara Family Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Oak Grove
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Burr Ridge West
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Burr Ridge West, Burr Ridge sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Burr Ridge West, Burr Ridge over the last 12 months is $885,440, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,057
Median Age
53
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$151,938
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,249
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
60.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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